Farming and Agricultural

The Friday Farm Walk
10/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
11/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
17/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
18/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
24/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
25/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Summer Workshop: Grow Mushrooms on Wood
29/07/2026 @ 00:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join our hands-on workshop to grow mushrooms on a wooden log
 
The Friday Farm Walk
31/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
01/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
07/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
08/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Discovering Bats in Summer
08/08/2026 @ 20:15 - 22:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
 
The Friday Farm Walk
14/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
15/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Creative Workshop: Willow Weaving Garden Sculptures
16/08/2026 @ 09:30 - 16:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Enjoy a creative day making your own willow garden sculpture at Bere Marsh Farm, with willow artist and basket maker Yanina Stockings
 
Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show
19/08/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of rural Britain. Celebrating the rich tradition of the UK’s great agricultural shows, we bring together livestock competitions, live ring entertainment, local food and drink, practical demonstrations, trade stands and hands-on activities for children – all in one unforgettable day out!
 
Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show
20/08/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of rural Britain. Celebrating the rich tradition of the UK’s great agricultural shows, we bring together livestock competitions, live ring entertainment, local food and drink, practical demonstrations, trade stands and hands-on activities for children – all in one unforgettable day out!
 
The Friday Farm Walk
21/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Farmers Market, Winterbourne Stickland
 
Local suppliers of locally grown and reared produce.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
22/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
28/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
29/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Dorset County Show
05/09/2026 @ 08:30 - 18:00 at County Showground, Dorchester
 
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration. Annually, on the first weekend of September, Dorset comes together to showcase the very best that the County has to offer.
 
Farmers' & Makers Market
05/09/2026 @ 11:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Enjoy local produce at the Bere Marsh Farm Farmers' & Makers Market
 
Discovering Bats in Autumn 1
05/09/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Dorset County Show
06/09/2026 @ 08:30 - 18:00 at County Showground, Dorchester
 
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration. Annually, on the first weekend of September, Dorset comes together to showcase the very best that the County has to offer.
 
Discovering Bats in Autumn 2
11/09/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
12/09/2026 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Durrant Field, Sturminster Newton
 
Bringing you a taste of the cheesy goodness that is Sturminster Newton.
 
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
13/09/2026 @ 10:00 - 17:00 at Durrant Field, Sturminster Newton
 
Bringing you a taste of the cheesy goodness that is Sturminster Newton.
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Farmers Market, Winterbourne Stickland
 
Local suppliers of locally grown and reared produce.