Event Listings

EVENT LISTINGS

Forthcoming Events:

Please get in touch if you are planning an event and would like it listed here:     tolpuddlevillagewebsite@gmail.com  

2026
Events for 2026 can be found below........ keep checking for new events and updated information
For Regular Activities please go to the Regular Activities and Classes page

SEPTEMBER 2026

Ladies' Coffee Morning at the Martyrs Inn
Every Thursday at 11am:  3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th September

Knit and Natter
Thursday, 10 September, 2026 at 7pm Martyrs Inn
Held second Thursday of each month.
All welcome.  Bring crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, tapestry - what you like - or just come along and enjoy a drink and a chat.

Talk, Sip and Supper at the Martyrs Inn
Wednesday, 16 September at 7pm  |  £12 pp to include supper - £1 pp of this goes to the British Homeless Veterans Fund (a charity the pub supports) 

Contact  Annette 07977 421336 or the Martyrs Inn to book 01305  602115
Details soon of speaker.  Held every third Wednesday of the month

Tolpuddle Old Chapel Heritage Open Days
Thursday 17 September, 2026 10 am til 12 noon and
Saturday, 19 September, 2026 10 am til 4 pm

The Old Chapel is taking part this September in the National Heritage Open Days. Come and explore its connections to the men that later became known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, its dramatic 18l8 origins and rare cob built history. The exhibition features the family trees of George Loveless and James Hammett; mannequins in traditional dress;  implements that were used as weapons when the mob attacked the congregation;  popular cartoons from the era portraying Methodism and two video displays.  Finally an exact copy of the 1818 Deeds. 

The exhibition is open on Thursday 17 September 10am - 12 noon Saturday 19 September 10am - 4pm 

Tolpuddle 100 Club Draw
Friday, 25 September, 2026 at 6pm ish at the Martyrs Inn

OCTOBER 2026

Ladies' Coffee Morning at the Martyrs Inn
Every Thursday at 11am:  1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th October

Tolpuddle Book Club
Martyrs Inn on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026 at 7pm
All Welcome.  Held every first Wednesday of the month.  Come along and talk about the books you have read either in hard copy or on ebooks.  We also tend to have discussions on films and podcasts etc

Creative Clay for All
Thursday, 8 October at Tolpuddle Old Chapel 19.00 - 21.00
The Scary One   £30

This is a session suitable for beginners and the more advanced.  Gather friends together for this joyful and relaxed creative evening.  There will be a demo of an item to make.  Think Rocky Horror picture show, Monty Python's killer bunnies, ravens on a ledge, your favourite mystical character or a tealight to light the way.  If you have been to a session before you may decide to develop and work on your own project.  If this is the case please let me know in advance so I can bring suitable textures and stamps for your project.  I have bat rollers and Halloween cutters!

Pieces will be kiln fired and ready about 2-3 weeks later.

Class is from 7pm to 9pm, Thursday 8th October 2026 at Tolpuddle Old Chapel, 59a Main Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7ET.
The building is on the main road, opposite the play area.

There are even tea and coffee facilities.

Refunds on classes not available if cancelled less than 14 days before the class.

Booking through:  Creative Clay For All - Welcome 

Knit and Natter
Thursday, 15 October,  2026 at 7pm Martyrs Inn
Held second Thursday of each month.
All welcome.  Bring crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, tapestry - what you like - or just come along and enjoy a drink and a chat.

Tolpuddle Old Chapel Sunday Sessions recommence after their summer break
Sunday, 18 October, 2026 from 5pm until 7pm
Sophie Wright:  "Who's Afear'd"

We start our new season of the Sunday Sessions on18th October with Sophie Wright and her drama group performing a new production of Who’s Afear’d.  More details will be available soon.

Talk, Sip and Supper at the Martyrs Inn
Wednesday, 21 October, at 7pm  |  £12 pp to include supper - £1 pp of this goes to the British Homeless Veterans Fund (a charity the pub supports) 

Contact  Annette 07977 421336 or the Martyrs Inn to book 01305  602115
Speaker to be announced shortly.

Tolpuddle 100 Club Draw
Friday, 30 October, 2026 at 6pm ish at the Martyrs Inn

NOVEMBER 2026

Ladies' Coffee Morning at the Martyrs Inn
Every Thursday at 11am:  5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th November

Tolpuddle Book Club
Martyrs Inn on Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 at 7pm
All Welcome.  Held every first Wednesday of the month.  Come along and talk about the books you have read either in hard copy or on ebooks.  We also tend to have discussions on films and podcasts etc

Creative Clay for All
Thursday, 12 November at Tolpuddle Old Chapel 19.00 - 21.00
The Festive One   £30

This is a session suitable for beginners and the more advanced.  Gather friends together for this joyful and relaxed creative evening.  There will be a demo of an item to make.  If you have been to a session before you may decide to develop and work on your own project.  If this is the case please let me know in advance so I can bring suitable textures and stamps for your project.  There are festive rollers, textures, stamps and cutters.  There are even dinosaur cutters!

Pieces will be kiln fired and ready about 2-3 weeks later.

Class is from 7pm to 9pm, Thursday 12th November 2026 at Tolpuddle Old Chapel, 59a Main Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7ET.
The building is on the main road, opposite the play area.

There are even tea and coffee facilities.

Refunds on classes are not available if cancelled less than 14 days before the class.

Booking through:  Creative Clay For All - Welcome