Looking Ahead Fr1 30 Aug - Sun 1 Sept
Lyme Regis Folk Festival See www. lymefolk.com for details. Including Popular local band HiDDeN will be appearing at Lyme Regis Folk Festival on Sunday 1st September.
TUE 6 AUGUST – SAT 31 AUGUST Flower arranging through the decades to celebrate the anniversary of the National Flower arranging Society. Burton Bradstock Community Library Monday Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 3pm - 5pm, Tuesday & Saturday 10am – 12noon. For further information on all events please email: info@burtonbradstocklibrary.org.uk or go to www.burtonbradstocklibrary.org.uk. WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST Benefits Advice Session at Age UK Shop, Bridport… an initiative by Dorset Welfare Benefits Partnership. Age UK Dorchester and Dorset County Council’s Welfare Benefits Team are working together to help older Bridport residents to maximise their benefits entitlements. Advice sessions will be held on the first Wednesday in each month, between 9.30am - 12noon at Age UK Shop, Bridport, and will be strictly by appointment. To make an appointment, please contact our Bridport Shop on 01308 424859 or at 16 West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP. AV&DCS Insect Walk 10.30am – 1pm, Trinity Hill with Martin Drake. Meet at Trinity Hill LNR car park SY307959. East Devon Ramblers moderate 10 mile circular walk from Tarr Steps. 10.30am start and bring picnic. Dogs on short leads. 01297 23424. Lyme History Walks 11am from the Marine Theatre, this and every Wed, Thurs and Sat in August. Discover the unique and colourful history of Lyme Regis. Hear stories of amazing people including Mary Anning, and adventures on land and sea. Experienced Tour Guide: Chris Lovejoy. Lasts 1+1/2 hours. Cost: £8, Children half www.lymehistorywalks.com Call 01297 443140 mob 07518 777 258 for further information. Booking not required. Chard History Group James and Darren Windsor are walking around Horton Fields at 6pm demonstrated “Metal Detectives” do. They will be coming to the next meeting in September with their latest ‘Finds’. Seatown RNLI BBQ outside the Anchor Inn. Starts 4pm. Lyme Regis lifeboat display (weather & operations permitting) from 7pm. Stalls, BBQ & music. Fun for all the family. Popular local band HiDDeN will be performing
20 Marshwood + August 2019 Tel. 01308 423031
Sat 7 & Sun 8 September
Sitting Spiritually Open Garden, 10am - 5pm. Hand-Crafted Swing Seats, Pergolas, Swinging Day Beds, Benches & Rope Swings. Bramble Hayes, Yawl Hill Lane, Lyme Regis DT7 3RP.
from 5pm. Wyld Morris 7.30pm are dancing at The 5 Bells, Whitchurch Canonicorum. THURSDAY 8 AUGUST West Dorset Ramblers 10.5 miles/16.9 km. Purbeck Highways & Byeways. Steeple Hill, Grange Hill, East Creech, Corfe, Smedmore and Kimmeridge . Starts at 10am. Bring picnic, no dogs. All welcome. Please call 01308 422514. 75 Years on … Remembering the Normandy Landings and local connections A guided walk led by local historian and author Elizabeth Gale. Meet outside West Bay Discovery Centre 10.15am for 10.30 start. The walk will take approximately one hour level walking, not suitable for dogs or children. Cost £3 Adults. Further details http:// www.westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk/. Lyme Regis Ghost Walk 7.30pm subject to the weather. Meet outside the museum. No unaccompanied children. Adults £8 ; 8 to 15 £4 ; 0 - 7 free. 0797 00 687 00 - but no need to book. Chard Royal Naval Association The association will be holding their annual skittles evening at the Bell and Crown pub Chard. Meeting at 7.30pm for 8pm start. Further details about the association can be obtained from the branch secretary Mr Gary Pennells on 01460 77978. Pub Quiz The Bell, Winsham. Every Thursday. Starts at 8.30pm. Teams of 4 entry 50p per person. Free round of drinks for the winning team. The evening ends with a roll over cash prize quiz. For details contact 01460 30677. Pirates of Penzance (Opera Anywhere) 7pm (refreshments from 6pm) £16 / £14 / £45 family ticket (max. 2 adults) Nothe Fort, Barrack Rd, Weymouth DT4 8UF 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts. org.uk. Bring a chair or blanket! Join everyone at seaside for the jolliest maritime musical comedy of all time in the wonderful setting of Weymouth’s Nothe Fort. A fantastic family friendly mix of comic characters, witty dialogue, and great tunes. Perfect entertainment for a summer’s evening. FRIDAY 9 AUGUST East Devon Ramblers leisurely 5 mile circular walk from Beer Cliff Top. 10am start. Dogs on short leads. 01297 23045.
Sat 7 & Sun 8 September
Food Rocks Lyme Regis Mark Hix MBE is back with Food Rocks for its seventh year, bringing together top chefs and friends Mitch Tonks, Angela Hartnett and Richard Bertinet.
Summer Concerts at St Paul’s On Friday lunchtimes you can come and enjoy a tasty lunch, and follow it up with a short concert, featuring the renowned organ in the church, as well as other instruments. Lunches from 12noon for £4.50, concert tickets (bought on the day) are £5. Concerts begin at 1pm. www. honitoncofe.org/. Stephen Bell (organ) and Stuart Paul (trumpet) “Mainly English”. Food on Friday 12noon at Clapton & Wayford Village Hall - two course lunch, roll & butter + unlimited tea/coffee, £4.50. Special diets can usually be catered for if requested in advance. Disabled facilities, ample parking, lovely view. Open to all ages; very friendly atmosphere, newcomers really welcomed, but please book places in advance by phoning June 01460 77057 or Jackie 01460 72324, who will also provide more information if required. Fish & Chip Friday Battered Cod with chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce followed by a fruity dessert - only £8.75 (Members £6.50). Vegetarian alternative available. Booking essential. Henhayes Centre South Street Car Park, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA, 01460 74340. The Living Tree cancer self-help group. 2pm Tripudio. 2.15pm Ricky Romain plays sitar and talks about the healing quality of Indian Classical Music. 2.30pm – 4pm – Therapy session to be confirmed. Drop in any time between 2pm and 4.30pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, 95 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ. Tel 07341 916 976. www.thelivingtree.org.uk. The Darkside of Pink Floyd 7.30pm £17 in advance, £19 on the door (seated). More than just an ordinary Pink Floyd tribute band, The Darkside of Pink Floyd entertain audiences with a fantastic light show and passionate performances. The Beehive, Honiton. www.beehivehoniton. co.uk Box office 01404 384050. Matt Carter Septet Mainstream modern jazz with plenty of groove, and a touch of funk and gospel thrown in for good measure from a supremely talented young band. 8pm. Tickets £16 (£31 with pre-show supper at 7pm – must be pre-booked). Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk. Trextasy This band is the only offi-