| Thu 11 March - Fri 12 March | Higos Racing Festival
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th March - Higos Racing Festival and the chance to win a car!
Come to Wincanton Racecourse for top class National Hunt Racing. A great day out with fantastic Racecourse hospitility for everyone.
Accompanied children aged 17 and under can come racing for free on any day at Wincanton. | Wincanton Race Course | Contact: Racecourse Office
Telephone: 01963 32344
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Fri 12 March - Fri 26 March
1.00 pm | Welcome to Lent Lunches
The Lent lunches are arranged by the churches in the village. The lunch on Friday 19th March will take place at Steps Community Church; all others will be in Church House. Fridays at 1.00 pm, starting Friday 19th February & ending with lunch on Fri 26th March. | Steps, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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Sat 13 March
7.30pm. | Gloria
The Sherborne Chamber Choir will perform Gloria.
Music by Rutter, Finzi, Holst, Bednall and Vaughan Williams. Tickets will cost £5-£16. (u18s free) available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre.
| Sherborne Abbey | Telephone: 01935 815341
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Sun 14 March
10.30 am | Praise and Worship at Steps
A friendly and welcoming church. If you live in the village or have recently moved to the area, we hope to see you at one of our services, when we shall give you a very warm welcome.
We trust you will feel at home as we worship God and listen to his Word. Please stay to join us for refreshments afterwards. If you would like more information, please contact our Pastor, Mark Petrauskas, tel 01963 251397. | Steps Community Church, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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| Thu 18 March | The Grange Hotel is up for Auction
The auction, which is held on site at The Grange Hotel, Southbourne, starts at 11am on Thursday 18th March. Viewing for the sale is on the sale day only from 9am and catalogues will be available on the day. Click here for further information.
| Southbourne, Bournemouth Dorset | Contact: Naomi Grabham
Telephone: 01935 812277
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| Sat 20 March | The Lost Old Milborne Port Movies
A presentation of old 16mm movies of village events spanning the period of 1937-1960 given by Richard Duckworth. Entry by ticket only at a cost of £5. Refreshments and raffle by the school PTFA. Tickets can be bought from Wayne Pullen (butcher) on the High Street. | Milborne Port Primary School | Contact: Richard Duckworth.
Telephone: 01963 250036
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Sun 21 March
10.30 am | Sunday Praise & Worship
We are a friendly and welcoming church.
If you are visiting us for the first time, we shall give you a very warm welcome and hope you will feel at home as we worship God and listen to his Word. Join us for refreshments afterwards. For further information, please contact our Pastor, Mark Petrauskas tel 01963 251397. | Steps Community Church, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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Wed 24 March - Thu 25 March
18:00 | Meeting
All welcome to the meeting concerning the Skate Park in Gainsborough. All ideas to be discussed along with fund raising events. Click here to find out more details. | Steps | Contact: Mandy
Telephone: 07717117744
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Thu 25 March - Sat 27 March
7.30pm | Play - ‘A Ghost on Tiptoe’,
A comedy co-authored by Robert Morley and Rosemary Anne Sisson, is the spring production of Amateur Players of Sherborne. The play will be performed by the Players at 7.30pm in the Digby Hall, Sherborne.
Set in present day Fulham, Cuthbert Barnstable learns he has only 18 months to live. At first he only tells his friend Henry. However, he cannot resist the temptation of telling his family and is constantly disappointed by their reactions. During the course of the play he discovers what life is really all about and his family learns what it is to live with a man determined to live out all his unfulfilled ambitions. But the play, like life, is a comedy with all its twists and turns.
Tickets priced at £7 (Students £5) are available from Marsh's, Cheap Street, Sherborne. | The Digby Hall, Sherborne | Contact: Jim Reville
Telephone: 01935 814626
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| Fri 26 March | Auction of Collectors Items
Part of the extensive collection of autographs, letters and photo's estimated to sell for £1,000-2,000 when they go under the Charterhouse hammer. Included signatures are:-
Jack Hobbs (cricket)
Malcolm Campbell
Gladstone
Wallis Simpson
Baden Powell
King William IV
Margaret Bonfield Click here for more details. | Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms | Contact: Richard S J Bromell ASFAV
Telephone: 01935 812277
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| Sat 27 March - Sun 28 March | Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend
Reduced price entry to the gardens and grounds. Opening times:- 11am - 4.30pm. | Sherborne Castle Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 813182
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| Sun 28 March | Children's Day
Come behind the scenes tour, meet the jockeys, running race on the track and lots more! Places must be booked in advance. | Wincanton Race Course | Contact: Racecourse Office
Telephone: 01963 32344
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Sun 28 March
10.30 am | Praise & Worship at Steps
Sunday Praise & Worship at Steps Community Church: a friendly and welcoming church. Come to praise the Lord, hear from the Bible and discover its message. Meet new friends.
If you are visiting us for the first time, we shall give you a very warm welcome and trust you will feel at home as we worship God and listen to his Word. Please stay to join us for refreshments afterwards. | Steps Community Church, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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| Thu 01 April | Somerset Day
Somerset Day with the Mangled Wurzles playing live. Come to Wincanton Racecourse for top class National Hunt Racing. A great day out with fantastic Racecourse hospitility for everyone.
Accompanied children aged 17 and under can come racing for free on any day at Wincanton Racecourse!
| Wincanton Race Course | Contact: Racecourse Office
Telephone: 01963 32344
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Sun 04 April
10.30 am | EASTER SUNDAY Service at Steps
Steps Community Church is a friendly and welcoming church. If you are visiting us for the first time, we shall give you a very warm welcome and hope you will feel at home as we worship God and listen to his Word. Join us for refreshments afterwards.
If you would like more information, please contact our Pastor, Mark Petrauskas, tel 01963 251397. | Steps Community Church, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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| Wed 07 April - Sat 10 April | The Murder at Shakerley House
Milborne Port Opera this year are presenting a tale of romance, blackmail, pies and a faked death, set against the backdrop of the idyllic South Lancashire coal fields at the turn of the last century. This new work combines tunes of the King of the Edwardian musical, Lionel Monckton, with new lyrics and libretto from Neil Edwards, author and composer of MPO's 2007 production "The Lost Continent of Love".
Performances start at 7:30pm.
| Milborne Port Village Hall | Telephone: 01963 250270
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Thu 08 April
10.30am – 4pm | Art Buffet for the Under 10s
ArtsLink would like to thank everyone that came along to our Arts Buffet at the Digby Hall during Half Term. It was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all! Well done to all of you, and Mums and Dads, we loved spending the day with such a creative bunch! Dont miss the next one - 8th April, we do hope to see some of you back as well as welcoming some new faces.
| Digby Hall | Telephone: 01935 815899
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Sun 11 April
10.30 am | Praise and Worship at Steps
We are a friendly and welcoming church. Come to praise the Lord, hear from the Bible and discover its message.
If you are visiting for the first time, we shall give you a very warm welcome. Please join us for refreshments afterwards. If you would like more information, please contact our Pastor, Mark Petrauskas, tel 01963 251397. | Steps Community Church, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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Tue 13 April - Tue 18 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am | Community Police Officer
PCSO Mandy Forsey, our village Community Police Officer, will be in the Coffee Shop at Steps on Tuesday, every 5 weeks.
Come along to share your ideas and concerns with Mandy or simply come along for a chat! | Steps, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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| Fri 16 April | The Constable's Dues
An evening with General Sir Roger Wheeler GCB, CBE. - former Constable of the Tower of London. In aid of the ABF the Soldier's Charity.
This event will be followed by supper in the 6th Form Centre. Doors open: 1830 hours. Lecture starts: 1900 hours. Tickets will cost £15.00 per person which includes supper. Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre, Sherborne or Regional Director Fundraising, ABF, Wyvern Barracks, Exeter, EX2 6AR. Click here to view our poster. | Powell Theatre, Sherborne | Contact: Helen
Telephone: 01392 492650
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| Sun 18 April | Countryside Day
Bathwick Tyres Countryside Day. Wincanton Racecourse for top class National Hunt Racing. A great day out with fantastic Racecourse hospitility for everyone.
Accompanied children aged 17 and under can come racing for free on any day at Wincanton Racecourse! | Wincanton Race Course | Contact: Racecourse Office
Telephone: 01963 32344
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Sun 18 April
10.30 am | Sunday Praise & Worship at Steps
We are a friendly and welcoming church. If you are visiting us for the first time, we shall give you a very warm welcome and hope you will feel at home as we worship God and listen to his Word. Please join us for refreshments afterwards.
If you would like more information, please contact our Pastor, Mark Petrauskas, tel 01963 251397. | Steps Community Church, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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| Tue 20 April | Sponsored Tank Driving
Weldmar Hospicecare Trust will be holding a Sponsored Tank Driving Experience Day. Click here for more detail. | Bovington Tank Museum | Contact: Fund Raising Office
Telephone: 01305 215315
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| Sat 24 April | The Mill Singers
We Sing In HarmonyThis popular male voice choir will be performing at the Milborne Port Village Hall.
The preformance starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are £7 to pre book or £8 on the door.
Tickets include a drink and nibbles. There will be extra refreshments available to purchase on the night. You can purchase tickets from Wayne Pullen Butchers, Village Blooms and Sue Fisher. | Milborne Port Village Hall. | Contact: Mrs Sue Fisher
Telephone: 07890 400461
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| Tue 27 April | Ladies Day
This event will include the best dressed lady. Wincanton Racecourse for top class National Hunt Racing. A great day out with fantastic Racecourse hospitility for everyone. Accompanied children aged 17 and under can come racing for free on any day at Wincanton Racecourse! | Wincanton Race Course | Contact: Racecourse Office
Telephone: 01963 32344
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| Fri 30 April - Tue 04 May | Sherborne Abbey Festival
A feast of music throughout the Bank Holiday weekend by performers including Lesley Garrett, Emma Johnson and the Tallis Scholars, a performance of Elgar’s great Oratorio, The Kingdom, by Sherborne Festival Chorus, and festival evensong sung by the joint choirs of Sherborne and Romsey Abbeys.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on 15th February. go to the website for further information. | Sherborne Abbey | Telephone: 01935 812452
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Tue 13 April - Tue 18 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am | Community Police Officer
PCSO Mandy Forsey, our village Community Police Officer, will be in the Coffee Shop at Steps on Tuesday, every 5 weeks.
Come along to share your ideas and concerns with Mandy or simply come along for a chat! | Steps, North Street, DT9 5EW | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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| Fri 30 April - Tue 04 May | Sherborne Abbey Festival
A feast of music throughout the Bank Holiday weekend by performers including Lesley Garrett, Emma Johnson and the Tallis Scholars, a performance of Elgar’s great Oratorio, The Kingdom, by Sherborne Festival Chorus, and festival evensong sung by the joint choirs of Sherborne and Romsey Abbeys.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on 15th February. go to the website for further information. | Sherborne Abbey | Telephone: 01935 812452
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| Sun 02 May - Mon 03 May | Open Access between the Castles
Open Access between the 2 castles.
| Old & New Castles Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 813182
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| Sat 29 May - Sun 13 June | Dorset Arts Weeks
Over 50 artists' open spaces and galleries free to the public. Come and meet some of the county's most talented people. Brochure from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre.
For more information please visit our website although a new version of the site will not be ready until the Spring watch this space.
| Various | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Mon 31 May | Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Retriever Event & Rare Breeds Show
Held in the grounds of Sherborne Castle this spectacular lakeside event highlights traditional rural skills, as well as those more modern.
Tickets can be bought from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre. Parking (free) Ticket Information
Ticket Type Ticket Tariff*
Family (in advance only) from £20.00
Adult on the day from £10.00
Adult in advance from £9.00
Senior Citizens (advance only) from £7.50
Children on the day from £3.00
Children in advance from £2.70
Under 5's free free | Sherborne Castle Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Sat 29 May - Sun 13 June | Dorset Arts Weeks
Over 50 artists' open spaces and galleries free to the public. Come and meet some of the county's most talented people. Brochure from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre.
For more information please visit our website although a new version of the site will not be ready until the Spring watch this space.
| Various | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Sat 12 June - Sun 13 June | South West Model Railway Show
Major two day event. With everything from live steam and all gauges represented the weekend promises to be one to remember for the model railway enthusiast. A spectacular venue as layouts will be placed around Europe's largest collection of naval
aircraft plus other iconic aircraft including Concorde.
For trade enquiries please contact the Marketing Department on 01935 842614.
| FLeet Air Arm Museum | Contact: The Marketing Department
Telephone: 01935 842614
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| Wed 14 July | Gala concert of the Third International Children’s Choral Festival
Children and youth choirs will perform works by European and American composers in a gala concert in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice, Yeovil.
The young singers are taking part in a five-day festival of intensive music making with two top International choral directors at Sherborne School. The concert gives each choir the opportunity to show off its musical skills in the spectacular setting of Sherborne Abbey.
Free entrance with donations on the door. All proceeds to St Margaret’s Hospice Yeovil
| Sherborne Abbey | Telephone: 01935 812452
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