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What's on in West Stafford

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Workshops & Classes

Around £25

Fused Glass decoration Workshop

Fused Glass Workshop Date: Saturday 25th July 2026 Time: 1-3pm, 4-6pm Location: Crafty Cuppa CIC, Dorchester, DT1 1HU Cost: £25 Light up your creativity in our Fused Glass Workshop! Design and make your own hanging decoration using colourful glass and decorative techniques. Your panels will be kiln-fired and later assembled into a beautiful decoration– perfect for your home or garden. What’s included: All tools and materials Kiln firing of your finished pieces Hot drinks Friendly tuition in a relaxed space No experience needed – just bring your imagination and a love for making! Booking essential – message Vicky on or visit Crafty Cuppa CIC to secure your place. Spaces are limited – don’t miss out

Sat 25 Jul14:00Crafty Cuppa CIC(2.1mi)

via Crafty Cuppa CIC

Talks & Lectures

Talk 25 July 2026, 1:30pm – 2:30pm We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth Karen Brown...

We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth

Sat 25 Jul14:30Taste Café(2.2mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Talks & Lectures

Talk 25 July 2026, 1:30pm – 2:30pm We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth Karen Brown and...

We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth

Sat 25 Jul14:30Taste Café(2.2mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Children & Family

Family Activity

Meet the Finders: Brian Read and Karen Brown

Sat 25 Jul15:30Taste Café(2.2mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Community

Bowls Dorset County Finals Weekend at Dorchester BC

Over the weekend 25/26 July 2026 Dorchester BC will host the Bowls Dorset County Finals. The programme for the finals weekend is on the Bowls Dorset website

Sun 26 JulDorchester Bowls Club(1.6mi)

via Dorchester Bowls Club

Community

2026-07-28 19:45 - Home Group

Time: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 19:45Details: Location: Various Locations

Tue 28 Jul20:45St Andrews Church(4.2mi)

via St Andrews Church

Theatre

Thurs 30 July | The Great Gatsby (This Is My Theatre)

Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby’s glittering world to life — a place of opulence, obsession, and heartbreak. As Nick Carraway is drawn into the orbit of […]

Thu 30 JulCorn Exchange(2.2mi)

via Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Community

2026-07-30 09:15 - Women's Home Group

Time: Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 09:15Details: Location: Church HallPostcode: PR2 1ES

Thu 30 Jul10:15St Andrews Church(4.2mi)

via St Andrews Church

Community

2026-07-30 19:45 - Home Groups

Time: Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 19:45Details: Location: Various Locations

Thu 30 Jul20:45St Andrews Church(4.2mi)

via St Andrews Church

Community

Around £1

Mon 27 – Fri

Calling all aspiring performers! Dorchester Arts and Dorchester Youth Theatre present a weeklong musical theatre course which gives young people aged 10 – 18 the opportunity to work together to create and perform a full length performance of ‘Peter Pan Junior’. To be involved you must be available for all dates, including the performance which […]

Fri 31 JulCorn Exchange(2.2mi)

via Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Peter Pan JR

Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.

Fri 31 JulCorn Exchange(2.2mi)

via Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Mon 27

Fri 31 JulCorn Exchange(2.2mi)

via Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Community

2026-07-31 09:45 - Noah's Ark Toddler Group

Time: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 09:45Details: Toddler group every Friday in term time from 9:45-11:15am in the Church Hall. Noah's Ark runs on A & B weeks so contact Becca if you're interested in coming. The cost is 2 per family. Fill in a registration form here: Noah's Ark Registration FormLocation: Church HallPostcode: PR2 1ES

Fri 31 Jul10:45St Andrews Church(4.2mi)

via St Andrews Church

Community

2026-07-31 17:30 - XTB Youth Group

Time: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 17:30Details: Youth Group for school years 6-8 on Fridays in term time, 5:30-7pm in the Church Hall. Fill in a consent form for your child here: XTB Consent Form / Location: Church HallPostcode: PR2 1ES

Fri 31 Jul18:30St Andrews Church(4.2mi)

via St Andrews Church

Community

Steak and Seafood

Friday, 31 July 2026 To download a printable pdf copy, please click here

Fri 31 Jul19:00The Wise Man(0.1mi)

via The Wise Man

Community

The Sword In The Stone

Young Wart dreams of becoming a squire, while his childhood friend Morgan sets her sights on fame and fortune. On the way to the Tournament in London, they meet a host of colourful characters who guide them through adventures and teach them lasting lessons about friendship, courage, and finding their way in the world. […]

Sat 1 AugCorn Exchange(2.2mi)

via Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Community

Tour 1 August 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm Roman Dorchester Tour Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse...

Roman Dorchester Tour

Sat 1 Aug11:30Taste Café(2.2mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

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Venues with events near West Stafford

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

Corn Exchange2.2 miles away Taste Café2.2 miles away The Wise Man0.1 miles away

More about West Stafford

Dorset, England

West Stafford sits quietly in Dorset, but that doesn't mean the local calendar is empty. The Wise Man has been hosting good nights for years, so you can bet there's a gig or comedy show on offer when you need an excuse to leave the house. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you're not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening.

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