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Warm Spaces

Need a warm space to thaw out this winter? We have a number of places you can visit in Littlemoor. Our Warm Space is on Wednesday when our Foodbank meets. Other places in Littlemoor (Top Club, Library, Community Centre) please see details on the PDF below.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Francis' Church(4.3mi)

via St Francis' ChurchLocal gem

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Around £3

Community Laundry

Our Laundry provides two washing machines and two tumble-dryers - handy if you are here in Weymouth on holiday, or if your home machine has broken-down. (£3 for two hours per machine)

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Francis' Church(4.3mi)

via St Francis' ChurchLocal gem

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Foodbank

Need food, but can't afford to buy it - come and see us! We also provide local primary school uniform, all sizes, a Citizen Advice Bureau service, and a Warm Space.

Wed 22 Jul10:30St Francis' Church(4.3mi)

via St Francis' ChurchLocal gem

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2026-07-22 12:30 - Community Larder & Hot Soup Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 22 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(3.8mi)

via St Michael's Church

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Community Larder & Hot Soup Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 22 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(3.8mi)

via St Michael's Church

Food & Drink

Community Larder & Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 22 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(3.8mi)

via St Michael's Church

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Tour 22 July 2026, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Store Tour Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes...

Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in the Museum’s Collections Discovery Centre.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Taste Café(0.4mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

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Performance 22 July 2026, 7:30pm Simon Callaghan, Pianist Simon Callaghan is an internationally acclaimed pianist...

Simon Callaghan, Pianist

Wed 22 Jul20:30Taste Café(0.4mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

Join our Summer Smugglers' Escapade and discover the world of Victorian smugglers through a family-friendly trail, museum activity bags and hands-on crafts.

Thu 23 JulShire Hall Museum(0.4mi)

via Shire Hall MuseumLocal gem

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Little Lambs

Pre-school Parent & toddler/baby group. (Meets during school terms only - not during school holidays!)

Thu 23 Jul09:30St Francis' Church(4.3mi)

via St Francis' ChurchLocal gem

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2026-07-23 09:15 - Women's Home Group

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:15Details: Location: Church HallPostcode: PR2 1ES

Thu 23 Jul10:15St Andrews Church(4.5mi)

via St Andrews Church

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Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

CHILDREN GO FREE! Summer Smugglers' Escapade - discover the world of Victorian smugglers in our family-friendly trail, museum activity bags & hands-on crafts.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Shire Hall Museum(0.4mi)

via Shire Hall MuseumLocal gem

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2026-07-23 12:00 - Fellowship Group

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:00Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Thu 23 Jul13:00St Michael's Church(3.8mi)

via St Michael's Church

Religion & Spirituality

Fellowship Group

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:00Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Thu 23 Jul13:00St Michael's Church(3.8mi)

via St Michael's Church

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Climate Emergency : Community Screening of the People's Emergency Briefing

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Join us for a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing about what we can do locally about the Climate Emergency. Watch, chat, and discuss solutions together. Also, find out about our Dorchester Church Ecology Group projects and future solutions. / Tickets available online or via sign up sheet at the back of church. / / / / / Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Michael's Church(3.8mi)

via St Michael's Church

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2026-07-23 19:45 - Home Groups

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:45Details: Location: Various Locations

Thu 23 Jul20:45St Andrews Church(4.5mi)

via St Andrews Church

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2026-07-24 09:45 - Noah's Ark Toddler Group

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 09:45Details: Toddler group every Friday in term time from 9:45-11:15am in the Church Hall. Noah's Ark runs on A & B weeks so contact Becca if you're interested in coming. The cost is 2 per family. Fill in a registration form here: Noah's Ark Registration FormLocation: Church HallPostcode: PR2 1ES

Fri 24 Jul10:45St Andrews Church(4.5mi)

via St Andrews Church

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Taste Café0.4 miles away Shire Hall Museum0.4 miles away

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Dorset, England

Dorchester has nearby local names including Shire Hall Museum, Dorchester Art Centre and The Dorford Centre. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be cultural, practical or a good reason to explore the county town. Near Here gathers event details around Dorchester together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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