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Community

Friends of St Aldhelm's Coffee Morning

The Friends of St Aldhelm's invite you to join them at a Coffee Morning to be held inside the church today between 10.30am - 12noon. Come along for a chat and have a lovely fresh cup of coffee, tea and maybe a piece of cake and of course there will be a raffle! Hope to see you there!

Sat 25 Jul10:30Branksome St Aldhelm's Scout Group(1.8mi)

via Branksome St Aldhelm's Scout Group

Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play Activity Trail

Embark on a wild colour chalk rubbing trail filled with fun activities and games for the whole family. Play like a chicken, leap like a sika deer, and try some bunny yoga. As you explore, you'll uncover fascinating facts about the creatures that call Brownsea home. It's the perfect way to let imaginations run wild and create unforgettable family memories. Finish at the natural play area where you can leap, climb, and scamper like a red squirrel.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Poole Town Centre(1.3mi)

via Poole Town CentreLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Kite Festival

Kite Festival Saturday 25 July 2026 11:00 16:30 The Great field Poundbury Peverell Avenue East Dorchester, England, DT1 3RH (map) Google Calendar ICS

Sat 25 Jul11:00JL Creations Personalised Gifts(2.5mi)

via JL Creations Personalised Gifts

Theatre

Summer of Play Activity Trail

Sat 25 Jul11:00Brownsea Island(3.6mi)

via Brownsea Island

Community

Fish & Chips Lunchtime Cruise

Enjoy a 70 minute cruise around Poole Harbour whilst dining on traditional fish & chips

Sat 25 Jul13:30Poole Town Centre(1.3mi)

via Poole Town CentreLocal gem

Community

Garden Party

Garden Party – Sunday 26th July Events 13 Jul Written By Upperdog The Chapman’s Garden PartyWe hope to see you on the 26th! Upperdog https://upperdog.co.uk/

Sun 26 JulWaggy Tails Rescue(0.8mi)

via Waggy Tails RescueLocal gem

Community

Sensory Sunday

Need a calmer environment for shopping? On the last Sunday of every month, The Dolphin and its retailers will be operating with dimmed lights and quieter music to create a better […] The post Sensory Sunday appeared first on Dolphin Shopping Centres.

Sun 26 JulGATHER(2mi)

via GATHER

Community

Summer Circus

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

Sun 26 JulWestbourne Tower Care Home(2.8mi)

via Westbourne Tower Care HomeLocal gem

Community

Book Launch Event – Noah’s Pact

Resident Robbie Book launches his debut novel, Noah’s Pact. The afternoon will feature a reading from the novel, a book signing, live entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase a copy. Noah’s Pact follows Conrad Cryer, whose life is forever changed after surviving the sinking of the Titanic. Set across the first half of the twentieth century, the novel explores themes of revenge, ambition, love and redemption as Conrad struggles between his desire for vengeance and his determination to make the world a safer place.

Sun 26 JulWestbourne Tower Care Home(2.8mi)

via Westbourne Tower Care HomeLocal gem

Community

DUCK RACES

DUCK RACES at Cherry Tree Nursery. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sun 26 JulCherry Tree Nursery(3.6mi)

via Cherry Tree NurseryLocal gem

Community

Poole Men’s Shed

The post Poole Men’s Shed appeared first on The Dolphin Poole.

Sun 26 Jul09:00GATHER(2mi)

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Community

Prayers, Preach and Praise

One for the diary — Prayers, Preach and Praise at St Barnabas Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 26 Jul10:30St Barnabas Church(2.1mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Community

[X] Prayers, Preach and Praise

St Barnabas Church is being delightfully mysterious about [X] Prayers, Preach and Praise. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 26 Jul10:30St Barnabas Church(2.1mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Community

Tappy Toes Classes at The Reef Community Centre Tots Toes

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 26 Jul10:30Reef Youth and Community Centre(4.8mi)

via Reef Youth and Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Sensory Sunday

Sun 26 Jul11:00GATHER(2mi)

via GATHER

Theatre

Summer of Play Activity Trail

Sun 26 Jul11:00Brownsea Island(3.6mi)

via Brownsea Island

Community

Underage and Unafraid

Thank for supporting the Underage and Unafraid project. The idea of this is to give bands who are under the age of 18 a chance to play in a professional enviroment with a professional sound engineer. The 3 bands playing are Eaker, Exhilaro and Vinaya. All of these are under 18 and taking on thier … Continued

Sun 26 Jul16:00The Anvil(4mi)

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Venues with events near Newtown

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GATHER2.0 miles away Poole Town Centre1.3 miles away St Barnabas Church2.1 miles away

More about Newtown

Dorset, England

Newtown in Dorset sits quietly by the river with plenty of room to stretch your legs before heading home. There are always markets rolling through the high street and community halls hosting workshops that keep hands busy. Even when the rain holds you inside, local groups find reasons to gather for a chat or a game night. You'll spot theatre troupes rehearsing in nearby villages and farmers' markets popping up with fresh produce. It's a place where neighbours know your name and you're never far from something to do.

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