What's on in Maiden Newton

Dorset, England

The proper local stuff the big sites overlook — from open mic nights to dog shows, toddler groups to talks about local history that turn out to be more interesting than you'd think. Maiden Newton keeps its calendar surprisingly full, and we've tracked down the lot. Coffee mornings that turn into proper catch-ups. Quiz nights where the same team wins every week and everyone pretends not to mind. Craft fairs, food markets, community screenings, and workshops teaching you things you didn't know you wanted to learn. All the things that make living somewhere feel like actually living somewhere, not just sleeping there.

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The Effortless Spring Table: Live Cookery & Dinner at Studio Sherborne
Food & Drink

The Effortless Spring Table: Live Cookery & Dinner at Studio Sherborne

A Live Cookery Evening & Shared Dinner Thursday 30 April | 5.30–8.30pm | Studio Sherborne, Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Sherborne DT9 3RQ Spring deserves an unforgettable evening table. This is a relaxed, atmospheric cookery evening — where you gather round, watch, ask questions, and then sit down to eat a generous feast together. It’s for anyone who loves the idea of hosting… but sometimes finds it overwhelming. Too many dishes. Too much timing. Not enough new ideas. During this live cookery evening, I’ll show you how to: • Create sharing plates that feel abundant but unfussy • Get a gentle “wow” from the moment guests sit down • Build colour, texture and flavour into simple seasonal dishes • Shape a menu that caters to varied dietary needs without doubling your workload • Make THE salad dressing that people still talk about the next day • Host without stress or last-minute drama You won’t need to lift a finger, here — instead, you’ll gather round the table as I demonstrate each element, talk through the thinking behind it, and share practical, usable principles you can take home and use. And then we’ll sit down and enjoy the full menu together. The Menu Bubbly focaccia with mosaic butter Whipped feta, caramelised heritage beetroot, spring gremolata Queen butter bean & spring vegetable tagine with preserved lemon, dates and olives Za’atar roasted chicken, pomegranate molasses and labneh Jewelled grains Swoon-worthy seasonal salad plate Vanilla panna cotta, roasted...

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