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Community

St Mary’s Open Days 2025

Please come visit us at St Mary's Primary School on one of our Open Days coming soon!

Tue 1 SeptSt Mary(2.8mi)

via St MaryLocal gem

Community

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(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(3.6mi)

via Society of St FrancisLocal gem

Community

St Mary’s Primary School celebrates glowing inspection report

St Mary’s CE Primary School in Bradford Abbas received excellent feedback following a recent Statutory Inspection

Wed 4 NovSt Mary(2.8mi)

via St MaryLocal gem

Community

Darrell Wakelam Mural

19th November 2025

Thu 19 NovSt Mary(2.8mi)

via St MaryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Motability Scheme Live

Motability Scheme Live Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September 2026 Free Entry Free Parking Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre, EH28 8NB Kidz to Adultz North Thursday 3rd December 2026 Free Entry Free Parking Liverpool Exhibition Centre, Liverpool, L3 4FP VIEW MAP Naidex Tuesday 23rd – Wednesday 24th March 2027 Free Entry Free Parking (with Blue Badge) Birmingham National Exhibition Centre, B40 1NT VIEW MAP February Contact the UK’s WAV Specialists For more information, or to book a FREE no-obligation home demonstration call today on: (FREEPHONE) No Pressure or Obligation Friendly, Experienced Advisors Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Tue 23 MarBrotherwood Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles(3.9mi)

via Brotherwood Wheelchair Accessible VehiclesLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Kidz to Adultz North

Kidz to Adultz North Thursday 3rd December 2026 Free Entry Free Parking Liverpool Exhibition Centre, Liverpool, L3 4FP VIEW MAP Motability Scheme Live Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September 2026 Free Entry Free Parking Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre, EH28 8NB Naidex Tuesday 23rd – Wednesday 24th March 2027 Free Entry Free Parking (with Blue Badge) Birmingham National Exhibition Centre, B40 1NT VIEW MAP February Contact the UK’s WAV Specialists For more information, or to book a FREE no-obligation home demonstration call today on: (FREEPHONE) No Pressure or Obligation Friendly, Experienced Advisors Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Wed 24 MarBrotherwood Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles(3.9mi)

via Brotherwood Wheelchair Accessible VehiclesLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Motability Scheme Live

Wed 24 MarBrotherwood Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles(3.9mi)

via Brotherwood Wheelchair Accessible VehiclesLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Owl or Red Kite Workshop

Weave your very own willow owl or red kite at Mello View, Somerset

Wed 22 JulJo Sadler Willow(7.3mi)

via Jo Sadler WillowLocal gem

Community

Silver and Silver Plate Auction

Charterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers is hosting and we're spreading the word. Silver and Silver Plate Auction — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Wed 22 JulCharterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers(7.7mi)

via Charterhouse Auctioneers and ValuersLocal gem

Community

Model Trains, Cars, Dolls & Toys Valuation Day

Model Trains, Cars, Dolls & Toys Valuation Day is happening at Charterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Wed 22 JulCharterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers(7.7mi)

via Charterhouse Auctioneers and ValuersLocal gem

Community

Many thanks. Maureen Wright

7:30 pm St John's Bellringing Practice St John's Church, Milborne Port St John’s Practice: Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.00 pm Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 to 10.30 am Tower Contact: Susan Wales

Wed 22 JulSt John the Evangelist(10mi)

via St John the EvangelistLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £145.00

Owl or Red Kite Workshop

Weave your very own willow owl or red kite at Mello View, Somerset

Wed 22 Jul10:30Jo Sadler Willow(7.3mi)

via Jo Sadler WillowLocal gem

CommunitySports & Fitness

Croquet on the lawn

The beautiful Cedar Lawn is an ideal spot for a game of croquet. If you fancy giving it a go then head to Visitor Reception to borrow a set. There are smaller mallets available for children. The croquet sets are loaned on a first come first served basis and must be returned when you have finished using them. They are available for loan daily, except on Wednesdays when the local croquet club use the lawn.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Montacute House(8.3mi)

via Montacute House

Community

Garden games

You may have played chess before, but have you tried giant chess? Join us for some fun in the sun and enjoy a range of garden games suitable for all the family. Challenge each other to a game of croquet on our historic cedar lawn, find the secret spot behind the Stables and try your hand at giant chess, or head down to the Stables Courtyard to find traditional toys and modern favourites. Whilst you’re here, pick up a pre-loved book from our second-hand bookshop, or treat yourself to a coffee or refreshing ice cream from our new coffee pod. *Please note: on Wednesdays between 2:00pm - 4:00pm the croquet set is reserved for the Croquet Club.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Montacute House(8.3mi)

via Montacute House

Festivals & Events

Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory opening day - Festival of Archaeology (Cloned)

back to Upcoming events at Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory Skip to content Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory opening day - Festival of Archaeology (Cloned) Visit 14th and 15th century priory buildings. Admission applies Small complex of buildings, formerly the home of the priests serving the Chapel of St. Nicholas. View the newly restored dovecote.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory(9.5mi)

via Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory

Festivals & Events

Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory opening day - Festival of Archaeology

Small complex of buildings, formerly the home of the priests serving the Chapel of St. Nicholas. View the newly restored dovecote.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory(9.5mi)

via Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory

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Venues with events near Melbury Sampford

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Mary2.8 miles away Clay Pigeon Raceway3.0 miles away

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Dorset, England

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