# Meetups Events In [CITY]

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## Meetups Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: BCP Business Showcase & Careers Fair In Dorchester
  - **Description**: Join us at our Business Showcase  &amp; Careers Fair to meet and speak to local Businesses, Suppliers, Service providers, Employers &amp; RecruitersAbout this EventDon’t Miss the BCP Business Showcase &amp; Careers
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/bcp-business-showcase-and-careers-fair-in-dorchester/100001993909542115
  - **Venue**: Kingston Maurward House, Dorchester
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 49
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Younger Age Home Education Meet at Dorchester Youth Centre
  - **Description**: A twice monthly indoor meet in Dorchester, primarily aimed at the younger children (Under 10ish but VERY flexible) who are home educated and younger siblings, although all are welcome.

Our next meet will be Thursday 25th September 12-3 at Dorchester Yout
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/younger-age-home-education-meet-at-dorchester-youth-centre/200030242611244
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Youth Centre, DT1 1NJ Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: sports, music, entertainment, football, live-music
- **Event Name**: Celebrate 60 Years of Voluntary Broadcasting in the Dorchester Area!
  - **Description**: We are celebrating 60 years of voluntary broadcasting this year and you are invited! 

Were you involved in Radio Shambles, Radio DCH , Radio Herrison, Ridgeway Radio or West Dorset Hospital Radio? Join us for an evening of memories on the 15th August fro
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/celebrate-60-years-of-voluntary-broadcasting-in-the-dorchester-area/200030365368830
  - **Venue**: The Colliton Club and Bar
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **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 Aug 07 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/makers-market-age-uk-north-south-and-west-dorset/200030359319452
  - **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**: 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 Jul 20 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 Jul 20 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/winfrith-newburgh-sewing-bee/200030086836251
  - **Venue**: Winfrith Village Hall
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- **Event Name**: Kings Cribbage
  - **Description**: Have you ever played King's Cribbage?  It's certainly become a popular game with many local enthusiasts so why not come along.

If you would like to come along do ring Libby on 01305268316.

There are only a limited number of spaces so always best to chec
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/kings-cribbage/200030242611143
  - **Venue**: 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU
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## Trending Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: Dorset Food & Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Dorset Food &amp; Arts Festival 2026 returns to the Great Field in Poundbury- right in the heart of Dorchester on Saturday the 1st of August!    
For one day, this beautiful green space transforms into our own little avenue of Dorset creativity, fille
  - **Venue**: The Great Field, Poundbury , DT1 3RH Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Circus Cortex at Poundbury, Dorset/Dorchester 13-17 August 2026
  - **Description**: 🎪 The Big Top Arrives in Poundbury for the First Time! 🎪

This August, Circus Cortex: BizZZar makes its first-ever visit to Poundbury with an all-new live spectacular for the whole family.

📍 The Great Field, Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester, D
  - **Venue**: The Great Field Poundbury
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- **Event Name**: Dorchester Kite Festival - Let's Go Fly!
  - **Description**: A brand new festival is coming to Dorchester on Saturday 25th July 2026. Let’s Go Fly! Kite Festival is being hosted on The Great Field between 11am and 4.30pm.

On the day, you’ll find…
Huge stunt kites with commentated flying
Art in the Park with Kites
  - **Venue**: The Great Field Poundbury
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- **Event Name**: BeCider Seaside 22
  - **Description**: Our final festival of the summer will be held on the August Bank Holiday Weekend: 28th-30th. The little festival that packs a big punch!ArtistsDeWolffGreyhoundsBare JamsThe Guns of Navarone
  - **Venue**: Bredy Farm
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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**: OUTDOOR CINEMA: THE BLUES BROTHERS (15) AT LANGHAM WINE ESTATE
  - **Description**: Strap in for two hours of high-octane chaos, wall-to-wall music and the world’s most implausible car chases – all to save an orphanage from a tax bill.

Following last year’s hugely popular screening, we are proud to team up with Langham Wine Estate again
  - **Venue**: Langham Wine Estate
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- **Event Name**: Christmas at the Musicals Dorchester Abbey
  - **Description**: Featuring songs from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz and more in the ultimate celebration of songs from stage and screen.About this EventChristmas at the Musicals at Dorchester Abbey
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Abbey
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- **Event Name**: Anonymous Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Anonymous Festival is a fabulous FREE event now celebrating its 16th anniversary! Taking place on the 31st of August, bank holiday Monday, this year it will be held at Borough Gardens in Dorchester - gates open from 11am-5pm.

Anonymous supports a range o
  - **Venue**: The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset
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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:** BCP Business Showcase & Careers Fair In Dorchester (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 10:00 am at Kingston Maurward House, Dorchester), Younger Age Home Education Meet at Dorchester Youth Centre (Thu Jul 23 2026 at Dorchester Youth Centre, DT1 1NJ Dorchester, United Kingdom), Celebrate 60 Years of Voluntary Broadcasting in the Dorchester Area! (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Colliton Club and Bar), Maker's Market - Age UK North, South & West Dorset (Fri Aug 07 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), Aspects of Metal Detecting | Free Talk (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:30 pm at 66 High West Street, DT1 1XA Dorchester, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Dorchester today July 20, 2026?
  - **A:** Boardgame Blowout (Mon Jul 20 2026 at 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU), Winfrith Newburgh Sewing Bee (Mon Jul 20 2026 at Winfrith Village Hall).
- **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Dorchester in July 2026?
  - **A:** Younger Age Home Education Meet at Dorchester Youth Centre (Thu Jul 23 2026 at Dorchester Youth Centre, DT1 1NJ Dorchester, United Kingdom), Boardgame Blowout (Mon Jul 20 2026 at 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU), Winfrith Newburgh Sewing Bee (Mon Jul 20 2026 at Winfrith Village Hall), Kings Cribbage (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 46 High East Street, DT1 1HU).
- **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 Kingston Maurward House, Dorchester, Dorchester Youth Centre, DT1 1NJ Dorchester, United Kingdom, The Colliton Club and Bar.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Meetups events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Prices for Meetups events in Dorchester range from up to GBP 49. 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 BCP Business Network, Dorchester Younger Age Home Education Meet, KeeP 106.
- **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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