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July 23, 2025
Blandford: Great chilli festival Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd Aug
Credit: Allevents
We're lining up a glorious weekend of “chilli fiesta”, with stalls selling all things chilli, from pepper plants to cayenne condiments; seeds to ceramics; artisan food producers; music; chilli eating competitions; spicy street food; local ice creams to cool the mouth; local beers to slake the thirst.
Come and join us at this fun, friendly festival!
More details HERE
Location: Stock Gaylard Estate, near Sturminster Newton, DT10 2BG
York: FREE Summer Activities City.Kick.About Int he Park
York City Kickabout in the Parks taking place 3 of the weeks across the summer. These are one hour Kickabout sessions, our young people come together and play football - whether they are experienced or not it doesn't matter, great place to run off steam and get active.
These are FREE and can be booked in advance. We do take players on the day providing there is space available so always worth just coming down as well if spaces cant be booked
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
July 22, 2025
Dorset: Wareham Wednesdays music and entertainment event starts Wed 6th Aug - Wed 27th Aug
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Wareham Wednesdays is a very popular family friendly annual event held during the summer holidays. With live music and entertainment at Wareham Quay on Wednesday evenings throughout August.
Each evening has its very own unique fun theme from the hugely popular Pirate Invasion to the entertaining Raft and Wheelbarrow Race! With a great selection of live music on stage, family entertainment, stalls (including street food) and a bar, plus spectacular fireworks to end the evening.
There will be four events on the evenings of 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August.
There will be four events on the evenings of 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August.
For more details click HERE
Blandford: Free entertainment event with jamie jigsaw Fri 8th Aug
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Fun for all the family starting 10am at Woodhouse Gardens, Blandford Forum DT11 7DN
10-11am – A circus workshop starts the entertainment where both children and adults can have ago at juggling, plate spinning, diabolo, ribbon twirling and more.
11.30am – 12pm – It’s time for the 30minute Jamie Jigsaw magic and juggling show. packed with funny magic, hilarious juggling, lots of silliness and audience participation.
12.15pm -1pm – Balloon modelling. The children can each take home a balloon including balloon dogs, swords, laser guns, ladybirds, flowers and teddy bears, almost anything they can imagine.
Refreshments will be available in the pavilion.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema July showings
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To find out more about the upcoming movies or to watch trailers click link HERE
It is advisable to check the link for any changes to timings or cancellations prior turning up.
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