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. Click on the event titles below to view any additional information.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

11 Dec 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 Hall

11 Dec 25 - 15:00 to 16:30

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

Gingerbread House Building

Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen

11 Dec 25 - 16:00 to 17:30

A fun and creative gingerbread house building activity for children aged 3+. Book in advance.

West Moors Singers: Night of Miracles

St Martin's URC Church

12 Dec 25 - 19:30

An evening of seasonal music. Tickets £8 from Buds & Beans, on the door or call 01202 870769.

Christmas Saturday Breakfast

St Mary's Church Hall

13 Dec 25 - 09:00

A friendly group welcoming the community to join for a cooked breakfast. £6 - book in advance.

Memorial Hall Grand Opening

Memorial Hall

13 Dec 25 - 09:00 to 13:00

Grand opening after the recent modernisation - come and meet the local groups!

West Moors Singers: Night of Miracles

St Martin's URC Church

13 Dec 25 - 14:00

An afternoon of seasonal music. Tickets £8 from Buds & Beans, on the door or call 01202 870769.

Christmas Story with the Elves

Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen

13 Dec 25 - 15:00 to 18:00

An enchanting evening for children, with festive storytelling & live music. Book in advance.

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

15 Dec 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

16 Dec 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

16 Dec 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

Coffee Morning

Brook View Residential & Nursing Home

17 Dec 25 - 10:00 to 11:30

Every Wednesday - all welcome. Free to attend.

Little Pines

Pinehurst Community Church

17 Dec 25 - 10:00 to 11:30

Meet every Wednesday in term time from 10am - 11.30am for a coffee and a chat. £1 per family.

Seated Chair Exercise

Brook View Residential & Nursing Home

17 Dec 25 - 14:30

Every other Wednesday - first session free. All welcome.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

18 Dec 25 - 10:00

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

Community Sing-a-long

St Martin's URC Church

18 Dec 25 - 10:00

Enjoy refreshments and a selection of well known music and songs from bygone times to join in with.

Gingerbread Creations

Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen

18 Dec 25 - 16:00 to 17:15

A fun and creative gingerbread decorating session in the yurt for children aged 3+. Book in advance.

Social Meet Up

Roots, Pinehurst Community Church

20 Dec 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

Sit, sip, chat and make friends on the 3rd Saturday each month. All welcome!

Flights Country Music Club

Memorial Hall

20 Dec 25 - 19:30 to 22:30

Country Music from Spread Your Wings. BYO Food & Drink. Members £8, Non-members £10

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

22 Dec 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

23 Dec 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

23 Dec 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

25 Dec 25 - 10:00

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

Coffee Morning

Pinehurst Community Church

28 Dec 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

Post-Christmas coffee morning at Pinehurst Community Church. All welcome.

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

29 Dec 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

30 Dec 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

30 Dec 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

Seated Chair Exercise

Brook View Residential & Nursing Home

31 Dec 25 - 14:30

Every other Wednesday - first session free. All welcome.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

1 Jan 26 - 10:00

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

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

5 Jan 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

6 Jan 26 - 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

6 Jan 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

Little Pines

Pinehurst Community Church

7 Jan 26 - 10:00 to 11:30

Meet every Wednesday in term time from 10am - 11.30am for a coffee and a chat. £1 per family.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

8 Jan 26 - 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 Hall

8 Jan 26 - 15:00 to 16:30

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

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

12 Jan 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

12 Jan 26 - 14:30

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

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

12 Jan 26 - 14:30

"How well do you know your Hedgehogs?" by Jeanette Hampstead.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

13 Jan 26 - 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

13 Jan 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

Little Pines

Pinehurst Community Church

14 Jan 26 - 10:00 to 11:30

Meet every Wednesday in term time from 10am - 11.30am for a coffee and a chat. £1 per family.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

15 Jan 26 - 10:00

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

Community Sing-a-long

St Martin's URC Church

15 Jan 26 - 10:00

Enjoy refreshments and a selection of well known music and songs from bygone times to join in with.

Social Meet Up

Roots, Pinehurst Community Church

17 Jan 26 - 10:00 to 12:00

Sit, sip, chat and make friends on the 3rd Saturday each month. All welcome!

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

19 Jan 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

20 Jan 26 - 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

20 Jan 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

Little Pines

Pinehurst Community Church

21 Jan 26 - 10:00 to 11:30

Meet every Wednesday in term time from 10am - 11.30am for a coffee and a chat. £1 per family.

ART4Dementia

Guide Hall

21 Jan 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Monthly calm and creative art session for people with dementia. £5 - all materials provided.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

22 Jan 26 - 10:00

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

Coffee Morning

Memorial Hall

24 Jan 26 - 10:00

Join the Horticultural Society for a sociable coffee morning.

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

26 Jan 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

27 Jan 26 - 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

27 Jan 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

Little Pines

Pinehurst Community Church

28 Jan 26 - 10:00 to 11:30

Meet every Wednesday in term time from 10am - 11.30am for a coffee and a chat. £1 per family.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

29 Jan 26 - 10:00

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

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

2 Feb 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

3 Feb 26 - 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

3 Feb 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

5 Feb 26 - 10:00

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

Community Sing-a-long

St Martin's URC Church

5 Feb 26 - 10:00

Enjoy refreshments and a selection of well known music and songs from bygone times to join in with.

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

9 Feb 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Horticultural Society AGM and Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

9 Feb 26 - 14:15

Annual General Meeting of the Horticultural Soc, plus a talk on "The Island of Tresco" by Ian Condon

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

10 Feb 26 - 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

10 Feb 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

12 Feb 26 - 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 Hall

12 Feb 26 - 15:00 to 16:30

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

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

16 Feb 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

17 Feb 26 - 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

17 Feb 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

19 Feb 26 - 10:00

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

Community Sing-a-long

St Martin's URC Church

19 Feb 26 - 10:00

Enjoy refreshments and a selection of well known music and songs from bygone times to join in with.

Coffee, Craft & Chat

The Branch, Pinehurst Community Church

23 Feb 26 - 14:00 to 16:00

Free entry, everyone welcome. Bring your own craft.

Toast & Tea

Elephant & Castle

24 Feb 26 - 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

24 Feb 26 - 13:00 to 15:00

Visit the Citizens Advice Bus for free help and advice. No appointment needed.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

26 Feb 26 - 10:00

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

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

9 Mar 26 - 14:30

"Careys, Finding of the Real Secret Garden" by Simon Constantine.

Horticultural Society Spring Show

Memorial Hall

28 Mar 26 - 13:30

The Horticultural Society's Spring Show in the Memorial Hall.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

13 Apr 26 - 14:30

Talk title "TBC" by David Moon.

Horticultural Society Plant Sale

9 May 26 - 10:00

The Horticultural Society's annual plant sale.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

8 Jun 26 - 14:30

"The Principles of Garden Design" by Helen Milne, plus members' Rose Show.

Horticultural Society Summer Show

Memorial Hall

29 Aug 26 - 13:30

The Horticultural Society's Summer Show in the Memorial Hall.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

14 Sep 26 - 14:30

"If you go down to the Woods Today" by Brian Pettet.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

14 Oct 26 - 14:30

"Nature's Garden" by David Boag.

Horticultural Society Coffee Morning

Memorial Hall

24 Oct 26 - 10:00

The Horticultural Society's Autumn Coffee Morning.

Horticultural Society Lunch & Presentation

Memorial Hall

21 Nov 26 - 13:00

Lunch followed by presentation of cups and trophies.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

14 Dec 26 - 14:30

"Making the Most of Your Garden" by Simon Goldsack.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

11 Jan 27 - 14:30

"Dorset and Dorset People" by Mary Van Coller.