Category: Blackmore Vale What's on

The Blackmore Vale what’s on section, showcasing our wonderful array of events throughout Dorset.

From live shows and plays, to village fetes, country shows and fairs.

Showcasing some of the worlds best events like the famous Great Dorset Steam fair. Not to mention the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show and the fabulous Stock Gaylard Oak fair

All the news and dates of what is on where and when right across North Dorset, and beyond!

North Dorset or the Blackmore Vale is steeped in history, mystery and magic. Along with this history comes an array of fascinating, quirky and sometimes outright eccentric events that take place throughout the year that are sure to surprise and delight. Whether you fancy a go at a Nettle eating competition, or take part in a famous down hill cheese race, there is sure to be something for everyone in this fascinating and beautiful county.

Blackmore Vale What's on

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) comes to Poole

Pride & Prejudice is hallowed turf, and fans will naturally be apprehensive about Isobel McArthur's 'raucous', 'audacious', 'irreverant' and 'riotous' version of their hallowed...

LauraHitchcock - 19 November 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

An evening with Harry Meade

Kingston Maurward Equestrian Centre will be hosting a lecture demo evening with one of Britain’s leading event riders, Harry Meade, on Wednesday 20th November....

Editorial team - 13 November 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

Second-hand book fair returns to Dorset Museum

Book lovers, collectors and bargain hunters alike can look forward to thousands of high-quality books on sale at unbeatable prices, just in time for...

Editorial team - 13 November 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

Berkeley Ensemble coming to Dorset

The Berkeley Ensemble was formed by friends in a spirit of adventure: ‘An instinctive collective’ (The Strad), its members have come together from diverse...

Editorial team - 9 November 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

The magical art of The Paper Cinema

https://youtu.be/AwvFHJecmAo?si=_YlEEdSWFhlTR2JI Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset is showcasing the creative genius of pioneering paper puppeteer Nicholas Rawling.As the artistic director of Dorset-based The Paper Cinema,...

Editorial team - 8 November 2024

Blackmore Vale What's on

Winter training clinics with Jo Rimmer

Jo Rimmer combines competing with producing young horses and training riders of all ages. She’s a 5* event rider, UKCCL3 BE coach PMP and...

Editorial team - 4 November 2024

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Wessex Internet Reaches Milestone with 10,000th Customer

Editorial team - 19 November 20240

Dorset-based full-fibre broadband provider Wessex Internet is celebrating a major achievement, having connected its 10,000th customer. The milestone customer, Dan Phillips from Bisterne, Hampshire, was...

Equestrian Dorset

Polo’s back in the saddle

Editorial team - 19 November 20240

Sally Cooper looks beyond 1980s Jilly Cooper to polo’s fast-paced, bruising but surprisingly inclusive world, with rare gender equality The recent wave of publicity for...