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271 services
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In or near West Dorset
Read Easy South Dorset
Our group covers South Dorset which includes Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland. Until 2021 we were known as Read Easy Weymouth and Portland.
Ripple Workshop
Ripple Workshop is a Community Interest Company which was started in October 2022 by the organiser. Ripple Workshop run inclusive, participatory, creative and practical projects with people in our community. Facebook…
Songbirds
Singing group for new and expectant parents and babies. Pay what you can. Suggested donation £5 Monday at 11am and 1.30pm Pippin Centre, Axminster. Friday at 1.30 in the Yellow Room above Chapel in the Garden, Bridport..
START
Support, transition and recovery for mental health. Run by DHUFT mainly for people under CMHT. Mindfulness walks and talk cafes for all.
START Support, Transition and Recovery Team
Latest START open groups spring summer 2025 Previous START open groups spring summer 2024 Support Transition and Recovery Team working alongside the community mental health team Bridport & in Dorchester. We support…
The Cowshed Wellbeing Centre
Please refrain from referring anyone with mobility issues to the Cowshed until adequate access has been arranged (09/05/24). Health and Wellbeing for people with health vulnerabilities and for those who wish to…
Weymouth Gay Group
As well as our twice weekly social pub meet ups (Thursdays Swan, Mondays different pubs in Weymouth), there's also a wide variety of other lgbt events in the Weymouth, Dorchester & Dorset area. Run by a number of…
Wyld Morris dancing practice
Wed 7.15pm Source: Shoreline - Summer 23
Covering the wider area
Adult Ballet
Adult Ballet
Age UK Dorchester Coffee Club
every Thursday 10:30-12:00 Informal chat and a brew. Often activities or guest speakers at these sessions, and everyone is welcome! No need to book, no fee (donations accepted)
Age UK Dorset Service - Dementia Support Groups
Dementia Support Groups are a great way to find a support network near you, with Carers and those with dementia attending weekly groups to meet with others and socialise as well as finding out what support is available…
Age UK Dorset Service - Social Groups
Coffee Clubs Our Coffee Club is a free weekly drop in held in Dorchester, we offer a variety of weekly activities and guest speakers as well as usual conversation and a cuppa. The weekly group is free to attend, we just…
Age UK Handy Person
Fully insured and DBS checked. An hourly rate of £25 per hour, with a minimum of 1-hour booking, and £10 per half hour thereafter. Payments can be made by card or cheque and made payable to Age UK NSWD team after the…
Age UK - Home Support
Our home support service is here to help older people to remain independent in their own home. They will carry out an initial assessment to ensure the service meets what you need. All of our team have undergone full…
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset)
For Older people and their carers. Age UK North, South & West Dorset is an independent local charity which exists to enable older people across rural Dorset to maintain physical and mental wellbeing in later life.…
Age UK - Poundbury Community Centre
A range of activities and events for every interest and ability. See FB page: https://www.facebook.com/AgeUKNSWD See Jan '24 poster:
Album Club
Album Club Flyer 2nd Thursday of the month Chapel in the Garden Donations welcome LIKE A BOOK CLUB, BUT FOR MUSIC LOVERS. If you love music but have no-one to discuss it with, or find socialising challenging, then join…
Allington Hillbillies
- Pollinators Paradise Project
Outdoor activities Volunteers organise working parties and outdoor activities. Meet up Wednesday and Sunday 10-12 working party. 14/8/23: Through the Wild Isles Community Fund we have £3,500 to spend on improving the…
- Activities and contact details
Outdoor activities Volunteers organise working parties and outdoor activities. Meet up Wednesday and Sunday 10-12 working party.
- Pollinators Paradise Project
ASD & Social Anxiety Group
Support group for ASD and anxiety sufferers
Ballet at the Lyric
Lyric Theatre, Bridport
Beaminster Probus
A Probus club is a local association of retired and semi-retired professional and business people. Clubs meet for fellowship and an extension of their interests
Beaminster Ramblers
Walking group 5-6 mile local walks. Fortnightly 10-1 approximately
Beaminster WI
Womens Institute Currently meeting Monday evening via Zoom
Bidlake Horse Riding Stables
Explore Dorset’s beautiful Jurassic Coast on horseback.
Biodanza, Joys of Dance
Monday (2nd + 4th Monday of the month - no classes in August) Time: 7.15pm (for 7.30-9.00pm)