Town Hall and Corn Exchange: Opening Event

Event Schedule

The Shambles

The Time Traveller’s Kitchen, 12 – 2 pm

Time Traveller Alex Compiani will be demonstrating and cooking up a range of Georgian Christmas dishes, in keeping with the period of the building.

Creative Clay for All, 12 – 5 pm

Free clay modelling workshop for adults and children, making clay penguins and reindeer with artist Deborah Clarke.

Magic Mirror Photo Booth, 12 – 5 pm

Free photo booth, with props, that prints photos you can take home with you!

Town Hall

Historic Displays, 12 – 5 pm

Explore this stunning room and displays provided by the Town Museum, Fashion Museum and the Town’s Mace Bearer.

Council Chamber

Rod Puppet Workshop, 12 – 5 pm

Free rod puppet workshop for adults and children, with artist Holly Miller.

Corn Exchange

Nepalese Dancing, 12 – 12:30 pm

Performance.

Mayor’s Welcome, 12:30 – 1 pm

With producer/performer Sam James.

Mad 4 Animals, 1 – 2 pm

This is the show where laughter meets learning, chaos meets creatures, and families meet FUN!

Vega Stanley, 2 – 2:30 pm

Hear singer-songwriter Vega perform in her home town.

Matt Black, 2:30 – 3 pm

Entertainment from the Piano Man.

Dan Baker, 3:30 – 4 pm

Performance by popular local guitarist and singer.

Quartissimo, 4 – 5 pm

Enjoy a repertoire of classical music from different eras, along with pop, jazz and folk music from this incredible string quartet.

Refreshments

The Wandering Olive Dorset, in the Market Place from 12 to 5 pm

Food wagon serving delicious, fresh Mediterranean food including Dorset Gyros Wraps and Loaded Fries.

South Coast Bar, in the Shambles from 12 to 5 pm

Soft and alcoholic drinks available to purchase from the bar.

Blandford Evening WI, in the Corn Exchange kitchen throughout the afternoon

Serving free hot drinks and delicious cakes provided by the WI and The Forum Café.