2015, December: Festive Shopping Day

Santa's Grotto, outside Waitrose. Festive Shopping Day 2016. ©Josie Elias — Santa’s Grotto, outside Waitrose.
Festive Shopping Day 2016.
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Christmas Tree Festival, Methodist Church, Cheap Street. ©Josie Elias — Christmas Tree Festival, Methodist Church, Cheap Street.
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Stilt walker in Cheap Street. ©Josie Elias — Stilt walker in Cheap Street.
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Cheap Street ©Josie Elias — Cheap Street
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Treacle Eater Clog Dancers in Cheap Street. ©Josie Elias — Treacle Eater Clog Dancers in Cheap Street.
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Entertainment in Cheap Street. ©Josie Elias — Entertainment in Cheap Street.
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Entertainment in Cheap Street. Festive Shopping Day. ©Josie Elias — Entertainment in Cheap Street. Festive Shopping Day.
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Elsa from "Frozen", turns on the Christmas lights. ©Josie Elias — Elsa from “Frozen”, turns on the Christmas lights.
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Monday 24 July / Sherborne Science Café Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3NL. 7.30pm Talk by Prof Andrea Russell, Southampton University: Not so Fantastic Plastics. £2, open to all.

Monday 24- Sunday 27 July / Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 6.00pm Sherborne Choral Course singing Choral Evensong, conducted on different days by John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, or James Henderson.

Tuesday 25 July / Wildlife Friendly Garden Awards Castle Gardens, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR. 6.30-9pm Guest speaker George McGavin, with Dorset Wildlife Trust. Awards ceremony tickets available in store. 01935 814633 www.illyria.co.uk

Saturday 27 July / The Photographic Legacy of the American Civil War (1861-1865) (SDFHS talk). Robin Ansell will briefly touch upon some of the earlier conflicts that were photographed, before reviewing in greater detail the extensive and amazingly varied photographic legacy of the Civil War. Raleigh Hall, Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3NL, 2.30pm. £5 (SDFHS members: £3).

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

Thursday 01 August / Zoolab at Sherborne Library, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. 11am-12noon Zoolab presents Space Race 2019. Animal handling workshop for children aged 3+. Booking ESSENTIAL. 01935 812683

Friday 02 August / Illyria Outdoor Theatre – ‘Frankenstein’ Castle Gardens, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR. 6:30pm Bring picnic, chairs & blankets, 7:30-9pm. All ages. A£15, C£5, Conc £13. Tickets from Castle Gardens or www.illyria.co.uk

Saturday 03 August / Sherborne Summer School Concert Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 8pm Chamber Orchestra Concert. Conductor: Peter Stark, Violin: Oliver Nelson.

Monday 05 August / Space Chase at Sherborne Library Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. 10:30-11am Storytime Special for children aged 2-6 years (children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult). To book: 01935 812683

Monday 05 August / Messy Museum Monday There will be lots of glitter, glue and sticky stuff as we welcome younger children to our activity, painting and craft session. Older children and adults (if they’re brave enough!) can participate in indoor and outdoor treasure trails or browse our latest exhibitions. Sherborne Museum, Abbey Gatehouse, Church Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3BP. Admission free but donations welcome.

Wednesday 07 August – Lunchtime Organ Recital Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 12:45pm 40 minute organ recital by Timothy Uglow. Free, with retiring collection.

Thursday 08 August / Sherborne & District Gardeners’ Association 76^th Summer Show Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3LQ 7:30pm. Secretary: Richard Newcombe 01935 389375. Visitors £2.

Friday 09 August / Coffee morning Abbey View Nursing Care Home, Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HD. 11am Coffee plus talk with Fiona Russell from FizzioFocus speaking about the Physiotherapy Services she offers.

Friday 09 August / Galactic Games & Astro Activities at Sherborne Library Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. 2-3pm Craft, games, activities & story session for children aged 5+ (under 8s to be accompanied by an adult). To book: 01935 812683

Saturday 10 August / Sherborne Summer School concert Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 8pm Symphony Orchestra Concert. Conductor: Paul Ellis.

Saturday 10 August / Table Top Sale Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3NL. Set up from 8am, sale from 9am-4pm. £10 per table, 2 for £15. Proceeds to Caundle Marsh Church Fund. Tel: 01935 813967 for info or to book.

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.

Wednesday 14 August / Lunchtime Organ Recital Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 1pm 40 minute organ recital by Jonathan Delbridge. Free, with retiring collection.

Thursday 15 August / Supernova Stories & Cosmic Crafts at Sherborne Library Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. 10-11am Story & craft for children aged 4+ years (children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult). To book: 01935 812683

Saturday 17 August / Oxfam Coffee Morning Raleigh Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3NL. 10:30am-12:30pm Monthly coffee morning to raise money for Oxfam

Sunday 18 August / Sherborne 5km Run From the Terraces, Sherborne DT9 5NS. 8am registration, 8:25am warm-up, 8:30am 5km run organised by CommuniFit. Everyone welcome. www.communifit.co.uk or facebook.com/sherborne5km/

Sunday 18 August / The Daniel Wilson Memorial Trophy Sherborne Town Football Club 12-7pm Charity event. 4 local football teams competing, BBQ, soft play, music & raffle. Entry A£2, C£1, Fam of 4 £5. To donate prize 07926 578210 or 07875 697585

Monday 19 August / Space Chase at Sherborne Library, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. 10:30-11am Storytime Special for children aged 2-6 (children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult). To book: 01935 812683

Tuesday 20 to Tuesday 27 August / Faith & Arts : Art & Contemplation Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 3-4pm Revd David Marl helps contemplate various works of art with final practical session in Church Hall. Free. No obligation to come to all sessions. Please sign up in Sherborne Abbey Parish Office.

Sunday 25 August / Sherborne Historic Vehicle Rally Sherborne School, Hospital Lane, Sherborne DT9 3AP. 2pm Open to public

Monday 26 August / Lunchtime Organ Recital Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ. 1pm 40 minute organ recital by Timothy Wakerell. Free, with retiring collection.

Tuesday 27 August / Faith & Arts : Art & Contemplation Digby Church Hall, DT9 3NL. 3-4pm Revd David Marl helps contemplate various works of art. Free. No obligation to come to all 3 sessions. Please sign up in Sherborne Abbey Parish Office.

Wednesday 28 to Thursday 29 August / Holiday Club St Paul’s Church, Sherborne. 9:45am-3.30pm For children aged 7-11yrs on 31.08.2019. Games, songs, craft, Bible stories & more. Free but must book, limited spaces. 01935 816444. hcstpauls@gmail.com www.stpauls-sherborne.org.uk

Saturday 31 August / Fete Church of the Sacred Heart and St Aldhelm’s Fete. 1.00pm Pageant Gardens, Sherborne DT9 3NB. All welcome. Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341

Friday 6 September / Festival Plus Event – Henry Hemming : Our Man in New York A gripping interactive talk inspired by Henry’s new book the eye-opening story of how the British used ‘fake news’ to help bring the United States into the Second World War. 7 pm. Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road. Tickets £9 / £10 from Winstone’s Bookshop, Sherborne TIC 01935 815341 and online https://ourmaninnewyork.eventbrite.co.uk/

Sunday 8 September / Friends of the Yeatman Hospital Car Boot Sale The Terrace, Sherborne DT9 5NS. Sellers: £5.00 from 8am. Buyers: 50p 9am-12noon. Free Parking. No dogs. Contact : elizabethturnbull70@btinternet.com or 07790 863518

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 15 September / Third Concert by Sherborne Town [Brass] band. Enjoy the last of the THREE concerts today, FREE, open air concerts by the wonderful Sherborne Town [Brass] band. Sit back, enjoy the pageant gardens, bring the family and a picnic and be entertained! 2.30pm. Pageant Gardens, Sherborne DT9 3NB

Friday 21 September / Words with Wine and AGM – Lucy Sewill on Horses and Humans Lucy Sewill has photographed some of our most familiar and well loved faces and become known for her particular style of one-on-one personal portraiture. In this remarkable new collection Lucy Sewill turns her lens to the animals that she has loved her whole life. Raleigh Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3NL. Tickets £5 each (including a glass of wine and canapés from Winstone’s Bookshop.

Sunday 13 October / 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.

Friday 25 October / Sherborne Museum’s Big Fat Autumn Quiz Come and join in with our fun general knowledge quiz with a smattering of questions about the Dorset you know and love. Teams of up to 6 are encouraged or you can book individually and we will introduce you to a team. Light refreshments will be available but please bring your own drink and glasses.
Doors open from 6.30 pm. Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL. Tickets are £5 pp in advance from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre from 1st October. Tel: 01935 815341.

Friday 15 November / Festival Plus Event – Lost Dorset by David Burnett Lost Dorset could easily be called ‘Unknown Dorset’, for few of the 350 photographs chosen from Barry Cuff’s remarkable collection of Dorset postcards have been published before, and many are extremely rare. The result is a 200 page hardback documenting Dorset’s villages and rural way of life through a period of extraordinary upheaval and change. 7pm Digby Memorial Hall in Digby Road. Tickets £9 / £10 from Winstone’s Bookshop, Sherborne TIC or online https://lostdorset.eventbrite.co.uk

Sunday 1 December / Festive Shopping Day Details to follow

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