| Wed 18 March - Wed 30 September | Libraries Closed
Friends of Milborne Port Library (FOMPL 2020)
As many of you will know, all Somerset libraries are closed from Wednesday 18 March until further notice.
So that includes Milborne Port’s Jolly Book Bus.
At the moment it is not known when libraries will be able to open again. However loans will be extended and it has been agreed that overdue and hire charges will be waived. It will no longer be possible to renew books online.
| Jolly Book Bus | Contact: Jolly Book Bus East Street
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| Mon 23 March - Wed 02 September | Forthcoming Events
Many events are currently being cancelled or postponed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
We strongly encourage you to check in advance, either with the organiser or your local TIC, whether an event is going ahead.
| Various | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
Telephone: 01935 815341
Go to website |
| Fri 24 July - Tue 01 September | Artsreach
Artsreach are hosting a range of music and theatre events available on line.
Please check link here for dates, costs where applicable and how to access events:
| Various | Telephone: 01305 269512
E-mail usGo to website |
| Fri 24 July - Fri 04 September | Sherborne Walks
With local blue badge guide these walks will take place on Fridays at 10.30am. You will need to book in advance.
| Various | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
Go to website |
| Fri 24 July - Tue 01 September | Sherborne Castle
The Gardens will be open daily during the summer - timinings 10am-5pm. Admission entry costs are £9 (Child 0-15yrs free) contactless payments only.
| New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR | Go to website |
| Mon 10 August - Fri 14 August | Summer Tennis Camp
Timings:- 9am-5pm daily.
Mini's Age 6-8, Juniors
Age 9-11, Seniors
Age 12+
See website for details.
| Leweston School, Sherborne DT9 6EN | Go to website |
| Thu 27 August | Marvellous Motorcycles Auction
There is a fantastic selection of classic, vintage and race motorcycles in the Charterhouse auction on Thursday 27th August.
To read the full details please click on the attached PDF
Marvellous Motorcycles
| Charterhouse Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BS -Online | Contact: Richard Bromell
Telephone: 01935 812277
E-mail usGo to website |
| Sun 30 August | Jock Taylor’s Sidecar at Classic TT Auction
Jock “The Flying Scotsman” Taylor’s World Championship and TT winning short chassis Fowler Yamaha sidecar entered into the Charterhouse classic, race and vintage motorcycle auction being held on the Isle of Man at this year’s Classic TT in August is expected to sell for £200,000-£250,000. Also with the sidecar are a number of important memorabilia items.
Please click on the attached PDF to read the full article.
| Isle of Man Classic TT | Contact: Matthew Whitney
Telephone: 01935 812277
Go to website |
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| Wed 18 March - Wed 30 September | Libraries Closed
Friends of Milborne Port Library (FOMPL 2020)
As many of you will know, all Somerset libraries are closed from Wednesday 18 March until further notice.
So that includes Milborne Port’s Jolly Book Bus.
At the moment it is not known when libraries will be able to open again. However loans will be extended and it has been agreed that overdue and hire charges will be waived. It will no longer be possible to renew books online.
| Jolly Book Bus | Contact: Jolly Book Bus East Street
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| Mon 23 March - Wed 02 September | Forthcoming Events
Many events are currently being cancelled or postponed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
We strongly encourage you to check in advance, either with the organiser or your local TIC, whether an event is going ahead.
| Various | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
Telephone: 01935 815341
Go to website |
| Fri 24 July - Tue 01 September | Sherborne Castle
The Gardens will be open daily during the summer - timinings 10am-5pm. Admission entry costs are £9 (Child 0-15yrs free) contactless payments only.
| New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR | Go to website |
| Fri 24 July - Fri 04 September | Sherborne Walks
With local blue badge guide these walks will take place on Fridays at 10.30am. You will need to book in advance.
| Various | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
Go to website |
| Fri 24 July - Tue 01 September | Artsreach
Artsreach are hosting a range of music and theatre events available on line.
Please check link here for dates, costs where applicable and how to access events:
| Various | Telephone: 01305 269512
E-mail usGo to website |
Sat 05 September
2.30 pm | Waiting for Godot
Amateur Players of Sherborne present Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett, directed by Jerome Swan.
Tickets £10, available fromthe website or 07585 278722, or at the gate. Ticket price includes a free drink, a programme and a raffle ticket. Bring you own seating, and a picnic if you wish.
This is the first public performance of a play in the area since 'lock-down' in March.
| Paddock Garden, Newland, Sherborne | Contact: Mark Lambert
Telephone: 01258 817270
E-mail usGo to website |
Sun 06 September
All Day | Walk of Hope 2020
This year our annual Walk for Hope event is coming to you virtually!
Join us on Sunday 6th September 2020 as Team Wessex walkers in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight Walk for Hope Your Way!
Choose your distance from our 5, 10 or 20 mile challenges and enjoy walking your chosen route whether that be along the coast, winding through woodland or trekking across fields! You can complete your walk with friends or family, at your own pace and in your own local area.
Even though we won’t be together physically this year, this is the perfect way to come together as a community and give hope to friends and family undergoing cancer treatment, celebrate those who have survived, remember loved ones and support everyone affected by cancer.
This year we have created a website just for Walk for Hope - Your Way!
You can register at https://www.walkforhope.co.uk/online and set up your fundraising page. You can also link your Strava or FitBit account to track your miles. There’s a fundraising leaderboard to help you monitor your progress and compete with friends and family.
Registration - £10 per person
Fundraising goal - £100 per person
Entrants receive an official Walk for Hope t-shirt, a fundraising pack, a training and event guide, and membership to a Facebook group where you can meet other participants and share fundraising and training tips.
To book a place and for further information visit our website:
| Online Event | Contact: Catherine Lawry
Telephone: 023 8067 2200
E-mail usGo to website |
Sat 12 September
2.30 pm | Waiting for Godot
Amateur Players of Sherborne present Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett, directed by Jerome Swan.
Tickets £10, available from the website or 07585 278722, or at the gate. Ticket price includes a free drink, a programme and a raffle ticket. Bring your own seating, and a picnic if you wish.
This is the first public performance of a play in the area since 'lock-down' in March.
| Paddock Garden, Newland, Sherborne | Contact: Mark Lambert
Telephone: 01258 817270
E-mail usGo to website |
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