Community Diary

Every effort will be made to check entries for accurate information but the Town Council cannot be held responsible for any errors in the listed events. If in doubt, check with the organiser or the management of the venue indicated. Regular events held in the Library are listed on the appropriate page: 'special' events will appear below. Click on the event titles below to view any additional information. If you are unable to access details listed here, please contact the Town Council office.


Former Crossing Lodge & Railway Hotel
(now the Tap & Railway)

Memorial on the Petwyn

Woolslope Farm walkway

West Moors Art Group

Memorial Hall

17 Feb 25 - 09:15 to 12:00

A group of local people who enjoy drawing and painting and are at different stages of our hobby.

Creative Crafters

Memorial Hall

18 Feb 25 - 09:30 to 13:00

Exchange ideas and expertise whilst working on individual hobbies.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

18 Feb 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

Get together for a cuppa and a chat, in the warm, meet new people and grab a bargain breakfast.

CAB Advice Bus every Tuesday

Park Way Car Park

18 Feb 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

EDP CAB Advice Bus has visited West Moors since April 2023. No appointment needed.

West Moors Flower Group

Memorial Hall

19 Feb 25 - 10:00

A friendly group for anyone who loves flowers. Join or come along as a visitor (£7.50).

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

20 Feb 25 - 10:00

Led by trained volunteers, ideal for beginners and get you out in the fresh air meeting new people.

Community Sing Along

St Martin's Church

20 Feb 25 - 10:00

Join in singing or just listen to favourite music from yesteryear and the shows. Coffee/tea from 10.

Townswomen's Guild

Memorial Hall

20 Feb 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Have fun, socialise and educate yourself. There are talks, quizzes, baking competitions, parties etc

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

21 Feb 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

The group works in most mediums and is untutored, but members are on hand to help each other.

West Moors Art Group

Memorial Hall

24 Feb 25 - 09:15 to 12:00

A group of local people who enjoy drawing and painting and are at different stages of our hobby.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

25 Feb 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

Get together for a cuppa and a chat, in the warm, meet new people and grab a bargain breakfast.

West Moors Community Cafe

St Martin's URC Church

26 Feb 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

Join for coffee, cake and conversation with others from the local community.

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Coffee Lounge

26 Feb 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

Buy a hot drink and get free legal advice from Harold G Walker solicitors.

In Jolly Good Company

Guide Hall, Ashurst Road

26 Feb 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Enjoy good company, music with Sarah Old and tea and cake or biscuits. Donations welcome.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

27 Feb 25 - 10:00

Led by trained volunteers, ideal for beginners and get you out in the fresh air meeting new people.

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

28 Feb 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

The group works in most mediums and is untutored, but members are on hand to help each other.

West Moors Art Group

Memorial Hall

3 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 12:00

A group of local people who enjoy drawing and painting and are at different stages of our hobby.

Creative Crafters

Memorial Hall

4 Mar 25 - 09:30 to 13:00

Exchange ideas and expertise whilst working on individual hobbies.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

4 Mar 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

Get together for a cuppa and a chat, in the warm, meet new people and grab a bargain breakfast.

CAB Advice Bus every Tuesday

Park Way Car Park

4 Mar 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

EDP CAB Advice Bus has visited West Moors since April 2023. No appointment needed.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

6 Mar 25 - 10:00

Led by trained volunteers, ideal for beginners and get you out in the fresh air meeting new people.

Community Sing Along

St Martin's Church

6 Mar 25 - 10:00

Join in singing or just listen to favourite music from yesteryear and the shows. Coffee/tea from 10.

West Moors WI

Memorial Hall

6 Mar 25 - 14:15

The West Moors Women's Institute meet on the first Thursday of each month. All are welcome.

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

7 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

The group works in most mediums and is untutored, but members are on hand to help each other.

From Mozart to Schonberg

St Martin's Church

8 Mar 25 - 14:30

A concert of inspirational songs of the last 250 years given in aid of Julia's House. Tickets £8.

West Moors Art Group

Memorial Hall

10 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 12:00

A group of local people who enjoy drawing and painting and are at different stages of our hobby.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

10 Mar 25 - 14:30

Illustrated talk 'Scottish Wildlife Encounters' by Brian Pettet.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

11 Mar 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

Get together for a cuppa and a chat, in the warm, meet new people and grab a bargain breakfast.

CAB Advice Bus every Tuesday

Park Way Car Park

11 Mar 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

EDP CAB Advice Bus has visited West Moors since April 2023. No appointment needed.

In Jolly Good Company

Guide Hall, Ashurst Road

12 Mar 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Enjoy good company, various activities and tea and cake or biscuits. Donations welcome.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

13 Mar 25 - 10:00

Led by trained volunteers, ideal for beginners and get you out in the fresh air meeting new people.

Tea at 3

St Mary's Church

13 Mar 25 - 15:00 to 16:30

Tea with a quiz. All are very welcome to a fun time together.

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

14 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

The group works in most mediums and is untutored, but members are on hand to help each other.

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

15 Mar 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

West Moors Art Group

Memorial Hall

17 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 12:00

A group of local people who enjoy drawing and painting and are at different stages of our hobby.

Creative Crafters

Memorial Hall

18 Mar 25 - 09:30 to 13:00

Exchange ideas and expertise whilst working on individual hobbies.

West Moors Flower Group

Memorial Hall

19 Mar 25 - 10:00

A friendly group for anyone who loves flowers. Join or come along as a visitor (£7.50).

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

20 Mar 25 - 10:00

Led by trained volunteers, ideal for beginners and get you out in the fresh air meeting new people.

Community Sing Along

St Martin's Church

20 Mar 25 - 10:00

Join in singing or just listen to favourite music from yesteryear and the shows. Coffee/tea from 10.

Townswomen's Guild

Memorial Hall

20 Mar 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Have fun, socialise and educate yourself. There are talks, quizzes, baking competitions, parties etc

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

21 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

The group works in most mediums and is untutored, but members are on hand to help each other.

West Moors Art Group

Memorial Hall

24 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 12:00

A group of local people who enjoy drawing and painting and are at different stages of our hobby.

West Moors Community Cafe

St Martin's URC Church

26 Mar 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

Join for coffee, cake and conversation with others from the local community.

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Coffee Lounge

26 Mar 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

Buy a hot drink and get free legal advice from Harold G Walker solicitors.

In Jolly Good Company

Guide Hall, Ashurst Road

26 Mar 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Enjoy good company, various activities and tea and cake or biscuits. Donations welcome.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

27 Mar 25 - 10:00

Led by trained volunteers, ideal for beginners and get you out in the fresh air meeting new people.

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

28 Mar 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

The group works in most mediums and is untutored, but members are on hand to help each other.

Horticultural Society Spring Show

Memorial Hall

29 Mar 25 - 13:30

The Horticultural Society's Spring Show.

Community Sing Along

St Martin's Church

3 Apr 25 - 10:00

Join in singing or just listen to favourite music from yesteryear and the shows. Coffee/tea from 10.

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

4 Apr 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

The group works in most mediums and is untutored, but members are on hand to help each other.

Tea at 3

St Mary's Church

10 Apr 25 - 15:00 to 16:30

Tea with a quiz. All are very welcome to a fun time together.

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

12 Apr 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

14 Apr 25 - 14:30

Illustrated talk 'Dorset through the Year' by Paul Sturgess.

West Moors Flower Group

Memorial Hall

16 Apr 25 - 10:00

A friendly group for anyone who loves flowers. Join or come along as a visitor (£7.50).

Community Sing Along

St Martin's Church

17 Apr 25 - 10:00

Join in singing or just listen to favourite music from yesteryear and the shows. Coffee/tea from 10.

West Moors Community Cafe

St Martin's URC Church

30 Apr 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

Join for coffee, cake and conversation with others from the local community.

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Coffee Lounge

30 Apr 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

Buy a hot drink and get free legal advice from Harold G Walker solicitors.

Community Sing Along

St Martin's Church

1 May 25 - 10:00

Join in singing or just listen to favourite music from yesteryear and the shows. Coffee/tea from 10.

Horitcultural Society Plant Sale

Memorial Hall

10 May 25 - 10:00

The Horticultural Society's plant sale.

Community Sing Along

St Martin's Church

15 May 25 - 10:00

Join in singing or just listen to favourite music from yesteryear and the shows. Coffee/tea from 10.

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

17 May 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Coffee Lounge

28 May 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

Buy a hot drink and get free legal advice from Harold G Walker solicitors.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

9 Jun 25 - 14:30

'Careys, Finding the Real Secret Garden' by Simon Constantine. Plus Members Rose Show.

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

21 Jun 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Coffee Lounge

25 Jun 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

Buy a hot drink and get free legal advice from Harold G Walker solicitors.

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

19 Jul 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

16 Aug 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

Horticultural Society Summer Show

Memorial Hall

30 Aug 25 - 13:30

The Horticultural Society's Summer Show.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

8 Sep 25 - 14:30

Illustrated Talk, 'In Praise of Plants' by David Boag.

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

20 Sep 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

11 Oct 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

13 Oct 25 - 14:30

Illustrated talk, 'The History of SWOP' by Maria Tidy.

Horticultural Society Coffee Morning

Memorial Hall

25 Oct 25 - 10:00

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

8 Nov 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

Horticultural Society Lunch

Memorial Hall

15 Nov 25 - 13:00

Lunch followed by Presentation of Cups and Trophies.

East Dorset Craft Club

Memorial Hall

6 Dec 25 - 09:00 to 17:00

Diverse crafters - papercrafts, crochet, painting, macrame etc - who bring own projects and chatter!

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

8 Dec 25 - 14:30

Illustrated talk, 'Birds in Your Garden' by Stephen Oakes.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

12 Jan 26 - 14:30

Illustrated talk, 'How well do you know your Hedgehogs?' by Jeannette Hampstead.