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

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

8 Aug 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

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

Digital Help

Library

8 Aug 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

West Moors Art Group

Memorial Hall

11 Aug 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

12 Aug 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

12 Aug 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

13 Aug 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

In Jolly Good Company

Guide Hall

13 Aug 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Welcome back to musician Caroline Pugh with 'Songs of the Summer'.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

14 Aug 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

14 Aug 25 - 15:00 to 16:30

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

VJ Day Service

Petwyn

15 Aug 25 - 09:00

Join us for a short commemorative service on the Petwyn, marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

15 Aug 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

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

Digital Help

Library

15 Aug 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

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!

Brook View Open Garden

Brook View Residential & Nursing Home

16 Aug 25 - 11:00 to 16:00

Open gardens & refreshments; tickets £5 per adult, donations support the National Garden Scheme.

Brook View Open Garden

Brook View Residential & Nursing Home

17 Aug 25 - 11:00 to 16:00

Open gardens & refreshments; tickets £5 per adult, donations support the National Garden Scheme.

POSTPONED - Gospel Voices Outdoor Service

St Martin's Church

17 Aug 25 - 14:30

POSTPONED - St Martin's gospel choir will be performing an outdoor musical service in the car park.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

19 Aug 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

19 Aug 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

20 Aug 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

21 Aug 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

21 Aug 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

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

Painting for Pleasure

Memorial Hall

22 Aug 25 - 09:15 to 13:00

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

Digital Help

Library

22 Aug 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

Litter Pick

Council Office

23 Aug 25 - 09:45 to 11:30

Community litter pick. Collect your equipment from the Council Office (4 Park Way). All welcome!

Horticultural Society Summer Show

Memorial Hall

23 Aug 25 - 13:30 to 16:00

Free admission, light refreshments. Classes for flowers, fruit & veg, floral art, crafts & photos.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

26 Aug 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

26 Aug 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

West Moors Community Cafe

St Martin's URC Church

27 Aug 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

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

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

27 Aug 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

In Jolly Good Company

Guide Hall

27 Aug 25 - 14:00 to 16:00

Art with Natalie and Casey from Bournemouth University.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

28 Aug 25 - 10:00

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

Digital Help

Library

29 Aug 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

Horticultural Society Summer Show

Memorial Hall

30 Aug 25 - 13:30

The Horticultural Society's Summer Show.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

2 Sep 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

2 Sep 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

3 Sep 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

4 Sep 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

4 Sep 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

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

Digital Help

Library

5 Sep 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Memorial Hall

8 Sep 25 - 14:30

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

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

9 Sep 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

9 Sep 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

10 Sep 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

11 Sep 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 Sep 25 - 15:00 to 16:30

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

Digital Help

Library

12 Sep 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

16 Sep 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

16 Sep 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

17 Sep 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

18 Sep 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 Sep 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

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

Digital Help

Library

19 Sep 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

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!

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

23 Sep 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

23 Sep 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

West Moors Community Cafe

St Martin's URC Church

24 Sep 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

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

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

24 Sep 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Coffee Lounge

24 Sep 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

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

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

25 Sep 25 - 10:00

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

Digital Help

Library

26 Sep 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

30 Sep 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

30 Sep 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

1 Oct 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

2 Oct 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

2 Oct 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

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

Digital Help

Library

3 Oct 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

Pet Blessing

Fryer Field

4 Oct 25 - 15:00

A joyful gathering presented by St Mary's to celebrate and bless our beloved animal companions!

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

7 Oct 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

7 Oct 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

8 Oct 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

9 Oct 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

9 Oct 25 - 15:00 to 16:30

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

Digital Help

Library

10 Oct 25 - 10:00 to 12:15

Free 45 minute sessions for beginners and those wanting help. Phone 01202 873272 to book.

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.

Tea & Toast

Elephant & Castle

14 Oct 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.

Citizens Advice Bus

Park Way Car Park

14 Oct 25 - 13:00 to 15:00

No appointment necessary; drop in for free, friendly advice and support.

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

15 Oct 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

East Dorset Health Walks

Penn Court Cafe

16 Oct 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

16 Oct 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

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

Lunch and Friendship Club

St Anthony's Church Hall

22 Oct 25 - 11:15 to 15:30

Entertainment & lunch for West Moors residents over 60. Contact Sylvia on 01202 89290.

Horticultural Society Coffee Morning

Memorial Hall

25 Oct 25 - 10:00

West Moors Community Cafe

St Martin's URC Church

29 Oct 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

29 Oct 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

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

Free Legal Advice Clinic

The Coffee Lounge

29 Oct 25 - 12:00 to 14:00

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

Community Sing-a-long

St Martin's URC Church

6 Nov 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

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

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!

Tea at 3

St Mary's Church Hall

13 Nov 25 - 15:00 to 16:30

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

Horticultural Society Lunch

Memorial Hall

15 Nov 25 - 13:00

Lunch followed by Presentation of Cups and Trophies.

Community Sing-a-long

St Martin's URC Church

20 Nov 25 - 10:00 to 12:00

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

West Moors Community Cafe

St Martin's URC Church

26 Nov 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 Nov 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

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.