Hobby groups in Dorset

Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Dorset, as well as people looking to join one.

All listings in Dorset

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Mrswaffle (Blandford Forum)

Seeking a book club

Old woman with a lifelong reading addiction. Favourite writer: Charles Dickens, but I read a lot of history, some politics & biographies. Also keen fan of the Golden Age mysteries (principally Allingham, Sayers, Christie, Mitchell).

Mrswaffle recommends:

Traitor’s purse
by Margery Allingham | Learn more and buy
The mystery, the suspense, the tense atmosphere.
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Added 2 days ago

Paula (Wimborne)

Seeking a book club

Recently moved to Wimborne having been in a book club in West Sussex for several years. Looking for a group who enjoy reading for pleasure rather than too highbrow.

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Added 4 days ago

Samantha (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

I’m a keen reader and writer with a love for literature, poetry, and mythology. I enjoy everything from fantasy and gothic fiction to darker, more thought-provoking novels. I’m hoping to find a friendly, welcoming book group where I can discover new authors, share recommendations, have interesting conversations, and, most importantly, make some new friends. It would be lovely to meet like-minded people who enjoy a good book and a good chat, and to have something to look forward to outside of everyday life. I’m happy to explore different genres and would love to be part of a group where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts, even when we disagree about a book!

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Added 11 days ago

Alfie (Poole)

Seeking a book club

Heyy I'm new here looking to meet new friends that also love to enjoy and read books! I love fantasy books and I love to meet new people I'm 17 I'm very mature with my books I love to read anything and hopefully we can be friends

Alfie recommends:

A court of thorns and roses  by Sarah J maas
A court of thorns and roses
by Sarah J maas | Learn more and buy
I love this book Beacuse I feel like I'm actually in there fighting with feyre and rhys (characters in the book) and I love the character development throughout the series
A court of thorns and roses  by Sarah J Maas
A court of thorns and roses
by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy
That it's absolutely amazing I love that it's in a fantasy land it's absolutely amazing I feel like im actually in there when I read it
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Added 18 days ago

Eddie (Wimborne)

Seeking a book club

Hey there! My name is Eddie (20) I like working on motorcycles and enjoy combat sports but during my downtime I am trying to get into reading rather than doom-scrolling my life away. I love gritty-fantasy, crime investigation and have an obsession with Georgian era romance.

Eddie recommends:

Trollslayer by William King
Trollslayer
by William King | Learn more and buy
This book speaks to me in a lot of ways like no others do, its a gritty fantasy of a dwarf seeking death and the man that promised to record it. The main character felix has to struggle his way through every encounter and always has me on the edge of my seat. Amazing book.
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Added 19 days ago

Eli (Sherborne)

Seeking a book club

Historical fiction, fantasy, romance, classics - love them all! Moved to the area a few months ago and would love to join a book club to make some new friends.

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Added 23 days ago

Sean (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

Hi- I am already a member of a book group in Bournemouth but am also a local author. I'm an award winning playwright and was awarded the MBE in the New Year's honours list. I'm afraid my book is currently only available on Amazon at present so is not showing up on the link provided here.

Sean recommends:

Three Women and a Boy by Sean Aita
Three Women and a Boy
by Sean Aita | Learn more and buy
Self promotion is rather embarrassing so I will copy a reader review for you instead - 'An impressive, well-written book, it wonderfully captures the spirit of a boy’s bucolic life in England’s West Country during the late 60s and early 70s, through to his later years as an actor and director spanning England and Europe. Never boring, and (for a theatrical memoir) deeply free of ego, the stories and anecdotes of the three ladies that brought him up are heartwarming and amusing. A Herculean effort of memory by the writer, it manages, in its early pages, to capture the spirit of Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie with an ever-present mystery at its heart.
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Added 24 days ago

Moustachereader (Blandford Forum)

Seeking a book club

I love horror and thriller books but am trying to branch out into fantasy and some crime/ murder mystery books. I am always looking for good si-fi recommendations too

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Added 25 days ago

Sam Hart (Bridport)

Seeking a gaming group

23 Looking for a 5th edition or other fantasy rpg honestly. I’m an artist and 3d modeller who’s just moved back to Dorset. I’d love a group of creative and inspiring people to play ttrpgs with. However I am not interested in playing online. Happy to travel as far as Weymouth or something!:) My instagram is @Draugr_lysium if you want to chat!!

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Added 26 days ago

Logan (Poole)

Seeking a book club

Hi I'm 23 and love fantasy mainly but interested in most genres. My favourites are The Hunger Games, Legendborn and Project Hail Mary. Would love to meet more people who are interested in reading books from diverse authors and books with compelling characters or world-building.

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Added 29 days ago

Anne to meet new friend. To meet up once weekly. Genre historical fiction (Christchurch)

Seeking a book club

Historical fiction To meet new friends I am a retired GP

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Julie (Swanage)

Seeking a book club

I have (semi) retired and recently rediscovered the joy of reading again. I would love to meet like-minded people for stimulating but not too serious chats about books over tea etc.

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Daniel (Dorchester)

Seeking a book club

I love books and I'd like to discuss it with other people

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Dave (Poole)

Gaming group

Looking for a new RPG group. Me and my wife. Both played different versions of DND and I'm also into many other systems. If the theme is cool I'm in. Looking for in person group rather than online. Please get in touch if you need players or have an existing group and new members.

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Louli (Swanage)

Seeking a book club

Hi been in Swanage a couple of years. Looking to meet new friends. Interested in a wide variety of genres.

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Kitty (Weymouth)

Seeking a gaming group

I'm a 20yo girl looking to make new friends playing D&D! I've played a bit with some friends within the last year but we are all very new but I've enjoyed learning how to mess around with it :)

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Emily (Poole)

Seeking a gaming group

I'm 17 have played DND for 3 years, and I'm really into role-play I do like a bit of combat but short and sweet is my preference

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MICHELLE (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

What better way to make new friends through books and reading. Have read alot of autobiographies but as long as the story captures my imagination i will read almost anything Im a very young at heart 55 year old

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Badly Behaved Bookclub (Poole)

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🖤 Badly Behaved Book Club 🖤 Always Badly Behaved, so why not meet up and talk about it... Smut, fantasy and dark romance meets girls night out. The meetings are once a month with some social events throughout the year. So whether you're a new reader, looking for other recommendations or open to meeting like-minded people, we would love to see you at the next meet up! Each month we are going to be choosing a specific genre, and then that will be the book choices for the month... Do you love your books Filthy? Fun? Smutty? DARK? Then, this is the book club for you!! ❤️‍🔥💁‍♀️ Each month we will dive into the latest read of the month, chosen by YOU! There will be plenty of opportunities to chat books; play spicy icebreaker games and meet like-minded people. 😍😍 Don't feel like reading the book? That's fine! Come along and chat all things bookish.❤️‍🔥🔥 Don't like the book? No problem! Come along and let's chat about why!😇 There is no pressure at all. I want this to be a safe space for all... with no judgement, no high expectations and just enjoy a cheeky night out!! Everyone welcome!📚 (18+)

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Scott (Christchurch)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi! I've loved DnD for over a decade now but haven't been able to join a game for over a year, so I may be a little rusty! I adore roleplay over combat so please expect silly voices and accents and interactions. I'm also a big fan of Sci-fi RPGs like the Alien RPG, Fallout RPG and Mothership. I have all the physical books but have never been able to play them IRL!

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