MARCH
1Mar-13Apr ..‘Wallwork – Three Generations of Makers’ Exhibition. Walford Mill Crafts 10-5 Tue-Sat (also Mon 7th April), 11-4 Sun
8.....................Passiontide Concert. Wessex Singers & String Quartet, St. Michael’s Church, Colehill 7.30pm
21...................Annual Good Friday Concert, Wimborne Music Society, St. James’ Church, Holt 7pm
21-24 .............Easter Egg Hunt. Wimborne Model Town
21Mar-20Apr Easter Egg Trail. Avon Heath Country Park, anytime between 11-3
21Mar-31Oct.‘Cabinets of Curiosity’ Exhibition. The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-4.30 Mon-Sat
21Mar-31Oct.Kingston Lacy Costume Exhibition, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-4.30 Mon-Sat
22...................Point to Point. Wilton Hunt, Badbury Rings
22-24 .............Easter Egg Trail. Family event, egg rolling, hunt for eggs & crafts, Kingston Lacy
23-24 .............Deans Court Garden Open. 13 acres on the River Allen. Sun 2-6, Mon 10-6
29...................Wimborne Bookfair. Rare, second-hand & collectable books, Allendale Community Centre 10-4


APRIL
6.....................‘Sunday’s at 7.30’, Short recital, Wimborne Music Society, St. James’ Church, Holt 7.30pm
12...................Ferndown & West Moors Philatelic & Postcard Club Fair, Barrington Centre, Ferndown 10-4
12...................Wimborne Horticultural Society Spring Show, Allendale Community Centre 12-4
12...................Point to Point. Portman Hunt, Badbury Rings
14...................Kingsway Hall – A Musical Mission – Gordon Drury, Wimborne Recorded Music Society, Allendale Community Centre 7.30pm
19Apr-8Jun....‘Porcelain: Ritual & Process’ Exhibition. Walford Mill Crafts 10-5 Mon-Sat 11-4 Sun
23...................Town Mayor's St. Georges Day Concert in the Wimborne Minster Wed. 23rd 7.30p.m. Dorset Youth Marching Band
00...................Proceeds in aid of the Mayor's charities:
00..................."Wimborne Rotary Club Shelter Box Appeal"
00...................1ST & 2ND WIMBORNE SCOUTS WIMBORNE IN BLOOM BAND.
00...................TICKETS £5.00 each. available from "The Mayor" Anthony Oliver 888708.
00..................."Town Hall" West Borough.  "Tourist information Centre" High Street.
00................... or contact the band Mr. John Cooper 696877.

27...................Spring Bird Watch. Celebrate Dorset Bird Week,* Avon Heath Country Park 9am


MAY
2-4 .................Wimborne Town Beer & Cider Festival. Wimborne Town Football Club
3-5 .................Craft & Garden Fair. Traditional & contemporary crafts, Kingston Lacy 10-6
3May-8June...Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition. Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath
9.....................Cranborne Jazz, bring your own supper, Chicago Jazz music, Village Hall, Cranborne 7.30pm
9-11 ...............‘Create’ Craft Show. High quality crafts, Walford Mill Crafts 10-5 (10-4 Sun)
11...................Hearts First Bike Ride - Dorset, British Heart Foundation, Queen Elizabeth’s School 9am
11,25..............Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Glade, Woodland Walk, Ferndown 2-5.30
15-17 .............Badgers Green, play performed by Wimborne Drama, Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne 7.30pm
17...................Coffee morning, proceeds to Wimborne in Bloom, 34 Park Lane, Wimborne 10-12
24...................The Award Winners Concert. The Michael James Music Trust, Wimborne Minster
24-25 .............Plant Sale. Wimborne Model Town, Wimborne
24May-1June.Thomas the Tank Engine Week. All things ‘Thomas’, Wimborne Model Town
24May-1June.Spring Watch Treasure Trail. Avon Heath Country Park, anytime between 11-3
24May-8Jun ..Dorset Art Weeks. www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk
25...................Country Fayre. Village Green, Shapwick 12.30-4.30
25-26 .............Wander Round Witchampton. Visit 10+ gardens around the village 12-5.30
25-26 .............Deans Court Garden Open. 13 acres on the River Allen. Sun 2-6, Mon 10-6
29...................Animal Adventures. Fun activities for all the family, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-4
31...................Wimborne Bookfair. Rare, second-hand & collectable books, Allendale Community Centre 10-4


JUNE
7.....................Rocky Flower Show. Alpine Garden Society’s summer show, Queen Elizabeth’s School 10-4
8.....................‘Sunday’s at 7.30’, Short recital, Wimborne Music Society, St. James’ Church, Holt 7.30pm
10...................Day for Less Able Visitors - visit the main state rooms. Kingston Lacy 01202 883402
13-15 .............Wimborne Folk Festival. Concerts, Ceilidhs, open air stalls, children’s entertainment, & Minster Fair, Starts 7.30pm Friday, Parade2.30pm Saturday
14...................Corfe Mullen Carnival
14June-20Jul .‘Traces’ Exhibition. South West Textile Group, Walford Mill Crafts 10-5 Mon-Sat, 11-4 Sun
15...................Open Gardens. Village gardens open to the public, decorated Church Shapwick 2-6
21...................Wessex Singers Summer Concert, Wimborne Music Society, St. James’ Church, Holt 7.30
28...................‘Creation’ by Hayden performed by Wimborne Choral Society & Wimborne Chamber Orchestra, Wimborne Minster 7.30pm
28-29 .............Model Tram Show. Wimborne Model Town
28-29 .............Victorian Weekend, Kingston Lacy 01202 883402
29...................Open Gardens – Wimborne in Bloom. Private gardens around Wimborne Minster open
30June-4July .Mid Day Music Box, lunchtime concerts by local schools, Wimborne Minster


JULY
3.....................Cider with Rosie - Bristol Old Vic, Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
6.....................Wessex Transport Festival. Avon Heath Country Park 10-4
12...................Archaeological Finds Surgery. The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-3
12...................St. Stephen’s Church Fete. Annual Church fete, St, Stephen’s Church, Pamphill
12...................Horton & Chalbury Fete. Traditional village fete, Horton Church, Horton, 2-4.30
12...................Gussage All Saints Village Fete. Traditional country fete, Gussage House 2-5
15-19 .............Laudemus! Summer tour of local churches, The Michael James Music Trust 6pm
19...................Meet the Flintstones. Uncover Stone Age Truth behind the cartoon, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-4.30
19-21 .............Wimborne St. Giles Flower Festival. Some village gardens open, Wimborne St. Giles Church 10-6
23July-2Sept .Waggle Dance Treasure Trail. Avon Heath Country Park, anytime between 11-3
26...................Evening Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47 Victoria Road, Wimborne 7-10
26-27 .............Deans Court Garden Open. 13 acres on the River Allen. Sun 2-6, Mon 10-6
26Jul-7Sept ...‘Ecology Meets Craft’ Exhibition. Walford Mill Crafts 10-5 Mon-Sat, 11-4 Sun
27 ..................Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47 Victoria Road, Wimborne 2.30-5.30
28Jul-9Aug....Summer Art Exhibition & Sale. Wimborne Art Club, Church House, Wimborne 10-5
30...................Model Town BBQ. Live entertainment, illuminated gardens, Wimborne Model Town


AUGUST
6,13,20,27......Candlelight Evenings. Hundreds of candles in coloured jars illuminate grounds, Wimborne Model Town
9.....................The President’s Summer Fete, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10.30-4.30
10...................Hamfest. Amateur Radio & Computer Rally, Cobham Sports Club, Merley, 10am
10...................Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47 Victoria Road, Wimborne 2.30-5.30
14...................Open air theatre - Much Ado About Nothing - The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Kingston Lacy 01202 883402
21...................Around the World in Arty Days. Travelling the world, fun for all the family, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-4
22...................Storytelling Evening. Illuminated gardens, BBQ, Wimborne Model Town
23...................Duck Race, in support of Wimborne in Bloom, River Allen, Wimborne 4pm
23...................‘The Winter’s Tale’. An outdoor production by Rain or Shine Theatre Company, Walford Mill Crafts 7.30pm
23...................Evening Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47 Victoria Road, Wimborne 8-10
23-25 .............The All-Aboard Artists’ Summer Exhibition. Pamphill Parish Hall 11-5
23-25 .............Craft & Garden Fair. Traditional & contemporary crafts, Kingston Lacy, Wimborne 10-6
24-25 .............Deans Court Garden Open. 13 acres on the River Allen. Sun 2-6, Mon 10-6
24-25 .............Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47 Victoria Road, Wimborne 2.30-5.30
24...................Wimborne St. Giles Church Fete. Wimborne St. Giles 12-4.30


SEPTEMBER
6.....................Evening Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles
House,47 Victoria Road, Wimborne 8-10
6-7 .................Moors Valley Wood Fair. Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath 11-4
6-7 .................Deans Court Garden Open. 13 acres on the River Allen, Deans Court, Wimborne 2-6
7.....................Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47
Victoria Road, Wimborne 2.30-5.30
9.....................Day for Less Able Visitors - visit the main state rooms. Kingston Lacy 01202 883402
11-13 .............Quartet, play performed by Wimborne Drama, Tivoli Theatre 7.30pm
13...................Wimborne Horticultural Society Autumn Show, Allendale Community Centre 12.30-4
13-14 .............Cabinets of Curiosity Weekend. Part of Heritage Open Days & Dorset Architectural
Heritage Week, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-4.30
13-21 .............Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
13-28 .............‘Quilters’ Exhibition. Walford Mill Crafts 10-5 Mon-Sat, 11-4 Sun
14...................Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47
Victoria Road, Wimborne 2.30-5.30
21...................‘Sunday’s at 7.30’, Short recital, Wimborne Music Society, St. James’ Church, Holt 7.30pm
27...................Wimborne Bookfair. Rare, second-hand & collectable books, Allendale Community Centre 10-4


OCTOBER
19...................‘Sunday’s at 7.30’, Short recital, Wimborne Music Society, St. James’ Church, Holt 7.30pm
25...................Fungi Foray*, Avon Heath Country Park 11.30-1
25Oct-2Nov...Autumn Watch Treasure Trail. Avon Heath Country Park, anytime between 11-3
27-31 .............Half Term Fun. Magic show, storytelling, puzzles, Wimborne Model Town
28...................Autumn Watching*, Avon Heath Country Park 11.30-12.30
31...................Box of Delights, magic & illusion for all the family*, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10-12.30 & 1-3.30


NOVEMBER
1.....................Arts & Craft Exhibition. Verwood Arts & Crafts Society, United Reform Church, Verwood
1Nov-31Dec..‘Christmas Paradise’ Exhibition. Walford Mill Crafts 10-5 Mon-Sat, 11-4 Sun
8.....................Charities Fair, in support of Wimborne in Bloom, Allendale Community Centre 10-3
16...................‘Sunday’s at 7.30’, Short recital, Wimborne Music Society, St. James’ Church, Holt 7.30pm
18...................Christmas Bazaar, Pamphill Parish Hall, nr Wimborne 10-3
22...................Coffee Morning, proceeds to Wimborne in Bloom, 34 Park Lane, Wimborne 10-12
22...................St. Cecilia Concert, Wessex Singers, Wimborne Music Society St. Michael’s Church, Colehill 7.30pm
29...................Wimborne Bookfair. Rare, second-hand & collectable books, Allendale Centre 10-4
29...................Switch on - Christmas Tree Lights & Town Lights. The Square, Wimborne 4pm 888703


DECEMBER
5-6 .................Evening Garden Open for National Garden Scheme. The Secret Garden at Serles House, 47 Victoria Road, Wimborne 6-9
6.....................A Christmas Miscellany Choral Concert. Wimborne Choral Society & Wimborne Chamber Orchestra, Wimborne Minster 7.30pm
13...................The Great Pudding Stir, The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 10.30-4
13...................The 20th Save the Children Christmas Parade, Wimborne 2.15pm
19...................Christmas Carols in Stables Courtyard, Kingston Lacy 01202 883402
19Dec-5Jan ...Winter Treasure Trail. Avon Heath Country Park, anytime between 11-3

* Booking Essential: Deans Court - please contact the Tourist Information Centre for details - see below Avon Heath Country Park 01425 478470 Moors Valley 01425 470721, Allendale Community Centre 01202 887247 Kingston Lacy 01202 883402 The Priest’s House Museum & Garden 01202 882533 Tivoli Theatre 01202 885566 Farmers Market is held 9am-1pm, 2nd Saturday of every month in Mill Lane Wimborne Market is held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wimborne Country Market every Friday morning at the Allendale Centre. With thanks to the Tourist Information Centre for compiling the dates