What's on in Morden, West

Dorset, England

Morden in Dorset sits comfortably on the edge of Weymouth and has always been a bit of a local favourite for keeping things lively without needing to travel far. With no specific venues listed yet, we'll simply wait for the community to fill the calendar with whatever gigs, markets, or family days catch their fancy next. It is a place where neighbours know each other's names and a sudden pop-up event feels like a surprise party rather than an obligation. Near Here makes sure you never have to hunt down a flyer or ask round the block about what's on this Saturday afternoon.

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Notices & Worship Sheets

Notices & Worship Sheets? At Broadstone Methodist Church? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sun 12 AprBroadstone Methodist Church(6.4mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent

Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent is happening at Point to Point Pony Racing. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Sun 12 AprPoint to Point Pony Racing(6.8mi)

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Overton

Overton — brought to you by Point to Point Pony Racing and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sun 12 AprPoint to Point Pony Racing(6.8mi)

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Bill Crumbleholme - Specialist Potter and Ancient Wessex Living Historian

One for the diary — Bill Crumbleholme - Specialist Potter and Ancient Wessex Living Historian at Ancient Technology Centre Cranborne. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 12 AprAncient Technology Centre Cranborne(7.3mi)

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Ciaran MacCuddithe

Ciaran MacCuddithe — brought to you by Ancient Technology Centre Cranborne and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sun 12 AprAncient Technology Centre Cranborne(7.3mi)

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Red Squirrel Ancestral Crafts Luke Kael Atterton

Red Squirrel Ancestral Crafts Luke Kael Atterton at Ancient Technology Centre Cranborne. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sun 12 AprAncient Technology Centre Cranborne(7.3mi)

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Communion

The post Communion appeared first on Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas Benefice.

Sun 12 AprSt. Andrew's Church(7.3mi)

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Prayer Book Communion

The post Prayer Book Communion appeared first on Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas Benefice.

Sun 12 AprSt. Andrew's Church(7.3mi)

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Scones & Sparkles on the Maunsells

A Delightful Journey Through the Isle of Purbeck Step aboard our beautifully restored 1930s Maunsell heritage carriages, featuring comfortable upholstered seats and gleaming varnished wood panelling, for a truly indulgent experience — Scones & Sparkles through the picturesque Isle of Purbeck. Relax and admire the rolling countryside views from your historic carriage as your steam train travels from Swanage to Corfe Castle and onwards to Norden. Your freshly baked scones, clotted cream, jam, butter, fresh strawberries and Prosecco are beautifully presented in a sharing Swanage Railway hamper basket and served at your table by our attentive and friendly team. As the train passes through the village of Corfe Castle, enjoy breathtaking views of the ancient castle ruins, standing proudly after more than six centuries of history. On your return journey to Swanage, sit back and savour five and a half miles of unspoiled Purbeck countryside — a perfect setting for an unforgettable afternoon. This is a Scones & Sparkles experience with a difference — a memory to treasure and savour. £45 per person – this price includes a return ticket Approximate duration: 1 hour.

Sun 12 AprCorfe Castle Steam Railway(11mi)

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Model Railway Weekend

The Swanage Railway is hosting its first Model Railway Weekend between Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of April. We are thrilled to be able to combine our full size railway with their smaller counterparts and we are sure you will be too! Our Model Railway Weekend will include a range of different scales and gauges to see over the two day event, with different layouts and displays along the railway. Layouts will be on display at Swanage Station, Harmans Cross Station and Village Hall, Corfe Castle Station and Norden Station. We are also happy to confirm that there will be a range of traders to see at Swanage and Corfe Castle Stations as well as Harmans Cross Village Hall. We will also be offering the chance to drive one of our Class 08 Diesel Shunters from Platform One at Swanage Station during a short Driver Experience, where you will get to drive from the Station to our sidings and back again with one of our friendly and experienced drivers! You can also try your hand at driving a miniature Hymek Class Diesel at the Purbeck Mining Museum on the portable miniature railway thanks to the are now open for these experiences and they can be booked using the links which are further down this page. Combined entry and travel tickets will be available on the day from our ticket offices and are also now available from our website.

Sun 12 AprCorfe Castle Steam Railway(11mi)

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Footplate Ride

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride on the footplate (cab) of a steam locomotive? This is the perfect experience and includes all day standard travel for the ticket holder. Your footplate ride will cover 10 miles from Swanage to Norden and return and will last approximately 60 minutes. You will watch our crew operate the locomotive on one of our scheduled passenger services. Experience the thrill of the sights, sounds, smell and heat of a steam engine footplate with our expert and highly experienced engine crews answering questions whilst pointing out various points of interest during your journey. £125.00 per person. This experience also includes all day travel along the Swanage Railway. THE PARTICIPANT MUST: Be aged over 18 years. Be physically and mentally fit enough to climb on and off the locomotive from ground level unaided. Wear overalls or old cotton clothing that fully covers your arms and legs. Wear sturdy shoes / boots that protect your feet - trainers are definitely not permitted. Must not consume alcohol in the 12 hour period leading up to the ride / course or during the Footplate Experience. Locomotives will be used from the current fleet available and cannot be specified in advance.

Sun 12 AprCorfe Castle Steam Railway(11mi)

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Traditional Service

Blandford Forum Parish Church is putting on Traditional Service and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Sun 12 Apr08:00Blandford Forum Parish Church(6.7mi)

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Communion at Blandford St Mary's Church April 12th

Filed under: Communion at Blandford St Mary's Church April 12th at St Mary the Virgin looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sun 12 Apr09:30St Mary the Virgin(5.2mi)

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Regular Clubs & Classes

Tappy Toes Classes at The Reef Community Centre Tots Toes - Tuesday - 9.30 to 10am Tip Toes - Tuesday - 10.15 to 10.45am Tots Toes - Sunday - 9.30 to 10am Tip Toes - Sunday - 10.15 to 10.45am

Sun 12 Apr09:30Reef Youth and Community Centre(8.4mi)

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Contemporary Service

Found this on Blandford Forum Parish Church's radar. Contemporary Service — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 12 Apr10:00Blandford Forum Parish Church(6.7mi)

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Blandford Heritage Walk

Discover some of the history of our unique Georgian town with town guides from the Blandford Civic Society. Heritage walks tell the story of the town up to the Georgian rebuilding of the town centre. Meet at the flood wall in the Marsh & Ham car park behind Morrisons. The Walk starts at 11 am and lasts approximately two hours. There is no charge, but donations are welcome! There’s no need to book, but for more details contact Nicci Brown (details below). For more information about the activities of the Civic Society, please visit their Group page.

Sun 12 Apr11:00Blandford Town Museum(6.6mi)

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2026-04-12 18:30 - Baptism Service

Time: Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 18:30Details: Matt Lee is leading the service and Steven Lee is preaching

Sun 12 Apr18:30St Johns Church Wimborne(7.6mi)

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Regular Clubs & Classes

Live Young Fitness & Nutrition Mondays 6am-7am Wednesdays 6am-7am Fridays 6am-7am Saturdays 7am-8am

Mon 13 Apr06:00Reef Youth and Community Centre(8.4mi)

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