Dorset buttons is a traditional craft handmade from fabric, embroidery floss or yarn, wrapped around a round-shaped base. This hands-on workshop gives you the perfect introduction to Dorset Button Making for Beginners.

To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

BSO Cake Concerts demonstrate the power of music to connect people, rekindle relationships with loved ones, and even recall past experiences. Specifically developed for people living with dementia, Cake Concerts are open to everyone, whether living in the community or in care and residential homes.

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.

SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.

To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.

SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.

To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.

To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.

This Valentine’s night, let us elevate your romantic dinner for two with a special Thai food evening that promises to tantalise the taste buds and kindle your sense of adventure.

SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.

To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the facade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.

An open hearted show aimed at children aged 4+. Exploring the importance of libraries, sharing stories and not judging people. The show features live music, puppetry and storytelling. Created with inclusion in mind, key-word signing and integrated captions.

THOR! Tall… brave… strong… but not too bright. Sometimes his days are not always full of heroic thunder, but instead are filled with hapless blunder!

A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the facade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.

I'm Robin Hood. Get me out of here!

Join us for a casual Saturday morning meet at Compton Abbas Airfield. An open invitation to all the Japanese Car enthusiasts and petrol heads. Visit us and show off your Japanese pride and joy in our display paddock.

To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

I'm Robin Hood. Get me out of here!

I'm Robin Hood. Get me out of here!

‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a show that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s. Including All the hits and popular “Cliff”  vocals including some surprises!

The Exchange and Artsreach are proud to present an annual celebration of Dorset!

In this relaxing 2 hour workshop you will be able to explore textures and mark making in clay, creating two small coasters inspired by Dorset landscape.

Cabaret with Balls is a refreshing departure from real life and an arrival at the conclusion that it’s all bollocks anyway. Welcome back Benedict Cumberbatch and of course, Charlie will still be Holding out for that Hero...

A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the facade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.

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.

This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay's record breaking live tours - featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show.

In a digital, fast paced, modern world, sometimes looking for companionship and love can be stifled by challenges. Let us spark some excitement and laughter back into the match making game.

Five talented musicians and vocalists perform all of Smokie’s hits. Audience participation is guaranteed!

Explore the basics of lino printing in this hands-on, interactive workshop for beginners!

Sero invites you to an afternoon with renowned antiques expert and TV personality Timothy Medhurst, who will be sharing his journey. passions and views on antiques. Includes full afternoon tea and raffle.

Three Cane Whale is a multi-instrumental acoustic chamber-folk trio based in Bristol. Intricate, uplifting and elegiac in equal measure, their music encompasses both a cinematic sweep and an intimate delicacy, and is rooted in landscape, with many pieces inspired by places in Dorset and Somerset. Expect a stage strewn with upwards of a dozen instruments, some familiar, such as mandolin, harmonium, and acoustic guitar; and some beguilingly unusual.

Join one of Britain’s most distinguished stage and screen actors, Edward Fox OBE, for an intimate evening of conversation and storytelling.

Join the Dorset Car Club for a Saturday morning car meet at Compton Abbas Airfield. A warm welcome is extended to all members of the Dorset Car Club and potential new members!

A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.

Get ready to be transported back in time as we celebrate the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! "Seriously Collins" isn’t just a tribute show; it’s an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined generations.

Join us for a casual Stars and Stripes Saturday morning car meet at Compton Abbas Airfield. A warm welcome is extended to all American Car owners, enthusiasts and petrol heads.

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and West End magic as CODA bring their multi-award-winning show, The Ultimate West End Musicals Experience, to The Exchange!

If you’re looking for a new craft which is simple and easy to do, then you’ll love Indian Block Printing. This introductory workshop is perfect for anyone new to Indian block printing, or for those wanting a refresher.

A quick coffee stop for a group of Porsche Spyder’s – who will display their beautiful cars in our paddock before driving on.

A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.

1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks.

Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir performs one of Bach’s most moving and dramatic choral works in the majestic setting of Milton Abbey on Palm Sunday, Sunday 29 March, at 3 pm, conducted by Musical Director, David Gostick.

Compton Abbas Airfield are delighted to be the host site of a fun and informal monthly car meet, for local and like-minded classic car owners.

Join the McLaren Owners Club UK for a Saturday morning car meet at Compton Abbas Airfield. A warm welcome is extended to owners and enthusiasts of McLarens!

The UK's No 1 tribute to the world famous ABBA.Hear all the hits by this fab 4 including 'Dancing Queen'' Money Money Money' &  the song that started their career the Eurovision winner 'Waterloo'

Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.

The 2nd part of the Wicked two-part series. Elphaba, now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard.

The Soul and Swing Big Band incorporates some of the best big band music of yesterday, with more modern soul music, such as… Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin etc, with a nod to Glenn Miller and Michael Buble plus other Big Band greats.

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.

Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles.

8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I’m sure at some point you have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures. Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date. Come along for an afternoon with Tiny Tim LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON

Where Dorset blooms and memories blossom…Dorset Spring Show swings opens its farm gates for the third time at Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown, DT2 7LN on the 9th & 10th May 2026. Join us for a spring celebration of food, farming, flowers and countryside life.

8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I’m sure at some point you have allseen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date. Come along for a night with Tiny Tim LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON.Note: There will be moderate swearing, adult material and sexual references throughout the performance. Suitable for 16 plus years.

Where Dorset blooms and memories blossom…Dorset Spring Show swings opens its farm gates for the third time at Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown, DT2 7LN on the 9th & 10th May 2026. Join us for a spring celebration of food, farming, flowers and countryside life.

Step back in time with Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast as they celebrate an incredible 20 record-breaking years of the nation’s favourite afternoon nostalgia shows with their hit show "Remember When".

Join us for an unforgettable day out with steam, agricultural machines, tractor pulling and much more. 

Join us for an unforgettable day out with steam, agricultural machines, tractor pulling and much more. 

A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.

Step back in time with Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast as they celebrate an incredible 20 record-breaking years of the nation’s favourite afternoon nostalgia shows with their hit show "Remember When".

A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.

A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.

A programme of passion, drama and humour of celebrated opera pieces featured in films including Pretty Woman, Shawshank Redemption, Quantum of Solace, The Witches of Eastwick, Gallipoli, Mrs Doubtfire, Amadeus, Family Man, Quartet, Rocky Balboa, The Father, Moonstruck, Chariots of Fire, The Godfather, Titanic and more…

A weekend of fun in the country

A weekend of fun in the country

A weekend of fun in the country

Open Farm Sunday is a fabulous opportunity to connect farmers and the public to discover the crucial work farmers do producing food, nurturing nature, and protecting the environment for future generations.

Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!

Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!

Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

Celebrate all of the magical hits of Motown with UK based live tribute show Legends of Motown.

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Step into a world where music breathes again — raw, real, and deeply moving. UNPLUG’D is a stunning live production that celebrates the golden era of MTV Unplugged, capturing the heart and honesty of stripped-back performance. Rediscover the beauty of live music — unfiltered, unforgettable, and completely UNPLUG’D

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.

Step into a world where music breathes again — raw, real, and deeply moving. UNPLUG’D is a stunning live production that celebrates the golden era of MTV Unplugged, capturing the heart and honesty of stripped-back performance. Rediscover the beauty of live music — unfiltered, unforgettable, and completely UNPLUG’D

A fantastic evening awaits you from a man who a short while ago was awarded the MBE by the Queen for Services to Music and who in May of 2019 made a welcome return to the British music charts with his top ten hits CD, Dreamboats & Petticoats presents The Very Best Of Marty Wilde and again in October 2020 he made the UK album charts with all-new material on his “Running Together” project which was issued on CD and Limited Edition vinyl.

As host venue of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events, the Weymouth area is an international sport event haven. Situated off the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, this race is a first-timer favourite, featuring sandy beaches, spectacular coastline and the stunning Dorset countryside.

Kerry is recognised as the leading lady of West End and Broadway musicals, with a number of starring roles in London, New York, and around the world. She has achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems.

From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most important pop music of the past 50 years: Trevor Horn. Following the publication of his best-selling memoir, Adventures In Modern Recording: From ABC to ZTT, Horn is visiting a select handful of theatres to talk about his exploits as a bona fide legend of pop.

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.

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]

Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]