Museum of East Dorset hosts History Festival
One of the venues for the Wimborne History Festival, which takes place this weekend, is the Museum of East Dorset.
One of the venues for the Wimborne History Festival, which takes place this weekend, is the Museum of East Dorset.
Several big events are planned for the next few days and Dorset Police is urging people to keep themselves and others safe.
Bringing live music to Parkstone, the organisers of 3 Acres Summer Gathering have been greatly encouraged by the reaction of locals.
This autumn will see the return of the festival with a green-themed programme to include an Eco Fair, apple pressing and a Repair Café workshop.
An online event on Saturday 11 September will offer behind the scenes tours of University Hospitals Dorset, videos and a number of talks.
The New Forest Walking festival – backed by new sponsor Hoburne Bashley holiday park in Sway – takes place from 16 October to 7 November, incorporating the half term.
A spectacular puppet procession will take place in September, and although more than a 100 have already been made two more are needed.
Acclaimed watercolourist Cathy Veale is currently exhibiting her work in Durlston Country Park’s Fine Foundation Gallery.
Despite hopes that that the carnival could still go ahead on 18 September, organisers have decided to cancel this year’s event.
People attending the event which takes place from 2-5 September, are asked to travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.