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December 2023Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sat 04 March - Sat 02 December
10.00 - 15.00
Sherborne Digby Hall Monthly Market
Monthly Indoor market of Antiques, Arts ,Crafts, Food & more . Cafe , Free entry , Parking , Toilets.
Upto 70 stalls , Held the 1st Saturday of every month 10am-3pm , March - December .
Located in New Digby Hall , Next to the library , in Sherborne, Dorset , DT9 3AA.
Stalls change month to month with range of selling arts , crafts , vintage , antique , wares , hand made artisan makers products , unique gifts , home baked bread, cakes and goods and fresh local produce .

New Digby Hall , Next to the LibraryContact: kerry potter
Telephone: 07717454643
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Thu 30 November - Fri 01 DecemberCharterhouse Two Day Collectors Auction

A rare Lachenal concertina is ready to make more music in the Charterhouse two day collectors auction on 30th November and 1st December.

To read the full article please click on the attached PDF.

The log books from a WWII pilot are being sold by Charterhouse in their specialist auction of medals, militaria, coins & stamps on 31st November.

To read the full article please click on the attached PDF.


Music To Your Ears
WWII Pilots Log Books at Auction
Charterhouse Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BSContact: Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team
Telephone: 01935 812277
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Fri 01 December - Fri 22 December
Daily 9.30 till 5.00
THE JERRAM GALLERY

NEAC EXHIBITION 
Selected New English Art Club Artists will be showing their work in our December Show

Open daily from 9.30 - 5.00 Tuesday to Saturday

All Gallery stock can be viewed online


Half Moon Street SherborneContact: MARK JERRAM
Telephone: 01935 815261
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Fri 01 DecemberCharterhouse auction of Christmas & Luxury Gifts on

A collection of whisky is included in the Charterhouse auction of Christmas & Luxury Gifts on 1st December.

To read the full article please click on the attached PDF.

A collection of Rolex, Tudor & Breitling wristwatches are included in the Charterhouse auction of Christmas Gifts

To read the full article please click on the attached PDF.


Whisky Galore
Christmas Gift Ideas at Auction
Charterhouse Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BSContact: Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team
Telephone: 01935 812277
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Fri 01 December
1.45pm
Sherborne School Friday Lunchtime Recital - "Mince Pies" Chamber Music

To see us into the festive season, come along for a mince pie and some well-known seasonal performances by chamber music ensembles in the final Lunchtime Recital of the term.

FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME.


Tindall Recital Hall, Music School, Sherborne SchoolContact: Laura McCormick
Telephone: 01935 812249
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Fri 01 December
19:30
Tidings of Joy: Music celebrating Winter

John Gardner: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
Owain Park: Here is the little door
Tomás Luis de Victoria: O magnum mysterium
Sergei Rachmaninov: Bogoroditse Devo
Thomas Weelkes: Gloria in excelsis Deo
Piotyr Tchaikovsky: Hymn to the Virgin (Dostoino Yest)
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols
Peter Warlock: Bethlehem down
John Tavener: The Lamb
John Joubert: There is no rose
Robert Walker: In the bleak midwinter
Morten Lauridsen: O magnum mysterium
Hans Leo Hassler: Dixit Maria

Tickets £10 (available on the door)

Website: www.yeovilchamberchoir.org


St Andrew's Church, Preston Grove, Yeovil BA20 2BQContact: Elizabeth Gowers
Telephone: 01935 425 383
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Sat 02 December
7pm
Charity Christmas Quiz

In aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, we are running a charity Christmas quiz at Oxley Sports Centre on the 2nd December 2023. We have a poster we would like to advertise, but i'm not sure how to share it with you and if you would be willing to share it. 


Oxley Sports CentreContact: Kara Greene
Telephone: 07477355552
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Sat 02 December
7.30pm
O Radiant Dawn

An Advent Celebration

Sherborne Chamber Choir
Conductor Paul Ellis
Organist Simon Clarkson

An evening of wonderful choral music to celebrate Advent and Christmas, from plainsong to the present day, with familiar and new carols to enjoy and discover.

Tickets £5-£18, under 18s free of charge, available from the choir's website.

 


Sherborne AbbeyContact: Rachel Greaves
Telephone: 0333 666 3366
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Sat 02 December
8.00am to 4.30pm
Charity Santa Abseil on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice.

It's back! Take on our charity Santa Abseil challenge at Cheddar Gorge.  For its second year, you can take on our much anticipated and thrilling Santa Abseil challenge, tackling a 60ft drop over the breath-taking views of Cheddar Gorge. The challenge, abseil one of Britain's most spectacular natural landmarks, all while dressed as Santa! This year there will be two abseil ropes, to give more people a chance to take part and enjoy supporting their local hospice, as well as give you the fun opportunity to abseil next to a friend! Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.  No previous abseil experience necessary.

We can accept 12 people per 30-minute slot, please book into your preferred time slot. Each abseiler must pay £35 to secure their place as well as pledge to raise at least £125.

Your registration fee covers the cost of the abseil and your Santa Suit. By registering you automatically create a fundraising page which means you can start raising money straight away!

For more information about the event please contact the Marketing and Events Officer on 01935 709182 or email [email protected]

 


Cheddar Gorge, CHEDDAR BS27 3QFContact: Amy Garland
Telephone: 01935 709182
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Thu 07 December
7PM-9PM
Junction Event at The Engine Room
Premiere your film at the Somerset Film Junction!
Thursday 7th December, 7PM - 9PM
Have you created a short film you would like to screen, which is under 10 minutes? Then let us know by emailing: [email protected]
TheJunction event is a great opportunity for local creatives to network, share and introduce their work. Or if you just enjoy watching films, this is perfect for film fans to discover new, local work screening at The Engine Room!

The Engine Room 50-52 High Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3BLContact: Somerset Film
Telephone: 01278433187
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Fri 08 December
7.30pm
JAZZ at Cheap Street Church

TOM 'SPATS' LANGHAM banjo, guitar, vocals, MIKE PIGGOTT violin, MIKE DENHAM piano.


Cheap Street ChurchContact: Raymond Wood
Telephone: 07485060715
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Sun 10 December
4.00pm to 5.00pm
St Margaret’s Hospice Light Up a Life 2023

St Margaret’s Hospice Light Up a Life Service 2023

The service will be broadcast on our website – on the main Light Up a Life page.

 St Margaret’s Hospice is inviting people across Somerset to come together and be part of this year’s Light Up a Life campaign.

Traditionally, Light Up a Life is the time when the hospice invites the local community to gather in churches across the county for a simple service of remembrance. But, after more people were able to access the service in previous years when we were forced to stream it, the hospice has now decided to keep the virtual format.

As well as the service in December, the hospice is inviting families across Somerset to share the names of their loved ones in remembrance and celebration on our Virtual Night Sky where members of the community can dedicate a star in memory of a loved one.

For more information about Light up a Life or to make a dedication in memory of someone visit:  https://www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/light-up-a-life  

If you have any questions about your dedications or our virtual service, please give our friendly supporter care team a call on 01935 709485, or email [email protected]


VirtualContact: Amy Garland
Telephone: 01935 709182
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Tue 12 December
7pm
Charity Musical Sing/Ukulele Evening

Musical fun evening for charity 

Play ukulele/sing a long led by Sam Brown 

Everyone welcome. £5 entry

Music available 

Contact - [email protected]


Digby Hall, Sherborne (next to Library)Contact: Norma Purnell
Telephone: 07818068384
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Thu 14 December
2:30pm
Sherborne & District Gardeners' Association Event

Today's event will be the Christmas Party and Quiz.

Admission Charge to non-members £3.00


The Main Digby Hall, Hound StreetContact: Richard Newcombe
Telephone: 01935 389375
January 2024Event TitleLocationContact Details
Mon 01 January
9.00am to 12.30pm
St Margaret’s Hospice New Year's Day Charity Dip

St Margaret’s Hospice New Year's Day Charity Dip proudly sponsored by Wilkie May & Tuckwood.

Are you brave enough to take the plunge and do something amazing for St Margaret’s Hospice Care? Start 2024 off in the best way possible and join us for our New Year’s Day beach dip, and why not dust off your favourite dressing up outfit to! 

Book now to secure your place!   Pre-Event prices: Adult (+18 years) £10.00 and child (12-17 years) £7.00. All pre-event bookings are eligible for a one size branded St Margaret’s bobble hat and a hot drink to warm you up after your dip.   Participants will be able to register on the day, subject to availability but are not eligible for a free bobble hat, however they will be available to purchase on the day.

For more information about this event please contact our Marketing and Events Officer on 01935 709182 or email [email protected]


Minehead Beach, Minehead, Somerset TA24 6GQContact: St Margaret's Hospice
Telephone: 01935 709182
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Wed 03 January
7.30pm
JAZZ at Cheap Street Church

SUNSET CAFE SOMPERS

Tickets £17.50

Contact: [email protected]

In aid of The Rendezvous


Cheap Street Church, SherborneContact: Raymond Wood
Telephone: 07485060715
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Thu 04 JanuaryCharterhouse Specialist Picture Auction

Seven watercolour drawings of fish by Sarah Bowdich Lee are included in the Charterhouse specialist picture auction.

Please click on the attached PDF to read the full article.


Pioneering Woman Explorer and Naturalist Pictures
Charterhouse Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BSContact: Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team
Telephone: 01935 812277
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Thu 11 JanuarySherborne & District Gardeners' Association Talk

Castle Gardens will be visiting us their talk will be on "Success with Houseplants."

Admission Charge to non-members is £3.00. All Welcome.


The Main Digby Hall, Hound StreetContact: Richard Newcombe
Telephone: 01935 389375
February 2024Event TitleLocationContact Details
Thu 08 February
2:30pm
Sherborne & District Gardeners' Association

Today's talk will be given by Clare Hart  on "Square metre gardening."

Admission Charge to non-members is £3.00. All Welcome.


The Main Digby Hall, Hound StreetContact: Richard Newcombe
Telephone: 01935 389375
Fri 16 February - Sat 17 February
7.00pm to 12.30am
St. Margaret’s Hospice - Annual Black-Tie Ball sponsored by WPA

St. Margaret’s Hospice - Annual Black-Tie Ball sponsored by WPA.

It is time to dust off those dancing shoes and embrace the glitz and glam to celebrate with us at our annual prestigious fundraising event in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice proudly sponsored by WPA.

The Ball will be held at Taunton School in their stunning Densham Suite, on Friday 16th February 2024. Your ticket will include drinks on arrival, a three-course dinner, coffee, and petits fours. Back by popular demand the entertainment will be provided by the brilliant Haus Band, whose repertoire includes hits from the past five decades and will have everyone tearing up the dancefloor.

There will be a special fundraising auction where you can bid on incredible prizes from sports memorabilia to a 5* Antigua holiday, 5-star dining and bespoke experiences.

All proceeds will go to St Margaret’s Hospice to support local people facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

For further information, please email Karen at [email protected] or call 01823 345910.

Website: https://www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/annual-black-tie-ball


Densham Suite, Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6AD Contact: Karen King
Telephone: 01823 345910
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March 2024Event TitleLocationContact Details
Thu 14 March
2:30pm
Sherborne & District Gardeners' Association

We Visit Castle Gardens Today as its" Discount Afternoon."

Admission Charge to non-members £3.00


The Main Digby Hall, Hound StreetContact: Richard Newcombe
Telephone: 01935 389375
April 2024Event TitleLocationContact Details
Thu 04 April
7:30pm
Sherborne & District Gardeners' Association

Today is our Spring Show. 

Admission Charge to non-members £3.00


The Main Digby Hall, Hound StreetContact: Richard Newcombe
Telephone: 01935 389375
Fri 05 April - Sun 07 AprilSherborne Travel Writing Festival
While our horizons have drawn in, travel writers have continued to reach out, rediscovering and reinterpreting the world for a new age. 

The Sherborne Travel Writing Festival is the first travel literature festival to be held in the UK in recent years. 

At the heart is the idea – and the timely theme – of reaching for the horizon. 


Powell Theatre, Abbey RoadContact: Helen Brown
Telephone: 0751 555 4549
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May 2024Event TitleLocationContact Details
Thu 09 May
7:30pm
Sherborne & District Gardeners' Association

Today's meeting is our annual AGM followed by a talk to be given by Barbara Elsmore – SDGA member on  "All aspects of Topiary."


The Main Digby Hall, Hound StreetContact: Richard Newcombe
Telephone: 01935 389375
June 2024Event TitleLocationContact Details
Thu 13 June
7:30pm
Sherborne & District Gardeners' Association

Todays talk will be given by Caroline Pakenham    onthe topic of "Cultivation and uses of unusual plants."

Admission Charge to non-members £3.00


The Main Digby Hall, Hound StreetContact: Richard Newcombe
Telephone: 01935 389375