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All Upcoming Events

  • Shaftesbury Larder
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 09 Jun
    Shaftesbury Primary School
    09 Jun, 21:00 – 22:00
    Shaftesbury Primary School, Wincombe Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 8PZ, UK
    A pay-as-you-go membership scheme, reducing food waste and lowering the cost of the weekly shop. Pick up a membership application form in person from the Shaftesbury Primary School office, or request a form via email: FSSouthernCentral@fareshare.org.uk
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  • Great Big Green Week
    Sat, 10 Jun
    Location is TBD
    10 Jun, 10:00 – 18 Jun, 21:00
    Location is TBD
    Multiple events are taking shape across the Shaftesbury area for this national week that celebrates community action to protect climate and nature. Walks, talks, market, arts & crafts, and a green vigil candlelit walk. Many details here and some separate listings as well.
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  • Open Farm Sunday at Four Local Farms
    Sun, 11 Jun
    Location is TBD
    11 Jun, 10:00 – 17:00
    Location is TBD
    Four local farms are participating in Open Farm Sunday. Tractor rides, piglets, lambs, farm & nature walks, veg, salads, flowers, sheep shearing, cows, talks on regenerative farming and more - take your pick. This year Open Farm Sunday falls into Great Big Green Week.
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  • Storyteller Taprisha celebrates Great Big Green Week
    11 Jun, 12:50 – 16:30
    Gold Hill Museum, Gold Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8JW, UK
    Taprisha brings magical green stories for children of all ages. Two separate performances: 1pm and 3pm. No need to book, just be in your seat in good time! Pass the hat.
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  • Green Medicine
    Tue, 13 Jun
    Shaftesbury Abbey
    13 Jun, 18:30 – 20:30
    Shaftesbury Abbey, Park Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8JR, UK
    Herbs for Healing … An Introduction to the plants, and how herbs can help us to heal ourselves. A Great Big Green Week event with Julie Wood at Shaftesbury Abbey. Tickets £12.
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  • The Great Big Green Sing
    Wed, 14 Jun
    Shaftesbury Abbey
    14 Jun, 18:00
    Shaftesbury Abbey, Park Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8JR, UK
    An evening of nature-themed songs and folk music while you picnic. Hosted by Shaftesbury Community Choir, Palida Choir, Reel Deal. Bring chairs & picnic blankets. Hot drinks, bar, ice creams available. Free entry - with donations to the Abbey. Doors 6pm, music starts 6.30pm, choirs sing 7pm
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  • GBGW Nature Walk & Refreshments
    Thu, 15 Jun
    Minibus from Car Park
    15 Jun, 10:30 – 16:00
    Minibus from Car Park, Bell St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AP, UK
    Join the Nurturing Nature project for a summer's walk on the Fontmell and Melbury Downs, followed by some refreshing coffee and cake. Or just join in the walk ... or coffee & cake! Free minibus available from Bell Street Car Park in Shaftesbury. Book your space online.
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  • JUMP
    Thu, 15 Jun
    The Chapel Studio, Tuckingmill
    15 Jun, 15:00 – 17:50
    The Chapel Studio, Tuckingmill, Tisbury, Salisbury SP3 6JB, UK
    Live clarinet performance accompanied by insect and amphibian calls. Composed & performed by Karen Wimhurst. Two performances (45mins) at 3pm and 5pm. Tickets £5 available at 01747 850978
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  • Climate, Nature, Community
    Thu, 15 Jun
    Shaftesbury Town Hall
    15 Jun, 19:30
    Shaftesbury Town Hall, 21 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JE, UK
    Planet Shaftesbury celebrates local community action for climate and nature. Special guests include Dr Gary Mantle MBE, CEO of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and Lucy Young, Science & Policy Adviser with WWF-UK who will talk about the People's Plan for Nature. Open to all. Refreshments. Donations invited.
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  • Poetry & Prose Writing Challenge
    Sat, 17 Jun
    Gold Hill Museum, Garden Room
    17 Jun, 10:30 – 12:30
    Gold Hill Museum, Garden Room , Gold Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8JW, UK
    Meet other budding writers and poets and share reflections on what you'd like to say in response to the changes we are witnessing across the world and the losses we are facing in biodiversity. All welcome - just drop in at 10.30 am. Hosted by Christina Strickland. Donations (for Museum) invited.
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  • Fashion Show
    Sat, 17 Jun
    St Peter's Church
    17 Jun, 19:00 – 22:00
    St Peter's Church, High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8LY, UK
    St Peter's Church hosts a fun evening that includes recycled, quality clothes at bargain prices, complimentary glass of wine & snack, and raffle. Tickets £5 from Morrisons Daily.
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  • On-Shore Wind Turbines & Farms
    21 Jun, 19:30
    Zoom
    Dorset Climate Action Network is hosting a discussion: why onshore turbines are relatively cheap to build, can come on line within two years, and they represent one of the cheapest sources of energy in the UK. Why are there so few in Dorset? Online.
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  • The Language of Trees
    Thu, 22 Jun
    The Grosvenor Arms
    22 Jun, 18:30
    The Grosvenor Arms, High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA, UK
    Hear artist Katie Holten talk about her book, The Language of Trees. Her world book tour includes only 4 venues in England - Shaftesbury is one of them thanks to Folde Bookshop. Tickets free, but must be pre-booked through Folde.
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  • All About Hedgehogs
    Thu, 22 Jun
    Zoom
    22 Jun, 19:00 – 20:30
    Zoom
    Online talk from the Hedgehog Officer from Hedgehog Street. Join Grace Johnson for an evening all about hedgehogs and how you can help protect their population.
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  • Shaftesbury School - Future Series
    Thu, 29 Jun
    Shaftesbury School
    29 Jun, 09:00 – 15:00
    Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury SP7 8NP, UK
    This session has now been rescheduled to 29th June 2023. Planet Shaftesbury may be offering volunteer support - if interested please email planetshaftesbury@gmail.com.
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  • Vintage Fair
    Sun, 02 Jul
    Shaftesbury Town Hall
    02 Jul, 10:00 – 16:00
    Shaftesbury Town Hall, High Street Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8LY
    Usually at the Town Hall on the first Sunday of the month. Variety of stalls, sometimes food. Market & Repair cafe 10am-4pm.
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  • Shaftesbury School - Future Series
    Tue, 04 Jul
    Shaftesbury School
    04 Jul, 09:00
    Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury SP7 8NP, UK
    The Future of Music - Now in July. Two half days of talks and workshops for pupils from local schools: primary in the morning, secondary in the afternoon. Planet Shaftesbury may be offering volunteer support.
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  • Shaftesbury School - Future Series
    Thu, 06 Jul
    Shaftesbury School
    06 Jul, 13:00 – 15:00
    Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury SP7 8NP, UK
    The Future of Food. Planned as two half days, the second half is now being offered on 6th July for secondary pupils. Planet Shaftesbury may be offering volunteer support.
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