Lyme Life Magazine - Summer 2023

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There’s no better place to spend your summer

There’s so much to look forward to this summer in Lyme Regis – whether it’s taking part in a packed calendar of events and festivals, enjoying the town’s top attractions, or simply soaking up the sunshine in such a beautiful setting

With this edition of the Lyme Life Magazine, we hope you’ll be able to make the very most of your summer in Lyme Regis – there’s no better place to be this season.

This summer ’ s special events will include all the family favourites, such as Lifeboat Week, Regatta & Carnival Week and the Melplash Show in nearby Bridport Let oyur hair down at Lyme Regis Football Club’s Sausage & Cider Fesitval, or join in the dancing on Lyme Morris Day

Editor Francesca Evans

Words Francesca Evans

Photography Francesca Evans

Max Redwood Others where credited

CONTENTS

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Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week

Lyme Regis lifeboat crew are back with another week of exciting events

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Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival

Join Lyme Regis Football Club as they stage their annual summer par ty!

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Somers Day Celebrations

Learn about Lyme’s historic twinning links with St George’s in Bermuda

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Lyme Regis Gig Club

The South West’s fastest growing spor t and there’s never been a better time to join!

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Lyme Life Walks

Follow our summer walk around Langdon Hill, Golden Cap and Stanton St Gabriel

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Melplash Show

Fun for all the family at this annual agricultural show in neighbouring Bridpor t

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Seaside Days Gone By

Take a look at how Lyme has changed over the years with these old postcard pictures

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Uplyme Summer Produce & Flower Fair

Uplyme & Lyme Regis Hor ticultural Society host this favourite village event

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If you ’ re looking to get out in the bay, take a look at our feature on Lyme Regis Gig Club or the Lyme Splash sea swimming challenge and water polo championship

Fancy escaping the crowds? Follow our latest Lyme Life Walk around Langdon Hill woods, between Lyme and Bridport, with a climb to the top of Golden Cap - the highest peak on the south coast

Or looking for something to do with the family? Take a look at the Lyme Regis Attractions Trail, which takes in everything from museums to the aquarium and mini golf

Francesca Evans Editor

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Lyme Morris Day

Dance along with Lyme Morris and visiting sides at their annual summer celebration

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Lyme Regis Attractions Trail

Discover some of Lyme’s biggest attractions – from museums to mini golf!

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Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week

Family fun and games on the seafront in aid of local good causes

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Lyme Splash

Take a dip for this summer with a swimming challenge and water polo

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Eating Out in Lyme Regis

Feast on the best food and drink establishments Lyme Regis has to offer

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What’s On

Get all the dates in your diar y for events in and around Lyme Regis this summer

LYME REGIS & CHARMOUTHlifeboat week July 22nd to July 29th 2023

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week returns this July with another packed programme of events raising funds for the life-saving charity, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

This year ’ s programme offers something for the whole family, with highlights set to include a the British Army’s Red Devils parachute display team landing on the beach, and the lifeboat crew ’ s second Pirate Day to round off the week

The events have been organised by the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Supporters Group with input from volunteer crew members, who will be out and about all week to meet and greet visitors and show them around the ‘Spirit of Loch Fyne’ Atlantic class lifeboat

Ken Lavery, chairman of the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Supporters Group, said: “We have put together what we hope will be a very enjoyable week of fun for all the family, including many of the old favourites and some new events which, hopefully, will enhance the week

“This year our lifeboat will be moored on the pontoons in the harbour where the crew will be able to show you around our Atlantic class lifeboat A chance for a great selfie!

“Special thanks go to our harbourmaster and his staff for all their help throughout the year Many thanks also go to all my committee who work so hard throughout the year fundraising for the lifesaving work of the RNLI ”

Lifeboat Week 2023 will be ofcially opened by the new Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr David Sarson, at a ceremony to be held outside the lifeboat station at 2pm on Saturday, July 22

Cllr Sarson took ofce in May with his wife, Erica, and mayoress They will be seen throughout the week at many events, including the fun run, illuminated boats and the Red Devils parachute display

Cllr Sarson said: “I am delighted to be opening Lifeboat Week, which attracts such valuable donations for the charity that saves lives at sea

“The volunteers who go to sea, sometimes in awful conditions, do a fantastic job And don’t forget the families who support the crew when their pagers sound for an emergency, just when dinner is ready!”

As well as the opening ceremony, Lifeboat Week will get started with a welcome display in the bay by the volunteer crew of the Atlantic 85 ‘Spirit of Loch Fyne’ lifeboat, as well as belly dancing, pavement art and one of the traditional favourites of Lifeboat Week - the annual bathtub race

Other favourite events are set to include the fun run and illuminated boats on Sunday, July 23, the tug o ’ war on the sand beach on Tuesday, July 25, and a Total Wipeout inflatable obstacle game, the display by the Red Devils and a Grease sing-along event on Thursday, July 27

There will be plenty to keep children entertained throughout the week, including a teddy bear’s picnic, crab fishing competition, treasure hunts and the chance to get up close to snakes and exotic reptiles with ‘Snakes Alive’

Photo by Max Redwood

Musical performances during the week will include Lyme Regis Town Band, Old Skool, Lyme Bay Moonrakers, Chantry Buoys and performances from Lyme Morris and Wyld Morris, and there will be rescue demonstrations by Lyme Regis coastguards and fire crew

The week will be topped off by the second Pirate Day, which will include a pirate breakfast at the station, pirate sandcastle

building and fancy dress competitions, and a pirate after party at Lyme Regis Brewery, as well as the annual Irene Roper Duck Race

Full details of all events are available in Lifeboat week programmes, available at the RNLI shop on the Cobb and other local outlets, and on the Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week app

Volunteers from Lyme Regis lifeboat crew are on call 24/7, 365 days of the year. During the summer months, this service is extended with lifeguard coverage on the main sand beach in Lyme Regis, and the crew ’ s Water Safety Education Team works throughout the year to educate the public on the dangers of the sea and what to do in an emergency

About 140 people lose their lives at the UK and Irish coasts each year, and over half never even planned to enter the water It's important you know what to do in an emergency so you can help without putting yourself in danger.

If you find yourself in difculty in the water, float to live – fight your instinct to thrash around; lean back, extend your arms and legs; move gently and float until you can control your breathing If you see someone else in trouble in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard

Cold water shock is triggered in water temperatures lower than 15⁰C The average temperature of UK and Irish waters is 12⁰C. So even in the summer, the water temperature is cold enough to cause cold water shock, which can steal the air from your lungs and leave you helpless in seconds

Rip currents can travel up to the same speed as an Olympic swimmer and can pull even the strongest swimmers out to sea And unexpected waves can quickly knock you off your feet.

For more safety information, visit rnli.org/safety or for safety advice on water activities in Lyme Regis, visit lymeregisharbour co uk

Now a firm favourite on the Lyme Regis calendar, Lyme Regis Football Club will host its annual Sausage & Cider Festival for the sixth year this summer

This mini festival in a day will take place at the Davey Fort ground in Charmouth Road on Saturday, July 8, with gates opening at 2pm

There is no need to buy tickets Entry is just £3 on the gate, including a reusable festival cup

This year ’ s programme of entertainment will include the Lyme Luggers ukulele

group, followed by the Jurassix shanty singing group, talented Lyme Regis singer Annabel Davies, and popular local band WeFunk Lyme Bay Radio will be presenting live DJ sets in between acts Taking the headline slot this year will be New Variants, promising a high-energy, non-stop set list of bangers to get you dancing all night!

From the traditional scrumpy to the more exotic fruit flavour of pina colada and passionfruit, there will be a wide selection of ciders on offer at an outdoor bar

But if ciders not your tipple, the football

club has you covered, with a fully-stocked bar of lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, plus hot drinks served by The Coffee Box and real ales from the Shave Cross Inn’s tuk tuk

The award-winning Lyme Regis Butchers will be providing sausages in a variety of flavours on the barbecue, with vegan and gluten free options available, and other food options will include pizza, burgers and hot doughnuts

HW Sounds will be bringing along their bouncy castle, face painting and slush machine to keep the kids entertained, plus there will be ice cream and a grand rafe

Photo by Ed Mills

Photo by Max Redwood

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Buying direct from the fshermen can mean only one thing –the freshest fsh is always guaranteed!

Using the best of local seasonal ingredients, The Oyster & Fish House is known for championing South West food and drink producers.

If you’re not staying for lunch or dinner, pop in for oysters on the terrace and enjoy the stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. Grab a stool on The Lookout in the evening and take in the sunset with sundowners, overlooking The Cobb Harbour.

Open all day from 12noon, dishes can change throughout the day depending on the fshermen’s catch. And there’s always a meat option for the non-fsh lovers.

MARK’S KITCHEN TABLE

LARGE PARTIES | WEDDINGS

Choose one of our seasonal feast menus for up to 20 guests, or book the restaurant exclusively for parties and weddings with a bespoke menu. From the initial enquiry to the fnal dance, our dedicated events manager will work with you to create your day the way you want it.

Mark’s Kitchen Tables are a unique dining experience and an ideal gif for foodie friends and relatives, or a culinary treat for yourself. Join Mark Hix in his Charmouth home for an afernoon or evening of great food, fowing wine and plenty of conversation. As you pull up a seat at Mark’s stunning kitchen island he will cook and serve a six-course meal for you before leaving with a signed cookbook and goody bag. Events take place every month. Private events also available. Book online https://theoysterandfshhouse.co.uk/marks-kitchen-table/

The Oyster & Fish House, Cobb Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3JP T: 01297 446910

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Lyme Regis welcomes friends from Bermuda

Lyme Regis will once again celebrate its long-running friendship with its twin town of St George’s, in Bermuda, at Somers Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 19

The day honours Admiral Sir George Somers, a former Mayor and MP for Lyme Regis, who founded Bermuda after being shipwrecked on the islands in 1609, while leading a fleet on a voyage to the new English colony of Jamestowne, Virginia

Somers drove his ship, the Sea Venture, onto the reefs surrounding the islands and managed to get all 150 crew and passengers safely to shore The wreckage is believed to have been the inspiration for Shakespeare’s play ‘The Tempest’

They remained on the islands for 10 months, exploring, collecting supplies and building two new ships – the Deliverance and the Patience – from the wreckage and Bermuda’s plentiful cedar wood, eventually continuing their journey on to Jamestowne When they arrived they found the settlement almost completely wiped out from starvation and disease

Somers returned to Bermuda to collect more supplies but he died on the island in 1610 His heart is believed to have been buried in what is now the historic town of St George’s, and his body was returned to the Cobb in Lyme Regis for burial in Whitchurch Canonicorum, near Charmouth, where Somers had lived at Berne Manor

Lyme Regis was ofcially twinned with St George’s in Bermuda in 1996 and tripled with the archeological site of Jamestown in 2015, creating the Historic Atlantic Triangle

But the Somers Day goes back far longer, having been held annually for more than 40, first instigated by former Lyme Regis town crier, the late Richard Fox MBE, and his counterpart from St George’s, Bob Burns, who met while competing in international competitions and founded the links between the two towns

This year ’ s Somers Day celebrations will be held on Wednesday, July 19 with a visiting party from Bermuda in attendance, including the town crier of St George’s, E Michael Jones, and of the capital Hamilton, Ed Christopher

Twinning association members from both sides of the Atlantic and civic guests will assemble at the Pound Street entrance of Langmoor Gardens at 11am, and will process to the statue of Admiral Sir George Somers in the gardens for a cry by Lyme Regis town crier Alan Vian at 11 25am

The party will then continue onwards, down through the gardens, along Marine Parade and on the historic Cobb for a flag-raising ceremony and speeches at the end of Victoria Pier

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A week packed full of fun events

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A church service will later be held at St Michael’s Parish Church in Lyme Regis, from 3 30pm

Family-run traditional café and delicatessan serving quality, locally-sourced produce

Fresh bread from Leakers of Bridport and Pauls Bakery of Seaton

Award-winning Chunk of Devon pasties

Fresh coffee from The Coffee Factory

Delicious bakes from Spongbakes Cakes

Range of fresh sandwiches, baguettes, soups and specials made in-house

Selection of cheeses, charcuterie and artisan products

Eat in or takeaway - find us at 21 Broad Street, Lyme Regis

Enjoy Good Food by the Beach this summer!

Based in the historic Old Bonded Store on Marine Parade, the café is just a few minutes from Lyme Regis’ main sandy beach.

Open everyday from 10am-4pm, we serve a selection of freshly prepared, local food and drinks to eat in or takeaway.

On the beach and want to skip the queues?

Order online via the website below and collect your food/drink within minutes.

www.thegoodfoodcafe.co.uk/by-the-beach

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Gigs gliding across the water... there’s no better sign of summer

There’s no better sign of summer than looking out to the bay on a sunny, calm morning and watching one of Lyme Regis’ several Cornish pilot gig boats gliding across the sparkling water

Cornish pilot gigs – 32 feet long, narrow rowing boats for a crew of six and a coxswain –were originally built as work boats, used to take pilots out to incoming vessels off the Atlantic coast They are also recognised as one of the first shore-based lifeboats that assisted vessels in distress, with rescues dating back as far as the late 17th century

Today, the boats are primarily used for sport

The Cornish Pilot Gig Association was established in 1987 with just six clubs in Cornwall and there is now more than 80, spreading up the coast with many based in Dorset and Bristol

Gig rowing is said to be the fastest growing sport in the South West – and here in Lyme Regis that is no exception

Lyme Regis Gig Club was founded in 2007 and launched its first custom-made wooden gig, Rebel, in 2008 With interest and membership quickly growing, a second wooden boat, Black Ven, was launched just a year later and the third, Tempest, in 2012 – all built by Lyme Regis boat builder Gail McGarva

Alongside the traditional wooden vessels, the club’s fleet is completed with two fibreglass gigs, named Daring and Prospero, a wooden Cornish sea skiff used for training young and novice rowers, named Gale Force – also built by Gail McGar va – and a fibreglass version, named Storm Force

The gig club’s membership continues to go from strength to strength and their success in competitions is growing They are currently encouraging new members, particularly young rowers from the ages of 18-40, and there has never been a more exciting time to join as the club sets out its ambitious plans for the future

Lyme Regis Gig Club recently commissioned its fourth wooden Cornish pilot gig, with club member and boat building instructor Rob Hounslow having started construction at the world-renowned Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy at Monmouth Beach in June

The Town’s new gig is planned to be ready in nine months and will be used specifically as a race boat, in particularly for the 2024 World Pilot Gig Championships, held annually in the Isles of Scilly in early May This year, Lyme Regis’ men ’ s A team were placed 19th out of 160 boats and they hope their new vessel will help them climb the table to a top 10 position

Lyme Regis Gig Club is an inclusive, welcoming and friendly club which aims to bring rowing opportunities to those of all ages and backgrounds Gig rowing is a great way to keep fit, have fun, meet new people and compete in this exciting, fast-paced sport across the region

The club hosts several training sessions each week and enjoys use of a purpose-equipped gym based at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre, near Charmouth

As well as competing in the annual World Championships, members also take part in a busy summer season of regattas across the South West, as well as hosting its own which will this year be held on Saturday, August 12, tying in with Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week

Lyme Regis Gig Club has been well supported by local businesses and Lyme Regis Town Council, and is currently welcoming new sponsors You can sponsor the build of the club’s new boat – anything from a pack of screws upwards – or for more sponsorship opportunities or to take a one-off donation, email supporting@lymeregisgigclub com

You can find more details on Lyme Regis Gig Club and how to join on the website at lymeregisgigclub com

Lyme Life Walks with Francesca Evans

Exploring Langdon Hill, Golden Cap and Stanton St Gabriel

Start: Langdon Hill National Trust car park, Chideock, Bridport DT6 6EP

Distance: Approximately 3 5 miles

A little outside of Lyme Regis, my latest Lyme Life Walk takes you on a figure of eight route around Langdon Hill woodland, up to the highest peak on the south coast –Golden Cap – before descending to the medieval hamlet of Stanton St Gabriel and returning to the woods

The starting point for this walk is the National Trust car park at Langdon Hill, which is accessed via Muddyford Lane, off the A35, between Morcombelake and Chideock

Head south following the accessible pathway into the woods for about half a mile before turning left, off the main path and onto rougher, slightly more challenging terrain, signposted towards Golden Cap

While this is a much easier way to reach the highest peak on the south coast – rather than starting right

from the bottom in Seatown, it is still a steep climb through two fields and up steps to the top of Golden Cap – standing at 191 metres high

Of course, once you catch your breath, the climb seems more than worth it for those stunning view across Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast, and back across the West Dorset hills

Once you have had a well-earned rest and taken in the views, it’s time to head further west, descending from Golden Cap into the valley

After crossing a small stream, follow the path further in land, taking you across a wooden bridge, before heading back east to the medieval hamlet of Stanton St Gabriel

This was once a thriving hamlet, dating back to 1086, where people made a living from farming and fishing Today, much of the land now belongs to the National Trust and is farmed traditionally so that there are rich and abundant flower meadows

Only the Elizabethan farmhouse and a small thatched cottage dating from around 1700 remain, as well as the ruins of St Gabriel's Chapel, said the be built in the 12th

century when a newly-married couple washed up in the hamlet after two days at sea in storms that forced them to abandon ship

The groom, Bertram, prayed to St Gabriel to save them, promising to build a shrine to him wherever they landed His prayer was answered but his bride died in his arms as he carried her ashore Bertram was distraught but honoured his pledge in building the chapel

After passing the chapel ruins, it’s another steep climb back up to Langdon Hill Swathes of wildflowers, including bluebells in the spring, surround a woodland footpath, which eventually rejoins the main path around the wood of Scots pine and larch, with more outstanding views over the West Dorset countryside

The main Langdon Hill path itself is an easy, 1 4 mile walk that is accessible for those with prams or mobility scooters but the diversion around Golden Cap and Stanton St Gabriel – while only about 3 5 miles in total – is more challenging with a few steep climbs and stiles Walkers with dogs should also note that there are often cows in the fields along this route

START POINT: Start at the Langdon Hill National Trust car park, off the A35 between Morcombelake and Chideock

Golden Cap – the highest peak on the south coast –offers stunning views both across Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast, and back across the West Dorset countryside

The Elizabethan farmhouse still stands in the Medieval hamlet of Stanton St Gabriel

To be held this year on Thursday 24th August at West Bay, The Melplash Agricultural Show is the day everyone in the area looks forward to

Now in its 176th year it still brings the country to town to celebrate the best of rural life by the sea!

Almost every aspect of rural living is represented, from the finest cattle, sheep, goats and pigs in the area, the newest tractors and farm machinery, to traditional agricultural crafts and the best home-grown produce.

As well as the opportunity to see the best livestock and horses in the area competing for the top prizes, there will be an amazing showcase of local talents in the horticulture, floral arts, homecraft, wood craft and bees’ competition marquees

Alongside the competitions and agricultural displays there is a fantastic range of free entertainment around the show field for the whole family to enjoy.

In the Bradford’s main ring there will be the sensational motorcycle stunt team – Moto Stunts International – who will be performing a fantastic adrenalin packed display of death-defying stunts and, Bob Hogg with his sheepdogs, will be entertaining the crowd with his hilarious sheep and geese herding demonstrations

A full programme of activities will be running throughout the day in the Kitson & Trotman Countryside Arena including terrier and ferret racing and falconry on horseback , and in the Discover Farming marquees, where there will be lots of food and farming fun to enjoy

Across the three fields there will be over four hundred trade stands selling everything from plants, jewellery, clothes and crafts, as well as businesses providing valuable home, work and life services

For the food lover there will be locally produced food and drink to sample and buy in the Porter Dodson Food Hall, cooking demonstrations by local chefs in the Moores Biscuits Cookery Theatre, a great selection of street food available around the site and Palmers Brewery will be running the legendary Melplash Inn

It really is a perfect day out for all the family, offering something different for everyone

The show is open from 8 30am to 6pm Admission is free for youngsters under 16 years and adult tickets cost £18 in advance available at www melplashshow co uk, or £20 on the gate (card only) Exclusive membership options are also available with details on the website above

FREE SHUTTLE BUS FROM LYME REGIS AND CHARMOUTH

There is a free shuttle bus running from Lyme Regis, Chideock and Bridport throughout the day to and from the showground Well behaved dogs are welcome on the buses See timetable at www melplashshow co uk

To keep up to date with what is going on visit www melplashshow co uk or follow on social media: Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

Seaside days gone by...

POSTCARDS OF LYME REGIS FROM THE PAST By Peter Lacey

Edwardian Beach Scene –circa 1906

One of my favourite cards depicting the elegance of the time; it really is worth close scrutiny in order to fully appreciate the detail It is very much a middle class scene; holidays for the working class were not yet with us, the most they could hope for was a day trip

The bathing tents were vital, as changing on the beach “ was simply not done” The clothing is of special interest, certainly not casual, and headwear must have been almost compulsory

The sand is more extensive than today, with the holidaymakers enjoying traditional beach activities This is the only picture I know of showing donkey rides on the beach; they must have ceased at the end of the era. The imposing Sundial House, built in 1901, is the first building looking along the parade The retaining walls erected in 1903 were built to prevent slippage from the steep grassy bank Today, it is part of Langmoor Gardens.

Broad Street - crica 1920

This postcard shows that trafc congestion and parking problems are not a modern phenomenon – coaches, buses, cars and pedestrians present a busy scene A walk along Broad Street today using this card as a reference will reveal little structural change The Royal Lion became ‘Royal’ after the future King, Edward VII, stayed there in 1856 The Three Cups Hotel on the left has been closed for more than 30 years

Lyme Regis Harbour - circa 1890

An early Victorian plate photograph The vessel in the foreground is a ketch, while alongside the quay with a crossed yard is a topsail schooner Both craft were the workhorses of the coasting trade Note the rather antiquated cargo crane Between 1884 and 1903, Lyme was mainly exporting limestone and important coal It is said that vessels arriving were “black with coal, on leaving, white with lime”

Paddle Steamer - circa 1908

The steamers brought day trippers to the town in large numbers from 1884 The service was Weymouth-based and operated mainly by Cosens of that port While passengers were ashore, the steamers offered short coastal excursions The fare in 1932 was one shilling The paddle-steamer trade was of commercial importance in the town; between 1884 and 1903 a total of 295 steamers landed some 18,000 day trippers

Lyme Regis Beach - circa 1920

The postcard reflects the impact of Lyme’s railway link. The branch line from Axminster opened in 1903 bringing with it an influx of day trippers This did not meet the approval of the class conscious visitors They objected to the sale of sweets and ice creams on the beach and a band playing on Marine Parade

Uplyme

SUMMER FLOWER & PRODUCE FAIR

King George V Playing Fields, Uplyme

Saturday, July 8th, 1pm - 5pm

The Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society will hots its Summer Flower and Produce Fair to be on Saturday, July 8 at Uplyme Village Hall and the King Gorge V playing field from 1pm to 5pm

This year the show celebrates the viola and several of the competition classes, of which there are over 140, are dedicated to violas

Competition categories encompass flowers and foliage, fruit and vegetables, wine, home produce, photography and crafts, as well as dedicated junior sections

Rural craft demonstrations will take place on the field and in the village hall, including willow weaving, woodturning, an observation bee hive, spinning, patchwork and quilting

There will also be three zones of stalls and attractions – Plants and Bees, featuring nurseries, growers and beekeepers; Artisan Avenue, with a wealth of artisan products for the garden and home; and Fun and Games, with science and magic shows, a fun dog show, bouncy castle and games of skill and chance

Cream teas and light refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon in the village hall, with ice creams and Pimm’s and prosecco also available

Copies of the show schedule are now available to pick up from Uplyme Stores, Raymonds Hill Post Ofce and Ginger Beer in Lyme Regis, or can be downloaded from the society website www ulrhs wordpress com

LYME MORRIS DAY

SATURDAY, JULY 15th 2023

Be there with bells on!

Lyme Morris will be holding their annual Morris Day on Saturday, July 15 and, this year, a record number of Morris sides from across the region are expected to take part Lyme Regis seafront will come alive with colour, lively music and some of the best Morris sides from the South West and from as faras London

The event starts at 11am with the traditional Morris side parade, led by town crier Alan Vian, Lyme Morris and their mascot Lymosaurus The Morris sides will perform and parade along the seafront to the shelters performance area

From 12noon the sides will be performing along the seafront, outside The Harbour Inn and Royal Standard, Kiosk, and The Rock Point Inn, as well as at the Marine Parade shelters performance area The dancing finale is

a mass dance of sides at 4.30pm.

The event is being supported by Lyme Regis Brewery and Chariot of Fire mobile pizza van

From 6pm there will be an evening of music at the Marine Parade shelters until 9pm, where Lyme Regis Brewery and Chariot of Fire will be serving up their amazing beer and pizzas

With special performances from The Belles of London, Tatters Morris, also from London, and with the host side, Lyme Morris, the evening looks to be a lively event too Peter Morton, squire of Lyme Morris, said: “We are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of colourful dancing and music and a chance to meet up with friends and new Morris sides that have never been to Lyme Regis Do come along and support the towns Day of Morris

Photos by Rob James

FOLLOW OUR ATTRACTIONS TRAIL TO DISCOVER LYME REGIS’ HISTORY, CULTURE AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

There’s plenty to see and do during a visit to Lyme Regis and this trail will take you around some of the town’s biggest attractions and help you discover the town’s history and culture, and take in its beautiful natural landscape

From museums and historic attractions to seaside fun and games, including fishing trips and mini golf, you’ll find something for the whole family along this trail

Many of these attractions will be hosting events throughout the summer, so take a look at their websites or follow them on social media for regular updates

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DINOSAURLAND Coombe Street

The Marine Theatre off Church Street and overlooking the seafront, with wide-reaching views across Lyme Bay While it’s called a theatre, the offering is broad – there’s a vibrant programme of entertainment including live bands, films sceenings, comedians, plays and community-led events Its unique location and history spanning more than 125 years had made the Marine a a much sought-after destination for performers from across the country, and there’s plenty going on this summer!

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LYME REGIS MUSEUM Coombe Street

Lyme’s iconic curved harbour wall, known as the Cobb, has long sparked imagination and romance that would have been far from the minds of those who first engineered the structure as a practical breakwater – throught to be first built in the 13th century Nods to its long history as a major port – once larger than Liverpool – still remain in place, although today it serves a far smaller fleet of commercial fishing boats and pleasure craft It is now the Cobb’s appearances in literature and film that attract many of its visitors, including in John Fowles’ French Lieutenant’s Woman and Jane Austen’s Persuasion

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TOWN MILL Mill Lane, of f Coombe Street

Dating back to at least 1340 and rebuilt in the 1600s following the English Civil War, the Town Mill is tucked away in ‘Old Lyme’ – on Mill Lane, off Coombe Street – and is often described as the town’s hidden gem After hundreds of years of milling, it was closed down in the late 1920s and left to deteriorate, but some 70 years later a successful restoration project saw local volunteers save the building from dereliction, and it now mills flour once again using traditional methods Enjoy a tour of the historic mill, nestled alongside an art gallery and a number of small, artisan businesses, including the popular Lyme Regis Brewery

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, in Coombe Street, is a private museum which is owned and run by palaeontologist Steve Davies and his wife Jenny The museum contains a spectacular collection of local Jurassic marine fossils, which grows each year and is now thought to be among the best fossil collection on public display in the South West This traditional museum used the beauty and majesty of more than 16,000 specimens to show people just how exciting and wonderful the world of fossils and dinosaurs really is

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One of Lyme Regis’ newest attractions –but honouring one of the town’s most historic characters – the Mary Anning statue can be found on the junction of Long Entry and Gun Cliff Walk, looking out to East Cliff beach where the famed fossil hunter would have made many of her most important discoveries After a long-running campaign that raised £100,000, led by Mary Anning Rocks, the statue was unveiled in May 2022 as a lasting tribute to one of Lyme Regis’ most famous and inspiring former residents

MARINE THEATRE Church Street

Located directly next to the Guildhall, on the site of fossil hunter Mary Anning’s former home, Lyme Regis Museum is an architectural gem overlooking the Jurassic Coast and full of the rich historical and cultural history of the town Inside, you can discover 200 million years of history, from the remarkable discoveries of Mary Anning, to the many writers who have found inspiration in the town The museum ’ s experts also lead regular fossil hunting walks and activities throughout the summer

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THE COBB HARBOUR Cobb Road

The Guildhall in Lyme Regis, on the corner of Bridge Street, is where Lyme Regis Town Vouncil holds its meeting, but is also available to hire as a wedding venue or for communitye events The history of The Guildhall can be traced back as far as the Stuart period The main chamber – with its curved ceiling, coat of arms and filled with the town’s civic history – was once the local court and the main body of the building, including the Mayor's Parlour, was built in 1887 on the site of the town's lock-up.

7 MARINE AQUARIUM The Cobb

3 MARY ANNING STATUE Long Entr y/Gun Clif f Walk

Sitting above Marine Parade, but also accessible from Pound Street and Cobb Road, in Langmoor and Lister Gardens you will find a tranquil oasis, with plenty of winding paths to wander, woodland walks to explore, floral displays and grassed areas and benches to sit with a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views across the historic Cobb harbour, Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast At the top of Lister Gardens you will also find familyfriendly amenities including mini golf and table tennis, plus look out for hidden sculptures and the spectacular coloured lighting displays in the evening

5 GUILDHALL Church Street

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium is a traditional family run attraction which prides itself on offering visitors a fun and interactive insight into the sea creatures which inhabit our local waters. Situated at the end of the iconic Cobb, spark your imagination, arouse curiosity and get an up-close look at the marine life which can be found along the Jurassic Coast –you can even hand-feed the mullet or hold a starfish! The aquarium is brimming with local sea creatures and historical exhibits, making it one of the most fascinating and enjoyable visitor attractions in West Dorset

9 LANGMOOR & LISTER GARDENS Marine Parade

LYME REGIS R tt Carnival&

August 5th to 12th 2023

A WEEK of seaside events is lined up when Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week bursts into life with a fantastic firework display on Friday, August 4 at 9 30pm he pyrotechnic delights from any vantage point along the sea front, he gardens, and enjoy one of the best firework displays along the th coast

The annual extravaganza continues the following afternoon when high-energy mountain bike stunt team Urban Displays perform a series of daring feats on a purpose built rig – tricks that require incredible balance, accuracy and an element of crazy!

Later on Saturday, August 5, Tano Taiko Drummers will play in the Marine Parade shelters at 7pm before a spectacular torchlight procession through the gardens and down onto the beach at 9pm

There are many other events planned throughout the week with some of the highlights including a family dog show, egg catching competitions, and the poignant Candles Down the River, where you can sponsor a candle in memory of a loved one

The programme also includes a duck race, welly wanging, quizzes, avement art coemptions, a beach treasure hunt, teddy bears’ nic, and displays by Lyme Regis Majorettes and Lyme School of t

ater, Lyme Regis Sailing Club and gig club will be holding their as, while Lyme Splash will host its Water Polo Championship and

there will be free boat rides for children from the local fishermen

The fancy dress wacky wheelbarrow race will return after proving a hit last year, along with a disco at the Marine Theatre

Town crier and chairman of the Regatta and Carnival Committee, Alan Vian, said: “We’ve got some great events planned are we are looking for ward to seeing the man families who come each year to Lyme as well as making n friends

“We are hoping as many people as possible come along an Carnival Week events as all proceeds go to local good causes in Lyme Regis

“We are extremely grateful to our primary sponsors Lyme Bay Holidays and Toad Hall Cottages and all the other wonderful local businesses who are supporting us ”

The week culminates in the grand carnival procession on Saturday, August 12 which makes it way down Pound Street, Broad Street and along the seafront from 8pm

A full listing of events is on the Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival website at lymeregiscarnival co uk or scan the QR code to see what’s on

Photos by Rob James, Francesca Evans and Lynnette Ravenscroft

Lyme Splash is set to go ahead with both its events – a Water Polo Sea Championship and the Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge Sea Swim – this summer after years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic and poor weather

The water polo championship will be held off the historic Cobb harbour over the weekend of August 5 and 6, tying in with Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week

This will be the fourth championship to be held in Lyme Regis in recent years and the largest sea water polo championship in the UK, with 18 teams from around the UK set to compete

The fifth Lyme Splash Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge on Sunday, September 3 will see up to 200 swimmers from all over the UK take part, two thirds within 50 miles of Lyme Regis

Limited places in the swim may still be available with more information available on the website www lyme-splash com/lyme-regis-to-charmouthchallenge-sea-swim

Even if you ’ re not taking part in the Water Polo Championship or Sea Swim, you can go along to either event to cheer on participants and help raise funds for good causes.

Charities supported by Lyme Splash this year will include Ghost Fishing UK, which recovers fishing nets from

wrecks and the seabed, the Powder Monkeys, B Sharp and Plastic Free Lyme Regis

Anyone can buy rafe tickets online at www lymesplash com/swim-rafe or at the swim, and more information about the events can be found on www.lyme-splash.com

HIGH GRAN GE DEVON

PULLING into the drive at High Grange in Dalwood, we instantly knew we were in for a magical night This it no normal dinner out –it’s not just about delicious food but a feast for all the senses, ser ved in a beautiful setting like no other

Along with my friend Phoebe, I had been invited to tr y one of High Grange’s signature feast nights Once a month, these evenings take place at the East Devon home of Luke and Sara Vandore-Mackay, who moved to High Grange just before the coronavirus took hold of the UK

The pandemic gave the family time to really think about how they wanted to share their new home and passions for good food, outdoor living and personal wellbeing with the public

Along with their monthly outdoor feast nights and private dining events, High Grange now offers an outdoor cooker y school with fire pits, pizza oven, Ofyr and ever y type of Big Green Egg, alongside wellness events and classes from yoga, pilates and reiki to sound baths and breathwork

The sumptuous five-course menu at April’s feast night made the very best of local and seasonal produce, right down to the cocktail we received on arrival – a refreshing rhubarb fizz made with rhubarb grown on site at High Grange

After a warm welcome from hosts Sarah and Luke, who was already busy on his barbecues in preparation for dinner, we were able to enjoy our drinks while exploring the High Grange grounds

Phoebe is a keen grow-your-own gardener so we headed straight to the vegetable patch and herb gardens, later taking in the woodland while soaking up the last few rays of sunshine We definitely chose the perfect night, with a beautiful sunset over the rolling Devon hills adding to the magic of the evening

Canapés were ser ved while we wandered the gardens – Lyme Bay mackerel with horseradish and ex-dair y cheeseburger skewers (from retired dairy cows) – which were both quickly devoured just a taste of what was to come

With the sun sinking on the horizon, we took our seats around the beautifully decorated oak table, under canopy and fair y lights in the woodland, with sheepskin, blankets and fire pits to keep us warm Diners should bring layers on chiller evenings but an indoor dining area is

available when the weather is particularly bad

High Grange feast nights cater for about 24 and are ver y much a communal dining experience With a selection of local wines flowing – including from Dalwood Vineyard just a few minutes down the road

we were soon making friends with our fellow dinner guests (so much so we ended up sharing a taxi and going out for cocktails with one lovely couple after dinner!)

The five-course dinner menu started with purple sprouting broccoli in a flavourful herb hollandaise, using High Grange’s own produce, followed by the fish course of perfectly cooked Dover sole, caught off Brixham, with samphire

As the evening temperature began to drop, a chicken and noodle broth – brimming with flavour after being lovingly slowcooked by Luke for three days – was just the thing to warm us Bowls were licked and drunk dry!

To the main event – delicious lamb from Haye Farm, near Musbury, that simply fell apart, ser ved with Luke’s crispy lamb ‘bacon’, early asparagus, parsnip and a wild mint and garlic sauce

Of course, there is always space for pud, and while banana is not something I’d usually choose off a dessert menu, I was proved completely wrong with the burnt banana parfait, ser ved with peanut butter popcorn and a fresh raspberry sorbet

To finish the evening we enjoyed excellent coffee roasted by Goose and Badger in Bridport (I’ll definitely be buying a bag on my next visit!), with High Grange fresh mint tea also on offer

Throughout the meal, Luke was on hand to talk us through the dishes and offer his expertise, while the waiting team made us feel completely at home – High Grange is the perfect combination go high end dining in a relaxed and unique environment

A hidden gem of Devon and a night like no other

High Grange’s signature feast nights are held monthly and cost £85 per person including cocktail on arrival

For more details on these and other High Grange events, visit the website highgrangedevon com

By Francesca Evans

High Grange in Dalwood offers a magical set up in the private, woodland garden of Luke and Sara Vandore-Mackay, who offer a warm welcome to guests at their regular feast nights

Photo by Matt Austin

Photo by Matt Austin

EATING OUT

THE COBB ARMS

SITUATED directly opposite the historic Cobb harbour in Lyme Regis, there is no better place to soak up the sunshine this summer and watch the world go by than the Cobb Arms

Just a few steps from the beach, this family and dog-friendly pub was built in 1938 by Bridport-based Palmers Brewery, founded in 1794, and has since become an iconic part of the Lyme Regis community No visit to the town is complete without popping into the Cobb Arms!

Whether you are enjoying a pint of award-winning real ale, looking for a special dinner with freshly-prepared and locally-sourced ingredients, choosing a G&T from the extensive gin menu, or extending your stay by booking a room – you are guaranteed a warm welcome from the Valentine family and their team

Soak up the atmosphere and extensive views of Lyme Bay, with three bar and dining areas and two outdoor seating areas to choose from – you are sure to find the perfect spot to enjoy your favourite beverage or delicious meal

Having recently appointed experienced head chef George Marsh, the Cobb Arms has completed transformed its menus to offer a contemporary choice of pub classics and enticing daily and weekly specials, making the most of the highest-quality, fresh, seasonal and local produce, including plenty of seafood

From light bites and salads in the sunshine to the more indulgent sharing platters –there is something for all occasions And with ample space in the bar restaurant, the Cobb is also the perfect venue for family get togethers, celebrations and large group bookings

Food can also be enjoyed on the verandah overlooking the harbour or in the beer garden area – known locally as the last place to catch the sun in Lyme Regis Behind the bar, you’ll find award-winning Palmer’s Brewery beers, Dorset ciders, fine wine by the glass, classic cocktails and barista Illy coffee

The Cobb Arms also offers three luxury en suite bedrooms for bed and breakfast and is completely unique in that you can find a wide range of stylish antique and contemporary furniture and interiors on sale in the pub – perfect for a souvenir to take home and remember your holiday

EATING OUT

THE OYS TER & FISH HOUSE

THE Oyster & Fish House is one of the most picturesque spots in Dorset to enjoy locally-sourced fish and seafood , by renowned chef and restaurateur Mark Hix MBE and his team

Situated off Cobb Road, perched high above the town’s seafront gardens, a terrace wraps around the informal, light and airy dining room with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views across Lyme Bay to every guest

Recently named best regional restaurant in the Muddy Stiletto Local Business Awards, The Oyster & Fish House offers a daily-changing menu depending on what the fishermen have brought in, using the best of local produce, fish and seafood caught off the South West coast

The menus are built around the long-established, personal relationships that Mark has with his suppliers and use only responsibly-produced, carefully-sourced and simply-served British, seasonal ingredients The Oyster & Fish House also serves by-catch, supporting local Lyme Bay Reserve fishermen

The current sample menu includes Portland pearl, Brownsea Island and scrumpy fried oysters, cockle popcorn and whipped smoked trout to get the taste buds tingling Starters include shellfish soup, cuttlefish croquettes and soused red mullet, while John Dor y, Lyme Bay lobster and scallops feature among the main dishes Meat lovers and vegetarians are also well catered for

The Oyster & Fish House is currently open seven days a week, from 12noon to 9 15pm Monday to Saturday, and 12noon to 3 15pm on Sundays

Mark hosts a number of special events and guest chefs at the restaurant throughout the year The next will be his Hix Six Dinner – a surprise six-course meal of seasonal, local fish and meat, and, of course, plenty of wild and foraged ingredients, all prepared by Mark himself

For a more personal and unique dining experience, why not book one of Mark’s Kitchen Table events, where he will cook you a six-course meal in his home in Charmouth?

Pull up a seat at Mark’s stunning kitchen island as he talks about local producers, his life in food, foraging and, it goes without saying, a fishing tale or two Mark has also recently teamed up with the award-winning Chesil Smokery to create his own range of smoked fish

Responsibly sourced, cured and smoked in Dorset, Hix Smokin’ House has been a natural progression for the chef, who started smoking fish for his restaurants in his back garden 14 years ago

All of the fish sent to the smokery is caught off the South West coast, apart from responsibly sourced Scottish salmon, and sent straight from the fishing boat to the smokery, just 20 minutes inland

To book at table at The Oyster & Fish House, Mark’s Kitchen Table, special events or to buy from the Hix Smokin’ House range visit the website theoysterandfishhouse co uk

EATING OUT

THE GOOD FOOD C AFE & DELI

Whether you ’ re browsing the town centre shops or sunbathing on the beach this summer, The Good Food Café – now in two locations across Lyme Regis – offers the perfect lunch stop-off.

Having become well-established in Broad Street, The Good Food Store opened a second premises, Good Food By The Beach, on the seafront last year

Owners Mark and Marie Sainsbur y have come full circle, having first met when working at a café owned by Mark’s parents in Cornwall

Wirth Mark having previously worked in IT in London, and Marie in hairdressing and aromatherapy, the couple opted for a career change after the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, and took over the popular Broad Street deli and café last year

They then opened a second premises, tucked away in the historic Old Bonded Stores on Marine Parade

a stone’s throw from the town’s main beach –last summer

The seafront café provides another welcoming and relaxing spot to enjoy hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and lunch, or you can order a takeaway online and collect

Good Food By The Beach has been predominantly run by Marie and their daughter Lucy, while Mark looks over the Broad Street café and deli.

Mark describes Good Food as a tradi-

tional café with a focus on offering quality produce from the local area

This includes fresh bread from Leakers of Bridport and Pauls Bakery of Seaton, award-winning Chunk of Devon pasties and delicious homemade cakes, as well as a selection of cheese, charcuterie and artisan produce in the deli

A selection of soups, sandwiches and light lunches are made fresh on site, and ser ved alongside coffee from The Coffee Factor y, based at Seaton Junction, to be enjoyed in the bustling cafe or as a takeaway

There are also plenty of vegan and gluten free options

Good Food By The Beach is operating as a ‘miniature’ version of the main café, offering a scaled back menu but still with all the most popular dishes, including a variety of tasty sandwiches and baguettes, pasties, cakes and hot and cold drinks to enjoy beachside

The menu is available online via the Good Food website thegoodfoodcafe co uk and you can pre-order your lunch from Good Food By The Beach and collect to skip the queues this summer

The Good Food Café & Deli is open daily from 9am to 5pm or 10am to 4pm on Sundays

So whether you ’ re looking for a cosy café and deli this winter, or a seaside spot to enjoy on warmer days – Good Food has you covered!

A welcoming atmosphere and delicious, homemade cakes sandwiches and more at The Good Food Café & Deli in Broad Street, Lyme Regis Photos by Rob Coombe

Good Food’s sister cafe, Good Food By The Beach, is based in the historic Old Bonded Stores on Marine Parade, Lyme Regis

Don’t miss a thing this summer

JULY 8th

Uplyme Summer Flower & Produce Fair

Uplyme & Lyme Regis

Hor ticultural Society host their annual summer event at the King George V playing feld in Uplyme, from 1pm to 5pm

Lyme Regis

Sausage & Cider Festival

A mini festival in a day at Lyme Regis Football Club, with a programme of live music, more than 20 ciders and fully stocked bar, barbecue and other food vendors, bouncy castle and more, from 2pm to 11pm.

JULY 9th

Coast to Coast Motorcycle Run

Veteran, vintage and post war classic motorcycles will be on show on Marine Parade ahead of this annual charity run to Minehead, setting off at 10am

JULY 10th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer

Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Lyme Regis Football Club from 2pm to 4pm

JULY 14th - JULY 15th

Jurassic Fields Festival

A weekend-long music festival in Bridpor t with camping This year ’ s headliners include The Hoosiers, Ferocious Dog and The Feeling

JULY 15th

Lyme Morris Day

Lyme Morris welcome dancing sides from across the region to join them for a day of enter tainment on Lyme Regis seafront

JULY 17th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer

Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice. Drop in for a chat,

refreshments available free of charge – Scott Rowe Meeting Room at Axminster Hospital from 2pm to 4pm

JULY 19th

Somers Day Parade

Lyme Regis celebrates its twinning links with St George’s in Bermuda with the annual Somers Day parade through Langmoor Gardens and on to the Cobb, 11am

JULY 21st

Lyme Eats Boutique

An evening street food market on Gun Cliff Walk in Lyme Regis from 4pm to 9pm

JULY 21st - JULY 22nd

Cur tain Up

This theatrical extravaganza will showcase the abundance of local talent with enter tainment encompassing music, singing, dance and comedy A core cast of per formers will be joined by several guest acts, including Lyme Regis Majorettes, the Fitsteppers, Lyme Bay Moonrakers and Tooting’ Hoodlums sax group

JULY 21st - JULY 23rd

Natural Seaton Festival Seaton Tramway will host the second Natural Seaton Festival, and visitors can expect a weekend full of exciting activities and enter tainment for all ages, spread throughout the town

Yar ty Par ty Festival

A weekend-long music festival in Axminster, with this year ’ s headliners including The Barefoot Bandit, Duncan Disorderly and Altern8

JULY 22nd - JULY 29th

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week

An exciting week of thrilling events, competitions and emergency ser vices displays to raise funds for the RNLI, including the Red Devils

parachute display team dropping in on Thursday, July 27

JULY 23rd

Peter Pan

This summer, join Slapstick Picnic for a theatrical treat like no other as they whip up a three hander version of J M Barrie’s classic play Peter Pan for this outdoor per formance at the Marine Theatre

JULY 24th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice

Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Lyme Regis Football Club from 2pm to 4pm

JULY 28th

Axminster Eats Boutique

An evening street food market outside Axminster Guildhall, from 4pm to 9pm

JULY 31st

Axminster & Lyme Cancer Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice

Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Scott Rowe Meeting Room at Axminster Hospital from 2pm to 4pm

AUGUST 4th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice

Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Scott Rowe Meeting Room at Axminster Hospital from 2pm to 4pm

Seaton Eats Boutique

An evening street food market at Cliff Field Gardens in Seaton from 4pm to 9pm.

AUGUST 4th - AUGUST 12th

Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week

A week of seaside family fun and games and regatta competitions, raising funds for local good causes, star ting with a spectacular frework display on Friday, August 4 and fnishing with the carnival procession on Saturday, August 12

AUGUST 5th - AUGUST 6th

Lyme Splash Water Polo Championship

The Lyme Splash Water Polo Championship will be held off the historic Cobb harbour – the four th of its kind in Lyme Regis and the largest sea water polo championship in the UK, with 18 teams from across the countr y set to take par t

AUGUST 6th

West Bay Day

Celebrating West Bay's rich histor y, heritage, quality of food and local businesses, with fun activities and enter tainment for all the family including live music, duck race, classic cars and bikes, model airplane display and model railway exhibition, pirate games and more, from 12noon to 11pm.

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Don’t miss a thing this summer

UST 14th - AUGUST 20th

dpor t Carnival Week week of events raising funds for local good causes, culminating in Bridpor t Carnival Procession on Saturday, August 19th and the annual torchlight procession on Sunday, August 20th

AUGUST 21st

Axminster & Lyme Cancer uppor t Drop-In ected by cancer? Looking uppor t? Need help and e Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge

for local good causes, culminating in Seaton Carnival Procession on Saturday, September 2nd

AUGUST 28th

Whitchurch, Morcombelake & Ryall Flower and Dog Show

A traditional village show with stalls, games, dancing, skittles, bar, refreshments and judged competition classes for fruit, veg, crafts, photography and home produce, plus a dog show, open from 2pm to 5pm at Whitchurch Canonicorum

SEPTEMBER 1st

Seaton Eats Boutique

AUGUST 7th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer

Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Lyme Regis Football Club from 2pm to 4pm

AUGUST 12th

Lyme Regis Gig Regatta

Lyme Regis Gig Club hosts its annual regatta with teams from across the South West region expected to take par t in racing, which will be viewable from the Cobb and Monmouth Beach

AUGUST 12th - AUGUST 18th

Beer Regatta Week

A week of regatta racing and seaside fun and games for all the family in the picturesque East Devon village of Beer

AUGUST 14th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer

Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice. Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Scott Rowe Meeting Room at Axminster Hospital from 2pm to 4pm.

Lyme Regis Football Club from 2pm to 4pm

AUGUST 24th

Melplash Show

Now in its 176th year, the Melplash Show represents almost ever y aspect of rural living, from the fnest cattle, sheep, goats and pigs in the area, the newest tractors and farm machiner y, to traditional agricultural crafts and the best home-grown produce The event will be held at West Bay Showground in Bridpor t from 8.30am to 6pm with a free shuttle bus from Lyme Regis

AUGUST 25th

Axminster Eats Boutique

An evening street food market outside Axminster Guildhall, from 4pm to 9pm

AUGUST 25th - AUGUST 28th

Lyme Folk Weekend

A weekend of live music with headline gigs at the Marine Theatre, including Billy Bragg, Mad Dog Mcrea and Ninebarrow, plus free per formances on the seafront.

AUGUST 26th -

SEPTEMBER 2nd

Seaton Carnival Week

A week of events raising funds

An evening street food market at Cliff Field Gardens in Seaton from 4pm to 9pm

SEPTEMBER 2nd

Bridpor t Hat Festival

Fundraiser for head-related charities and a giant summerending par ty for the town and its visitors – you’ll fnd the most creative, quirky, stylish and inventive headwear combined with live music, competitions, games, stalls and more!

SEPTEMBER 2nd -

SEPTEMBER 9th

Colyton Carnival Week

A week of events raising funds for local good causes, culminating in Colyton Carnival Procession on Saturday, September 9th

SEPTEMBER 3rd

Lyme Splash Swimming Challenge

An open swimming challenge from Lyme Regis to Charmouth, star ting on Lyme’s main sandy beach at 10 15am

SEPTEMBER 4th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice Drop in for a chat,

refreshments available free of charge – Scott Rowe Meeting Room at Axminster Hospital from 2pm to 4pm

SEPTEMBER 9th -

SEPTEMBER 16th

Axminster Carnival Week

A week of events raising funds for local good causes, culminating in Axminster Carnival Procession on Saturday, September 16th

SEPTEMBER 13th

Hix Six Dinner

A surprise six-course meal of seasonal, local fsh and meat, and, of course, plenty of wild and foraged ingredients prepared by chef Mark Hix MBE at his Oyster & Fish House in Lyme Regis

SEPTEMBER 11th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Lyme Regis Football Club from 2pm to 4pm

SEPTEMBER 18th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Scott Rowe Meeting Room at Axminster Hospital from 2pm to 4pm

SEPTEMBER 25th

Axminster & Lyme Cancer Suppor t Drop-In

Affected by cancer? Looking for suppor t? Need help and advice Drop in for a chat, refreshments available free of charge – Lyme Regis Football Club from 2pm to 4pm

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