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February 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sat 04 February - Sat 11 FebruaryCelebrate our Library on National Libraries Day

Do drop into the Milborne Port library, where there will be "a Love Your Library Tree" on which you can post your appreciation of the Library and all it offers. The Tree will be in situ for the whole week so, you can add your messages earlier if necessary. Children will be appearing in their favourite character costumes – and you are free to dress up too! (Rumour has it that Gandalf will be around!) Look out for the launch of our new Jigsaw Puzzle library there and register your interest and whether you have puzzles to lend or donate. Click here to view the PDF poster.

Milborne Port LibraryTelephone: 01963 251355
Wed 08 FebruarySherborne School Choral Society

Music by Haydn, Durufle and Poulenc.  Tickets £15, £12 and £10 available from Sherborne School Reception   

Sherborne AbbeyTelephone: 01935 812249
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Sat 11 February - Sun 12 FebruaryCharterhouse Automobilia Auction

The Footman James Ford Show and The Great Western Autojumble take place on Saturday February 11th and Sunday 12th 2012 at The Royal Bath & WestShowground, Shepton Mallet and they will attract 6,000+ classic car and Ford enthusiasts over the weekend.
In the Classic cars auction there is an almost one lady owner from new, the Alfa Romeo P2 clockwork racing car with a guide price of £1,200-1,800.  Click here to view the full details.  Also there is a Triumph TR3a which is just one of the star cars in todays auction of classic cars. Please click here to review the full details.  In addition please click here to view the PDF for the full details of a quartet of mini cars which are also in todays auction.  A trio of classic commercial vehicles also feature in the auction. Click here to view the full details.



The Royal Bath & West Showground at Shepton Mallet. Contact: Matthew Whitney
Telephone: 01935 812277
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Thu 16 FebruaryChildren's Art Buffet

ARTS BUFFET - free event for children age 11 and under. FREE ENTRY!

2 sessions:
Morning: 10.30am-12.30pm
Afternoon:  2.00-4.00pm

Come and paint, draw, make collages and junk sculptures
All arts materials are provided free too! All children to be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult who is welcome to join in too!

Digby Hall, Hounds Street, SherborneTelephone: 01935 815899
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Tue 21 February
10 -12 noon
Coffe Morning

Sainsburys Supermarket Sherborne is holding a coffe morning today to raise money for the Friends of the Yeatmin Hospital and to raise the awareness of fair trade products.

Sainsburys Supermarket SherborneContact: Anna Roberts
Telephone: 01935 816486
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Tue 21 February
10 -12
COFFEE MORNING

Sainsburys Supermarket Sherborne is holding a coffe morning to raise money for the friends of the Yeatmin Hospital and to raise the awareness of fair trade products

Sainsburys supermarketContact: Anna Roberts
Telephone: 01935816486
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Thu 23 February - Fri 24 FebruaryCharterhouse February Auction

This months auction of gold, jewellery and silver includes an amazing silver table service of cutlery.  Click here for the full details.  Also in todays sale there is a case of fine 1996 Chateau Lafite.  It is still in its original wooden box, and will be the star lot of the wine sale and has an estimated guide price of £8,000-10,000. Click here to view the full details.

Charterhouse, The Long Street SaleroomsContact: Richard Bromell. Partner
Telephone: 01935 812277
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Fri 24 February
7:00 for 7:30pm
Yeatman Hospital Fund Raising - Quiz Night

Please come and support the"Friends of the Yeatman Hospital", with their Quiz Night.
The cost of tickets will be £8.00 per person including fish & chip supper* (*alternatives will be available). Tickets can be bought from Marsh’s in Cheap Street
 Please click here for the poster details.

Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, SherborneContact: Mike Hatch
Telephone: 01935 815806
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Fri 24 February
6 pm
Radio Sherborne Public Meeting

We are delighted to invite you to a public meeting held by Radio Sherborne – the new community radio station for Sherborne and the surrounding parishes. The station was awarded an FM licence by Ofcom in December following a rigorous application process and plans to start full-time broadcasting in late 2012.

The public meeting is being held to offer local people, organizations and businesses the chance to get involved with making programmes. Plans to run special programmes with outside broadcast coverage of local events on FM over the weekend of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June will also be discussed.

The event will be hosted by Radio Sherborne Directors, Chris Tucker, Dan Grunan and Steve Haigh.

Refreshments, kindly supplied by Castle Gardens, will be available on the evening.

The Butterfly House at Castle GardensContact: Kirsty
Telephone: 01935 389497
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Sat 25 FebruarySherborne Antique and Flea Markets

We offer a collection of stalls with something for everyone's pocket. There is bric-brac, silver, china, textiles, jewellery, glass and much more,with some lovely antiques. The markets continue to  thrive and next month the hall beside the Digby Church Hall will also be open with stalls. All welcome, so come along and be ready to be surprised.

Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, SherborneContact: Maggie Hague
Telephone: 01963 250108
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Sat 25 February
7 pm - midnight
Dinner With Bond Charity Ball

James Bond themed Black Tie Ball in aid of St Margaret's Hospice. tickets £40 to include reception, 3 course dinner, disco, live entertainment, charity auction, casino & lots more.

The Digby Hall, Hound Street, SherborneContact: Carol Taylor
Telephone: 01935 709493
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Tue 28 February
8.30 - 11 am
Sherborne Chamber Business Seminar

Free Business Seminar.

To book please email katiefrett12@hotmail.co.uk OR sam@tastymarketing.co.uk

 

The Arch, SherborneContact: Katie Frettingham
Telephone: 01202 656762
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Wed 29 February
7:00pm
"Mothers, Murders and Medals"

The joys of Family History Research (Genealogy) with the Dorset Family History Society.  Refreshments with admission £3 (£2 concessions) This is one of the Gryphon School's community evening illustrate talks and lectures. Click here to view the poster.

The Gryphon School, Conference CentreContact: Lizzie Kingsbury
Telephone: 01935 810152
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March 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sun 04 March
3.00 pm - 4:30 pm
Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals.

Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals A new Rock and Roll musical for Kids Kid Carpet and The Noisy Animals follows the adventures of the charismatic singer and his animal band (made up of a gorilla, a bear, a hedgehog and a badger) as they make friends, play games, contemplate the world and finally rock out at a grand dance contest. This lively and enchanting performance contains a unique mix of theatre, comedy, animation and original live music.  Tickets available online please click here.

Village Hall, Springfield Road, Milborne PortTelephone: 07782148696
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Tue 06 March
5:30 pm - 8 pm
The Face of Sherborne - Photographic Exhibition

Photographs of Sherborne shops and businesses will be on display in and around the town during March 2012.  The photographs, taken by local photographer Jim Johnson, capture the wide and diverse range of 'trades' that are an integral part of the town's community today.

The images will shown at an exhibition at The Gryphon School on Tuesday 6th March from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.

Entry is free and everyone is available.

Further details and information can be obtained from Jim Johnson: Tel 07905 - 950411, or email photojimj@yahoo.co.uk.

The event is being supported by West Dorset District Council, Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce and The Gryphon School.

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The Gryphon SchoolContact: jim Johnson
Telephone: 07905 950411
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Fri 09 March
7 pm for 7:30 pm
"The Knicker Lady"

A hilarious romp through the history of the humble knicker.  The hit show that romps through the history of the humble knicker with a tempo and hilarity that leaves the audiences, both male and female, spellbound whilst possessing a style and timing of comic genius.
An evening in aid of the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Tickets cost £20 each to include glass of wine and canapes. Registered Charity No 1000414.  Click here to view the poster.

The Gryphon School, Conference CentreContact: Lizzie Kingsbury
Telephone: 01305 215320
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Wed 14 March
7.00pm for a 7.30pm
Sherborne Flicks - Midnight in Paris (12A)

100 minutes. Romantic Comedy
Hollywood screenwriter Gil is contemplating giving up his life behind the film cameras to pen his first novel. His beautiful fiancee, Inez, supports him but her well-to-do parents are dismissive of the change in career, expecting Gil to fall at the first draft. Whilst holiday in Paris with his insufferable friend Paul, who pretends to be a font of knowledge about everything, Gil takes a wrong turn down a side street and is magically transported back to the 1920s. Tickets: £5 in advance from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre or on the door if available.

The Church Hall, Digby Road SherborneTelephone: 01935 815341
Sat 17 March - Sun 18 MarchSpring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend

Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend - reduced price entry to gardens and grounds open between 11.00am - 4.00pm.

Sherborne CastleTelephone: 01935 813182 (line 1)
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Fri 30 March
6.00 for 6.30pm
A special evening with Michael Collins

We would like to invite you to a very special evening with Michael Collins.  Indisputably one of the leading clarinettists of his generation, Michael will be sharing his inspirational life story. His dazzling virtuosity and sensitive musicianship have made him one of today's most sought-after soloists. At 16 he won the woodwind prize in the first BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition and at 22 made his American début at Carnegie Hall, New York.” He now performs as a soloist in concert halls around the world and is the Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia. Tickets cost £15.00 per person.  RSVP by Tuesday 6th March 2012 to Ellie Anderson.  Click here to view more details about Michael Collins

Taunton School, TA2 6ADContact: Ellie Anderson
Telephone: 01749 344 949
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April 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Wed 11 April
7.00pm for a 7.30pm
Sherborne Flicks - My Week with Marilyn (12A) t.b.c.

 

Colin Clark hails from privileged stock and thanks to family connections, he secures a position working as an assistant to Sir Laurence Olivier. From the moment Marilyn Monroe arrives on set at Pinewood Studios, she fluffs takes and turns up late, infuriating Olivier. So the director asks Colin to win his leading lady's trust and affections and simply get her on set on time. Colin falls under Marilyn's spell as the screen siren clashes with her husband, Arthur Miller. Tickets: £5 in advance from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre or on the door if available. This film has yet to be confirmerd as the film to be shown.

The Church Hall, Digby Road Telephone: 01935 815341
Sat 28 April - Mon 07 MayStock Gaylard House

Dates the house will be open to visitors in 2012 between 2 – 5 pm. Admission cost will be £5. Free to Friends of Historic Houses Association.  Tours for larger groups can be arranged by appointment. Coaches by appointment only. Access to the park by arrangement.

Sturminster Newton, DorsetTelephone: 01963 23511
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May 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sat 28 April - Mon 07 MayStock Gaylard House

Dates the house will be open to visitors in 2012 between 2 – 5 pm. Admission cost will be £5. Free to Friends of Historic Houses Association.  Tours for larger groups can be arranged by appointment. Coaches by appointment only. Access to the park by arrangement.

Sturminster Newton, DorsetTelephone: 01963 23511
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Sat 05 May - Mon 07 May
10am - 6pm
Sherborne Castle Craft and Garden Fair

The Craft and Garden Fair takes place in the beautiful setting of the grounds of Sherborne Castle. Craftworkers from all over the country will be showing their latest work and visitors will have the opportunity to buy original items direct from the makers. Artists, woodworkers and jewellers are among the many exhibitors taking part. They will be housed in large marquees, so whatever the weather, visitors will be able to browse at leisure. Nurserymen and specialist growers will bring their best plants and shrubs to the show. A large selection of garden furniture and garden ornaments will be available. Children will be entertained by famous magician, Mr Merlin. Food and refreshments served throughout the three days. Plenty of free parking near the showground. Dogs are welcome. Entrance fee, which includes the magnificent gardens, is £5.

Sherborne Castle GroundsTelephone: 01935 813182 (line 1)
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June 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Mon 04 June
10.00am - 6.00pm
Sherborne Castle Country Fair

The Sherborne Castle Country Fair presents a rich and fun programme of events, country activities, stands and entertainment including one of the largest Rare Breed Shows in the country. For one day every summer, one of the country's finest settings is transformed into a fun-filled day out to suit all ages. Find out more by visiting the website www.sherbornecountryfair.com

Tickets in Advance cost: Adult £9.90. Children (Aged 5-14) £3.60  Family £25.20?  Under 5s FREE
On the Day: Adult £11.00.  Children (Aged 5-14) £4.00. Family* £28.00  Under 5s FREE, *Admits two adults and three fee-paying children.
Car Parking is free.

Sherborne Castle GroundsTelephone: 01749 814041
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Fri 22 June - Sat 30 JuneStock Gaylard House

Dates the house will be open to visitors in 2012 between 2 – 5 pm.  Admission cost £5. Free to Friends of Historic Houses Association.  Tours for larger groups can be arranged by appointment. Coaches by appointment only. Access to the park by arrangement.

Sturminster Newton, DorsetContact: Mr and Mrs A Langmead
Telephone: 01963 23511
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Sun 24 June
10:00
Cancer Research UK ‘Race for Life’

5k Ladies Charity Run - Join the girls to help beat cancer at Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2012.
This venue is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Be part of the biggest fight against cancer at Race for Life and walk, jog or run to help beat cancer.  Enter now and raise money for our groundbreaking work that has saved millions of lives. Cancer Research UK is entirely funded by the public and we need your support to continue to make progress and give hope to people affected by cancer.

Sherborne Castle GroundsTelephone: 0871 641 1111
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July 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sun 15 July
10.00am to 4.00pm
'Classics at the Castle' Classic Car & Supercar Show

Now firmly established as the South of England's great Classics and Supercar Show, 'Classics at the Castle' on Sunday 15th July brings to Sherborne Castle over a 1,000 spectacular vehicles from Veterans to Supercars, the arrival of the Veteran and Classic car tours, motorsports and supercar displays, trade and club stands, autojumble, craft tents and children's entertainments.  Please visit the official Merlin Events website for further details.

Sherborne Castle GroundsTelephone: 01935 813182 (line 1)
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Sun 29 July - Sun 19 AugustSherborne Summer School of Music formerly Canford Summer School of Music

Twenty three varied courses in all musical disciplines, five choirs, three orchestras, wind ensemble, chamber music, orchestral, wind band and choral conducting, composition, piano accompaniment and piano masterclasses, three vocal masterclasses and jazz. Thirty two international teachers and over forty concerts. The courses, each lasting for one week are all practical and designed for adult students (minimum age 18, no maximum age) amateurs and professionals and are internationally recognised as market leaders in both their excellence and imagination. Our staff, many of whom are renowned teachers include the celebrated conductor George Hurst, the charismatic violinist and conductor John Georgiadis, the pianists Andrew Ball and Peter Croser and two ex-King’s Singers, Nigel Perrin and Jeremy Jackman.

For further detailed information please visit our website.

Sherborne School, Sherborne, DorsetContact: Peter Marsh - Concerts Manager
Telephone: 01342 893963
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Mon 30 July - Sun 19 AugustConcertfest 2012

For three weeks in August a feast of approximately forty public concerts is offered running concurrently with the Summer School of Music at Sherborne School. The concerts range from intimate Chamber Music performances by International artistes held in the recital hall of Sherborne School’s new state of the art Music School and the beautiful Cheap Street Church, to large Orchestral and Choral concerts held in the Big School room of Sherborne School and Sherborne Abbey. A complete programme of events is published at the beginning of July each year.

Sherborne Summer School of Music (formerly Canford Summer School of Music) hosts a whole range of courses for choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles, bands, courses for conductors, composers, solo singers, teachers, pianists and jazz musicians. If you would like to know more about the Summer School and Concertfest have a look at our web site.

Sherborne School, Cheap Street Church and Sherborne AbbeyContact: Peter Marsh - Concerts Manager
Telephone: 01342 893963
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August 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sun 29 July - Sun 19 AugustSherborne Summer School of Music formerly Canford Summer School of Music

Twenty three varied courses in all musical disciplines, five choirs, three orchestras, wind ensemble, chamber music, orchestral, wind band and choral conducting, composition, piano accompaniment and piano masterclasses, three vocal masterclasses and jazz. Thirty two international teachers and over forty concerts. The courses, each lasting for one week are all practical and designed for adult students (minimum age 18, no maximum age) amateurs and professionals and are internationally recognised as market leaders in both their excellence and imagination. Our staff, many of whom are renowned teachers include the celebrated conductor George Hurst, the charismatic violinist and conductor John Georgiadis, the pianists Andrew Ball and Peter Croser and two ex-King’s Singers, Nigel Perrin and Jeremy Jackman.

For further detailed information please visit our website.

Sherborne School, Sherborne, DorsetContact: Peter Marsh - Concerts Manager
Telephone: 01342 893963
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Mon 30 July - Sun 19 AugustConcertfest 2012

For three weeks in August a feast of approximately forty public concerts is offered running concurrently with the Summer School of Music at Sherborne School. The concerts range from intimate Chamber Music performances by International artistes held in the recital hall of Sherborne School’s new state of the art Music School and the beautiful Cheap Street Church, to large Orchestral and Choral concerts held in the Big School room of Sherborne School and Sherborne Abbey. A complete programme of events is published at the beginning of July each year.

Sherborne Summer School of Music (formerly Canford Summer School of Music) hosts a whole range of courses for choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles, bands, courses for conductors, composers, solo singers, teachers, pianists and jazz musicians. If you would like to know more about the Summer School and Concertfest have a look at our web site.

Sherborne School, Cheap Street Church and Sherborne AbbeyContact: Peter Marsh - Concerts Manager
Telephone: 01342 893963
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September 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sat 22 September - Sun 30 SeptemberStock Gaylard House

Dates the house will be open to visitors in 2012 between 2 – 5 pm.  Admission cost will be £5. Free to Friends of Historic Houses Association.

Sturminster Newton, DorsetContact: Mr and Mrs A Langmead
Telephone: 01963 23511
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October 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sat 27 October - Sun 28 October
11.00am - 4.30pm
Autumn Colours Weekend

Come and visit us at a reduced price, for entry to gardens and ground to witness the spectacular colours.

Sherborne Castle GroundsTelephone: 01935 813182 (line 1)
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November 2012Event TitleLocationContact Details
Sat 03 NovemberFirework Extravaganza

'Firework Extravaganza' Entertainments, music, food from 5.00pm; Bonfire 7pm, Fireworks 7.30pm.



Sherborne Castle GroundsTelephone: 01935 813182 (line 1)
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