Art exhibition

How do we define ‘Home’?

Is it a physical place, the people we share a space with, or is it more about a feeling, a memory or a sense of belonging? This mixedmedia exhibition will explore personal responses to these questions, and more. artwey.co.uk/whatson April 1-8 for this special retro aerobics workout.

Entry via donation to Comic Relief.

Saturday, Mar 18

Abbotsbury Swannery reopens to the public, and it is FREE for mums all weekend. The swannery is home to the only colony of mute swans in the world. Feeding the herds by hand is a special part of any visit to the Swannery. The herd of 600 swans are fed at midday and 4pm. Included also is the swan maze, pedal go-karts, wild meadow walk, coffee shop and gift shop. Parking is free. Tickets on the door or at abbotsburyswannery.co.uk

The Originals band will be playing hits from the 60s 70s 80s, at Wyke Working Men’s Club, Portland Road, Weymouth.

Padraig Lawlor and ‘Henry Marten’s Ghost’ will be playing at Tolpuddle Village Hall. Doors open 7pm, music 8pm-11pm. An evening of traditional Irish music from Padraig Lawlor and his Band. A traditional Pop-up Irish Ba will be available. Tickets at wegottickets.com /event/563096. All proceeds to the village hall.

Dorchester Science Festival continues with Take Me to the River. Work with scientists and artists in the field at Cape Farewell’s HQ and studios on the Sydling Water at 11am to investigate and learn about freshwater habitats and their biodiversity. Experience life underwater ‘listening’ to lakes, ponds, and streams through hydrophones. Wellingtons (and waterproof clothing if raining) needed.

Tickets are free, but booking is essential – email enquiries@capefarewell.com

Oddments will perform The Road to the Cross at Thornford Primary School, Boot Lane at 4pm. This contemporary style show tells the story from Palm Sunday through to Pentecost, following the story of Jesus and his disciples as they embark on a journey together through the highs and the lows. The show will make you laugh, cry, and reflect whilst performing a powerful and passionate story of the message of God’s love to humanity.

Tickets £12 in advance from your church or info@oddmentstheatre.co.uk or £14 at the door. Proceeds in support of St. Michael’s Church, Beer Hackett, Fabric Maintenance Project.

A Spring Equinox Silent Disco will be held 7.30pm-12.30am at Grow Slow Nursery & The Pack Horse Café in West Bay Fields. Eclectic mix of groovy dance tunes, hot food from the Pack Horse Cafe and a fully stocked bar onsite. Dress code is flower power. Held outside in our quirky gardens, sheltered by our big barn roof so dress up warm. Refundable deposit of £10 cash for headphones on the night.

Dorchester Science Festival continues with The Discovery Lab – a spaceship, and home to travelling aliens on an Earth exploration mission. Improvised theatre meets interactive science for 6+ humans by award-winning theatre company Brave Bold Drama. 11.30am.

Tickets are free but limited, collect in person from the Brewery Square Concierge Office (opposite Dorchester South train station).

Sunday,

A Steam & Waterwheel Open Day will be held at Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre (DT9 3RX) from 11.30am3.30pm.

The volunteer-run site will have

Whasson? (and where’s it to?)

waterwheel and steam engines in operation, with audio-visual presentations, displays of machinery and many other items of local and historic interest. Recent restorations. Tea room and picnic tables. Toilet. Free parking on adjacent Oborne Road. Wheelchair access to most areas.

Dorset Ramblers will be in the Sherborne area for a sevenmile fig. of eight walk. Details: davebass54@hotmail.com or Facebook: Dorset Ramblers.

Sherborne Folk Band will host a workshop at Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, DT9 3NL

1.30pm-4.30pm, led by Julia Catovsky or a guest musician, who will teach tunes and harmonies by ear. The workshops are suitable for all levels and acoustic instruments. Sheet music and audio supplied in advance. Admission: £15 on the door, or cheaper when paid in advance at sherbornefolk band. org Email info@ sherbornefolkband.org or call Julia: 07527 508 277

Alive & Drawing, a unique take on the traditional lifedrawing class, will be presented by Dorchester Arts at 2pm today and on Sunday, April 23. £15/£10 U18s and concessions. Alive & Drawing events feature varied and sometimes surprising set-ups, using props, music, lights, costumes, movement, narrative, masks and more to inspire you and awaken the artist’s sense of adventure. Suitable for all abilities and any age over 10yrs. Beginners very welcome! Materials provided: charcoal, pencils, rubbers, fixative, ink, pastels, easels and drawing boards. Paper is available at cost price, sold in A1 sheets.

A Spring Equinox Meditation will be held from noon-1.15pm at Knowlton Church and Earthworks (Cranborne BH21 5AE).

Online advanced booking only so please book your car parking space asap as it’s limited to 180 cars. Pack your car full of beautiful souls.

Book parking and hot food at

newbarnfarmdorset.co.uk

There will be three meditations all lasting about 15 mins. Free event with heartfelt donations gratefully received. Parking is £7.50 per car (Please note, non-refundable).

Monday, Mar 20

Menopause – Mind, Emotion and Identity: a talk at Aquae Sulis Therapy Centre, Dorchester. Part of the Better Menopause collection. Join experienced counsellor Reva Craft in this circle style talk about the mental and emotional challenges of menopause.

Tickets at Eventbrite

Thursday, Mar 23

A clothes swap in aid of the Prout Bridge Project will be held at 6pm at White Lion Broadwindsor.

This is a clothes swap – if you have good quality clothing and shoes you would like to move on for a good cause, then start looking them out. £5 per person – maximum of 20 items per person. Money raised from the event, which will also include a raffle, will go to the Prout Bridge Project in Beaminster, which supports young people in the town and surrounding area.

Friday, Mar 24

Parnham Voices are celebrating 20 years of song and returning to St Mary’s Church in Thorncombe where they performed their first

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BRIDPORT ART SOCIETY EASTER EXHIBITION AND SALE

Friday 7th -Monday 10th April, 10am- 5pm

The Salt House, West Bay. DT6 4HB

The Perfect Gift for all Lovers of Dorset

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by Mary van Coller

282 pages full of snippets, facts, place names and colour photographs

Available for £19.95 +p&p online at www.downstreamdorset.co.uk www.countrybooks.biz

Supporting the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance service

Published by Spiral Publishing Ltd & Country Books

Whasson? (and where’s it to?)

concert. Tickets are available at £10 from Thorncombe Village Shop or ring 01460 220593.

West Dorset Ramblers will meet at Coneys Castle at 10am, 7.5 miles, Contact Heather 07798 732252.

Saturday, Mar 25

The Encore Singers are performing a Spring Concert at the United Church, South Street, Dorchester DT1 1BY at 7.30pm in support of cancer charity C’Siders

The Singers will perform music from the shows and other easy listening pieces. Free admission, light refreshments.

Dorchester Repair Café will be held at Bradford Peverell Village Hall, 10am-noon.

Jumble sale at Martinstown Village Hall DT2 9JU 1pm-3pm in aid of Winterbourne Abbas Church