Dorset & New Forest: Saturday, 7 November 2026

Saturday, 7 November 2026 · covering 6–7 Nov 2026 · Dorset & New Forest

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Dorset businesses could face a ban on non-essential water use: Commercial premises in Dorset may face limits on non-essential water use because the severe drought is continuing. Small firms that rely on water for cleaning, gardens or customer facilities may need to plan ahead.
Dorset funeral firm launches workshops on grieving before a loved one dies: A Dorset funeral firm is starting sessions to help people cope with anticipatory grief, the sorrow felt while someone is still alive but dying. Anticipatory grief is common but rarely talked about, and local support is scarce.
Drug deaths across the South West mapped, with BCP among the highest: New figures show Plymouth has the highest rate of drug poisoning deaths in the South West, ahead of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It shows the conurbation still carries one of the region's heaviest burdens of drug harm.
Career fair for psychology and therapy professions in Bournemouth: A Psychological Professions Career Fair takes place on 12 November at St Mark's Church, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. It is a local route into talking-therapy and mental health careers.
Work begins to restore New Forest heathland burned in summer wildfire: Conservationists have started recovery work on an area of the New Forest badly damaged by a summer wildfire that began with a burning vehicle. The heathland is a protected local landscape, and the fire shows how drought is raising wildfire risk.

Career fair for psychology and therapy professions in Bournemouth A Psychological Professions Career Fair takes place on 12 November at St Mark's Church, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. It is a local route into talking-therapy and mental health careers. Original source: Eventbrite Poole
Bournemouth's big annual fireworks display lights up the seafront Bournemouth holds its major annual fireworks celebration on 7 November, with advance ticket prices frozen. It is the area's biggest family night out this weekend. Original source: Visit Dorset what's on

Dorset funeral firm launches workshops on grieving before a loved one dies A Dorset funeral firm is starting sessions to help people cope with anticipatory grief, the sorrow felt while someone is still alive but dying. Anticipatory grief is common but rarely talked about, and local support is scarce. Original source: Dorset View

7 Nov Autumn Walk at Mudeford Woods (Mudeford Wood, Mudeford) (Eventbrite Dorset)
7 Nov Christmas Fundraiser (Cranborne Garden Centre, Cranborne) (Eventbrite Bournemouth)
7 Nov Fastened in Time (Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Southbourne) (Eventbrite Bournemouth)
7 Nov Free Posture and Spinal Health Check 07/11/2026 (Life Balance Chiropractic Centre, Poole) (Eventbrite Poole)
7 Nov Hatha Yoga Flow - For Beginner to Advanced Yogis (Creekmoor Community Centre, Poole) (Eventbrite Poole)
7 Nov Lego Club at Dorchester Library (Dorchester Library and Learning Centre, Dorchester) (Eventbrite Dorset)
7 Nov Magic Dragon & Fairy Potion Masterclass for Children ages 3 to 300! (Rock & Rose Rituals & Conkers Earth School, Poole) (Eventbrite Dorset)
7 Nov P!NK-!SH (The ElmTree, Hightown Road, Hightown, Ringwood BH24 3DY, UK. One minute from A31 - large free car park. Event held in large Tythe Barn on site. Main bar and Restaurant open as usual 12.-12. www.elmtreeringwood.co.uk, Hightown) (Eventbrite New Forest)
7 Nov Remembrance Concert 2026 (New Milton Hub, New Milton) (Eventbrite New Forest)
7 Nov Mini Morning Retreat (7 Mount Grace Dr, Poole) (Eventbrite Poole)

BCP handbag appeal collects essentials for women facing homelessness and domestic abuse. Source
Dorset's police commissioner opposes merging forces into regional mega-forces. Source
Ringwood's mayor welcomes a £7.7m town centre regeneration. Source
Swanage's first Shanty Festival lines up 12 acts. Source

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