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The Chat Café

How are you? Feeling a little down?Fancy a chat and a cuppa? Why not join us at The Chat Café? Don’t worry if you are on your own, there will always be someone who would love to meet you. No need to book, just drop in when you feel like it. The friendly Chat café meets every Thursday between 10:00 and 12:00 pm. To find out more information about The Chat Café visit the website: https://opendoorwarminster.org/ The Chat Café is an initiative by Open Door Warminster. Charity No.: 1207590.

Thu 30 Jul11:00Warminster & District Film Society(4.5mi)

via Warminster & District Film Society

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Line Dancing Lessons with Lady H

Thu 30 Jul 2026 - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Warminster Civic Centre Sambourne Road Warminster

Thu 30 Jul19:00Warminster Civic Centre(4.4mi)

via Warminster Civic Centre

Children & Family

Around £5

Frome Family Frequencies

FROME FAMILY FREQUENCIES Friday 31st July Workshops for kids and young adults running throughout the day. Under 18s FREE Others £5 entry on the door

Fri 31 Jul09:00Silk Mill(4.5mi)

via Silk Mill

Community

Around £15

Rural Voices: Geoff Bowles

You may well be familiar with the iconic Jersey cow image on Ivy House Farm’s locally produced milk, cream and butter. In 1982 Geoff and Kim Bowles moved to Ivy House Farm in the small village of Beckington on the edge of Frome, and began farming a modest herd of Friesian cows.

Sat 1 AugHorningsham Village Hall(0.1mi)

via Horningsham Village HallCurated

Community

Around £25

Forever Queen

On Saturday 1st August we welcome back Forever Queen. Their previous appearance at the Club was a sell out night in June 2022 when we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We are keeping the same format as last time with chip shop fish ‘n’ chips included in the ticket price. Members £25 Guests £30 This event is likely to be extremely busy and we are giving members an opportunity to save £10 by purchasing their ticket before 25th July.

Sat 1 AugWarminster Conservative Club(4.8mi)

via Warminster Conservative ClubCurated

Festivals & Events

Great Dorset Chilli Festival

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Sat 1 Aug10:00Barty's Trading Company(4.9mi)

via Barty's Trading Company

Festivals & Events

Ice Cream & Bubbles Festival 2026

Sat 01 Aug 2026 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds Weymouth Street Warminster

Sat 1 Aug13:00Warminster Civic Centre(4.4mi)

via Warminster Civic Centre

Markets & Fairs

Cafe and Mini-Market

Refreshments and light lunches. Cakes, bakes and preserves. Books and bric-a-brac.

Sun 2 AugSt John the Baptist(4.5mi)

via St John the BaptistLocal gem

Community

RollHard Car Show 2026

A Latitude favourite! Join us at Rollhard this year.

Sun 2 Aug10:00Latitude Tents(4.1mi)

via Latitude Tents

Community

RollHard

RollHard is a firm favourite on Latitude’s UK car event calendar. Held at the iconic Bicester Heritage , this incredible gathering draws car enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond. The historic motoring estate—once an RAF site—provides a stunning backdrop for an impressive array of custom, classic, and modified vehicles.

Sun 2 Aug10:00Latitude Tents(4.1mi)

via Latitude Tents

Sports & Fitness

Elite Juniors Kickboxing with Francesca

Mon 03 Aug 2026 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Warminster Civic Centre Sambourne Road Warminster

Mon 3 Aug18:00Warminster Civic Centre(4.4mi)

via Warminster Civic Centre

Sports & Fitness

Elite Ladies Kickboxing with Francesca

Mon 03 Aug 2026 - 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Warminster Civic Centre Sambourne Road Warminster

Mon 3 Aug19:15Warminster Civic Centre(4.4mi)

via Warminster Civic Centre

Community

WeBuyVintage Jewellery & Antiques Roadshow

Tue 04 Aug 2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Warminster Civic Centre Sambourne Road Warminster

Tue 4 Aug11:00Warminster Civic Centre(4.4mi)

via Warminster Civic Centre

Children & Family

Around £15

Summer Art Sessions - Explore Pastels

Summer Art Sessions – Explore Pastels Tuesday 4th August This is an Art Class for children age 5-11 led by artist Abigail Reed at the beautiful Silk Mill in the heart of Frome. Abigail will guide the children through making their own mini portraits (human or animal!) using oil pastel and pencil on board then experiment with soft pastels on paper drawing fruit, vegetables and anything that inspires the children. All materials provided. She has been running art clubs for kids for the last 15 years, have a clean enhanced DBS and many years experience working with children in school and hospital settings. Everyone is welcome in this space so please use the ‘leave a note’ box when checking out if you have any special requests or questions about the class. The class runs from 1 pm till 3 pm on 4th August ’26 and is £15 per child. Children are encouraged to stay without their parents/guardians but the room has seating for many if they can’t. The art class will take place in the Frome Art School space at Silk Mill West. The nearest car park is at the back of M&S Frome. Our Contact page has the what3words for the studio. 15 spaces available, tickets £15 here Other classes are available on: Wednesday 5th August – Junk Modelling Tuesday 11th August – Drawing Insects Wednesday 12th August – Paper Sculpture Click here for other workshops etc at Frome Art School

Tue 4 Aug14:00Silk Mill(4.5mi)

via Silk Mill

Sports & Fitness

Age UK Warminster Fitness & Friendship Club

Tue 04 Aug 2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Warminster Civic Centre Sambourne Road Warminster

Tue 4 Aug15:00Warminster Civic Centre(4.4mi)

via Warminster Civic Centre

Children & Family

Around £15

Summer Art Sessions - Junk Modelling

Summer Art Sessions – Junk Modelling Wednesday 5th August This is an Art Class for children age 5-11 led by artist Abigail Reed at the beautiful Silk Mill in the heart of Frome. Abigail will guide the children through making their own mini portraits (human or animal!) using oil pastel and pencil on board then experiment with soft pastels on paper drawing fruit, vegetables and anything that inspires the children. All materials provided. She has been running art clubs for kids for the last 15 years, have a clean enhanced DBS and many years experience working with children in school and hospital settings. Everyone is welcome in this space so please use the ‘leave a note’ box when checking out if you have any special requests or questions about the class. The class runs from 1 pm till 3 pm on 4th August ’26 and is £15 per child. Children are encouraged to stay without their parents/guardians but the room has seating for many if they can’t. The art class will take place in the Frome Art School space at Silk Mill West. The nearest car park is at the back of M&S Frome. Our Contact page has the what3words for the studio. 15 spaces available, tickets £15 here Other classes are available on: Tuesday 4th August – Explore Pastels Tuesday 11th August – Drawing Insects Wednesday 12th August – Paper Sculpture Click here for other workshops etc at Frome Art School

Wed 5 Aug14:00Silk Mill(4.5mi)

via Silk Mill

Community

Around £6

I swear

Based on a true story, the moving, uplifting account of the life of John Davidson, a Tourette’s syndrome campaigner who grew up with the condition in 1980s Scotland, at a time when it was little known and misunderstood. A frank, funny and touching story about the transformative power of friendship and community. 2 hours Cert. 15 (UK – 2025) Contains strong language Want to join the Warminster & District Film Society – ask for a leaflet in the Foyer https://www.facebook.com/WarminsterAndDistrictFilmSociety Adult Tickets: £6 WDFS Members: FREE Purchase your ticket by clicking on the Ticket Source logo below. Please note; A limited number of guest tickets for films are available in advance online or from the box office. If the advance tickets sell out, more tickets may be available at the door on the day.

Wed 5 Aug20:30Warminster & District Film Society(4.5mi)

via Warminster & District Film Society

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Venues with events near West Common

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

Horningsham Village Hall0.1 miles away

More about West Common

Wiltshire, England

West Common sits quietly in Wiltshire with a charm that doesn't need shouting about to be noticed. The Horningsham Village Hall hosts all sorts of gatherings, from community fairs to local talks that keep neighbours chatting well into the evening. We like to think the area has enough going on without needing a festival every week. Whether you want to catch a performance or just pop in for a chat, there is always a reason to drop by. Near Here makes sure you find what's on without hunting through pages of online listings.

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