What's On: Entertainment
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Entertainment
46 upcoming events
Jul 2022
Roman Town House Tours
Discovered in the 1930s, one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England is situated here in Dorchester.
Sat 9th Jul - 10:30am
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Wimbledon Afternoon Tea
Join us for an ace afternoon of tennis, pimms and delicious food.
Sat 9th Jul - 2:00pm
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Suthering performing – Borough Gardens Bandstand
Suthering performing - Borough Gardens Bandstand
Sat 9th Jul - 2:00pm
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The Originals performing – Borough Gardens Bandstand
The Originals performing - Borough Gardens Bandstand
Sun 10th Jul - 2:00pm
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Pop Up Comedy at The King’s Arms
A night of world class Stand Up Comedy packed with laughs. Featuring comedians from the UK and international circuit. Hosted by multi-award-winning Comedian Jarred Christmas.
Wed 13th Jul - 8:00pm
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme & the Treasure Act
This talk will cover the background of the PAS, the definition of Treasure , illustrate the range of material recorded, and introduce the PAS database.
Sat 16th Jul - 2:00pm
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Tony Lowe performing – Borough Gardens Bandstand
Tony Lowe performing - Borough Gardens Bandstand
Sat 16th Jul - 2:00pm
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Roman Road Summer Walk
Join Dorset Council’s Senior Archaeologist and a Thorncombe Wood Ranger for a fascinating walk along the Schedule Ancient Monument which traverses the reserve
Thu 21st Jul - 10:00am
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Event Launch: Museum After Hours
The Home of Hillforts & Henges event will launch at Dorset Museum with a special open evening: Museum after Hours
Thu 21st Jul - 5:00pm
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The Ridgeway Vikings
A talk on the latest discoveries regarding the Viking skeletons discovered on the South Dorset Ridgeway
Thu 21st Jul - 7:00pm
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The Extraordinary Prehistoric Landscape Under Your Feet And Up The Hills
Steve Wallis, County Archaeologist, explores the prehistoric landscape of the Dorchester area, covering the changes over time and the different types of monuments and remains.
Fri 22nd Jul - 7:00pm
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The History & Mystery of Maiden Castle
A guided tour of Maiden Castle to explore its origins, myths and legends with Gary Biltcliffe, author of ‘The Spirit of Portland’.
Sat 23rd Jul - 10:00am
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Cyanotype Printing Workshop
Cyanotype printing is a 19th Century photographic printing process that uses a mixture of iron salts to produce a beautiful Prussian blue colour.
Sat 23rd Jul - 11:00am
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Nature Walk: Poundbury Hillfort & The Great Field
A delightful family-friendly amble across Poundbury fields to enjoy the natural habitat and extensive views across the landscape
Sat 23rd Jul - 2:00pm
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Dorchester Archaeological Dowsing Walk
Try your hand at Archaeological dowsing with Peter Emery, retired field Archaeologist
Sun 24th Jul - 10:00am
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Outer Casterbridge: Hardy and History
Join Mark Chutter on a guided walk of Outer Casterbridge and the landscape with its Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age earthworks so familiar and beloved by Thomas Hardy
Sun 24th Jul - 1:00pm
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Nature Walk: Maiden Castle
A delightful amble across Maiden Castle to enjoy the natural habitat and extensive views across the landscape
Sun 24th Jul - 2:00pm
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The Magic & Myth of Water Meadows
Dr Kathy Stearne will give a talk at Dorset Museum on the origin and management of Water Meadows in Britain
Mon 25th Jul - 7:00pm
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The Durotriges Project
Paul Cheetham will discuss the Durotriges Project undertaken by Bournemouth University examining the ancient British tribe that inhabited Dorset in pre-Roman times.
Tue 26th Jul - 7:00pm
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VIP Archaeology: From the Neolithic to the Medieval, the archaeology of the Dorset Visual Impact Provision
John Boothroyd, Senior Project Manager at Oxford Archaeology. will talk about his work on the Dorset Visual Impact Provision (VIP) to replace overhead lines with underground cable along the South Dorset Ridgeway
Wed 27th Jul - 7:00pm
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What Lies Beneath Max Gate?
Livestream from Max Gate with National Trust archaeologist Martin Papworth; Hardy’s Wessex curator Harriet Still and Wiltshire Museum director David Dawson
Thu 28th Jul - 5:30pm
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‘Anciently a manor’: the medieval manor at Lower Putton Lane, Chickerell
Dr Clare explores the importance of the buildings, the finds and environmental evidence for understanding the medieval landscape of Dorset, the manor’s origins, development, connections and decline, as well as giving an insight into the lives of the people who lived there
Thu 28th Jul - 7:00pm
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Drinks in the Clink – Cocktails and Crime
Enjoy a brilliant cocktail evening at Shire Hall!
Fri 29th Jul - 7:00pm
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Hidden Patterns in the South Dorset Landscape
Jonathan Harwood talks about how the positions of churches in the South Dorset landscape reveal deliberate and meaningful patterns.
Fri 29th Jul - 7:00pm
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Wuthering Heights (Sisata)
Dorchester Arts event - A vibrant new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s elemental masterpiece
Fri 29th Jul - 7:00pm
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Tour of Dorchester Water Meadows
A guided walk across Dorchester's water meadows
Sat 30th Jul - 2:00pm
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HengeFest 2022
A family fun day in Maumbury Rings with activities that celebrate the sacred history of the space and its vibrant history - FREE ENTRY
Sun 31st Jul - 10:00am
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Aug 2022
Rhyme Time in the Gardens
Rhyme Time in the Gardens
Tue 2nd Aug - 10:30am
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Dorchester Cider Festival 2022
The 7th annual Dorchester Cider Festival – a family friendly charity event in Borough Gardens
Sat 20th Aug - 2:00pm
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Tony Lowe performing – Borough Gardens Bandstand
Tony Lowe performing - Borough Gardens Bandstand
Sun 21st Aug - 2:00pm
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‘You the Jury Day’ with Diane Janes.
We will spend the day considering two cases of real-life murder or suspected murder which occurred in England between 1900-1975.
Thu 25th Aug - All day
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Sep 2022
Teas and Talks – From dishwasher to Dame
From dishwasher to Dame- the story of Florence Hancock who rose from poverty in Chippenham to be President of the TUC.
Sat 3rd Sep - 2:00pm
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Shire Hall Bingo!
Cash prizes to be won, Shire Hall's Bingo is a fun night out for everyone.
Thu 8th Sep - 6:15pm
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HOD22 – Discover Dorchester
A great opportunity to Discover Dorchester - Explore our historic market town, the county town of Dorset, with its wealth of heritage and historic buildings. FREE Event - from 10am to 4pm
Sun 18th Sep - 11:00am
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Jewellery making, with Caroline Parrott
Suitable for beginners and those with experience of jewellery making.
Sun 25th Sep - 10:00am
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