Dorchester Youth & Community Centre

12/06/2026

Friday 12th June ☀️

11/06/2026

Please be advised that for users of Dorchester Youth & Community Centre our car park is being re-surfaced on Friday 12th June and will be closed to all users for access and parking. Please use alternative parking locations for the 12th-14th June. Thank you.

05/06/2026

This weekend in Poundbury!

31/05/2026

On Friday, a group of young people from Dorchester Youth & Community Centre travelled to London for a day of exploration and new experiences. For many, it was their first time visiting the capital, making the trip a truly memorable milestone.

Throughout the day, the group took in some of London's most famous sights, including the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, Horse Guards Parade, and Buckingham Palace. We also visited the Science Museum and even squeezed in a ride on a London Bus and a trip on the London Underground to make sure everyone had the whole London experience 😊

The trip provided valuable opportunities to build confidence, communication, teamwork, and independence, while experiencing life beyond their local community.

The journey home didn’t go quite to plan, with major train cancellations out of Waterloo. However, the young people handled the disruption incredibly well, showing real resilience and patience. We eventually all made it home around 1am, thanks to some amazing parents who stepped in to help at the end of a very long day and rescued us from Bournemouth station!

We are extremely proud of how all our young people represented DYCC throughout the day.

But the biggest thank you goes to Willdoes2004 for funding the trip and making this opportunity possible.

31/05/2026

25/05/2026

Bank holiday Monday 1pm to 3pm Dorchester Corn Exchange! Come and support these fabulous young makers ⭐️

25/05/2026

Come and support these amazing young makers. Such talent and entrepreneurship!

1pm - 3pm The Corn Exchange - today Bank Holiday Monday ⭐️

24/05/2026

Come and find us at the Corn Exchange on Bank Holiday Monday!

22/05/2026

🎉 BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY YOUTH MARKET 🎉

Looking for something lovely to do this Bank Holiday Monday? Come along to the DYCC Youth Market at The Corn Exchange from 1pm–3pm and support our amazing young makers aged 10–18! 💛

You’ll find:
🛍 Handmade gifts
🎨 Creative crafts
💡 Unique local finds

It’s a great chance to support young entrepreneurs, pick up something special, and enjoy an afternoon out with the family!

📍 The Corn Exchange
📅 Monday 25th May
⏰ 1pm – 3pm

Come and show some love for our talented young people every visit and purchase means the world to them! 💕