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Independent community page for Wimborne and surrounding areas — buy, sell, swap, discover local businesses and events, ask for recommendations and keep up with what’s happening locally.

16/10/2026

FRIDAY QUESTION ☕🍰

Where in or around Wimborne serves your favourite slice of cake?

Tell us the café and your cake of choice 😊

Café owners are welcome to join in too — just let us know it’s your own business.

🍂 YOUR WIMBORNE WEEKEND | 16–18 OCTOBERMarkets, local makers, gardening inspiration and a night at the theatre — here ar...
15/10/2026

🍂 YOUR WIMBORNE WEEKEND | 16–18 OCTOBER

Markets, local makers, gardening inspiration and a night at the theatre — here are a few ideas for your weekend 😊

🛍️ WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT: HANDMADE WIMBORNE
Saturday 17 October • 10am–4pm
Allendale House • FREE entry
Browse locally made ceramics, jewellery, art, illustration, glass, textiles, cards and gifts. The organiser’s poster is pictured below.
https://www.facebook.com/handmadewimborne

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER

🥕 Wimborne Minster Market
Allendale Centre, Hanham Road • 8am–2pm
Explore the indoor halls and outdoor stalls for food, plants, homewares and more. See our lunchtime “Who’s There?” post for this week’s feature on Toadstall Plants and a look at the regular stalls. Attendance and stock can change.
Allendale enquiries: 01202 887247

🎭 Kind Hearts and Coronets
Tivoli Theatre, West Borough • Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm, plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm
Wimborne Drama Productions brings this dark comedy to the stage. Online tickets: £20.35 evenings / £18.15 matinee, including online booking fees. Check current seats with the theatre.
Tivoli box office: 01202 885566

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER

🍎 Wimborne Farmers’ Market
The Square • 9am–1pm
The monthly third-Saturday market is another opportunity to shop for local food and produce.

🎨 A Wild Heart Workshop
Walford Mill • 10.30am–12 noon • Ages 8–16
A nature-inspired mixed media art workshop. Free, with booking essential; contact the organiser to check remaining spaces. Booking details:
Book by email: [email protected]

🌿 Gardening for Wildlife & Wellbeing with Charlie Dimmock
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blandford Road, BH21 4DT
Doors 4.15pm • Talk 5–6.15pm
Gardening inspiration, refreshments and gardening stalls, as the Green Festival comes to a close. Tickets: over-18s £15; ages 18 and under £3. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult. Check current availability and book through Planet Wimborne, or buy in person with cash at the Fair Ground Shop in the Cornmarket.
https://www.facebook.com/PlanetWimborne

SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER

🧵 Wimborne Needlework Fiesta
Allendale Centre, Hanham Road • From 10am • FREE customer entry
Browse haberdashery, patterns, sewing and knitting accessories, quilting fabrics, crochet items and more. Check the venue’s latest details and each day’s closing time before travelling.
Allendale enquiries: 01202 887247

📍 Allendale House and the Allendale Centre are neighbouring but different venues — check which one you’re heading to.

Please check organiser updates, booking requirements and availability before setting off.

Which would you choose? Share your plans below — and if you know another local event happening this weekend, add its details 👇

🛍️ WIMBORNE MARKET — WHO’S THERE?Friday 16 October • a look at the regular stallsPlanning a visit to Wimborne Minster Ma...
15/10/2026

🛍️ WIMBORNE MARKET — WHO’S THERE?
Friday 16 October • a look at the regular stalls

Planning a visit to Wimborne Minster Market tomorrow? Here’s a taste of what you can find 😊

🌱 THIS WEEK’S FEATURE STALL: TOADSTALL PLANTS
Looking to add something to your garden? Toadstall Plants is one of the market’s regular stalls, with seasonal plants, compost and bulbs. Take a look at the first trader picture below for a taste of the stall 😊

Also among the regular stalls:
🥕 Roebridge Natural Food Market — fresh fruit and vegetables
🥓 New Forest Bacon and Local Meats — fresh cuts, joints, homemade sausages and cured bacon
🧀 The cheese stall — a selection of cheeses, pies and pastries
⌚ Watch battery fitting
🏠 Everyday household items and bagged bird food
🫒 Olives, deli treats and cakes

Browse the five trader pictures below, then explore the two indoor halls too. Indoor stalls vary from week to week, with crafts, jewellery, local honey, eggs and homemade cakes among the things you may find.

📅 Friday 16 October • 8am–2pm
📍 Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1AS

This is an introduction to regular stalls, based on trader information received on 8–9 October, rather than a confirmed list for 16 October. Attendance and stock can change. Traders are welcome to add this Friday’s updates in the comments.

What would tempt you through the doors? 👇

Trade at the market? Message Hello Wimborne with the Friday you expect to attend, a short caption and a clear photo or finished poster you’re happy for us to share. We may include you in a future “Who’s There?” feature.

Support the independent traders who help make our local market worth a visit 💚

12/10/2026

📣 WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND WIMBORNE?

Organising something this week — especially over the weekend of 16–18 October? We’d love to hear about it 😊

Coffee mornings, live music, markets, village hall events, school fundraisers, club activities and charity events are all welcome.

Please message Hello Wimborne with:
📅 Date and time
📍 Venue
🎟️ Entry price or whether it’s free
🔗 Booking link or organiser’s contact details
📷 A finished poster or clear photo you have permission to share
✍️ A short caption ready to publish

Please send details by Wednesday 14 October at 6pm for consideration in Thursday’s weekend guide and our Sunday morning “What’s happening today?” roundup.

We’ll include what we can, depending on local relevance and available space.

Know an organiser who might like to contribute? Tag them below 👇

🍂 WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND WIMBORNE TODAY?Sunday 11 OctoberLooking for something to do today? Here are three local ideas ...
11/10/2026

🍂 WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND WIMBORNE TODAY?
Sunday 11 October

Looking for something to do today? Here are three local ideas 😊

🥣 Community Garden & Soup
Wimborne Community Garden, School Lane • 2.30–4pm
Enjoy a look around the garden and taste soups made with its produce.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/soup-making/

🎶 Try some singing: RiverMind vocal workshop
Museum of East Dorset, Garden Room • 3–5pm
Beginners and experienced singers welcome. Free, but numbers are limited and advance booking is required.
Access through the tearoom next to Wimborne Library in Crown Mead. Evening concert tickets are separate.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/rivermind-vocal-workshops/

🌊 RiverMind Concert
Allendale Centre • 7.30–9pm
Music, visuals and recordings inspired by the River Stour and River Allen. Tickets £12.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/rivermind-concert/

Check organiser updates and availability before setting off.

Know something else happening in or around Wimborne today? Add the details below 👇

Have a lovely Sunday, Wimborne 😊

09/10/2026

FRIDAY QUESTION 🌿☕

Last week’s question brought in a lovely suggestion: a riverside walk from Merley into Wimborne, coffee at Wimborne Model Town, then a walk back. A little local inspiration for your weekend 😊

What would YOUR perfect couple of hours in and around Wimborne look like?

A favourite walk, somewhere for lunch, a browse around the shops, or something to do with the children?

👇 Share your suggestions below.

Local businesses—you’re welcome to join in too! Tell us what visitors could enjoy with you this weekend. We may feature some of your ideas in a future post.

Let’s give each other a few more reasons to get out and enjoy our town 💚

🧶 FANCY TRYING CROCHET IN WIMBORNE?Tremains Crafts is running two workshops at East Dorset Heritage Trust’s Allendale Ho...
09/10/2026

🧶 FANCY TRYING CROCHET IN WIMBORNE?

Tremains Crafts is running two workshops at East Dorset Heritage Trust’s Allendale House on Monday 12 October 😊

🧵 Beginners Crochet — learn the basics
🌺 Crochet Poppy — make your own crocheted poppy

💷 £25 per person, per workshop
📍 Allendale House, Wimborne

Contact East Dorset Heritage Trust directly to check current spaces, session details and book:
📞 01202 888992
🔗 https://www.edht.org.uk/brochure/

A lovely opportunity to try something creative locally!

🍂 YOUR WIMBORNE WEEKEND | 9–11 OCTOBERMarkets, music, creative workshops and the start of Wimborne’s Green Festival — he...
08/10/2026

🍂 YOUR WIMBORNE WEEKEND | 9–11 OCTOBER

Markets, music, creative workshops and the start of Wimborne’s Green Festival — here are some ideas for your weekend 😊

FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER

🛍️ Wimborne Minster Market
Allendale Centre • 8am–2pm
A Friday browse for local produce, plants, crafts, vintage finds and more.

💍 Free valuations with Hansons
Allendale Centre • 10am–12pm
Antiques, jewellery, fine art and watches.
Details for both: https://www.theallendale.org/what-s-on

🌻 Sunflowers oil-painting workshop
Walford Mill • 10am–4pm
£89.50, including materials and canvas. Advance booking through The Paintbox Arts.
https://www.thepaintboxarts.com/

🎸 The Story of Guitar Heroes
Tivoli Theatre • 7.30pm
Five decades of guitar classics. Online tickets £31.90, including the online booking fee.
https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/events/the-story-of-guitar-heroes/

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER

🍎 WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT: Green Fair & Apple Pressing
Minster Green • 10am–3pm
Meet local environmental groups, sample freshly pressed apple juice and have a go at pressing. The Green Festival officially opens at 10.30am.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/planet-wimborne-green-fair-2/

🎨 Recycled Art
Museum of East Dorset, Garden Room • 12–3pm
Free family drop-in using recycled materials. Access through the tearoom next to Wimborne Library in Crown Mead; museum admission isn’t included.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/recycled-art-workshop/

🍁 Stencilling the Golden Season – Fabric Home Accessories
Walford Mill • 10am–4pm
£85–£95 depending on your chosen project, with blank fabric items and refreshments included. Book direct with Melanie Ward Creative by email or phone: 07798 800 961.
https://www.melaniewardcreative.com/what-is-on

SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER

🥣 Community Garden & Soup
Wimborne Community Garden, School Lane • 2.30–4pm
Look around the garden and taste soups made with its produce.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/soup-making/

🎶 RiverMind vocal workshop
Museum of East Dorset, Garden Room • 3–5pm
Free, with advance booking required. Beginners and experienced singers welcome. Access through the tearoom next to Wimborne Library in Crown Mead. Evening concert tickets are separate.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/rivermind-vocal-workshops/

🌊 RiverMind Concert
Allendale Centre • 7.30–9pm
Music, visuals and recordings inspired by the River Stour and River Allen. Tickets £12.
https://planetwimborne.org/events/rivermind-concert/

Please check organiser updates and availability before travelling or booking.

Which would you choose? Tag someone who might enjoy a local day out 👇

🛍️ WIMBORNE MARKET — WHO’S THERE?Meet the Everyday Household stall 😊This family-run stall sells everyday household items...
08/10/2026

🛍️ WIMBORNE MARKET — WHO’S THERE?

Meet the Everyday Household stall 😊
This family-run stall sells everyday household items at affordable prices, plus bagged bird food. They tell us they attend every Friday—a useful stop while you’re browsing Wimborne Minster Market!

Planning a visit? The market is on tomorrow:
📅 Friday 9 October • 8am–2pm
📍 Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

Pop in, have a browse and support the independent traders who help make our local market what it is.

Do you trade at the market? Message Hello Wimborne with the Friday you expect to attend, a short ready-to-use caption about what you sell, and a clear stall photo or finished poster you’re happy for us to share.

We may feature your stall and include it in our dated “Who’s There?” list of traders expected that Friday. Attendance can change, and features depend on local relevance and available space. Help us give people a current picture of what’s inside the market 😊

🔨 WORTH A TRIP | AN AUCTION EVENING NEAR RINGWOODFancy a browse and perhaps a bid? Megan has sent us details of GSM Auct...
07/10/2026

🔨 WORTH A TRIP | AN AUCTION EVENING NEAR RINGWOOD

Fancy a browse and perhaps a bid? Megan has sent us details of GSM Auctions’ weekly Thursday auction at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall 😊

📅 Tomorrow, Thursday 8 October
📍 St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road, St Leonards, BH24 2PH
👀 Viewing from 6pm
🔨 Bidding starts at 7pm
☕ Free admission, with free tea and coffee
💷 Cash auction — check buying fees and terms with the organiser before bidding.

GSM also runs a Saturday auction at Creekmoor Community Centre, Northmead Drive, Poole, BH17 7XZ: viewing from 5pm and bidding from 6pm.

For updates and a look at what’s coming into the room, visit GSM Auctions:
https://www.facebook.com/gsmauctions

Thanks Megan for sending this in! Check the organiser’s latest updates before travelling.

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