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- Dorset Events 2012, All dates are correct at time of being published, please confirm date and event details before
making travel arrangements.
Yearly events are shown at the beginning of each month in light
blue. The diary follows. Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration.
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- Old Forge Fossil Shop Fossil Walks
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- RYA National Team Great Britain Sailing.
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Sturminster Monthly Indoor Market Sturminster Newton Exchange, Dorset. The
Monthly Indoor Market offers a wide range of loal crafts and produce. From
jewellery, honey, fudge and jam to yarns, cards, puddings cakes
and plenty more.
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11 Feb 2012
Shaftesbury Book Fair, United Church Hall, Shaftesbury, Dorset. A chance to
browse and buy rare, out-of-print & collectable books, maps and ephemera. Open
10am - 4pm. Free Admission.
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25 Feb 2012
Baby and Children's Market, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The
popular Baby and Children's Market returns to The Exchange, Sturminster Newton.
We offer parents the An opportunity to buy and sell unwanted and outgrown
pre-loved items for babies, and children
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- Easter Eggstraveganza Brewers Quay.
- Easter egg hunt Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens.
- Quay to Quay vintage Classic Car Run Weymouth
- Each day Easter Egg Trail, Durlston Country Park
- Easter Squash Festival Weymouth
- The Giant Easter Egg Hunt Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical
- Easter Specials Swanage Railway
- Easter Egg Trail, Corfe Castle
- 420 Team Great Britain Sailing Championships
- Easter Egg Hunt & the Lulworth Lambs Lulworth Castle
- Wilton Hunt Point to Point Badbury Rings nr
- Fun Day -Treasure Trail, Corfe Castle
03 Mar 2012
Baby and Children's Market, The Verwood Hub, Dorset. The popular Baby and
Children's Market is coming to Verwood! The market will be open 10am - 12 noon.
We provide a great opportunity for parents to buy and sell excellent quality
pre-loved, and outgrown.
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08 Mar 2012
Pamper & Shopping Evening, The Barrington Centre, Dorset. In aid of Coping with
CHAOS part of diverse abilities. A selection of pampers and stall holders.
Raffle, refreshments. tickets
£5 inc one drink.
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09 Mar 2012
Ladies Spring Indulgence, Kinson Masonic Hall - Bournemouth, Dorset. Ladies
Indulgence - Spring Season. Showcase the latest Springtime trends, colours and
new styles. Time to
shake off the winter blues with an evening of pure decadence for all ladies, a
time to shop.
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10 Mar 2012
Shaftesbury Book Fair, Shaftesbury United Church Hall, Dorset. A chance to
browse and buy rare, out-of-print & collectable books, maps and ephemera. Open
10am - 4pm. Free Admission.
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10 Mar 2012
The Craft Junket Spring Fayre, Rooper Hall, Bournemouth, Dorset. The Craft
Junket - High Street Style to the Handmade Market. These fabulous and funky
craft fayre events look set to
run every quarter in the Bournemouth area.
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24 Mar 2012
Broadstone Pantomime Spring Funday, Broadstone Scout Hall, Broadstone, Dorset.
Family funday with crafts and games. Including bouncy castle, Easter eggs and
BBQ.
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24 Mar 2012
Verwood Memorial Hall Table Top Sale, Verwood Memorial Hall, Verwood, Dorset.
Small friendly table top sale with a wide variety of stalls from the traditional bric a brac to handmade
jewellery, handmade cards, home crafts etc. We are situated in the centre of the
village
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24 Mar 2012
Crafti Creations Craft & Produce Market Trinity Hall, Dorset. Crafti Creations
Craft & Produce Market. “Where everything is Handmade, Homemade and Lovingly
made.”
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30 Mar 2012
Ladies Pamper Me Pretty & Shopping Evening Uplyme Village Hall Dorset. Ladies
Pamper & shopping Evening We are looking for stallholders selling unusal
luxuries, gifts, treats and
pampering products and therapists who would like to come along and offer
treatments...
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DORSET EVENTS FOR
APRIL 2012 |
- Easter
at Fleet Air Arm Museum, (01425) 478470.
- Wimborne Horticultural Society (01202)
886343.
- Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne, (01202)
883402
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, 0845 130 2011.
- Easter at Kingston Maurward
Gardens 01305 215003
- Easter Egg Hunt, Abbotsbury 01305 871387.
Easter Egg Puzzle. Wimborne Model (01202) 881924
- Point to Point at Badbury Rings, 09068 446061.
Bluebells at Kingston Lacy (01202) 883402.
- River Pageant. Wimborne
(01202) 883442
- Weymouth Easter Football Youth
Sports Club
- Fun Day -Treasure Trail, Corfe Castle
- Charmouth and Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
- Optimist Team Great Britain Sailing Championships
- Branch Line Weekend, Swanage Railway
- Portman Hunt Point to Point Badbury Rings nr
- Spring Festival Gaunts House nr Wimborne
- St Georges Weekend at Honeybrook nr Wimborne
- Swanage Charity & Classic Car Display
- Lodmoor Wild life Walk Lodmoor RSPB
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1 April 2012
Fairfield, Stogursey, Near Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1PU. Sunday 1 April 2pm-5pm
(Lady Gass: 01278 732251)
Woodland garden with bulbs, shrubs, and fine trees. A paved maze and views of
the Quantocks and the sea.
Directions: From A39 Bridgwater to Minehead turn north. The garden is 1.5 miles
west of Stogursey on Stringston Road. Car parking (no coaches). Teas, plants
stall. Entrance fee £3.50, under 16 years free. Wheelchair Access
No Dogs Except Guide Dogs.
01 April 2012
Easter Egg Hunt - Chickerell School, Chickerell, Dorset. Chickerell School PTA
will be holding its second Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday 1st April 12pm till 2pm. We
are looking for craft sellers. Pitches are £5.00 each
6th - 9th April 2012
Easter Specials on the Swanage Railway.
Free hot cross bun for every passenger travelling on Good Friday and Easter
Saturday and a complimentary hand-made Swanage Railway Easter Egg for every
child travelling on Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
6th - 15th April 2012
Cotswold Outdoor Bournemouth's Annual Tent Show is now even bigger and at a new
venue. This year we have 3 events at The Bishop of Winchester Academy, the first
show on April 6th - 15th, promises to be the biggest display, outside of the
campsite, with an impressive 70+ tents. you’re sure to be spoilt for choice! At
Cotswold Outdoor we understand that no two trips are the same and that it’s
important to make sure you have the right equipment for whatever level of
camping you’re doing, so to make sure you have everything ready for your latest
camping trip; throughout the show and in store, our staff will be on hand to
offer their first hand experience, knowledge and advice so that you end up with
the right products to suit your needs; so, you can be sure to make the right
decision before you embark on your next adventure. The Bournemouth Tent Show
will be held at Bishop of Winchester Academy, Mallard Road, BH8 9PW.
For further information on the event contact your local store on: (01202) 529123
6th April 2012
Charity Easter egg hunt at The Toy Barn in Sherborne on 6th April. Children can
enjoy an Easter egg hunt and outdoor play on Good Friday, 6th April 2012, at The
Toy Barn in Sherborne in aid of Yeovil-based charity The Opportunity Group. As
well as an energetic treasure hunt, there’ll be tea, coffee and homemade cakes
available. The event, which takes place between 11am and 4pm, costs £3 per child
(adult entry is free), which includes an Easter egg and unlimited play. Tickets
must be bought in advance from The Toy Barn at Blackmarsh Farm, either in person
or by telephoning 01935 815040
6th April 2012
The Friends of Upton Country Park are holding their Annual Book Sale in The
House on Good Friday, 6th April 2012, between 10.00am and 4.30pm. This will be
our eighth annual Book Sale. Last year was our most successful to date, raising
in excess of £930 for financing projects in Upton House and Park. This year we
will have a large quantity of books for sale, with a selection of good quality
paperback and hardback books at modest prices for both adults and children.
These will be laid out for sale in the ground floor rooms of the House. All the
books have been generously donated to us, and all the proceeds from this fund
raising event will go towards projects and maintenance within the House and
Park. Car Parking and Admission to The House is free and refreshments will be
available from the nearby ‘Friends’ Kiosk or the Peacock Tearooms. 07889 857961
7th April 2012
Branksome
Spring Flower and Produce Show. 7th April. 2pm till 5pm. Branksome St. Aldhelm
Centre Poole Rd. Branksome Poole Dorset. incorporating An Art Exhibit by the
Brave Art Society. Plants for Sale teas coffee and cakes. come join us. 01202
749744
8 April 2012
Lyme Regis Easter Bonnet Parade starting at the Baptist Church.
Come along to the Baptist Church Hall for judging and then parade throughout the
streets of Lyme Regis accompanied by the Lyme Regis Junior Band and the Lyme
Regis Majorettes to Theatre Square.
13 April 2012
All About The Bride Evening, Kinson Masonic Hall, Bournemouth, Dorset. No
ordinary wedding fair! A fabulous evening for Brides, Bridesmaids, friends and
of course Mum to find everything they have been looking for locally for their
wedding from dresses to beauty
14 April 2012
Shaftesbury Book Fair, Shaftesbury United Church Hall, Dorset. A chance to
browse and buy rare, out-of-print & collectable books, maps and ephemera. Open
10am - 4pm. Free Admission.
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Family go kart race at The Toy Barn in Sherborne on Sunday 15h April. Families
are invited to enjoy the end of the Easter holidays with a fun charity go kart
race day at The Toy Barn in Sherborne on Sunday 15th April.. The event will
raise much-needed funds for Sherborne’s cubs and scouts. Participants will race
against the clock and each other on pedal-powered go karts around the outdoor
race track. The race is suitable for all the family. Competition categories will
include children’s age groups, mums, dads and teenagers. The race day takes
place from 11am to 3pm at The Toy Barn, Blackmarsh Farm, Sherborne, DT9 4JX.
Entrance is £2.50 per child (adults free), which includes one race and play on
the mini-karting track. Additional races are £1. The entrance fee also includes
unlimited play on the swings, slides, climbing frames and trampolines in The Toy
Barn’s orchard play area. There is free parking and a BBQ, tea, coffee and cakes
will be available.
telephone 01935 865040 for full details.
26 April 2012
Bovington Evening Lecture, Bullet Magnet at The Tank Museum from 7.30pm
until late. Mick Flynn is the British Army's most highly decorated front line
soldier, and in this lecture he discusses his extraordinary career. Tickets £10.
28 April 2012
Verwood Memorial Hall Table Top Sale, Verwood Memorial Hall, Dorset, Our table
top sale has a bit of everything from bric a brac to handmade cards or second
hand books to garden plants.
28 April 2012
Baby and Children's Market, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The
popular Baby and Children's Market returns to The Exchange, Sturminster Newton.
We offer parents the
opportunity to buy and sell unwanted and outgrown pre-loved items for babies,
and children
29 April 2012
Psychic / Craft & Beauty Fayre, Hamworthy Club, Dorset. Psychic fayre with craft
and beauty, includes clairvoyants/mediums, tarot readings, reiki, plus other
therapies. Reading tasters
£10, therapy tasters £5. Stalls with craft and handmade goods.
29th April 2010
Plant fair at Lulworth Castle East Lulworth BH20 5QS Sunday 29th April 10-4pm.
Over 15 stands exhibiting wide range of plants, garden furniture, gifts, cards,
holiday breaks and basketware. Refreshments. Castle will be open. Entry fee
£2.50 in support of Dorset Blind Association. ample parking entry only £2.50 in
support of Dorset Blind. 01202 712864/07989 671 908
29th April 2012
Mosterton Village Hall Spring Fayre and Companion Dog Show KC Licensed Entries
from 10 a.m. Judging 12 a.m. Recreation Field, Axe Valley Close Mosterton DT8
3JE Dorset In aid of Ferne Animal Sanctuary and Mosterton Village Hall. 5
pedigree classes 14 Novelty classes Details, entry forms, directions etc. Mary
Burton Show Organiser 01308 868631
29 April 2012
Verwood Spring Bike 'n' Hike at Moors Valley Country Park. Join us for a
sponsored Spring Bike 'n' Hike in the beautiful Dorset countryside. There are
various routes between 1.5 miles and 7 miles, which you can choose to either
walk, cycle or do a bit of both. You must register prior to the day to take part
in this event. Visit the event web page or contact Diabetes UK South West. The
entry fee is £5 per person and under 10s go free. As the entry fee covers the
cost of staging the event, we ask that you raise a minimum of £30 in sponsorship
to come directly to Diabetes UK.
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DORSET EVENTS FOR
MAY 2012 |
- Shaftesbury Food Festival. (01747) 853514
- Garland Day Abbotsbury.
International Fireworks Display
- Weymouth Gig Racing
Regatta – Weymouth
- Weymouth Trawler Race
- Weymouth Old Harbour
Oyster Festival –
The Abbey Hill Steam and Country Fair
Weymouth International Beach Kite
- Vintage Classic Car Rally
and Display.
- Kingston Lacy, near
Wimborne. (01202) 883402.
Three Okeford’s Preservation Society (01747) 811311
- Bournemouth Natural
Science Society 01305 264620.
- 27th May, Highwood
Gardens (01202) 433327
- Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne (01202) 881924
- Dorset Art Weeks,
01202 701828
- Chettle House, near
Blandford (01202) 842407.
- Wimborne Book Fair
(01258) 450808
- The Sherborne festival
(over 5 weeks)
- Maypole dancing on
village green (01258) 857373.
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7 May 2012
Blandford Forum Blandford Georgian Fayre held on the first Bank Holiday Monday
in May has been going now for nearly 20 years, it is now a bi-annual event and
attracts over 20,000 people to the town on that one day and all to raise money
for local charities and deserving causes. We will be back on the 7th May 2012
and offering new and exciting entertainment not seen before with something for
all the family. Not only is this unique event probably the largest in the south
of England, but it also offers the chance for the people of Blandford to return
to the days of old, when community links were at their strongest, when people
only needed a focus in order to come together to achieve something.
13 Dorchester Plant, Craft and Food Fair 2012 at Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester.
An annual event now in its 9th year. Many plant, garden, craft and food stands
to browse. Plenty of parking.
12 May 2012
Shaftesbury Book Fair, United Church Hall, Shaftesbury, Dorset, A chance to
browse and buy rare, out-of-print & collectable books, maps and ephemera. Open
10am - 4pm. Free
Admission.
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19 May 2012
Verwood Memorial Hall Table Top Sale & Craft Fair Verwood Memorial Hall, Dorset.
Table top Sale and Craft fair. The Village hall is set in the centre of Verwood
with ample parking and
refreshments available in the hall. Dogs welcome - Set up from 8.30am closes to
public at 12.00...
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19th May 2012
Milborne May Fayre and Dog Show on Saturday 19th May. 01258 837907. A fun
packed day for every taste. Opened by Steve Bulley of Wessex FM, the fayre
welcomes Dorset Search Dogs displaying their canine rescue prowess, Wessex
Karate Academy and a showdown between town criers in a 'Cry Off'!
DORSET SEARCH DOGS will demonstrate in the arena then offer what must be the
ultimate in hide and seek - as they say: “get lost at no cost, get found for two
pounds!”, available throughout the rest of the afternoon. The Olympic themed DOG
SHOW starts at 2pm (registration from noon) and has six classes:
Adonis and Aphrodite (Best Dog or Bitch); Fancy Dress (Theme: Olympic Sport or
Athlete); Junior Olympian (Puppy to 18 months); Hurdles; Ancient Olympian (Most
Lovable Senior 7yr+); Total Recall (An Olympic Test of Recall - distractions
aplenty!).
Prizes and rosettes - Gold, Silver and Bronze, of course – will be awarded for
1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
All proceeds donated to village community groups and charities and the dog show
is kindly supported by The Reporter and Wagg Foods.
The May Fayre has lots of other attractions for all the family, including bouncy
castle, craft and gift stalls. Refreshments include barbecue food, cream teas
and ice creams from the van.
Don't miss it! - from noon to 4pm, Saturday 19th May
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25th May 2012
an evening of clairvoyance with Bournemouth mediums, Vivienne King,
Noreen Penfold, Miles Scott-Martin. at the hub, Verwood, Dorset. 07876775987.
BH31 7QE. 8-10pm. £10.to buy tickets
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26 May 2012
Dorset Art Weeks at Walford Mill, Walford Mill Crafts, Dorset, Walford Mill
Crafts is participating in the county wide Dorset Art Weeks and have a number of
indoor and outdoor opportunities for high quality craft makers to display and
sell their work during this week
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- Nature by Nightfall & BBQ, Studland, Dorset.
- The Sherborne Festival (over 5 weeks),
Youth National Powerboat Championships.
National Beach Handball Championships
Western Counties ASA Open Water
Swimming Championships — Weymouth Bay
Wells to Weymouth Vintage Car Run
- Wimborne Drama. Tivoli Theatre, (01202) 885566
Rocky Flower Show (01202) 734347
- Kingston Lacy estate near Wimborne (01202) 883402.
Fipenny Fayre. country fair at Okeford (01258) 860415. Shaftesbury Orchestra Concert
(01747) 853788
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03 June 2012
The Big Royal Jubilee Picnic and Fun Day, Moore Avenue Park, Bournemouth,
Dorset. The Big Royal Jubilee Picnic and Fun Day. Moore Avenue Park, West Howe,
Bournemouth. 12pm - 4pm. Carnival procession to assemble in Fernheath Car park
at 10-30am,
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08 June 2012
Ladies Summer Indulgence Kinson Masonic Hall Bournemouth Dorset. Get ready for
the summer and showcase the latest trends, colours and new styles, latest
treatment techniques and health and beauty products. Not forgetting gorgeous
trinkets for around the home
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08 June 2012
Seaside Pamper & Shopping Evening, St Andrews Community Hall, Charmouth, Dorset,
Seaside Pamper & shopping Evening We are looking for stallholders selling
unusual
luxuries,
gifts, treats and pampering products and therapists who would like to come along
and offer treatments.
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09 June 2012
Shaftesbury Book Fair, United Church Hall, Shaftesbury, Dorset. A chance to
browse and buy rare, out-of-print & collectable books, maps and ephemera. Open
10am - 4pm. Free Admission.
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10-17 June 2012
Bridport Food Festival. A week of events promoting the areas delicious food &
hospitality.
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10 June 2012
Bridport Seafood Fest at the Riverside Restaurant, West Bay.
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12 June 2012
Bridport Curry Master Class at Taj Mahal, Bridport.
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15-16 June 2012
Bridport Beer Festival organised by the Round Table at Askers
Meadow, Bridport.
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16th June 2012
In case you haven’t heard already, Chettle Fete will be held this year on
Saturday 16th of June, from 1pm. The sun will of course be shining, the
strawberries will be plump and the cream from Chettle’s very own dairy will have
been beaten into submission! We’re very excited! There are a few silly new
additions to our extensive list of attractions so be prepared… You might have
noticed too Chettle’s gawn Ciderspace! We hope you find our new website useful
when you’re face down in a field after too much of Rolly’s homebrew… Last year
we raised over £6,000 which went to a selection of very worthy causes: Dorset &
Somerset Air Ambulance, Weldmar Hospice and the Dandelion Trust. This year
profits go to Marie Curie Trust, once again to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance
and Diverse Abilities Plus which provides better opportunities and fun
activities for children with physical and learning disabilities.
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16 June 2012
Bridport Food Festival Showcase Event at Askers Meadow, Bridport.
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22-24 June 2012
Maiden Newton at War Forties weekend at Greenford School.
Re-enactment weekend with Forties style entertainment.
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26-30 June 2012
Wimborne Musical Theatre presents its summer production - The Sound
of Music. This wonderful musical tells the story of the Von Trapp family and
includes such classics as "Edelweiss", "My Favourite Things", "Do-Re-Mi" and the
ever powerful "Climb Every Mountain". Taking place at the resplendent Tivoli
Theatre this show promises to be one not to miss!
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24th June 2012
SHOW OFF AT DORSET’S MOTORING PAGEANT – BACK FOR A SECOND YEAR!
Why own a classic sports car or bike? Well one of the main reasons is to enjoy
it on a nice summer’s day, but also to SHOW OFF! Let’s be honest the main reason
to take your pride and joy (be it car, bike, muscle car etc), out and about is
to let other people look upon it with awe and fascination.
If you are a vehicle owner and like to show off make sure you have the 24th June
in your diary when Gillingham & Shaftesbury Motoring Pageant roars into Turnpike
Showground, Motcombe for its 2nd year of fuel filled celebrations. Organised by
well respected organisers Jason Lunn and Helen Morton the show was incredibly
well supported for its first year last year and expects to double in size for
year two!
With competitions for the best club stands and display vehicles it’s a day not
be missed and hundreds of vehicles will be on display and parading in the main
ring. In addition the show features a trade village and auto jumble featuring
parts and services for your car or bike, model show, the Ken Fox Wall of Death
(as seen on the BBC) and of course bikes and cars from pre war to the present
day. Last year’s show had over 3000 visitors and 400+ vehicles on show!
The quality of vehicles on show was incredible in 2011 and with rave reviews and
more and more enquiries the show is certain to be even more impressive in 2012.
If you want to come and look at these incredible vehicles (you might be
interested in owning your own) then why not come down to the show and wander
around? You can bet there’ll be a few for sale and the clubs and owners will
offer advice about how best to buy your classic. In addition we have a fun fair
and trade area for families to wander and enjoy the day.
Staged at the superb and beautiful Turnpike Showground near Shaftesbury this new
show on the classics calendar provides the South West with a great and valuable
day out for classic enthusiasts and families alike. For day tickets call 0844
854 1353.
For more information please call the organisers:
01775 712344, or 07545 160353, Show date - Sunday 24th June, 10am – 5pm
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23rd - 24th June 2012
Mosterton Summer Show & Vintage Rally, including Tractor Pulling, Steam and
Stationary Engines. Vintage Cars,
Tractors, Lorries and much much more, including Family Dog show, pig racing,
tractor rides and The human toolbox.
Fun for all ages. Many stalls and crafts. If anyone would like to market their
wares at our event please call. 01308 867692
Stall pitch Just £25 for the weekend. Fairground/children's rides just £50
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23 June 2012
Baby and Children's Market, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The
popular Baby and Children's Market returns to The Exchange, Sturminster Newton.
We offer parents the opportunity to buy and sell unwanted and outgrown pre-loved
items for babies, and children.
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- Horton & Chalbury
Fete. 01258 840840
- St Stephen’s Church
Fete, Pamphill, (01202) 886844.
- Halstock's Annual
Pram Race 01935 891781.
- Puddletown Carnival
Tel: 01305848416.
Gussage All Saints Village Fete, (01258)
841173
Melbury Abbas Vintage Weekend. (01747) 852265.
Wimborne St Giles Flower Festival. 01725 517624
Day of
sport, adults, learning disabilities 01202 895698
Boat
Race Day, rowing race. (01202) 883442.
- Wimborne Art
Exhibition and Sale. (01202) 886686.
- DORSET MARITIME
FESTIVAL – Portland Port.
Town Tennis - Weymouth
Tennis Clubs.
Upwey OPEN GARDENS – Upwey Village.
GOOSEBERRY FAYRE – Portland.
Maritime Modelling
Festival,
Radipole Lake, Weymouth Pavilion & Pleasure
Pier
- WAIL GAMES WEEKEND -
Tank Museum. Bovington.
- KS OPEN NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS - WPNSA
- WEYMOUTH TOWN TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
- Abbotsbury Sub-
Tropical Gardens. Open-air concert.
Upwey Society Open Gardens
Weymouth's International Maritime Modelling Festival.
Swanage
Carnival Week
- CEREMONY OF THE KEYS
Portland Castle.
- THE PORTLAND STEAM &
VINTAGE SHOW
- WEYMOUTH SAILING
REGATTA
- FOOTIE FEVER —
Weymouth Beach
- LIFEBOAT WEEK —
Weymouth Harbour
- WEYMOUTH BEACH
VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC
- GOOSEBERRY FAYRE
Weston Road, Portland
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7th July 2012
Tarrent Hinton Village Fete, sat 7th July 2012, Off A354 in field
opposite village hall 1.30 pm With Fun Dog show and display of classic vehicles
in aid of Village Hall and St. Mary's Church. Many attractions including:
Raffle, Teas, Stalls, Plants, Cakes, Bric-a-brac, Books, Bottles, Tombola,
Skittles, Tug of War, Lucky dip. balloon competition involving a 2cv
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7th July 2012
Corscombe Companion Dog Show. Saturday 7th July 2012. The Fox Cricket Ground,
Norwood Lane, Corscombe, W. Dorset, DT2 0QE. Five pedigree and 14 novelty
classes plus fun' Have a Go' dog obstacle course, BBQ and refreshments. Show
opens 10 am, judging 12 noon. Tel: 01935 891521
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8 July 2012
Christchurch Free jazz concert at Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch, Dorset BH23
4LE. Swing Unlimited Big Band great big band music. Bring a picnic and join us
on the lawn of beautiful Highcliffe Castle. Bucket collection and raffle in
support of Dorset Blind.
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16th September 2012
Diverse Abilities Plus sponsored 10km ‘Seasonal Stroll’ in Kingston Lacy.
Come along to Kingston Lacy on September 16th to take part in our ‘Seasonal
Stroll ‘to help support the work of Diverse Abilities Plus. Diverse Abilities
Plus is a charity that assists disabled children and adults across the region.
Also, money raised will go toward the hospices Naomi House and Jack’s Place who
provide care and to young adults and children who have conditions that mean they
are unlikely to live to become adults. For an entry fee of £10 for adults and £5
for children (plus sponsorship) the walk will take participants through the
Japanese Gardens and the grounds of the mansion house – leading to the depths of
the forest through woodlands and fields. Alternatively, a 2.5km route through
the gardens will be available – ideal for disabled participants and families
with young children. Each entry fee will include admission to the grounds for
the day.
Have a wonderful day out at Kingston Lacy and help support some brilliant local
charities at the same time!
Sponsorship: As this is a sponsored event we kindly ask each adult to raise £50
and children £20.
To enter: Please contact Sharon Wells on 1202718266
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14 July 2012
Shaftesbury Book Fair, United Church Hall, Shaftesbury, Dorset. A chance to
browse and buy rare, out-of-print & collectable books, maps and ephemera. Open
10am - 4pm. Free
Admission.
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16th July 2012
WILDLIFE HEALTH WALK WITH THE RSPB ON CANFORD HEATH. Monday 16th July
2012, 10 am
Price: Free
Join Sarah-Jane from the RSPB for a free healthy walk whilst exploring the
wildlife of Canford Heath. Meet at the heath entrance opposite Knowlton Road.
Please bring sensible footwear and warm/waterproof clothing.
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17-28 July 2012
Christchurch 'The Comedy of Errors' by William Shakespeare at Priory House
Gardens, Off Priory Car Park, Quay Road, Christchurch. 34th annual open-air
Shakespeare performance by the Bournemouth Shakespeare Players. A mad cap,
riotous comedy. They have presented everything from bright comedies and
educational histories to handkerchief wetting tragedies. Tickets and further
details by calling 01202 534776. Adults £9, Concessions £7. President Dame Judi Dench. The Company is non-profit making and supports local charities. 7.30pm
start. No performances on Saturday 21st or Monday 23rd July.
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24 -31 July 2012
TWENTY4ART Summer Exhibitions
Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Dorset BH17 7BJ. Opening times: Mon-Sun
10.30am – 3.45pm. Free Admission. Ample free parking and full disabled access
via a lift. Contact 01202 576036
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27 July -12 August 2012
Weymouth Bayside Festival. The festival runs throughout the period of
the Olympic Games: providing visitors to Weymouth with a complementary exciting
and enjoyable family venue. Weymouth Bayside will be a celebration of music and
entertainment along with a broad range of exhibitors, retailers and food
concessions.
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28th July 2012
We are holding a massive Help for Heroes family fun day in Weymouth,
Dorset, on the 28th of July 2012 from 10am to 5pm on the Marsh fields on
Knightsdale Road Weymouth. 01305 777170
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29 July-11 Aug
Weymouth & Portland Olympic sailing events held daily from 12pm until 6pm.
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WEYMOUTH SAILING REGATTA –
DUCKTOWN VILLAGE FAYRE –
Southwell Portland.
WEYMOUTH GOLF CLUB – CHARITY WEEK –
WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL DAY & INTERNATIONAL
Abbotsbury
Sub-Tropical Gardens SWAN FAYRE – A
Summer Fireworks Weymouth
Beach/Bay. Weymouth
International Canoe Championships,
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
INTERNATIONAL CANOE CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Weymouth Bay Swim,
Weymouth Bay.
Wessex FM Great Days of Summer,
Victorian Festival, The Nothe Fort, Weymouth.
Golf Club
Charity Week, Weymouth Golf Club.
Cadet National Sailing
Championships, Weymouth
VICTORIAN FESTIVAL — Nothe Fort
WEYMOUTU GOLF CLUB CHARITY WEEK
CADET NATIONAL SAILING
CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Weymouth Bus Pull, Weymouth seafront.
Weymouth RAF Town Show, Weymouth Pavilion
WEYMOUTH
CARNIVAL & FIREWORK DISPLAY -
ENDUROMAN CHESIL - WFNSA
Endurance
420 National Sailing Championships, Weymouth
National Open Bowls Tournament,
- Weymouth & Portland
Bowls Clubs.
Wessex FM Great Days of Summer, Weymouth
Beach
Swan Fayre, Swannery, Abbotsbury. A country fayre
Dragon Boat Challenge Race, Weymouth Bay.
Wessex FM
Great Days of Summer, Weymouth Beach
Lodmoor Wildlife
Walk, Lodmoor RSPB Reserve,
Sept Great Dorset Steam Fair,
Tarrant Hinton,
Family Fun Day, Radipole Lake, Weymouth.
Great Dorset Steam FairTarrant Hinton, Nr Blandford,
- Fun Day & Dog Show
01929 480474
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- Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week. Over 80 events
throughout the week for the whole family raising money for local good causes.
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Hengistbury Head - Environmental Festival (BH6 4EN), Dorset. Sunday 12
August, 8 am-midnight. Price: Free. For more information contact 01202 420909.
A FREE ENVIRONMENTALLY THEMED ACTIVITY DAY for children and adults. Join the
Ranger Team and local wildlife organisations for a fun filled time (8 am-
midnight!)
Look for the RSPB stall and come and say hello. Find out more about your local
wildlife. Join in with our pond dipping activities (10 am-5 pm) and discover the
mini beasts lurking below. Day schedule: 8 am-11 am: Bird Ringing with members
of the Christchurch Harbour Ornithological group. 10 am-5 pm activities include:
* Pond dipping with the RSPB (for more information contact Sarah-Jane, 07703
607630. * Bug hunting * Make your own bug box * Wildlife safaris * Guided walks
* Cave painting * Face painting * Photographic survey (please bring a camera
with a removable memory card). Binoculars and any wildlife ID may be
useful for some of these activities - so please bring them if you have them. 11
am-12.30 pm: Morning bird walk around the headland with members of the
Christchurch Harbour Ornithological group.
8 pm-10 pm: Evening bat walk around the headland with members of the Dorset Bat
Group. 9 pm-12 midnight: Live evening moth trap. Moths will enter the light
trap, be identified and then released. Booking essential, 01202 420909.
Hengistbury Head is a natural scenic headland between Bournemouth and
Christchurch. * an area of outstanding beauty with wonderful beaches *
spectacular views of Christchurch Harbour, Mudeford, the Isle of Wight, Poole
Bay and Bournemouth * designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
due to its significant archaeological importance and natural habitat that
supports a wide variety of wildlife and rare plant species
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Explore the wildlife of Canford Heath Monday 20 August, 10 am. Price:
Free
Join Sarah-Jane from the RSPB for a free healthy walk whilst exploring the
wildlife of Canford Heath. Meet at the heath entrance opposite Knowlton Road.
Please bring sensible footwear and warm/waterproof clothing. For more
information contact Sarah-Jane on 07703 607630
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Bridport Melplash Agricultural Show, West Bay, Bridport. The South West's
premier Agricultural Show. The place to go to see the best of agriculture and
rural life by the sea.
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TWENTY4ART Summer Exhibitions Annual Charity Exhibition, Pamphill Parish
Hall BH21 4ED, Dorset, in aid of Julia's House. Admission by £1 donation, accomp.
children free. Teas, crafts, cards, demonstrations. Free parking. 25th-27th
August 2012, 10.00-4.00pm. Contact 01202 576036
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Lyme Regis Lyme Regis Candles on the Cobb. Join us as we light 5000 candles on
the iconic Cobb Harbour followed by a firework display. Torchlight procession
and other events planned over the weekend.
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- DORSET STEAM FAIR.
DORSET’S
WEYMOUTH CHARITY FUN WALK
- National J24 Sailing
Championships, Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Dorchester Show, Cokers Frome Showground,
Waterfest
2006, Weymouth Harbour.
Grand Charity Fete, Red Triangle,
Portland.
- Wimborne
Horticultural Society Summer Show
Allendale Centre, Wimborne.
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill Hall, Portland.
Water Festival - Weymouth Harbour
Wimborne Tourist
Information Centre
Great Charity Fun Walk, Weymouth
seafront.
YYS Fladen International Boat Angling Challenge,
International J24 Sailing World Championships,
INTERNATIONAL J24 SAILING WORLD C
Dumble Bimble Fun Run, YMCA
Reforne, Portland.
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill
Hall, Portland.
- Honeybrook Ploughing
Competition
Food Festival Stapehill Abbey, Ferndown,
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Wessex Classic Car Show, Tank Museum, Bovington.
Autumn Wedding Fair,
Moors Valley Wood Fair Moors Valley
Country Park,
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill Hall,
Portland.
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1st September 2012
Evening Lecture: Company Command in Desert Storm 19.30pm – 22.00pm Price: £10
per person. The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset. BH20 6JG 01929 405096 Colonel
(Ret) Bart Howard served in the US Army for 27 years and commanded every
Armoured formation from Platoon to Brigade. During Operations Desert Shield and
Storm, he commanded B Company 3rd Battalion, 67th Armour, of the 2nd Armoured
Division. B Company spearheaded the assault of the Al Mutla Ridge, better known
as the `Highway of Death` outside Kuwait City. In this lecture, he will reflect
on the transformation of Armoured units after Vietnam, the training revolution
of the Cold War and the timeless experience and camaraderie of being a "Tanker"
in Desert Storm.
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1-6 September 2012
Weymouth & Portland Paralympic sailing events held daily from
11am until 6pm.
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13th - 16th September 2012
St Andrews Flower Festival Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset,
01202575752 13th - 16th Sept. "The Year 2012" Organ Music, Cake Stall Raffle
light refreshments.
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22nd September 2012
Wartime Military Vehicle Show 10.00am – 17.00pm The Tank Museum,
Bovington, Dorset. BH20 6JG 01929 405096 The Tank Museum & the Dorset Military
Vehicle Trust present a new event for 2012. It will also be the last opportunity
to see Tiger 131 in action this year, as The Tank Museum stages a special
display of World War Two tanks. The Wartime military vehicle show will allow
visitors to see a fantastic collection of military vehicles privately owned by
members of the Military Vehicle Trust (MVT). The MVT are a group of military
vehicle enthusiasts, who privately look after and restore a range of ex-military
machines from jeeps and trucks, to motorbikes and armoured vehicles. With over
7,000 members across the country, there will be a range of these vehicles on
display in the Museum’s grounds primarily from Dorset based members. They will
be joined by a range of militaria, model and military book stalls along with a
range of other traders. With a host of activities for all the family taking
place inside the Museum, the Wartime Military Vehicle Show is a great excuse to
make a return visit – as annual pass holders are to be admitted FREE!
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- Gillingham Carnival
Day
WORLD BOAT ANGLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Corfe
Castle Events
- Purbeck Film
Festival
LIONS BEACH MOTOCROSS Weymouth Beach.
Half Term Fun, Lulworth
Castle.
Halloween Activities, Corfe Castle
6th October 2012
St. Faith's Medieval Fair, Christchurch, Dorset. Saturday 6th October
2012 Enjoy a Medieval Day in Christchurch. Come and explore medieval
Christchurch at both the Red House Museum and Place Mill (on the quay). On
Saturday 6th October from 11am - 4pm both venues will be full of colourful
stalls brimming with crafts and activities with a medieval theme. There will be
activities for all the family, including “Catch the Rat” trail, felt making and
even have a go at making your own miniature trebuchet (11:30 and 2:00). If you
feel hungry, freshly cooked medieval crepes will be available. Listen to 13th
century music played on ‘cello and harp whilst meeting and trading with the
colourfully costumed medieval townspeople. Learn about the history and
archaeology of the local area from displays laid on by the Christchurch History
Society and The Christchurch Antiquarians. This years event has been made
possible by kind donations from the Christchurch History Society, at their new
shop in Wick Lane, Christchurch, together with contributions from local
residents. 01425 271677
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27th October 2012
Evening Lecture: Tom Chadwick, Artist and Soldier 19.30pm – 22.00pm £10
per person The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset. BH20 6JG 01929 405096
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein, author Julian Frances
is launching his new title on the life and art of Captain Tom Chadwick MC.
Chadwick, who served in the 3rd Hussars, kept a beautifully illustrated diary
during his service, which is made more poignant as it recorded the death of his
brother (also of the 3rd Hussars) just two days before his own death during the
Battle of El Alamein on this date seventy years ago. In this lecture, Francis
shares the artwork and memories Chadwick recorded in his moving diaries.
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- Annual Events
- Annual Diesel Day,
Swanage steam railway,
Portland Fair, Portland.
Weymouth Guy Fawkes celebrations, Weymouth
REMEMBRANCE
PARADE & CEREMONY –
SWITCHING ON WEYMOUTH’S
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
GUY FAWKES BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
Christchurch Fireworks Stanpit Recreation Ground.
- Wareham, Dorset.
A Celebration of Dorset Food
Swanage Railway Open Days
Bournmouth Christmas Lights Switch On
17th November 2012
Evening Lecture: Monte Cassino – Ten Armies in Hell 19.30pm – 22.00pm The
Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset. BH20 6JG. 01929 405096 £10 per person
Peter Caddick-Adams new book Monte Cassino: Ten Armies in Hell examines the
bloodiest contest of the Italian campaign. The five month battle, which drew in
a multitude of participating armies, was characterised by deadlock in
inhospitable mountainous terrain that could only be broken by boots on the
ground, rather than sweeping manoeuvres by tanks and aircraft. Monte Cassino was
also marked by the destruction of its world famous Abbey: in retrospect,
considered an unjustifiable act of cultural vandalism by the Allies. In this
lecture, Dr Caddick-Adams discusses the battle and draws parallels to modern
conflict.
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25th November 2012
Christmas Craft & Food Market. Village Hall, Station Road, Milborne Port near
Sherborne. Sunday 25th November 2012 from 11.00 - 4.00pm
Free parking
Annual EventsFAMILY PANTOMIME
- Weymouth Pavilion
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY HARBOUR SWIM –
Christmas late night shopping. Christmas Lights Dorset
Farmers Market and entertainment
Santa Specials,
Swanage Railway
NEW YEARS EVE FANCY DRESS REVELRY Weymouth
Visitor Centre, Knoll Beach, Studland. 01929 450259
1st – 2nd December 2012
Wartime Christmas Festival and Craft Fayre 10.00am – 17.00pm
The Tank Museum
Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG. 01929 405096. Normal Admission Applies
Our Wartime Christmas Festival is back; bigger, better and with lots more to see
and do. Take a step back in time and discover how Christmas was celebrated
during the two world wars and beyond; from the Christmas truce of 1914 to the
frontline today. Celebrate Christmas on the Home Front, make wartime Christmas
decorations, enjoy a variety of activities, traditional carols and music, meet
Father Christmas and sample wartime Christmas foods as the Brass Band plays and
the choir sings...Then enjoy our indoor Christmas Market; with over 70 traders
offering local crafts and produce with Christmas treats and gift ideas for all.
4th December 2012
Bournemouth Concert Brass Band Sounds of Christmas
We are delighted to let you know that the “Bournemouth Concert Brass band” have
chosen to support Diverse Abilities Plus & Life Education Wessex once again with
the “Sounds of Christmas”! concert performance at:- The De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Bournemouth Tuesday 4th December 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
DORSET
MARKETS
MONTHLY FARMER’S MARKET
Fresh local produce, straight from the farm
Wimborne Minster
- Second Friday of
the month in the Corn Exchange.
- Blandford Forum
- Second Friday of the
month in the Corn Exchange.
- Shaftesbury
- First Saturday of the
month at the Town Hall
- Sturminster Newton
- Fourth Friday in the
market place.
- Gillingham
- Fourth Saturday at the
Methodist Chapel.
- Dorchester
- Fist Saturday of the
month at Poundbury
- Poole
- Third Sunday of the month
in Old Orchard Plaza.
- Wareham
- Fourth
Thursday of the month on the Quay.
- ALL YEAR ROUND MARKETS
Wimborne Minster
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Blandford Forum
- Thursdays and Saturdays
- Shaftesbury
- Thursdays
- Christchurch
- Mondays
- Dorchester
- Wednesdays
- Ringwood
- Wednesdays
- Salisbury
- Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Wareham
- Thursdays
DORSET COTTAGES
DORSET CAMP SITES
DORSET CARAVANS
DORSET EVENTS
DORSET ATTRACTIONS
DORSET ACTIVITIES
DORSET TRAVEL
DORSET MAP
DORSET RESTAURANTS
DORSET GOLF COURSES
DORSET BOATS FOR SALE
DORSET PUBS MUSIC
SHOPPING LINKS
WEDDINGS
EMPLOYMENT DORSET
ADVERTISING DORSET
PROPERTY EXCHANGE
DORSET
HOUSES FOR SALE
DORSET TOURISM
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