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

Alfred ‘King of Wessex’ Wessex Tale Tellers

Like the Bards of old, who wove tapestries in the mind from words riding on the sound of harp strings, Taprisha and Wendy….”The Wessex...

Editorial team - 16 September 2020

Blackmore Vale What's on

Shaftesbury Arts Centre is Back!

Shaftesbury Arts Centre is reopening with three screenings of ‘feelgood’ movie, Military Wives. This film is the joyful story of a group of women who...

Editorial team - 15 September 2020

Blackmore Vale What's on

Food Heroes Drive in Picnic

The Marnhull Food Heroes Drive-in Picnic is on Saturday 26 September from 1pm-6pm at the Recreation Ground. We will have local suppliers offering a range...

Editorial team - 14 September 2020

Blackmore Vale What's on

Tractor run in aid of the Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance

Meet for 10am - run starts at 11.15am. £10 Per Person for the Run Only (includes a Tea/Coffee and a Bacon/Sausage Roll!). The run...

Editorial team - 13 September 2020

Blackmore Vale What's on

Christmas Food and Craft Fair

The Gillingham Craft Fair, with Riversmeet Leisure Centre, are holding their annual Magic of Christmas Food and Craft Fair on Sunday 29th November from...

Editorial team - 12 September 2020

Blackmore Vale What's on

Okeford Fitzpaine village hall Fundraiser

The Covid pandemic has resulted in very little rent for the hall since March, and we are in the midst of refurbishing the kitchen....

Editorial team - 11 September 2020

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September’s BV is out now! 🙂

LauraHitchcock - 6 September 20240

Dinah’s Hollow decision is ‘null and void’, and a local councillor lodges a complaint after an ‘unbelievable administrative error’ | page 4 The controversy in...

The BV Podcast

Farming frustration, Sturminster Cheese Fest, Riversmeet and a refugee family’s journey

LauraHitchcock - 1 September 20240

This month we hear from farmer Andrew Livingston - frustrated with a new government showing the same poor understanding in their approach to subsisides....