Prepare for swashbuckling fun as Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum sets sail for adventure with Pirate Week this February half term!
There will be a host of activities from a treasure hunt and parrot spotting trail, to film nights featuring Pirates of the Caribbean and Pirates in an adventure with...
A specially trained ‘digital dozen’ team of volunteers are ready to help you claim Universal Credit and manage your claims online.
The volunteers are part of a group of over 75 Digital Champions who help and support people in the local community to use the internet and gain online skills.
Around...
Spoken Word, Bridport Arts Centre, 23 Jan 2020, 7pm for 7.30pm start
George Wright in conversation with writer Horatio Morpurgo - admission FREE
Exhibition, Alsop Gallery, 4 Jan – 15 Feb 2020
Another Way of Life As seen from a Motorcycle – Photographs by George Wright
George Wright was born London 1950. He...
Calling all super sleuths – can you work out whodunnit at a murder mystery night? Enjoy dinner while indulging your inner Marple or Poirot, at Shire Hall Historic Court House Museum on Friday 17 January. There has been murder in the bunker – but can you work out who, how...
As the festive season begins, Dorset Council is pleased to inform residents of a brand-new partnership with The Salvation Army.
Dorset residents can donate their unwanted clothing and shoes in one of the new clothing banks from The Salvation Army, located at various car parks around the county.
Many of us are giving...
Dorchester’s courthouse museum is offering reduced price entry for everyone in the DT postcode this January.
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum on High West Street is giving locals a special offer this January - simply show a letter or bill with a DT postcode on and get reduced price entry....
I am Matthew Pinner Age 29 from Highcliffe Dorset.
it’s been amazing year in Photography getting up early in the mornings; chasing the sunrises, one of my favourite images has to be Durdle door with the Sun rising though Durdle door arch.
It only happens for a limited time of the...
Good news, we can now watch John Pilger's new documentary - The Dirty War with the NHS - online.
EveryDoctor is hosting a free online viewing on Sunday evening (8-10pm) and all you need to do is register for the watch party(link below). I'd recommend sharing this around to as...
December
What:Â Christmas Afternoon Tea
When:Â November 30th - December 22nd
More info: Treat yourself to a Christmas Afternoon in Shire Hall café, in the lead up to Christmas. Includes a glass of fizz, finger sandwiches, scones, an assortment of Christmas-inspired cakes and pastries, finished off by a personal dessert. Afternoon teas cost £12.50 per...
Ho, ho, ho and deck the halls with boughs of holly! Christmas is coming to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.
Visitors can meet Father Christmas, enjoy a festive family film night or enjoy Victorian carol singers at the courthouse museum on High West Street this Christmas.
Following its hugely popular family...