What's On This Weekend in Dorchester: From environmental conference to a giant Hokey Cokey!

Here's your Nub News weekly round-up of what's on in the Dorchester area this weekend...

Every Thursday, we bring you our top pick of events in our What's On section for the coming weekend.

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Friday: Martin James Bartlett

Martin James Bartlett first came to Dorchester in 2016, just two years after being crowned BBC Young Musician of the Year. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength and Dorchester Corn Exchange now welcomes him back with a fascinating programme that will showcase his prodigious talent on Friday, September 8.

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Saturday: Dorset COP

Hoping to spur the local community into urgent action to combat the threats posed by climate change, leading voices from across the county will be attending Dorset's own version of the international Conference of Parties – better known as COP – to share the actions already taking place and discuss key areas of change including the circular economy, restoring nature and youth activism.

Events and talks will be held at Dorchester's Corn Exchange on Saturday, September 9.

Laura Baldwin, environmental campaigner and former Olympic sailor, will be opening the event as the keynote speaker.

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Saturday & Sunday: SEAFEAST

The award winning SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival – takes place over the weekend of September 9 and 10 at the Weymouth Peninsula.

The festival is unique in its dedication to promoting responsibly sourced seafood, raising awareness of protecting ocean health and raising funds for The Fishermen's Mission.

Alongside a varied menu of sustainable seafood, attendees will also find a host of activities, live chef demonstrations, arts and crafts, live music and beer and wine tastings to entertain! The free kid's cookery school is always a hit with younger guests (places must be booked), and local non-profit community interest group ARTWEY will provide art activities for children of all ages.

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Sunday: Heritage Open Days & Giant Hokey Cokey!

Historic Dorchester is taking part in Heritage Open Days on Sunday, September 10 with lots of museums and historic buildings opening for free and lots of free guided walks to bring the fascinating history of Dorchester to life.

The free activities are collated by Dorchester Heritage Committee and include free entry to The Keep Military Museum, Shire Hall Museum and Dorset Museum, as well as guided talks around the town. High West and High East Street will be closed between 10.45am and 4.30pm for people to admire the street and join in with walks being led by Dorchester Civic Society and local historians Mark Chutter and Steve Wallis.

The day will finish off with a mass 'Hokey Cokey' outside Tom Browns pub at 3.30pm, followed by free live music with the Chris Davies Band. Plus, a free Dorchester Arts evening concert at the Corn Exchange at 6pm with piano music and songs by the Smith family – no booking required.

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