| Fri 04 June - Fri 03 September | Sherborne Town Walk
These walks are held on Friday mornings starting at 11am between June and September. The meeting point for the start of the walk is the Tourist Information Centre. The guided walk of Sherborne is with Blue Badge Guide, Rob Curtis. | Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Wed 01 September - Sun 05 September | The Great Dorset Steam Fair
If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Traditionally this English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside.
From small beginnings this annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in how people lived, worked and played in bygone years and it is now widely recognised as "THE" National Heritage Show as well as being regarded as the leading show of its type in the World. The spectacle covers an enormous showground, at over 600 acres being one of Europe's largest outdoor event locations. 2010 will see the show in its 42nd year. | Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum | Telephone: 01258 860361
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| Wed 01 September - Fri 01 October | Yetties Music Night
The Yetties are one of England's most popular folk groups. They take their name from the Dorset village of Yetminster which was their childhood home. Their obvious love of the West Country, it's songs, stories and humour wins them friends wherever they go. Performance starts at 8pm. and the tickets cost £6. | The Weavers Club, Westbury, Sherborne, | Telephone: 01935 814667
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| Fri 03 September - Sun 05 September | 17th Leigh Art Exhibition
Friday 3rd, 7-9pm preview and sale with wine and refreshments - £3 or £5 for two; Sat/Sun 4th/5th, 10am - 4pm viewing and sale. Also features "Leigh through a Lens" - photographs, past and present. | Leigh Village Hall | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Fri 03 September - Sun 05 September | Poetry Weekend
Words of Peace - a weekend led by Brother Kevin SSF and Kate Compston Hilfield Friary is set on the edge of the Dorset Downs with magnificent views across the Blackmore Vale – rural England at its greenest, the countryside of Thomas Hardy’s novels. | Hilfield Friary, Batcombe. | Telephone: 01300 341741
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| Sat 04 September | Misbehavin'
Misbehavin' Thornford Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £10.00. | Thornford Village Hall | Telephone: 01935 872273/817887
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| Sat 04 September - Sun 05 September | Dorchester Show
Record crowds visited the Dorchester Showground this year and enjoyed a fun packed weekend of events including Monster Trucks, the National Vegetable Society's National Championships, Titan the Robot, record sheep entries and much more.
| Dorchester Showground | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Mon 06 September | Enrolement Morning
Sherborne U3A enrolement morning is being held between 9:30am - 11:00am. There will be opportunities to find out more about the 50 groups which the organisation runs on subjects ranging from history to modern languages.
| Digby Hall, Sherborne | Contact: John Dittrich
Telephone: 01935 812623
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| Wed 08 September - Thu 16 September | Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
Dorset Architectural Heritage Week is an annual event which aims to stimulate public awareness of Dorset's rich architectural and cultural heritage by allowing free access to many properties that are normally closed to the public or charge for entry.
The first half of the week is part of the national Heritage Open Days but Dorset contains such a wealth of fascinating architecture that the events continue in the County for a further four days!
Since 1994 Dorset Architectural Heritage Week (DAHW) has developed to such a degree that the Dorset Conservation Officers now work in partnership with East Dorset Heritage Trust to organise the week-long event. (Read more on About DAHW on their website.) Click here to download a PDF copy of the program here. | Various | Contact: Booking Office
Telephone: (01202) 888992
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| Thu 09 September - Sun 12 September | Heritage Open Days 2010
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns, parish churches to Buddhist temples. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.
Free of charge and literally on people’s doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for everyone, whatever their background, age and ability. Click here to read more. | Various Locations in Dorset | Contact: hods@english-heritage.org.uk *
Telephone: 0844 335 1884
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| Fri 10 September - Sun 19 September | Inside Out
Inside Out returns this September with ten days of outdoor performances, which will transform Dorset’s rural, urban and coastal settings into a series of magical worlds.
Join us for an atmospheric journey at dusk in one of the Jurassic Coast’s most remarkable locations; experience illuminating dance created entirely for pedestrians in a town square; take part in contemporary circus at a Neolithic henge…
Expect the unexpected. Prepare to be amused, inspired and mesmerised.
Extraordinary events in extraordinary places.
Be part of something extraordinary. | Various Locations | Telephone: 01202 884340
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Sat 11 September - Sun 12 September
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
This festival is so much more than just cheese! With food galore, crafts, beer, cider, and entertainments too, this year’s festival, on September 11th and 12th 2010, promises to be another great event. It will be the 11th Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival and we are planning to make it the best yet.
Of course there is cheese, and lots of it at the festival, but the array of food and other stalls has to be seen to be believed. | Recreation Ground | Go to website
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| Sat 11 September | Charlton Down Shouts to raise funds for Cricket Club
Charlton Down Cricket Club (CDCC) is hosting its second live music event ‘CD Shouts 2010’. 1pm until 11pm at Charlton Down Cricket Ground. All profits from the event will be reinvested into the Club’s facilities and the maintenance of the widely used grounds. The club is used by over 100 cricketers of all ages and abilities from the surrounding areas and communities. Visitors to CD Shouts will be entertained by music from up and coming local bands, including ‘Epic Journey’, who will headline at this year’s event. There will be face painting, a children’s bouncy castle, carousel and Segways for hire, as well as fresh local food, a Real Ale, Cider and Pimms Tent. The Club’s bar will also be open. CD Shouts organiser Rudo Wormgoor explains: “Last year our event was very well supported by the local community and helped the Club raise over £1,250 which went towards paying for the new cricket nets. We have three CDCC teams that use the facilities, along with four other cricket teams and additional bookings, and we need to raise funds for new sporting and grounds maintenance equipment. We look forward to welcoming the community back again this year and hope they continue to support this free event.” Entry to CD Shouts 2010 is free. | Charlton Down | Contact: Rudo
Telephone: 07745 606 138
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| Sun 12 September | Eggardon Kite Festival
Timings 10am - 4.30pm. The famous annual kite festival atop the magnificent iron age hillfort of Eggardon Hill. | Eggardon Hill, Nr. Bridport | Telephone: 01308 485474
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Mon 13 September
6pm | September Chamber Meeting
Sherborne Chamber of Trade September Meeting will take place at 6pm, with a presentation by Philip Hastings of Onward Driver Training, followed by a short general meeting, and a chance to network afterwards. | Onward Driver Training, The Old Fire Station, Opposite Sainsburys | Contact: Cordelia McFarlane
Telephone: 07594 805013
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Thu 16 September
19:30 | Euro Travel Evening - Tallinn & Estonian culture
The September talk about Estonia will focus on the historical aspects of Tallinn, 2011 European Capital of Culture and the Spring Capital of Turi. Turi is the partner town with Sherborne. The evening will follow the same format as last year with an illustrated talk, in this case featuring also some local music, food in the interval and a free sample of Estonian local liqueur Old Tallinn and some Estonian chocolate. Entry fee £6, includes food and a glass of wine. | Catholic Church Hall, Westbury, Sherborne | Contact: Mary Clothier
Telephone: 01963 251255
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Sat 18 September
10.30am-12/30pm | Skate Park Consultation
Sherborne Skatepark Group (SSP) consisting of regular users, their parents, members of Sherborne Town Council (who own it), Sherborne Area Partnership and others invite you to join them for a Public Consultation on improvements to the Skatepark. It will be taking place from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Saturday 18th September at the Gryphon Conference Centre. Doors open at 1.30pm. | Digby Hall | Contact: Nigel Engert
Telephone: 01935 816961
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| Sat 18 September | Cancelled RN Historic Flight Heritage Flying Day
Here's your chance to fly in a variety of light aircraft including a Tiger Moth, Stampe, Chipmunk, Dragon Rapide and more. For details visit the website.
Due to unexpected raised organisational costs and a reduced take-up of seats, the Trustees have most reluctantly had to postpone this year’s Charity Flying Day until September 2011. Details of next year’s event will be posted on the website in early 2011.
| Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton | Telephone: 01935 840565
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| Sat 18 September | Franciscan Festival
Hilfield Friary Franciscan Festival Celebrating the Stigmata of St Francis. 12 noon -5pm. Bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and cakes provided.
| Hilfield Friary, Batcombe | Telephone: 01300 341741
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Wed 22 September
6.00pm for 6.30pm | Sherborne Area Partnership AGM
Starts at 6.00pm for 6.30pm in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. See the AGM section of our website for more information. | Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne | Contact: Nigel Engert
Telephone: 01935 816961
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| Thu 23 September | Late Summer Serenade
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Late Summer Serenade Sherborne Abbey starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost between £8-£17 from Sherborne TIC. and The Dorset Music House, 01935 816332. | Sherborne Abbey | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Thu 23 September | Coins, Stamps & Militaria Charterhouse Auction
There is a two day auction with Beswick & Royal Doulton on the morning of Thursday 23rd September and medals, coins & stamps in the afternoon.
Click here to view the full details of the medals appearing in the sale.
The next day, Friday 24th, is another full day with clocks, collectors items,trains and model vehicles.
Click here to view further details in relation to the coins for auction.
In addition a large private collection of Beswick will also go under the hammer
Click here to view the details.
Also in todays auction is a collection of British hammered and other coins collected by a schoolboy who funded his passion by washing cars.
Click here for more information.
| Charterhouse Long Street Salerooms Sherborne | Contact: Richard Bromell, Partner
Telephone: 01935 812277
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| Sat 25 September - Sun 26 September | Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing Championship
The Fleet Air Arm Museum has been chosen as the venue for the UK’s 2010 Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing Championship.
Great fun for the whole family, the crazy sport of power tool drag racing involves transforming hand held power tools into lean mean drag racing machines!
With a total prize fund of £3,000 up for grabs, there are two sides to the event – ride-on and non-ride-on. The ride-on class will take place on the Yeovilton runways at the rear of the museum.
| Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton | Telephone: 01935 842638
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| Sat 25 September - Sun 26 September | 17th International Napoleonic Fair
A Great Day Out for all the family by PASTE Shows start at 10am - 5.00pm both days.Tickets £5 adult, £4.50 concession, child 4 - 16yrs £3, Family (2+2 ) £15.50 from Dorchester TIC. | Kingston Maurward House, Dorchester | Contact: Mobile 07771824495
Telephone: 01305 267992/855817
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| Mon 27 September | Over 50s Group
Sherborne Area Over 50s group starts at 2.30pm. Talk on MRSA Action UK. | Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 813150
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| Thu 30 September - Sun 03 October | FibreFocus 2010
An exhibition of Textiles by the Dorset Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. Timings between 10am - 4pm. | The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Wed 01 September - Fri 01 October | Yetties Music Night
The Yetties are one of England's most popular folk groups. They take their name from the Dorset village of Yetminster which was their childhood home. Their obvious love of the West Country, it's songs, stories and humour wins them friends wherever they go. Performance starts at 8pm. and the tickets cost £6. | The Weavers Club, Westbury, Sherborne, | Telephone: 01935 814667
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| Thu 30 September - Sun 03 October | FibreFocus 2010
An exhibition of Textiles by the Dorset Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. Timings between 10am - 4pm. | The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. | Telephone: 01935 815341
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Fri 01 October - Fri 22 October
Daily 9.30 till 5.00 | EXHIBITION OF NEW WORK BY VANESSA BOWMAN AND IAN WEATHERHEAD
Open daily from 9.30 to 5.00 Monday to Saturday. All Gallery stock can be viewed online www.jerramgallery.com | The Jerram Gallery Half Moon Street Sherborne | Contact: MARK JERRAM
Telephone: 01935 815261
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| Sun 03 October | St John Service of Thanksgiving and Re-dedication
All are welcome to attend this service at Sherborne Abbey which will be supported by the band of the Royal Corps of Signals and the choir of Pembroke College, Oxford. The service starts at 3pm. From 2pm in the Abbey Close there will be displays depicting the diversity of St John Ambulance with a short musical performance by the St John Ambulance youth marching band, the Talbot Corps of Drums.
Click here to view the official poster. & Click here to view other fund raising events. | Sherborne Abbey | Contact: Chairman Fundraising & Events
Telephone: 01935 814840
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Mon 04 October
6pm | Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce October Open Meeting
This Open Meeting will take place at The Eastbury Hotel and will feature a presentation by new member Nick Taylor who will tell us about his business HR Dept, and Karen Homer of Dorset Business, who will let us know what they offer to Sherborne Chamber members. | The Eastbury Hotel | Contact: Cordelia McFarlane
Telephone: 07594 805013
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Fri 08 October
10am–2pm | Leweston School Prep and Senior Open Day
Leweston Senior and Prep Schools will be hosting a joint Open Day for prospective pupils and their families on Friday 8th October between 9.45am - 2pm. A special Sixth Form Session will take place from 3.45pm. Open Days provide you with the opportunity to see the school 'in action', ask any questions you may have and most importantly enable you to find out first hand what our school can offer your child. Leweston is situated just outside Sherborne in 46 acres of beautiful parkland. Leweston School offers an academic education to boys 2½-11 and girls aged 2½-18. Boarding packages are available for girls from age 7. For more information or to register please contact the Registrar on 01963 211010 or email admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk. | Leweston School | Contact: Louisa Cox
Telephone: 01963 211010
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| Mon 11 October | Sherborne Pack Monday Fair
Street market dating back to medieval times, held annually in Sherborne on the first Monday after 10th October – old Michaelmas Day. Although no longer an agricultural fair, it is still a major event in Sherborne with four of the town’s main streets becoming full of street traders and food stalls for the day, and a funfair is usually held on the edge of town on the Monday and the days preceding it. | Main Streets, Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Sat 23 October - Sun 31 October | Dorset Food Week 2010
A weeklong celebration of all things mouth wateringly, sensually, irresistibly Dorset! The week that gives us all a great excuse to focus on the fabulous food and drink that is produced within and from the landscape of our wonderful county. Visitors and locals are all invited to join us in celebrating what Dorset has to offer. Keeping it local, seasonal and fresh is good for the health and wealth of the Dorset area. Why not indulge yourself in exploring the finest Dorset has to offer and ensure this is the biggest and best Dorset Food Week ever. Make sure you pick up your guide to this year’s food week from your nearest Tourist Information Centre, your local pub, cafe or farm shop. | Various Locations in Dorset | Contact: Billie-Lou Rentall - Events Organiser
Telephone: 01305 215 103
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| Sun 24 October | Sherborne International Film Festival 2010
Sherborne has had a long association with the creative arts – poets and writers have been coming here since the 18th century but actors and more particularly, film actors, have also been connected to the town. It requires a degree of initiative, however, to keep up-to-date with new films and particularly those that do not appear on the main distribution circuit. Non English-speaking films are often overlooked and yet there are exceptional film directors and actors who transcend the accepted conventions of the English-speaking world and who can bring us fresh insights and startling discoveries that will enrich our senses.
Hence the attempt to bring some of these films into our midst: to entertain, to inform and perhaps to astonish us! Visit the website to view the films to be shown. | Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne. | Go to website
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Fri 29 October - Fri 19 November
Daily 9.30 till 5.00 | EXHIBITION OF NEW WORK BY RICHARD PIKESLEY
Open Daily between 9.30am - 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday. All Gallery stock can be viewed online www.jerramgallery.com | The Jerram Gallery Half Moon Street Sherborne | Contact: MARK JERRAM
Telephone: 01935 815261
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Fri 29 October - Fri 19 November
Daily 9.30 till 5.00 | EXHIBITION OF NEW WORK BY RICHARD PIKESLEY
Open Daily between 9.30am - 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday. All Gallery stock can be viewed online www.jerramgallery.com | The Jerram Gallery Half Moon Street Sherborne | Contact: MARK JERRAM
Telephone: 01935 815261
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Sun 07 November
11.00am - 1.30pm | Jazz Brunch
Full brunch buffet and cooked dishes to order plus live jazz from Julie Dunn. newspapers & magazines to read - what better way to spend a lazy Sunday morning? Jazz brunches held quarterley. Always on a Sunday. £17.00 adults £10.00 children, under 5's free www.juliedunn.co.uk | Eastbury Hotel, Long Street, Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 813131
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Mon 15 November
TBC | Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce Christmas Party
The Chamber of Trade Christmas Party - a date for your diary! Details TBC. | The White Hart | Contact: Cordelia McFarlane
Telephone: 07594 805013
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Fri 26 November - Fri 31 December
Daily 9.30 till 5.00 | THE JERRAM GALLERY, SHERBORNE
CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION OF NEW PAINTINGS Open daily from 9.30 to 5.00 Monday to Saturday All Gallery stock can be viewed online www.jerramgallery.com | The Jerram Gallery Half Moon Street Sherborne | Contact: Mark Jerram
Telephone: 01935 815261
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Fri 26 November - Fri 31 December
Daily 9.30 till 5.00 | THE JERRAM GALLERY, SHERBORNE
CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION OF NEW PAINTINGS Open daily from 9.30 to 5.00 Monday to Saturday All Gallery stock can be viewed online www.jerramgallery.com | The Jerram Gallery Half Moon Street Sherborne | Contact: Mark Jerram
Telephone: 01935 815261
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Sun 05 December
10 - 4 | Sherborne Festive Shopping Event
Sherborne Chamber of Trade members are busy organising the best festive shopping event ever! There will be a steam organ and rides, bands, choirs, street entertainers,a competition for children, festive food and drink, followed by lighting up of the Conduit tree to the sounds of the Sherborne Chamber Choir at 4.15! | Cheap Street and beyond..... | Contact: Cordelia McFarlane
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