# Meetups Events In [CITY]

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## Meetups Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: Dorchester Business Networking Breakfast
  - **Description**: Relaxed networking breakfast for founders, creatives &amp; solopreneurs. No agenda. Just good coffee, pastries &amp; people who get it. FREEAbout this EventDorchester Business Networking Breakfast — Free M
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Jun 18 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/dorchester-business-networking-breakfast/100001991557369704
  - **Venue**: 28 South St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Business
- **Event Name**: The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy
  - **Description**: Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch. Followed by Q&amp;A.About this EventThe image of a female witch, with broom and black cat serving the devil, is ingraine
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jul 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/the-history-of-witchcraft-and-women-magic-rituals-and-the-patriarchy/100001989387234772
  - **Venue**: The Corn Exchange, Dorchester
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  - **Price**: GBP 14 to 32
  - **Categories**: womens-history-month, workshops, art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Pride Walk: Be Queer – Get Outside!
  - **Description**: Join fellow LGBTQ+ folk for a ramble to proudly enjoy Dorchester’s beautiful countryside. 6km (4 mile) route with gentle hills &amp; stiles, inclusive pace with regular breaks. Bring sensible footwear &amp; clothing and a picnic to enjoy at one of our sto
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/pride-walk-be-queer-get-outside/200030086835349
  - **Venue**: County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester
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  - **Categories**: meetups, trips-adventures, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Maker's Market - Age UK North, South & West Dorset
  - **Description**: Join us and enjoy a hot drink and home-baked sweet treat in our HUB lounge. 
Browse at the home crafted, sewn, knitted items created and donated by our creative volunteers. 
Try you luck with our Summertime raffle. 
Check out our home grown plants donated
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Jul 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/makers-market-age-uk-north-south-and-west-dorset/200030210212122
  - **Venue**: Age UK, North, South, and West Dorset, Unit 1 &amp; 2, 5 Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: first-friday
- **Event Name**: Wise Owls over 65’s Social Group
  - **Description**: Over 65’s Social Group
Looking for good company and a relaxed afternoon? Join our welcoming Over 65’s Social Group at The Crafty Cuppa, meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1–2.30pm. Enjoy a cuppa (available to buy from the café), chat
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  - **Date**: Wed Jun 17 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/wise-owls-over-65’s-social-group/200030086825923
  - **Venue**: 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU
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- **Event Name**: Aspects of Metal Detecting | Free Talk
  - **Description**: Ever wondered what it takes to become a metal detectorist? Join Karen Brown, Keith Brown, and Brian Read to explore every aspect of the hobby. From understanding the Treasure Act and legal requirements to finding the right permissions, contracts, and insu
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/aspects-of-metal-detecting-|-free-talk/200030226323504
  - **Venue**: 66 High West Street, DT1 1XA Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Boardgame Blowout
  - **Description**: 🎲 Board Game Social Group with START 🎲
🕐 Every Monday | 1:00–3:00pm
📍 At The Crafty Cuppa
💬 Free and open to all

Looking for a relaxed and friendly way to spend your Monday afternoons? Come along to our weekly Board Game Social, hosted by START. Whether
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 15 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/boardgame-blowout/200030086815555
  - **Venue**: 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU
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- **Event Name**: Winfrith Newburgh Sewing Bee
  - **Description**: Sewing Bee is a regular group for sewers, quilters, dressmakers, crocheters and other crafters to come together in the village hall for company and a cuppa while completing projects. 

Large tables, extension leads for sewing machines, an iron and ironing
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 15 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/winfrith-newburgh-sewing-bee/200030086836251
  - **Venue**: Winfrith Village Hall
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## Trending Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual celebration of solidarity!

An incredible weekend of music, debate, comedy, international speakers, performance, kids activities, workshops, radical history, food, drink and more!!

https://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival

Hear
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Road, DT2 7EH Tolpuddle, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Bredy Reunion
  - **Description**: Join us in July 2026 for the FOURTH 'Bredy Reunion' festival! A small festival in the heart of Dorset which packs a BIG punch!ArtistsUtah SaintsStanton WarriorsJaguar SkillsKrafty KutsPl
  - **Venue**: Bredy Farm
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- **Event Name**: Horse Trials and Country Fair at Kingston Maurward Estate
  - **Description**: The much-loved Horse Trials are returning to Kingston Maurward Estate on the 27th and 28th June… but this year, something bigger is coming alongside it.

For the first time ever, we are bringing a brand new Country Fair to the estate alongside the sport y
  - **Venue**: Kingston Mauward Estate, DT2 8PY Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Sky Safari Night Glow Comes To - Dorset
  - **Description**: The event will feature vibrant balloon glows 🌌, exciting activities for all ages, and an electric atmosphere that will keep everyone engaged throughout the weekend.

Expect fantastic live music 🎶, thrilling performances 🚲, and fun-filled attractions for t
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Showground
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- **Event Name**: Father’s Day Sunday Roast
  - **Description**: Bring Dad somewhere he’ll genuinely love this Father’s Day and join us by the sea at The Club House, West Bexington for a relaxed Sunday roast in a beautiful coastal setting overlooking Chesil Beach.

We’re serving 2 courses for £20 or 3 courses for £25,
  - **Venue**: The Club House
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- **Event Name**: Peter Vadiveloo at Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival (Dorset, UK)
  - **Description**: So very happy to be back playing at the Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival. 
Kev and the team put on such a great event. 
The festival celebrates worker's rights, and the union movement that helps to create and protect them. 
Worker's rights are human rights. 
C
  - **Venue**: The Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
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- **Event Name**: Dorchester Christmas Cracker Day
  - **Description**: The biggest festive day in Dorchester returns on Sunday 13 Dec 2026, with local stalls, craft fair, entertainment and much more. Organised by volunteers for the town. See dorchestercracker.com
  - **Venue**: High Street, DT1 1UJ Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: This Ain't Texas Festival - Dorset
  - **Description**: 🎸 🔥 This Ain’t Texas Festival is bringing the heart of country music to the UK in 2026!

Get ready for a weekend of live music, smokin’ BBQ, family-friendly fun, and all the country vibes you can handle! 🌭🎶

Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just i
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Showground
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- **Event Name**: Sway & Sync Warmwell 2026
  - **Description**: Following the sold-out success in 2025, Warmwell 2026 Weekender brought to you by Sway &amp; Sync Dance, promises even more energy. 

Located in Parkdean Resorts, Warmwell Weekender offers cosy cabin accommodation, multiple dance rooms, incredible teacher
  - **Venue**: Holiday Lodge Warmwell Parkdean near Weymouth Dorset
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Dorchester Business Networking Breakfast (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 08:00 am at 28 South St), The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarchy (Wed Jul 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Corn Exchange, Dorchester), Pride Walk: Be Queer – Get Outside! (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 11:00 am at County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester), Maker's Market - Age UK North, South & West Dorset (Fri Jul 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Age UK, North, South, and West Dorset, Unit 1 &amp; 2, 5 Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom), Wise Owls over 65’s Social Group (Wed Jun 17 2026 at 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU).
- **Q**: What are the top free Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Dorchester Business Networking Breakfast (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 08:00 am at 28 South St).
- **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Dorchester in June 2026?
  - **A:** Dorchester Business Networking Breakfast (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 08:00 am at 28 South St), Pride Walk: Be Queer – Get Outside! (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 11:00 am at County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester), Wise Owls over 65’s Social Group (Wed Jun 17 2026 at 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU), Boardgame Blowout (Mon Jun 15 2026 at 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU), Winfrith Newburgh Sewing Bee (Mon Jun 15 2026 at Winfrith Village Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Meetups events in Dorchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Meetups events in Dorchester include 28 South St, The Corn Exchange, Dorchester, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Prices for Meetups events in Dorchester range from GBP 14 to GBP 32. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Meetups events in Dorchester include Laura ~ Olive and Wilde Studios, JAW Talks & Events, Pop-Up Pride Dorchester.
- **Q**: Are there any online Meetups events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Meetups events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Follow the Meetups category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Meetups events are listed in Dorchester.

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