Beyond Okeford Fitzpaine

Fungi Foray - Autumn 1
07/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
 
An Evening with William Fox-Pitt & Alice Plunkett
08/10/2026 @ 19:00 at The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary
 
Enjoy a fascinating evening with William Fox-Pitt and Alice Plunkett, as they share stories and insights from their careers and experiences within the equestrian world. The evening will include an engaging talk followed by a Q&A session, giving guests the opportunity to hear more from our special guests, before having time to mingle with them afterwards.
 
Women On The Edge
08/10/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
A kaleidoscope of songs peppered with irreverent radio broadcast detours, inevitable surprises and is accompanied by pianist David Harrod featuring Solomon Bain. It’s a sharp-witted, funny and deliciously unpredictable evening you’ll struggle to forget.
 
The Christophers (15)
15/10/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self - imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori ( Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime - forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.A grieving family who own a failing pub have their lives changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.
 
Strike Up The Band
17/10/2026 @ 18:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at Strike Up the Band, featuring the acclaimed Salamanca Band and Bugles of The Rifles. Together, these talented musicians will deliver a vibrant programme of military favourites, ceremonial pieces and popular classics, combining musical excellence with military tradition.
 
The Christophers (15)
20/10/2026 @ 19:00 at Village Hall, Leigh
 
A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self - imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori ( Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime - forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.A grieving family who own a failing pub have their lives changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.
 
Sirat (15)
22/10/2026 @ 19:00 at Vicarage Schoolroom, Gillingham
 
A father and son travel into the Moroccan Desert in search of a missing daughter, following a community of ravers on a journey that becomes increasingly intense, beautiful and unexpected. An unforgettable Cinematic Experience.
 
23/10/2026 @ 19:00 at Village Hall, East Stour
 
Traditional magazine publishing is in decline. Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), now an award-winning reporter, becomes a casualty of cutbacks at her publication. At the same time, Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep) is accidentally caught up in a sweatshop scandal through a story she commissioned for Runway, so she and her erstwhile assistant join forces to rescue the magazine’s editorial reputation.
 
MG Car Meet
24/10/2026 @ 09:30 - 11:30 at Airfield, Compton Abbas
 
Join us for a casual MG Saturday morning car meet at Compton Abbas Airfield. A warm welcome is extended to all MG owners and enthusiasts to attend this event hosted by the team at MG Car Club South West Centre.
 
DS:UK ... ON AnoTHEr NIGHT
24/10/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The ON anoTHEr NIGHT show is DS:UK’s 5th tour, representing the final era of Dire Straits’ phenomenal career, and brings a genuine and unique experience that will bring fans the tracks they love from On Every Street, alongside the classic Dire Straits songs you love to hear.This will be DS:UK’s most packed and exciting set yet… are you and your friend gonna come around? Audiences can look forward to a fantastic selection of songs from some of the most loved musicals around. From the powerful drama of Les Miserable to the feel-good anthems of We Will Rock You, alongside hits from Rock of Ages, Ghost and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
 
The Stickler
25/10/2026 @ All Day at Shillingstone Station, Shillingstone
 
The Stickler (now in its 31st year) is a 10.1 mile multi terrain running race. The Dorset Three Peaks involves over 1500ft of gruelling climbing, beginning with the infamous ’Stickle Path’.
 
26/10/2026 @ 00:00 - 23:59 at Shillingstone Station, Shillingstone
 
Shillingstone Station now has a licence to operate passenger trains. There's a huge amount of work and red tape still to be done but if you can’t wait to see trains running, come along to the model railway event on Saturday 26th September, when more than 14 layouts will be displayed at the station and at Shillingstone Church Centre. There will be a charge for entry to the Centre, which will go towards the station’s maintenance, but entry to the station will be free, though donations are always welcome.
 
26/10/2026 @ 00:00 - 23:59 at Shillingstone Church Centre, Shillingstone
 
Shillingstone Station now has a licence to operate passenger trains. There's a huge amount of work and red tape still to be done but if you can’t wait to see trains running, come along to the model railway event on Saturday 26th September, when more than 14 layouts will be displayed at the station and at Shillingstone Church Centre. There will be a charge for entry to the Centre, which will go towards the station’s maintenance, but entry to the station will be free, though donations are always welcome.
 
Fungi Foray - Autumn 2
27/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
 
SNADS - A Vicar of Dibley Christmas
29/10/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
see all your favourite characters: Dashing David Horton, Chairman of the Parish Council and all round (not so) good egg, Then there’s his son Handsome Hugo and his Gullible Girlfriend – no sorry now she’s his (still Gullible) wife Alice who have a surprise for David. Alice is Dibley’s Verger and right hand “man” to Gentle (sometimes) Geraldine Granger, the Vicar. Then there are the Vicar’s faithful parishioners and brother Parish Councillors ‘Orrible Owen Newitt, farmer and juggler; Sex starved Jim Trott (no, no, no, yes he is) and Mrs Letitia Cropley, Church organist and once crowned by Geraldine as “The Queen of Cordon Bleurgh". Last, but definitely not least, we’ll see Fussy Frank Pickle, the pedantic Clerk to the Parish Council, who also has a secret to impart. Together they will show you a wonderful Dibley Christmas.
 
SNADS - A Vicar of Dibley Christmas
30/10/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
see all your favourite characters: Dashing David Horton, Chairman of the Parish Council and all round (not so) good egg, Then there’s his son Handsome Hugo and his Gullible Girlfriend – no sorry now she’s his (still Gullible) wife Alice who have a surprise for David. Alice is Dibley’s Verger and right hand “man” to Gentle (sometimes) Geraldine Granger, the Vicar. Then there are the Vicar’s faithful parishioners and brother Parish Councillors ‘Orrible Owen Newitt, farmer and juggler; Sex starved Jim Trott (no, no, no, yes he is) and Mrs Letitia Cropley, Church organist and once crowned by Geraldine as “The Queen of Cordon Bleurgh". Last, but definitely not least, we’ll see Fussy Frank Pickle, the pedantic Clerk to the Parish Council, who also has a secret to impart. Together they will show you a wonderful Dibley Christmas.
 
SNADS - A Vicar of Dibley Christmas
31/10/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
see all your favourite characters: Dashing David Horton, Chairman of the Parish Council and all round (not so) good egg, Then there’s his son Handsome Hugo and his Gullible Girlfriend – no sorry now she’s his (still Gullible) wife Alice who have a surprise for David. Alice is Dibley’s Verger and right hand “man” to Gentle (sometimes) Geraldine Granger, the Vicar. Then there are the Vicar’s faithful parishioners and brother Parish Councillors ‘Orrible Owen Newitt, farmer and juggler; Sex starved Jim Trott (no, no, no, yes he is) and Mrs Letitia Cropley, Church organist and once crowned by Geraldine as “The Queen of Cordon Bleurgh". Last, but definitely not least, we’ll see Fussy Frank Pickle, the pedantic Clerk to the Parish Council, who also has a secret to impart. Together they will show you a wonderful Dibley Christmas.
 
Fungi Foray - Autumn 3
04/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Fireworks Night!
06/11/2026 @ 17:30 - 21:00 at Airfield, Compton Abbas
 
Come and join us for Fireworks Spectacular!Two nights of excitement! Wrap up warm and enjoy the evening. Dazzling live fire performing from The Inferno Sisters followed by fireworks display by Euphoria Pyrotechnics.
 
Living Spit presents Omlet
06/11/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The question of suitability to play the Moody Dane has preoccupied theatre makers for centuries. Scholars have long debated age, physique, gender and temperament - yet all have overlooked the perfect candidate: an egg.
 
Fireworks Night!
07/11/2026 @ 17:30 - 21:00 at Airfield, Compton Abbas
 
Come and join us for Fireworks Spectacular!Two nights of excitement! Wrap up warm and enjoy the evening. Dazzling live fire performing from The Inferno Sisters followed by fireworks display by Euphoria Pyrotechnics.
 
Living Spit presents Omlet
07/11/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The question of suitability to play the Moody Dane has preoccupied theatre makers for centuries. Scholars have long debated age, physique, gender and temperament - yet all have overlooked the perfect candidate: an egg.
 
Animal Guyz - Amazing Animals
08/11/2026 @ 12:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see your favourite animals bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes. The original animal show with NO LIVE ANIMALS.
 
Animal Guyz - Amazing Animals
08/11/2026 @ 16:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see your favourite animals bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes. The original animal show with NO LIVE ANIMALS.
 
NT Live - The Misanthrope (12A)
12/11/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.
 
The Christophers (15)
12/11/2026 @ 19:00 at Vicarage Schoolroom, Gillingham
 
A once-famous artist's estranged children hire a gifted restorer and former forger to gain access to his unfinished paintings — a sharp, wickedly entertaining comedy about creativity, legacy and greed.
 
Fungi Foray - Autumn 4
13/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Adult Silent Disco
14/11/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Ready to dance like noboby's watching?  Grab your headphones, pick your favourite channel and get ready for a night of non-stop music, dancing and grown-up fun!
 
Family Silent Disco
15/11/2026 @ 11:00 - 13:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Join us for a fun-filled Family Silent Disco that's perfect for all ages! Dance to your favourite tunes through wireless headphones and enjoy a fantastic atmosphere with something for everyone.
 
My Mothers Wedding (15)
17/11/2026 @ 19:00 at Village Hall, Leigh
 
Three sisters return to their home for the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother. But the mother and daughters are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests.A grieving family who own a failing pub have their lives changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.
 
Bach, Bows and Arrows!
19/11/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Julian Lloyd Webber and his wife Jiaxin, invite audiences to join them for an evening of music, stories and celebration, as Julian returns,  having just published his candid and widely acclaimed autobiography Bows and Arrows.
 
Michael (12)
 
The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
 
Los Pacaminos
21/11/2026 @ 20:00 - 22:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Los Pacaminos was formed in summer 1992, when UK pop star Paul Young’s love of all things Tex-Mex led to exploratory discussions with some like-minded musician friends. Within a few weeks, Los Pacaminos was born and rehearsals had begun.
 
Tuner (15)
27/11/2026 @ 19:00 at Village Hall, East Stour
 
Niki (Leo Woodall) works as a piano tuner under the mentorship of Harry (Dustin Hoffman), and the two of them bond over their work and their shared love of music. Niki has hyperacusis, an allergy to loud noises, and when Harry falls ill, Niki, desperate to help pay the hospital bills, gets tangled up in crime, discovering that his condition qualifies him as an exceptional safe-cracker.
 
Mark Smith - Antiques Expert
27/11/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, has been a celebrated figure on BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow since 2014. Recognized as one of the show’s most popular experts, Mark captivates audiences with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling.
 
ELO Again
28/11/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
ELO Again are back with their stunning 'BACK to the BLUE' Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.  ELO Again really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with amazing sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.
 
Team Viking - James Rowland (14+)
03/12/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Fifteen years ago, James’s best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to be given a full Viking burial.Team Viking is the remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting story of how James actually gave his best mate the send-off he wanted.
 
Moonlight Swing Band Christmas
04/12/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Start the festive season with some sparkle, merriment and dancing, with an evening of toe-tapping music from The Moonlight Swing Band, with sounds from the big band era of Glenn Miller and more… raising funds for The Exchange as we party
 
Supersonic Queen
05/12/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Supersonic Queen are rapidly establishing themselves as the UK’s leading Queen tribute – and one of the most electrifying anywhere in the world.
 
Christmas Cracker
12/12/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Tenors Unlimited are back to celebrate with a feast of Yuletide songs, including firm family favourites - O Holy Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Last Christmas, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, as well as their number 1 selling Christmas single ‘Who Is He?’
 
Peter Howarth
12/12/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Peter Howarth, lead singer with The Hollies and West End star of Only the Lonely - The Roy Orbison Story, invites you to join him on a musical journey as he performs some of the all-time favourites such as He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, You Got It, and Pretty Woman, to name but a few. You don’t want to miss this fabulous show.
 
Christmas Memories
16/12/2026 @ 14:00 - 16:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Supersonic Queen are rapidly establishing themselves as the UK’s leading Queen tribute – and one of the most electrifying anywhere in the world.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
19/12/2026 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Moscow Drug Club
19/12/2026 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Moscow Drug Club... Named after the BB Gabor song about an underground Jazz club during the cold war…Are heady and waggish mix of Jazz- French Musette- Latin Grooves -and New Orleans Swing.Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jacques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt.
 
Back Into Hell
06/03/2027 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Let us take you Back Into Hell, where Rock and Roll dreams come true, with this 2 hour extravaganza celebrating the iconic music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
13/03/2027 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
The Sound of Springsteen
09/04/2027 @ 19:25 - 21:25 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Whether you’re a lifetime Springsteen fan or discovering his music for the first time, you will be captivated by the thundering guitars, iconic saxophone and powerful lyrics that defined generations.Get ready to experience the legacy of The Boss and rock the night away.
 
John Lydon
19/05/2027 @ 19:30 - 21:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
John Lydon is a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. To coincide with the publication of his new book, the brilliant, career-defining Archive, he is touring the UK.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
10/07/2027 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
18/12/2027 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
18/03/2028 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
10/07/2028 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]