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Diverse Abilities | Dorset's Disability Charity | Children & Adults
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Skydive
Apr
4
to 29 Sept
DSA

Skydive

  • Fri, 4 Apr 2025 08:00 Mon, 29 Sept 2025 15:00
  • GoSkydive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One to tick off on the bucket list - why not raise funds for charity at the same time?

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Watercolour Workshop
Jul
15

Watercolour Workshop

  • Tuesday 15 July 2025
  • 18:00 20:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of watercolour painting - perfect for beginners or those looking to improve on their basics

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Wild Swim at Swanage
Jul
19
to 20 Jul
DSA

Wild Swim at Swanage

  • Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:30 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:00
  • Swanage Sea Front (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Want to enter your mermaid era this year? A seasoned swimmer looking for a challenge? Look no further!

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LUSH Pamper Hamper
Aug
13

LUSH Pamper Hamper

  • Wednesday 13 August 2025
  • 18:00 20:30
  • LUSH Green Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us to create your very own bath bombs and candles - then treat yourself to a splash of relaxation!

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Mischief Makers: Summer Fun
Aug
18

Mischief Makers: Summer Fun

  • Monday 18 August 2025
  • 13:00 16:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The perfect excuse for creative play, getting a bit messy, and having fun adventures.

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Fireworks Cruise
Aug
21

Fireworks Cruise

  • Thursday 21 August 2025
  • 19:30 22:30
  • Greenslade Pleasure Boats (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an evening on the seas of Poole Harbour, treat yourself to a chip supper, and enjoy the spectacular fireworks.

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Rugby Lunch
Sept
12

Rugby Lunch

  • Friday 12 September 2025
  • 12:00 17:00
  • Hoburne Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of the hottest tickets in town, our Rugby Lunch returns for 2025 - hosted by none other than David Flatman.

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Cowboy Hat Workshop
Sept
23
Children's Team

Cowboy Hat Workshop

  • Tuesday 23 September 2025
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create your own one of a kind cowboy hat under the guidance of our crafty workshop leaders.

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Country Roots
Oct
10
Children's Team

Country Roots

  • Friday 10 October 2025
  • 18:00 23:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of all things country; live music, great food, line dancing, and more all for a fantastic cause

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Run Bournemouth
Oct
11
to 12 Oct
DSA

Run Bournemouth

  • Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:00
  • Bournemouth Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

There’s a distance for everyone at this fantastic seaside running festival - so which one are you going for?

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YMCA Big Sleep Easy
Oct
18
to 19 Oct

YMCA Big Sleep Easy

  • Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:00 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Will you sleep rough so others don’t have to? People with disabilities are severely and disproportionately affected by homelessness.

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Punk Goes Popworld
Oct
23

Punk Goes Popworld

  • Thursday 23 October 2025
  • 19:00 20:00
  • Popworld Bournemouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It wasn’t a phase mom! Join us for an evening of 00s bangers across pop punk and emo.

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Gala Ball
Nov
22
to 23 Nov

Gala Ball

  • Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:00 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00
  • Lighthouse Poole (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time to grab your finest party wear and join us for a glittering night of entertainment.

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Golf Day
Jul
9

Golf Day

  • Wednesday 9 July 2025
  • 09:00 15:30
  • Crane Valley Golf Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Who doesn’t want a day out in the fresh air on the course? Bring your team of 4 and we’ll see you on the green…

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Playtime!
Jun
22
DSA, The Beehive

Playtime!

  • Sunday 22 June 2025
  • 15:30 18:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come and play on the soft play at The Treehouse, hosted by volunteers, raising funds in aid of Diverse Abilities’ The Beehive

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Pottery Painting
Jun
10

Pottery Painting

  • Tuesday 10 June 2025
  • 18:00 20:30
  • SPLAT Pottery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Give pottery painting a whirl as we team up with SPLAT Pottery in Winton.

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Country Roots
Jun
6
Children's Team

Country Roots

  • Friday 6 June 2025
  • 18:00 23:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of all things country; live music, great food, line dancing, and more all for a fantastic cause

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Bingo Night
May
30
DSA, The Beehive

Bingo Night

  • Friday 30 May 2025
  • 18:30 19:30
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A bingo night, hosted by volunteers, raising funds in aid of Diverse Abilities’ The Beehive

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Dragon Boat Racing
May
26
DSA

Dragon Boat Racing

  • Monday 26 May 2025
  • 09:45 16:00
  • Sherborne Castle Country Fair (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Teams of up to 20 required for this fun yet competitive challenge on the waters of Sherborne Castle.

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Dorset Mud Run
May
17
to 18 May
DSA

Dorset Mud Run

  • Sat, 17 May 2025 09:00 Sun, 18 May 2025 16:00
  • Dorset Mud Run (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get the team together and help each other through the obstacles in a day of muddy good fun!

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Cowboy Hat Workshop
May
7
Children's Team

Cowboy Hat Workshop

  • Wednesday 7 May 2025
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create your own one of a kind cowboy hat under the guidance of our crafty workshop leaders.

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Pastries with...
Apr
29

Pastries with...

  • Tuesday 29 April 2025
  • 08:00 09:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for breakfast pastries and a spot of networking at The Treehouse.

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Easter Open Evening
Apr
19
DSA, The Beehive

Easter Open Evening

  • Saturday 19 April 2025
  • 16:00 19:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An Easter open evening at The Treehouse, hosted by volunteers, raising funds in aid of Diverse Abilities’ The Beehive

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Willow Dragonfly Workshop
Apr
17

Willow Dragonfly Workshop

  • Thursday 17 April 2025
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make your very own stunning willow dragonfly sculpture with Bella & Barley

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Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Mar
25

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

  • Tuesday 25 March 2025
  • 18:00 20:00
  • Patch Bournemouth, 1st Floor Bobby's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the art of modern calligraphy in this relaxed and friendly Craft Club workshop.

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Quiz Night
Mar
7
DSA, Children's Team

Quiz Night

  • Friday 7 March 2025
  • 19:00 21:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A quiz night, hosted by volunteers, raising funds in aid of Diverse Abilities’ Lily’s Place

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Lino Cutting Workshop
Feb
12

Lino Cutting Workshop

  • Wednesday 12 February 2025
  • 18:00 20:00
  • Patch Bournemouth, 1st Floor Bobby's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Diverse Abilities Craft Club returns for the first workshop of the year, letting you try your hand at lino cutting.

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Christmas Concert
Dec
11

Christmas Concert

  • Wednesday 11 December 2024
  • 18:00 20:00
  • St. Peter's Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get in the Christmas spirit and join us at St. Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, for an evening of festive entertainment.

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Garland Workshop
Dec
4

Garland Workshop

  • Wednesday 4 December 2024
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create a spectacular Christmas Garland alongside expert tuition from Academy of Floristry.

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Christmas Biscuit Decorating Workshop
Dec
1

Christmas Biscuit Decorating Workshop

  • Sunday 1 December 2024
  • 11:30 15:30
  • Gather (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join ‘Great British Bake Off’ contestant Maggie, the Seaside Baker, and decorate homemade Christmas biscuits.

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Christmas Market
Nov
30

Christmas Market

  • Saturday 30 November 2024
  • 19:00 21:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our Christmas Market, full of stalls selling gifts, treats, crafts and much more

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Christmas Carols with The Salvation Army
Nov
30

Christmas Carols with The Salvation Army

  • Saturday 30 November 2024
  • 11:30 13:00
  • Lily's Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for carols, tea & coffee, bacon rolls and wreaths

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The Beehive Christmas Fayre
Nov
30

The Beehive Christmas Fayre

  • Saturday 30 November 2024
  • 11:00 14:00
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for lots of festive fun including Christmas stalls, games, crafts, raffle, tombola, Santa’s grotto and refreshments

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Wreath Workshop
Nov
30

Wreath Workshop

  • Saturday 30 November 2024
  • 10:00 12:00
  • Langside School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The team from Academy of Floristry will show you how to make a beautiful Christmas Wreath in this workshop

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Wreath Workshop
Nov
27

Wreath Workshop

  • Wednesday 27 November 2024
  • 18:00 20:00
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create a beautiful Christmas Wreath in this workshop hosted by Academy of Floristry

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Gala Ball
Nov
16
to 17 Nov

Gala Ball

  • Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:00 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 01:00
  • Lighthouse Poole (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The black tie event of the year - expect glam, fab entertainment, delicious food, and an electric atmosphere

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Quiz Night
Oct
24

Quiz Night

  • Thursday 24 October 2024
  • 18:30 19:30
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Expect fun mini games, free pizza, and a chance to prove yourself as a trivia champion

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Run Bournemouth
Oct
12
to 13 Oct
DSA

Run Bournemouth

  • Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:30 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:30
  • Bournemouth Seafront (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Loads of different distances available across this seafront festival - take on a challenge that suits you.

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Fire Walk
Oct
9

Fire Walk

  • Wednesday 9 October 2024
  • 18:00 21:00
  • The Treehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A classic fundraising challenge, can you stand to take on the hot coals?

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Pottery Painting
Sept
26

Pottery Painting

  • Thursday 26 September 2024
  • 18:00 21:00
  • Splat Pottery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Give pottery painting a whirl as we team up with Splat Pottery in Winton.

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Rugby Lunch
Sept
13

Rugby Lunch

  • Friday 13 September 2024
  • 12:00 16:30
  • Hoburne Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Luke Pearce and Neil Back MBE join David Flatman on stage to share their rugby anecdotes.

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Barrie's Quiz Night
Sept
11

Barrie's Quiz Night

  • Wednesday 11 September 2024
  • 19:00 22:00
  • The Beehive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Barrie’s Quiz Night at The Beehive for an evening of entertainment (this event is in aid of Diverse Abilities).

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Run Thorpe Park
Sept
1
DSA

Run Thorpe Park

  • Sunday 1 September 2024
  • 08:00 11:00
  • Thorpe Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Run around the rides and rollercoasters with exclusive access to Thorpe Park!

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