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July 2018 / Group Travel World

April 2017 / FlightNetwork

April 2017 / Discover Britain’s Towns

www.discoverbritainstowns.co.uk

February 2017 : The Dorset Echo

http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15103382.Dorset_bakery__39_s_shares_bite_size_history_of_Queen_Elizabeth_I__39_s_beloved_courtier_with_new_biscuit/

February 2017 : The Visitor

http://www.thevisitormagazine.co.uk/2017/02/sherborne-celebrates-romance-sir-walter-raleigh-special-walk-new-biscuit-sour-dough-towns-oldest-bakery/

February 2017 : Blackmore Vale Magazine

http://www.blackmorevale.co.uk/sherborne-s-oldest-bakery-makes-special-sir-walter-raleigh-biscuit-and-sourdough-loaf/story-30124643-detail/story.html

February 2017 : Mags4Dorset

http://mags4dorset.co.uk/historic-sherborne-celebrates-valentines-new-raleigh-biscuit-walking-walter/#.WKHmbz5XWRA

February 2017 : Somerset Live

Sherborne’s oldest bakery to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sir Walter Raleigh biscuit

January 2017 : Dorset Magazine

Karen Gorham on her role as the Bishop of Sherborne The Right Reverend Karen Gorham, the ninth Bishop of Sherborne in modern times talks to Liz Burt about getting out and about in the county to meet her flock

November 2016 : Dorset Magazine

Christmas 2016 in Sherborne : Things to do From Christingle to Cinderella, here is our round up of festive events in Sherborne

September 2016 : Cruise & Ferry

International visitor numbers rise in Sherborne

May 2016 : Dorset Magazine

A Day in Sherborne With its wealth of historic buildings to admire, a vibrant high street to browse and a lively events calendar this beautiful north Dorset town has so much to offer, says Andy Greeves.

7th August 2015 : Friday Magazine / GN Publishing © Al Nisr Publishing

Dorset: a perfect English getaway It’s the historic town where famed explorer Sir Walter Raleigh was exiled and the setting of Thomas Hardy’s classic tome Far From the Madding Crowd. Georgina Wilson-Powel discovers why Sherborne in Dorset is the perfect English getaway

8th November 2014 : The Express

Follow in Benedict Cumberbatch’s footsteps : Discover Sherborne, Dorset

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Saturday 15 December / Sherborne Handmade Art and Craft Fair celebrating the original handmade items by local artisans from Dorset and Somerset. Free Entry. Charity Tea Room. 10.00am to 3.30pm. Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA

Sunday 16 December Sherborne Town Band – Christmas Sing A Long! Cheap St. Church, Sherborne DT9 3BJ 3pm Sing-a-long, carols and a mince pie with Sherborne Town Band, Sherborne Youth Band & Sherborne Community Choir. Tickets £7, £6 concessions from Sherborne TIC or via the website: www.sherbornetownband.co.uk Contact: Joe Miles tel: 07784900955

Sunday 16 – Tuesday 18 December / Sleeping Beauty Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne, DT9 3AA. Sun 16th 2.30 & 6.30pm, Mon 17th & Tues 18th 6.30pm Sherborne Amateur Pantomime Society. Tickets £9, under 2s free. From Sherborne TIC 01935 815341

Monday 17 December / Cathedrals Express Carol Service Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 3pm

Wednesday 19 December / Talk with Stephen Moss: The Wren Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3NL. 7pm Talk & signing of his book ‘The Wren: A Biography’ by Stephen Moss, naturalist. Tickets £3 from Winstone’s Books 01935 816128

Thursday 20 December / UK Railtours Carol Service Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 2pm

Thursday 20 December / Miss Hope Brings – Christmas Agogo! See poster for details. Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA Doors open 7.00pm, show at 7.30pm. Tickets from Sherborne TIC.

Saturday 22 December / Chasty Cottage Antiques Fair Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne, DT9 3AA. Up to 35 stands, homemade food and refreshments available at coffee shop within the fair. Entrance £1, opening 8:30am (trade) 9:30am (public) to 4pm. 01963 370986

Sunday 23 December / Sherborne Abbey Carol Service Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 3pm

Saturday 29 December / Chasty Cottage Antiques Fair Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne, DT9 3AA. Up to 35 stands, homemade food & refreshments available at coffee shop in the fair. Entrance £1, opening 8:30am(trade) 9:30am(public) to 4pm. 01963 370986

Saturday 29 December / PBFA Book Fair Memorial Hall, Digby Rd, Sherborne. DT9 3NL. 10am-4pm. Entry £1. 01935 850210 http://www.pbfa.org/book-fairs/sherborne/5638

2019

Tuesday 1 January / Bringing The Past to The Present New Year’s Day Walk with Blue Badge Guide Cindy. A two hour walk North of the Abbey to discover Sherborne’s lost and mysterious past. See poster for more details.

Saturday 5 January / Philip Unwin: Brunel’s Ships Blackmore Vale and Yeovil NT Association presents a talk by Philip Unwin: “Brunel’s Ships“. Philip’s talk covers Brunel’s three ships, the Great Western, Great Britain and Great Eastern. After dealing relatively briefly with the first two ships, he covers in more detail the construction and life of Brunel’s leviathan, the SS Great Eastern, and her management and mismanagement. Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. 2.30 pm. Entry costs £3.00 / £5.00 (includes tea and biscuits).

Sunday 13 January / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Wednesday 16 January / Sherborne Group of the Dorset Wildlife Trust a talk by Mike Read : The Wildlife of a Working Forest. 7.30pm in Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Cost £2.50.

Friday 25 January / Friends of the Yeatman Hospital Quiz Night with Fish & Chip supper. The Digby Memorial Church Hall Digby Road Sherborne at 7:00pm for 7:30 dinner. Tickets can be purchased from Midwest Office Supplies , 21 Cheap Street Sherborne, or admin@friendsoftheyeatman.org.uk. £10.00 per person. Come as a team of up to 6 or we’ll put together teams on the night.

Sunday 10 March / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Sunday 07 April / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Sunday 12 May / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Monday 27 May / Sherborne Castle Country Fair a one-day rural event held in the grounds of Sherborne Castle. This family day-out is held to raise funds for local children’s charities and youth organisations. It is a traditional country fair with displays and attractions, trade and craft stands and a rare and native breed animal show. The 2019 date is Bank Holiday Monday 27th May. Tickets on the day cost: adult £12.50, child (5-16) £4.00, family* £30.00. Under 5’s free. *Admits 2 adults and 3 fee-paying children.
Save 15% when you purchase your tickets in advance: telephone 01749 813899.
Car parking is free. Dogs are welcome, on a short lead. Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR

Sunday 02 June / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Sunday 14 July/ Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Sunday 21 July / Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars Show 16^th Annual Charity Classic & Supercars Show. Porsche will be the 2019 marque feature, with an historic line up of cars including race, rally and road cars from 1948 to the present day. Visitors will also see over 2,000 Classic, Supercars, Veteran, Race, Rally, American, Custom, Hot Rod and Special cars, together with 40+ car clubs, all in the magnificent grounds of Sherborne Castle. With 150+ Trade, Autojumble and Craft stands plus children’s amusements, live music, large catering village and beautiful picnic areas, the show has something for all the family. Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5NR Contact : Show Secretary Telephone 07769 114211

Sunday 11 August / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Part of Dorset Heritage Week. Entry by donation. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

Sunday 13October / Sherborne Steam and Water Wheel Centre Open Day Come along and see the new waterwheel and the Hindley steam engines under steam on open days. 11.30am to 3.30pm. Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX. Limited parking on site, additional parking available nearby on Oborne Road.

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