Sat 01 February
2.30pm | Talk: 'The Kennet & Avon Canal'
BVYNT talk by Giles Harvey about the history, dereliction and restoration of the canal.
Members £3, Guests £5. All Welcome.
| Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
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Wed 05 February
2 for 3pm | Talk: 'The Making of Landscape Photographs'
The Arts Society Sherborne talk. Charlie Waite, landcape photographer talks about 'Behind the Photograph'.
| Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
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Thu 06 February
2.30-3.30pm | Talk: ‘Climbing Plants’
Free spring talk about climbing plants
| Castle Gardens, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR | Telephone: 01935 814345
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Fri 07 February
7 for 7.30pm | Skittles Evening
Sherborne Twinning Association Skittles Evening and finger buffet. Entry costs£5. Lifts available to members 01963 251081.
| The Tippling Philosopher, Milborne Port DT9 5AQ | Telephone: 01963 251081
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Sun 09 February
2.15pm | Sherborne Winter Warmer Talk
Talk and slide show: 'Understanding Sherborne south of the Abbey'. Entry costs £5 on the door.
| The Butterfly House, Castle Gardens, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
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Sat 15 February
11am and 2.30pm | Orchid Day
Clinic with Ian Parsons, Vice President of the British Orchid Council.
| Castle Gardens, New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR | Telephone: 01935 814345
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Sun 16 February
12-4pm | Open Afternoon at The Barn at Cott Farm Wedding Venue
The Barn at Cott Farm wedding venue will be opening its doors for the afternoon of Sunday 16th February! Come and explore the venue and the grounds, meet the team and ask any questions you may have…
The event is a great opportunity to see the barn styled for a wedding. You’ll also get the chance to meet our caterers and sample some of their delicious food. Plus a handful of our favourite local suppliers will be there to offer advice on everything from photography to flowers.
This open day is completely free! If you’d like to come along, please register at: https://cottfarmwedding.co.uk/wedding-venue-open-day/
| The Barn at Cott Farm, Broad Lane, East Chinnock, BA22 9ES | Contact: Cott Farm
Telephone: 01935 864211
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Mon 25 May
10.00 am - 6.00 pm | Sherborne Castle Country Fair
Sherborne Castle Country Fair is a one-day rural event held in the grounds of Sherborne Castle.
This family day out is held to raise funds for local children’s charities and youth organisations. It is a traditional country fair with displays and attractions, trade and craft stands and a rare and native breed animal show. The 2020 date is Bank Holiday Monday 25th May.
Tickets on the day cost: adult £12.50, child (5-16) £4.00, family* £30.00. Under 5's free. *Admits 2 adults and 3 fee-paying children.
Save 10% when you purchase your tickets in advance: telephone 01749 813899.
Car parking is free. Dedicated family picnic area. Dogs are welcome, on a short lead.
Alternatively, click here to go to our internet-based link to buy your tickets.
Find out more by visiting the website
| Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR | Contact: Katie Bradley-Hudson, Show Secretary
Telephone: 01749 814041
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Sat 11 July
09:00-17:00 | The Royal Navy International Air Day
RNAS Yeovilton, the spiritual home of the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, will open their gates to 40,000 visitors to enjoy the spectacular five hour flying display. The focus will very much be on saluting the past, showcasing the present whilst offering a glimpse into the future of Maritime Aviation Capability along with the capabilities of our sister services the Army and Royal Air Force, as core themes.
With 2020 being the 75th anniversary year of VE and VJ Days, RNIAD will be a marvellous opportunity for nations to come together in commemoration of the end of WW2, reinforcing that international cooperation continues to be vital to us all.
There will be a huge array of educational ground attractions from interactive Service displays to engineering fairs and state-of-the-art defence technology exhibitions. Families will also be able to enjoy trade stalls, arena displays, helicopter pleasure flights, simulators and fairground rides.
Further information on tickets will be announced in due course.
| RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT | Contact: AHA Events Ltd
Telephone: 0330 100 3654
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