Things to do in Dorset
A few suggestions to help you plan the next few weeks...
Arts & Culture
The Pirates of Penzance at the Theatre on the Millennium Green, Bridport on 24 August. More information from Bridport Arts Centre.
A World Village Market will be staged at the Cargo Stage at Weymouth's harbour from 26 - 29 August, selling foods from around the world.
Dorchester Love Parade at Maumbury Rings, Dorchester on August 24 from 12:00 noon - 21:00 BST. Parade starts at the Pump in South Street.
Anonymous 11 Dorchester's Youth Festival on August 27, 12 noon - 21:00, also at Maumbury Rings, Dorchester.
Discover the Middle Ages at Corfe Castle with talks and activities every weekday from 11:00 to 17:30 BST throughout August.
Whirrs, Cogs and Thingamabobs is a collection of 150 quirky antique gadgets including a clockwork burglar alarm and an electric hair-restoring comb, all belonging to collector Maurice Collins, and exhibited at Dorset County Museum.
Dorchester's Roman Town House is open to the public on Wednesdays until 14 September.
Nature & Outdoors
Melplash Agricultural Society Show is at the West Bay Showground on 25 August.
St Edwards RC Church has its annual summer fete on 27 August at the church at Shatters Hill, Wareham, 14:00 - 16:00 BST.
Poole Borough Council has organised a wildlife fun day on Sandbanks beach on Wednesday 24 August, from 11:00 to 15:00 BST. Meet on the beach by the Beach Office and main car park.
Join family-friendly wildlife workshops at the RSPB's Radipole Lake nature reserve in Weymouth, every Wednesday during August from 10:00 BST - 12 noon.
Literary Lyme Guided Walks: Walking tours of Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast. Explore its use as a film set, meet great historical characters and follow the footsteps of local authors - throughout the summer.
Big Dorset Brunch
Remember to listen to the only BBC radio programme exclusively for Dorset.
The Big Dorset Brunch is live on BBC Radio Solent every Saturday morning from 0800 - 1100 GMT on 103.8FM.
Also, look out for the Big Dorset Brunch podcast which is available to download after the programme each week.