COLEHILL: Joyce Meader gave a talk about the history of knitting during the November meeting of the Colehill Evening WI. Members will next meet for their Christmas party on Wednesday, December 12 at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome - for information, email colehillwi@aol.com

CHRISTCHURCH: Christchurch Christian Centre in Millhams Street, Christchurch, is hosting a free stand-up comedy evening all about Christmas, with comedian Mike Greenwood, at 7.30pm on Thursday, December 6. Mince pies included.

Arts collection

CHRISTCHURCH: CADArts presents a collection of unique Christmas gifts created by local artisans at the Hayloft Gallery in Wick Lane, Christchurch, open daily from 10am to 4pm from Saturday, December 1 until Friday, December 21.

Family shopping

FERNDOWN: Autism Wessex will benefit from two special events at Haskins in Ferndown this Christmas. A family shopping evening will be held on Thursday November 29 from 6pm and a Christmas shopping experience will take place on Thursday December 6, also from 6pm. More details are available from haskins.co.uk

Colour dash

BRANSGORE: Join Santa’s Colour Dash at Avon Tyrrell outdoor activity centre in Bransgore on Sunday, December 16 at 11am. Run or walk around a 3k festive route, where you will be drenched in a storm of Christmas colours by Santa’s elves, plus a little elves dash for younger participants. Mince pies. hot drinks and Christmas activities available. Adults £10, children £5. Visit avontyrrell.org.uk for more.

Church fayre

WINTON: A Christmas fayre is being held at the Centrepoint Church in Hawthorn Road on December 8 between 10am and 2pm. Entry is free but costs £2 to meet Santa who will be dropping by between 11am and 1pm. There will also be a raffle and tombola plus stalls selling jewellery, crafts, games, knitwear and more. Hot food and refreshments will also be on sale.

Crafty ideas

FERNDOWN: An indoor craft fayre is being held at Bluebird Social Club in Ham Lane in Longham on December 9. There will be handmade local crafts on sale between 10am and 4pm.

Mamma Mia

HIGHCLIFFE: Highcliffe Community Association Cinema presents Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again at 7pm on Friday, December 7. Tickets, priced £4.50, are available from Greystones House in Waterford Road, Highcliffe, or from 01425 271604.

Probus meeting

POOLE: The Probus Club of Poole provides fellowship and activities for retired businessmen including monthly lunches with guest speakers and regular excursions. To find out more, contact Eric on 07973 309290 or visit pooleprobus.org.

Dancing club

FERNDOWN: Penny’s Hill English Country Dance Club takes place at The Barrington Theatre every Friday between 7.30pm and 10pm. Entry costs £3 and includes refreshments. Call 01202 894 858.