Looking for something to do in Dorset? Explore our latest roundup of local events, activities and opportunities to meet people and try something new.

What's happening around Dorset over the next two weeks? Books, local food, creative groups, nature, wellbeing and company around Dorset from 6th to 19th November 2026.

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Jon's article in the November issue of Dorset Life reflects on the Stronger Together conference and how we can work together to support the whole lives of children, young people and families.

Reflections on our making space to hear one another Jon’s article reflecting on Dorset’s Stronger Together Strategic Alliance conference was published in the November issue of Dorset Life magazine. It reflects on how we can work together to support the whole lives of children, young people ...

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Landmatch England – Creating Opportunities for Landowners and Growers

Landmatch England – Creating Opportunities for Landowners and Growers The Feeding Dorset Partnership continues to progress its Climate Action Fund bid, bringing people together to shape a fairer, stronger and more sustainable food system and sharing stories and information that help people connect together.

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LandAlive Winter Conference – Strengthening Our Regional Food and Farming Systems. Wednesday 25th November 26

LandAlive Winter Conference – Strengthening Our Regional Food and Farming Systems LandAlive Winter Conference – Strengthening Our Regional Food and Farming Systems. An opportunity for Dorset's farmers, growers, food businesses and community organisations

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What changes when we listen differently? New Dorset Insights Bank records connect poverty, patient conversations, community research, climate resilience and belonging. How do we remember what people have already told us?

What changes when we listen differently? New evidence on poverty, health conversations, rural experience and climate resilience asks how Dorset can keep people involved after they have shared their stories.

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More than 700 people shared over 3,500 ideas for Littlemoor and Broadwey. Their everyday priorities are now shaping a ten-year neighbourhood plan.

Littlemoor and Broadwey put everyday priorities on the table More than 700 residents shared over 3,500 ideas for Littlemoor and Broadwey, with safety, cleaner streets and activities for young people among the leading priorities.

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Nearly 700 people responded to the X51 survey. Their requests are practical: more frequent buses, later journeys and better train connections.

What West Dorset bus passengers are asking for Nearly 700 survey responses set out practical requests for the X51: hourly buses, later journeys, better rail connections and consideration of Sunday services.

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Healthwatch Dorset is staying. We reflect on why an independent place to share health and care experiences has drawn such sustained attention.

Why keeping an independent patient voice matters in Dorset Healthwatch Dorset will continue after a national policy change, following sustained interest from patients, volunteers, campaigners and public bodies in keeping an independent voice.

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Women aged 16 and over in Mid Dorset can share their health experiences and priorities before a local survey closes on 2 November.

Mid Dorset women have one more chance to shape local health support A women’s health survey for Mid Dorset is open until 2 November, inviting local experiences and priorities to inform plans for support closer to home.

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The sudden closure of Leweston School leaves families and staff with urgent practical and emotional questions. We look gently at the next steps and where support is being offered.

When a school closes with almost no time to prepare Families and staff connected with Leweston School are facing urgent choices after its sudden half-term closure, with local support now focused on continuity and clear next steps.

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This week's Community Voices follows the connections that help people take part: clear next steps, trusted local voices, useful transport and room for communities to shape change.

This week in Dorset: keeping people connected through change A warm weekly look at school change, women’s health, patient voice, buses, neighbourhood priorities and the local relationships that help people take part.

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What is happening around Dorset over the next two weeks? From 30th October to 12th November: half-term activities, film and literary festivals, nature, community groups, wellbeing and more. Explore the Help and Kindness directory.

What's happening around Dorset over the next two weeks? Family activities, nature walks, films, books, local food, support groups, library talks and community events: a friendly look at Dorset from 30th October to 12th November 2026.

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Being ready is not only about supplies and household plans. When disruption happens, the first response is often human. Stronger relationships help communities notice, connect and respond. #BeReady #CommunityResilience

Be Ready: It’s Not Only What You Know, but Who You Know The Government’s Be Ready campaign encourages practical preparation, but our first response to disruption is often human. We reflect on why relationships are the foundation of community resilience.

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A lot of change is gradual. Often other people notice first. But what happens when bereavement, illness, retirement or moving home interrupts those witnesses to our lives? Who would notice that things were beginning to change? #CommunityResilience #PlaceBasedWorking

Who Notices When Our Lives Begin to Change? A reflection on how ordinary relationships help us recognise gradual change, and what happens when bereavement, illness, retirement or moving home interrupt those witnesses to our lives.

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More than 700 residents in Littlemoor, Broadwey and Upwey shared 3,500 ideas. Now the conversation moves to draft plans and visible follow-through.

What Littlemoor, Broadwey and Upwey want to see next More than 700 residents shared 3,500 ideas for a ten-year neighbourhood plan, with safety, cleanliness and young people among the leading priorities.

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Young volunteers in Dorset have asked for clearer breast cancer education in schools, better NHS digital content and useful information in public places.

Young people ask for clearer breast cancer information A youth-led Healthwatch Dorset project found gaps in breast cancer knowledge and set out three practical requests for clearer, trusted information.

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More than 300 Dorset pupils tried hands-on challenges with defence, cyber and security employers. Sometimes a career starts with seeing the work up close.

Young people get a first look inside Dorset’s ‘secret’ careers More than 300 pupils from 21 schools explored defence, cyber and security careers through hands-on challenges at Dorset Innovation Park.

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A new Dorset conversation is opening with people ageing without children, beginning with strengths, different life stories and the support people may value.

A new Dorset conversation about ageing without children Dorset Council and Help and Kindness are inviting people ageing without children to share what helps, what matters and what could make later-life planning easier.

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A calm check now could make the move to digital landlines much easier, especially where a phone line supports a personal alarm, telecare or emergency contact.

Before the landline changes, a gentle check could matter Traditional landlines are moving to digital services. A calm, early check can help protect telecare, alarms and emergency contact.

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This week's Community Voices looks at the small things that help people move from information to action: a clear next step, a welcoming introduction and visible follow-through.

This week in Dorset: making the next step feel possible A warm look at what Dorset people have been saying about clear information, practical next steps and seeing how their voice makes a difference.

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Café at The Vale Family Hub

The Welcome Café at The Vale Family Hub is open to all Monday to Saturday, and is a friendly place to spend time with your family and friends. Alex and her team of volunteers prepare fresh food daily, serving a selection of homemade ...

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