| Wed 01 September - Sun 05 September | The Great Dorset Steam Fair
If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Traditionally this English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside.
From small beginnings this annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in how people lived, worked and played in bygone years and it is now widely recognised as "THE" National Heritage Show as well as being regarded as the leading show of its type in the World. The spectacle covers an enormous showground, at over 600 acres being one of Europe's largest outdoor event locations. 2010 will see the show in its 42nd year. | Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum | Telephone: 01258 860361
Go to website
|
| Sat 11 September | Charlton Down Shouts to raise funds for Cricket Club
Charlton Down Cricket Club (CDCC) is hosting its second live music event ‘CD Shouts 2010’. 1pm until 11pm at Charlton Down Cricket Ground. All profits from the event will be reinvested into the Club’s facilities and the maintenance of the widely used grounds. The club is used by over 100 cricketers of all ages and abilities from the surrounding areas and communities. Visitors to CD Shouts will be entertained by music from up and coming local bands, including ‘Epic Journey’, who will headline at this year’s event. There will be face painting, a children’s bouncy castle, carousel and Segways for hire, as well as fresh local food, a Real Ale, Cider and Pimms Tent. The Club’s bar will also be open. CD Shouts organiser Rudo Wormgoor explains: “Last year our event was very well supported by the local community and helped the Club raise over £1,250 which went towards paying for the new cricket nets. We have three CDCC teams that use the facilities, along with four other cricket teams and additional bookings, and we need to raise funds for new sporting and grounds maintenance equipment. We look forward to welcoming the community back again this year and hope they continue to support this free event.” Entry to CD Shouts 2010 is free. | Charlton Down | Contact: Rudo
Telephone: 07745 606 138
E-mail us
|
| Sat 18 September - Sun 03 October | Somerset Art Works
SAW is a membership organisation for practising artists, initiating and managing a range of events, projects and opportunities throughout the County. Now an annual
event, this year’s theme will be “Open Studios”. Artists will open their studios to the public to view their completed work and perhaps watch them whilst at work. | Various | Telephone: 01458 253800
E-mail us
Go to website
|
| Sat 18 September | Cancelled RN Historic Flight Heritage Flying Day
Here's your chance to fly in a variety of light aircraft including a Tiger Moth, Stampe, Chipmunk, Dragon Rapide and more. For details visit the website.
Due to unexpected raised organisational costs and a reduced take-up of seats, the Trustees have most reluctantly had to postpone this year’s Charity Flying Day until September 2011. Details of next year’s event will be posted on the website in early 2011.
| Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton | Telephone: 01935 840565
Go to website
|
Sat 25 September
10.00am to 4.00pm | Yeovil Flower and Gardeners' Market 2010
Following on from last year's successful event, Yeovil Town Council - with the support of the Brimsmore Gardens Group and Viridor - is staging another Flower and Gardeners' Market. A variety of stalls will be provided on a horticultural/gardening theme with prices to suit all pockets. Entertainment has been arranged to suit all ages, including: - Photographic Exhibition in the Methodist Hall
- Yeovil in Bloom Gardening Competition - presentation of prizes
- Best Kept Allotment Competition - presentation of prizes
- Music in the Performing Arts Area - featuring Yeovil Town Band
- Competitions
- Children's Activities The event provides an ideal opportunity for local producers, clubs and organisations to promote their products and attract new members. Anyone interested in taking on a stall or entering the Flower and Vegetable Show should contact the Town Council on 01935 382424 for further details and an application form. This year's event coincides with the popular monthly Farmer's Market, which takes place in Middle Street, Yeovil on the 4th Saturday each month. | Yeovil Town Centre (in and around The Triangle) | Contact: Sally Freemantle
Telephone: 01935 382424
E-mail us
|
| Sat 25 September - Sun 26 September | 17th International Napoleonic Fair
A Great Day Out for all the family by PASTE Shows start at 10am - 5.00pm both days.Tickets £5 adult, £4.50 concession, child 4 - 16yrs £3, Family (2+2 ) £15.50 from Dorchester TIC. | Kingston Maurward House, Dorchester | Contact: Mobile 07771824495
Telephone: 01305 267992/855817
Go to website
|
| Sat 25 September - Sun 26 September | Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing Championship
The Fleet Air Arm Museum has been chosen as the venue for the UK’s 2010 Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing Championship.
Great fun for the whole family, the crazy sport of power tool drag racing involves transforming hand held power tools into lean mean drag racing machines!
With a total prize fund of £3,000 up for grabs, there are two sides to the event – ride-on and non-ride-on. The ride-on class will take place on the Yeovilton runways at the rear of the museum.
| Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton | Telephone: 01935 842638
Go to website
|
|
| Sat 18 September - Sun 03 October | Somerset Art Works
SAW is a membership organisation for practising artists, initiating and managing a range of events, projects and opportunities throughout the County. Now an annual
event, this year’s theme will be “Open Studios”. Artists will open their studios to the public to view their completed work and perhaps watch them whilst at work. | Various | Telephone: 01458 253800
E-mail us
Go to website
|
Fri 08 October
10am–2pm | Leweston School Prep and Senior Open Day
Leweston Senior and Prep Schools will be hosting a joint Open Day for prospective pupils and their families on Friday 8th October between 9.45am - 2pm. A special Sixth Form Session will take place from 3.45pm. Open Days provide you with the opportunity to see the school 'in action', ask any questions you may have and most importantly enable you to find out first hand what our school can offer your child. Leweston is situated just outside Sherborne in 46 acres of beautiful parkland. Leweston School offers an academic education to boys 2½-11 and girls aged 2½-18. Boarding packages are available for girls from age 7. For more information or to register please contact the Registrar on 01963 211010 or email admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk. | Leweston School | Contact: Louisa Cox
Telephone: 01963 211010
E-mail us
Go to website
|
| Mon 11 October | Sherborne Pack Monday Fair
Street market dating back to medieval times, held annually in Sherborne on the first Monday after 10th October – old Michaelmas Day. Although no longer an agricultural fair, it is still a major event in Sherborne with four of the town’s main streets becoming full of street traders and food stalls for the day, and a funfair is usually held on the edge of town on the Monday and the days preceding it. | Main Streets, Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 815341
|
|