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Mutley Mayhem Sprint 2026

It’s our second visit to Clay Pigeon Raceway for one of the last sprint events of the year. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Sun 27 Sept09:00Clay Pigeon Raceway(3.3mi)

via Clay Pigeon Raceway

Community

Around £10

www.spiritoffrancis.com

A message from the Spirit of Francis website: Each year on 4th October, Christians and many others around the world celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi- the joyful friar whose life of simplicity, compassion, and kinship with all creation continues to inspire, eight centuries on. The Feast is a day to say thank you for this vision of hope – to remember that faith is about relationship: with God, with one another, and with the Earth itself. In October 2026 we will mark 800 years since St Francis’s death – not as a moment of mourning, but of renewal. The anniversary invites us to walk again in his footsteps: to live simply, act justly, rebuild what is broken, and recognise Christ’s presence in every person and every part of creation. We would love you to visit the Spirit of St Francis website: https://www.spiritoffrancis.com/ to find out about the Pilgrimages and events. The interactive Advent Calendar needs to be seen! You can also download the On New Roads, 2026 Franciscan Peace Pilgrimage leaflet . There is a Franciscan Lent Book for 2026 which you can order via Suzi at Hilfield called ‘Lent-Scapes; Landscapes of Penance, Peace and Reconciliation’, costing £10 plus postage and packing. www.spiritoffrancis.com

Sun 4 OctSociety of St Francis(4.7mi)

via Society of St FrancisLocal gem

Community

Latch Summer party

Come and join us for our annual summer party, where you get chance to enjoy time together as a family and socialise with other Latch families both on treatment and up to one year post treatment.

Wed 22 JulLATCH(5.5mi)

via LATCHLocal gem

Community

Potential Evening Ergo Training

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Wed 22 JulBridport Gig Rowing Club(9.5mi)

via Bridport Gig Rowing Club

Likely freeCommunity

Pizza Wednesday at Martin’s Bar

Enjoy a tasty selection of Pizzas every Wednesday

Wed 22 JulThe Little Fire Station Soft Play(9.8mi)

via The Little Fire Station Soft PlayLocal gem

The Bookery: A Summer Celebration of Nature Writing

Festivals & EventsNature & Outdoors

Around £10

The Bookery: A Summer Celebration of Nature Writing

7.15pm–9pm This July, The Bookery comes to Symondsbury Estate for a special evening celebrating landscape, wildlife and the written word. Hosted in The Old Pottery, this summer edition brings together three acclaimed writers whose work explores our relationship with the natural world, offering an evening of readings, conversation and audience discussion. Meet the Authors Brian Jackman: Wild About Dorset Veteran travel writer, passionate conservationist, leading safari specialist and retired Sunday Times journalist, 91-year-old Brian will present a retrospective on his book, Wild About Dorset. A compendium of the monthly columns he wrote for his local community magazine, the book is a “love letter” to the wildlife and wild places in West Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where he has lived for fifty years; the only place in the British Isles, he says, that reminds him of the lost countryside of his youth. Brian’s latest book, Lion Song: A Portrait of Wild Africa, was published in March this year. Sarah Hudston: The Lady of Exmoor Dorset-based journalist, editor, activist and regular contributor to The Guardian‘s Country Diary, Sarah Hudston, describes herself as an eco-feminist writer, telling “stories that need to be told”. At the Bookery in July she will introduce her forthcoming book (published in November 2026) on the life and work of Hope Bourne, who lived for many years in a dilapidated off-grid caravan in a remote part of Exmoor.

Wed 22 Jul07:10The Tithe Barn(9.8mi)

via The Tithe BarnLocal gem

Community

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(5.3mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

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(5.3mi)

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(5.3mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

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(7.3mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Community

Potential Evening Ergo Training

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Wed 22 Jul18:30Bridport Gig Rowing Club(9.5mi)

via Bridport Gig Rowing Club

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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(7.3mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Community

Tony Balloonman

Tony Balloon Man is a regular on Rainbow Ward and creates balloon models, crazy balloon hats, wild balloon wearables and sculptures for all ages.

Thu 23 JulLATCH(5.5mi)

via LATCHLocal 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(7.3mi)

via Shire Hall MuseumLocal gem

Community

Potential Evening Ergo Training

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Thu 23 JulBridport Gig Rowing Club(9.5mi)

via Bridport Gig Rowing Club

Likely freeCommunity

Alpaca Meet & Greet

Get to know the cutest members of the Highlands End family. You can ask our Team all about them, take photos and you’ll even get the opportunity to feed them! Guests from all parks and local visitors are welcome.

Thu 23 JulThe Little Fire Station Soft Play(9.8mi)

via The Little Fire Station Soft PlayLocal gem

Community

Dark Bear Cocktails

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Lloyd Brown, the mastermind behind Bridport’s renowned Dark Bear, is taking over our Garden Bar for an exclusive 2026 summer residency.

Thu 23 JulThe Little Fire Station Soft Play(9.8mi)

via The Little Fire Station Soft PlayLocal gem

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Dorset, England

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