Dorset Events in September 2008
| 6 | Portland | Portland Grand Charity Fete at the Red Triangle. |
| 7 | Weymouth | The Great Samaritans Race at Weymouth College. |
| 9 | Portland | Dumble Bimble Fun Run from the YMCA at Reforne. |
| 13 | Shaftesbury | Hog roast from midday in the gardens of historic Abbey House, organised by the North Dorset Conservative Association Shaftesbury Branch. Numbers are strictly limited so call 01747 852226 for more information. |
| 13 | Corfe Mullen | Wessex Harmony Group ladies choir evening of song at St Nicholas Church. |
| 13 | Weymouth | It's A Knock Out is back in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care from 11am to 4pm on Weymouth Beach. Challenge your rivals at dragon racing, water splash, man on the moon, human table football and lots of other inflatable fun and games. Later there will be a celebration prize giving and a bite to eat at the Dorothy Inn. Teams need to have between 5 and 10 people. The cost is £100 per team plus £500 in sponsorship, which will go towards Marie Curie Cancer Care nursing service in Dorset. |
| 14 | Weymouth | The third annual Jumbled Sprint Triathlon. An 800 metre open water swim, a 6 kilometre flat run and a 30 kilometre scenic bike ride. Starting and finishing on Weymouth seafront with a transition area by the Pavilion theatre. Fully marshalled event, free parking in the area, toilets and showers, goodie bags, BBQ and bar at the finish. |
| 17 | Gillingham | Fashion Show at the Olive Bowl. Clothes from Upper Cut and shoes from Shoe Envy. Both clothes and shows on sale after the show. |
| 27 | Blandford Forum | Michaelmas Craft Fayre at Tarrant Gunville Hall, near Blandford Forum in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Open from 10am until 3pm. Many local crafts and gifts, enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Free entry. |
| 28 | Wareham | Marie Curie Ladies Driving Challenge at Bovington Army Camp. Choose to drive a variety of vehicles on a circuit at the event site - there will be fire engines, articulated lorries, police cars, double decker buses, combine harvesters, steam engines and more. Registration fee is £10 per person with a sponsorship minimum of £100 each. For more information, call Amy or Julia on 01460 271230. |
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this Dorset events list, dates and venues can be changed or events and festivals cancelled altogether. It is always best to confirm the details with the Tourist Information Centre for that region before you set off for your holiday or short break in Dorset.