What's on in and around the Vale
Coast and Countryside Events
March 2008

9 Feb - 16 March
Vibraphonic; one of the UK's most eclectic annual music festivals, featuring the hottest living and future legends in jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, electronica, breaks, beats, reggae, drum & bass, grime and world music. Dozens of artists from all over the UK and the rest of the world will come together and take over the city of Exeter's main music venues.. See ww.vibraphonic.co.uk.

Sat 1 - Wed 19 March
Dorchester Art Club. Spring Exhibition Dorset County Museum, High West St. Dorchester, Dorset. 01305 269734 (Membership Sec).10am-5pm. Closed Sunday & at 12 noon final day.

Tuesday 4
To The Marrow Ed and Miles are competitive vegetable growers who believe in the old adage that "size matters". Suitable for ages 12+. 7.30pm. Melbury Osmond Village Hall 01935 83410. www.artsreach.co.uk.

Mosterton Art Group talk by Linda White on 'Surprising Still Life'. All welcome, 7.30pm Mosterton Village Hall.

Beaminster & District Camera Club At Home to Lyme Bay Photographic Club, Photographic social Evening. 7.30pm The Strode Room, Church Street, Beaminster. Contact Hon. Secretary Harry Worthington 01308 862453. Visitors welcome.

Wednesday 5
A one day course covering all aspects of Lime Run by The Dorset Centre for Rural Skills. 10am- 5pm. The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, 01460 30144.
www.themagdalenproject.org.uk.

Gradgrind Icon Theatre present 'Gradgrind' based on Hard Times by Charles Dickens. Fast, furious - and with a very Dickensian sense of the grotesque- this exuberant production celebrates the classic novel in Icon Theatre's distinctive, engaging style. 7.30pm Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

Ludmilla's Russian Journey A fascinating journey around the country estates, town houses, dachas, theatres and churches of distinguished writers, musicians and one atomic scientist living in and around Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod in the last two centuries. 6:30pm. Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735.

Bridport Camera Club 7.30-9.30pm, The Salt House, West Bay
Competition No.5: Open, judge Barry Bluer
For more information please call 01308 459443 or check www.bridportcameraclub.co.uk

Wed 5 - Thur 6
Millinery two-day course with a professional milliner to make a brimmed hat on wooden blocks. Tutor; Kate Dyson. The Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138. www.theoldkennels.co.uk.

Thursday 6
Chard Guildhall Antiques & Collectors Fair- Every Thursday 8 am - 2 pm. A thriving fair with a good mix of regular and casual stallholders. Offering a fantastic range of good quality products. Including jewellery, books, watches, clocks, china, silver and much much more........ New stallholders always welcome - please contact 01460 65282 for more information.

Quiz Night at 'Shaves Cross Inn' pub. 7:30pm prompt In aid of raising funds for the Marshwood Primary School PFA. For further details please contact Mrs Wood on 01297 489761. Light refreshments will be available as will bar meals until 8pm and the restaurant is open as normal.The aim is to purchase computers for the school this year and all the PFA's efforts are going into this! As IT is a huge expense and it seems always in need of upgrading or changing to keep up! This way children from a small village/rural school are not disadvantaged.

Life Clubs - weekly inspirational workshops to help you create your ideal life. 7-8.30pm. St Bartholemew's Church Hall, Crewkerne. Jayne 07768 753649. www.lifeclubs.co.uk.

Sherborne Historical Society Lecture Talk by Frank Willey on "Digby vs Raleigh: Sherborne and Clevedon". New members and visitors welcome. Starts 8pm, Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. 01963 364075.

Houdini's Suitcase by Pickled Image. A co-production with Nordland Visual Theatre, Norway. On top of a towering pile of luggage in a deserted railway station sits an old man who used to be an apprentice to the great Houdini. Houdini's Suitcase is a stunning piece of visual theatre, which mixes live performance, puppetry, and a haunting soundtrack. Poignant and funny, it's suitable for audiences aged 12 +. Starts 7.30pm. Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport. 01308 424204. www.bridport-arts.com.

Auction of Promises
Led by Gary Batt of HY Duke, Fine Art Auctioneers. Over 90 items. Doors Open 7:00pm. All proceeds towards the restoration of the church tower. Puddletown Village Hall, Nr Dorchester. 01305 848510 or 01305 848746.

Axminster Arts Café Writers Workshop
Tutor-John Howard-Greaves 7-9pm in the Café. Join with like minded creative people in an exploration of your own unique writing voice through a series of stimulating workshop activities.For more details contact John Howard-Greaves on 01297 33959.

Otterton Mill Music Event folk duo Maire ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman. Maire is a harpist of extraordinary talent and with Chris's virtuoso guitar playing manages to create contemporary music of absolute magic. 8pm. Otterton Mill is just 20 minutes from Exeter between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Contact Bob Butler 01395 568521.

Watercolour Workshop with Jake Winkle Abstract to Reality, 10.30am-4pm at Newland Gallery, 101 Newland, Sherborne. Contact Artslink 01935 815899.
www.chesilbeach.org.

Bridport Electronic Organ Club Claire Gregg. 7 for 7.30pm, Bridport United Church Hall, East St. Visitors welcome. Hon Secretary Neil Rutter 01297 20861.

Friday 7
Beeja - Classical Indian Dance 7.45pm The Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster. 01460 249 304.
Classical Indian Dance with live music and stories. Beeja create a Bharatanatyam performance as an act of theatre and explore the dance form as a live fusion of physicality, text and music. In Shankara's characters, story, subplots and emotions take on life and colour through a poetry of words, mime and melody and the impulse of movement and rhythm. The performance interweaves dancers, live music and an actor working with English text. '...dazzling display of beauty, poise and elegance.' www.beeja.com.

The Kills at The Electric Palace Contemporary music from The Kills. Tickets available online or from Bridport Record Centre, 33 South Street, Bridport (Tel 01308 425707). 8pm, Electric Palace, South Street Bridport . 01308 426336. www.electricpalace.org.uk

Archaeology Lecture: Rather Feeble Little Bumps GPS, EDM and DTM surveys of the South Dorset Ridgeway long barrows with the Dorset AONB volunteer group. By Dr Hazel Riley, English Heritage. Starts 7.30pm., Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Paddy Milner and the Big Sounds rocking blues and original music at The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne. 8pm. Tickets 01202 885566.

Bird watching at Seaton Marshes Local Nature Reserve. Join the EDDC Countryside Service's Ranger in the bird hide between 9am and12 noon. Access from Hillymead, Seaton. Enquiries 01395 517557.

Decorative Painting - The Voluptuous Peony
Tutor; Di Singleton. The Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138. www.theoldkennels.co.uk.

Seckou Keita +
Young new-generation Kora star, Seckou Keita, with a fantastic musical pedigree represents the emergence of a new generation of African musicians. He has a unique style on what is generally a gentle melodic instrument which is sure to get people out of their chairs and up on their feet! St Mary's Middle School, Puddletown (01305 261984) 7.30pm.
www.artsreach.co.uk.

Dorchester Rugby Football Club Under 14's squad Band Night featuring "Jigsaw" + support " Playback". Raffle proceeds to CLIC Sargent. 7.30pm - midnight.,
The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester.
07747104748.

Dorset Wildlife Trust - West Dorset Group
An illustrated talk by Nick Tomlinson, RSPB Warden: "Work of the RSPB on the Weymouth Reserves". Starts at 7.30 pm at the Friends' Meeting House, South Street, Bridport. Contact the Lecture Organiser, Bill Taylor, on 01297 560081 for further information.

The Big State Theatre presents Fallen Angels
Directed by Andy Burden and written by John Nicholson. From the innovative and award-winning Big State comes Fallen Angels, a darkly comic and hilariously surreal new show set in a field hospital somewhere in time. 8pm, Petherton Arts Trust, The David Hall.01460 240340.

East Devon Ramblers Leisurely Friday morning walk. From East Budleigh CP (SY065849). 4.5 miles. Starts 10.00 am.
Please confirm details with organiser on 01395 514542.

'Svetlana' - Poetry Café
offers food, drink and literature in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This is Russian-born Svetlana's first headline show, dedicated to modern love poetry and featuring two of her English selections, 'Post M.' and 'Mum-M Mermaid'. Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester. 8pm. 01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

The Baghdaddies play an eclectic mish-mash of musical merriment. Their sound is influenced by music from throughout the world - from the Roma wedding, brass band and gypsy music of Eastern Europe, through reggae, ska, calypso, jazz and punk rock. 8pm. Bridport Arts Centre South Street, Bridport,
01308 424204. www.bridport-arts.com.

Black Voices - in Concert 7:30pm St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine. 01460 234 377.
Within this uplifting performance, Black Voices presents energised music that is challenging and educational. From Gospel to spirituals, Caribbean to African, jazz and blues, the world famous a capella group have developed a dynamic way of distilling and re-presenting black music, from a Caribbean, black British perspective. Whether exploring the oral traditions of Africa, or modern contemporary arrangements, the group performs its music with feeling and understanding that deeply touches audiences all over the world. As well as these performances, there will be workshops leading to a finale event by community choirs at the Eden Project in Cornwall in June.
www.blackvoices.co.uk.

Friday 7 - Saturday 8
Eclipse Baroque Fusion's Spanish Spice On Friday 7th March at 4.30pm and Saturday 8th March at 7pm At The Electric Palace Cinema, South Street, Bridport. Eclipse Baroque Fusion's Spanish Spice comprises lively early music with a modern twist evoking the atmosphere of a gypsy encampment, with virtuosic improvisations on harps, recorders, viol, guitar, theorbo and percussion. Eclipse performs exhilarating flamencos, lyrical ensemble pieces and the swirling, passionate tarantella. Contact www.abbmusic.org.uk. Abbotsbury Music, PO Box 5968, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4JR. Tel 01305 871475; mail@abbmusic.org.uk.

Saturday 8
Ottery St Mary Choral Society and Orchestra
Concert at the Parish Church, 7.30pm.
Volunteer work party at Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve from 10am until 12:30pm. Stout footwear, gloves and waterproof clothing recommended. Meet in nature reserve car park, Trinity Hill Road. Enquiries 01395 517557.

Murder Mystery Dinner
presented by the Murder to Measure Company, set in the 1920's (period dress optional), licensed bar. Tickets available from Devonedge Hairdressers, Charmouth. Raising funds for St Andrew's Community Hall. 7.30pm. St Andrew's Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560531.

Workshop in conjuction with Elizabeth Frink Exhibition, Sherborne House. Experiment with Printing 10.30am to 3.30pm. Double Elephant print workshop lead a printmaking day drawing
inspiration from the exhibition. Drypoint, monoprint and chine colle
techniques will be on offer. Suitable for all ages and experience. Details & bookings: 01935 816426 or admin@sherbornehouse.org.uk.

Bluesnights Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester. 8pm. 01305 266926.www.dorchesterarts.org.uk.

Secondhand Book Sale in aid of Uplyme Village Hall, raffle and refreshments. 11am - 3pm. To book a table please ring 01297 631919. Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis. 01297 631919.

Spring Book Sale A large selection of hardback and paperback books. 10am - 2pm. Joseph Weld Hospice, Herringston Road, Dorchester. 01305 215315.www.weld-hospice.org.uk.

Coope Boyes & Simpson's powerful and distinctive unaccompanied singing and songwriting have taken English roots into radical new directions. Described as "quite simply the best purveyors of acappella song on these islands". First appearance since 1993. 8pm at the Petherton Arts Trust,
The David Hall, 01460 240340.

Dorset Wildlife Trust
"Volunteering with the Dorset Wildlife Trust"
Drop in and discover the interesting variety of voluntary activities you could become involved with to help the Dorset Wildlife Trust: from outdoor countryside management tasks on local reserves, to indoor office work at the Trust's headquarters near Dorchester. From 9.30 am until 12.30 pm at the Town Hall, East Street, Bridport. Enquiries: Steve Davis, DWT Volunteers' Support Officer, 01305 264620.

A Volunteer in Sri Lanka A talk by Catherine Leech, a Stoke Abbott resident who went to Sri Lanka as a volunteer in April 2005, just a few months after the Tsunami, and stayed for 2 years. 7.30pm. Stoke Abbott Village Hall Proceeds in aid of the Village Hall and a raffle in aid of Sarvodaya. Talk and Curry Supper Tickets from Catherine Leech (867517) and John Roberts (863611).

Rogue Theatre - Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show 7:30pm David Hall, West Camel, Yeovil. 01935 851 214.
Journey through the doors of the imagination into a world of mystery, spectacle and horror. With live music, illusion and side-splitting comedy, dance, explosive physical theatre and compelling narrative, Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show follows the unusual stories of its three circus acts; Sirius (The Man Who Knows), Svetlana (The Living Doll) and Lo-Lo (The Clown). Based on poems and text written by Anna Maria Murphy (Kneehigh Theatre) and combining Rogue's daring style, this show beautifully blends the innocent with the macabre, the optimistic with the inescapable and the real with the fantastical.

Dance Ballroom, Latin & some Sequence Uplyme Village Hall
8pm - 11pm. In aid of Hall funds.

Blackdown Hills Hedge Association. Calling all Hedge Layers! BHHA Annual Hedge Event at Lower Shelvin Farm, Luppitt, (GR 163040) Starts 9.15am.
Experimental Jewellery with Jane Crockett 10.30am-4pm, The Digby Hall, Hound St, Sherborne. Contact Artslink 01935 815899.
08/03/2008 - 08/03/2008

Sherborne Chamber Choir St. John's Passion by Bach peformed by Sherborne Chamber Choir. Conductor: Paul Ellis. 7.30pm. Tickets from The Dorset Music House (01935 816332). Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne, 01935 812452. www.sherborneabbey.com

Seckou Keita +
Young new-generation Kora star, Seckou Keita, with a fantastic musical pedigree represents the emergence of a new generation of African musicians. He has a unique style on what is generally a gentle melodic instrument which is sure to get people out of their chairs and up on their feet! Evershot Village Hall (01935 83580). 8pm. www.artsreach.co.uk.

Saturday 8 - Sunday 9
Lambing Weekend
Kingston Maurward, Nr. Dorchester. 01305 215003.www.kmc.ac.uk.

Sunday 9
Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Point to Point meeting includes pony racing. First race 12.30pm, Charlton Horethorne, nr Sherborne. Secretary Mrs C Hinks. 01963 370260.
Wintering Birds of the Fleet Meet at Fleet Church, 1.30pm. Contact Chesil Beach Centre, Portland Beach Road, Portland. 01305 760579. www.chesilbeach.org.

Yeovil Chamber Choir
Fauré and Duruflé Requiems, St John's Church, Yeovil, 3.00pm. Tickets (under 16s free) on door or from Cantata Music / Jake's Brasserie (Yeovil) & Dorset Music House (Sherborne). Info/postal tickets/reservations: 01935 475163.

Barnstormers Comedy Club A great night out with Stand Up Comedians who are mainly Comedy Store and Jongleurs regulars. Over 18's only, please! 8pm at the Petherton Arts Trust, The David Hall, 01460 240340.

West Dorset Group - Somerset & Dorset Family History Society 10.30am-12.15pm: Grandad's Tales - Facts or Fiction in Family History. Speaker Steve Chapman.
2pm-3.30pm: Abandoned and deserted places in the South West. Speaker Mike Bolton. Visitors Welcome. For more information contact John Marshall 01935 825098.

RSPB members spring walk at Radipole Lake
9 am-11 am . Booking essential on 01305 778313 Please wear boots as the walk will be going off the main paths. Meet at the RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.

Poole Birdboats - Poole Harbour 11 am. Booking essential on 01929 462383.
Wintering birds of the Fleet - Meet at Fleet old church at 1:30pm for a walk around Butter Street Cove and beyond. www.chesilbeach.org. 01305 760579.

Farmers Market Westham Bridge, Weymouth 10am to 3pm.

Dorset County Orchestra Concert with soloist Helen Nicholas. Including McCunn's Land of Mountain & Flood, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Tickets from Bridport TIC, 47 South St, Bridport 01308 424901. 7.30pm, St. Mary's Beaminster. www.dorsetcountyorchestra.org.uk.

The Cottage Garden Society Dorset Group Spring Meeting Speaker Pam Lewis of Sticky Wicket". Gardening in Tune with Nature." Raffle and Plants for sale. Non Members welcome. Starts 2.30pm. Brownsword Hall, Poundbury, Nr Dorchester. 01258 940894.

Tuesday 11
Beaminster Museum Stewards beginning of season meeting. 3.30pm. Contact 01308 862880.
Broadwindsor Gardens & Allotments Society

A talk on the Magdalen Project by Jill Strawbridge. 7.30 pm at Comrades Hall, Broadwindsor. Tickets at the door, includes Savoury Bites & tea/coffee. Details available from R.Wright on 01308 867669.

New Country Market
Colyton, East Devon 9am to 1pm. Colyton's Market Place. Great range of local food producers in this historic market town. Also hot food & entertainments. Call 01297 552518 or 551413 for more information.

Bridport History Society
'Buildings of Bridport - styles, details & materials.' talk by Richard Durham. 2.30 pm. Main Hall, Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport. 01308 456876.

Wednesday 12
Charmouth Gardeners Buffet supper 7pm for 7.30pm, at Lyme Regis Golf Club. Contact the secretary Mrs Kay Churchman 01297 560980.

Hawkchurch Gardening Club Mr D. Bowman will talk on Vegetables. Hawkchurch Village Hall, 7.30pm. New Members very welcome. Contact 01297 23784.

Geology Lecture: Triassic East Dorset
Triassic deserts; evidence of climate change as seen in the rocks, and possible causes. By Dr Ramues Gallois, BGS, Exeter. Starts 6.30pm. Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Quiz Night - Lyme Regis
Theatre Friends invite you to their Quiz Night; teams of up to 6 persons. 7:30pm. Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442394. www.marinetheatre.com.

A Bridge Afternoon in aid of Parkinson's Disease Society. 2pm - 5pm, The Village Hall, Alweston, Sherborne. 01935 812940.

Honiton and the Arts series of lectures. 'Theatre and the Community' by John Somers, Director of Tale Valley Community Theatre. 7pm The Library, New Street. Honiton. 01404 42957.
The Devil's Violin 7:30pm Wedmore Village Hall. 01934 713 009. A unique and varied experience for adults and older children. A gripping performance of forgotten Roma Gypsy tales and music from Wales and beyond. One of the leading exponents in the art of storytelling, Daniel Morden joins forces with musicians Oliver Wilson-Dickson on violin, accordionist Eddy Jay and Sarah Moody on cello to create an extraordinary evening full of passion and drama. www.thedevilsviolin.co.uk.

Ottery Help Scheme Concert at the Parish Church at 7.30pm. Ottery & District Men's Forum Meeting at the Institute, Yonder, Street. Speaker Mr C Gale; 'English Cathedrals'. 3.00pm.
Hurdle Making with Mickey Price (Great British Hurdles). Using time honoured traditional methods, learn to make a willow hurdle for your garden with green renewable source. By the end of the day you will have made at least one hurdle to take home. 9am - 4.30pm. The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, 01460 30144.
www.themagdalenproject.org.uk,

Devonshire Association (Axe Valley Branch) Illustrated talk 'Ice Age in the Axe Valley' by Thomas Cadbury, Curator, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, at Colyton Sports Centre, Coly Road, Colyton. 2.30pm Preceeded by short Branch AGM at 2.15pm. All Welcome. Information 01297 678529.

Thursday 13
Meat curing with Rita Ash. 10am - 3.30pm The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, 01460 30144.
www.themagdalenproject.org.uk,

Chard Guildhall Antiques & Collectors Fair- Every Thursday 8 am - 2 pm. New stallholders always welcome - please contact 01460 65282 for more information.

PACT meeting 7.30pm at Mountfield Civil Ceremony Room, Bridport. This is a forum for residents to bring to the attention of the police and other agencies problems in the town. (See page 31 for more details).

Thorncombe Village Trust 'Mary Anning - Fossil Pioneer'. Talk by Daphne Baker, of the Phillpot Museum, Lyme Regis. 7.30pm at Thorncombe Village Hall, nr Chard. Contact 01460 30205.

Life Clubs - weekly inspirational workshops to help you create your ideal life. 7-8.30pm. St Bartholemew's Church Hall, Crewkerne. Jayne 07768 753649. www.lifeclubs.co.uk.

D-Day: Operation Bodyguard Adam Forty of the Royal Signals Museum gives an illustrated talk on this WW2 operation as it was launched from the local coastline. Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, 2.30pm. Organised by The Friends of Lyme Regis Museum in aid of their extension fund. Contact Margaret Rose 01297 445503.

Chard Camera will be hosts to "Mid-Somerset" Camera Club where there will be a print battle. New members always welcome. "The Bell & Crown", Helliers Road, Chard at 7:30pm. Contact the Membership
Secretary Peter Partridge on 01460 66885.

Bridport Electronic Organ Club AGM. 7 for 7.30pm, Bridport United Church Hall, East St. Visitors welcome. Hon Secretary Neil Rutter 01297 20861.

Otterton Mill Music Event Simon Swarbrick and Ken Watkins. 8pm. Otterton Mill is just 20 minutes from Exeter between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Starts 8pm. For more information contact Bob Butler 01395 568521.

SeatonMusic Concert 22 year old Amandine Savary's programme will include works by Bach, Chopin, Bartok and Rachmaninov. 7.30pm, Seaton Town Hall. Tickets are available on the door or from Eve Gallery, Fore Street, Seaton. 01297 21482.

East Coker Gardening Club John Rowsell discusses 'Fruit and Vegetable'. 7.30pm East Coker Hall. Enquiries to the Secretary, Catherine Denney on 01935 862294 or the Treasurer, Stan Shayler on 01935 420291.

Romney Event: The Age of Elegance - Dress in the 18th Century By Penny Ruddock, former curator of the Assembly Rooms Museum of Costume in Bath. Costumes from the period of Romney. Starts 6:30pm. A 'Romney appeal' fundraising event at the County Musuem to raise funds to purchase three portraits by George Romney, one of the key figures in 18th century British art and a contemporary of Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

The Winged State
Inspired by the myth of the boy who flew too close to the sun, The Winged State is a compelling story with a message for our time, by No Limits Theatre company.
When Icarus and his father try to flee their living nightmare, will they fly or will they fall?
'…highly atmospheric with striking sparse imagery and physical theatre, including a hypnotic use of dance to an original score.' The Metro
Starts 2pm. Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport. 01308 424204.

Carving A Wooden Bowl
Spending time working in the woodland workshop is very relaxing, satisfying and fun for all levels of experience. Learn the ancient craft of green (unseasoned) wood working under the tuition of Guy Mallinson and various specialist co-presenters. Use of very high quality tools, materials and delicious lunches are included and you should expect to go away with the fruits of your labours to show friends and family. Mangerton House, Mangerton Bridport. 01308 485111. www.mallinson.co.uk.

Thur 13 - Fri 14
Passemementerie Traditional French Tassels An insight into the impressive art of the passementier. Starting with just hand-turned wooden tassel moulds, and the threads of your choice, you will create an impressive skirted tassel using traditional techniques. Tutor: Tracey Bell. The Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138. www.theoldkennels.co.uk.

Friday 14
Bridport & West Dorset Music Club Concert. Sorrell Quartet with Christopher Langdown, highly acclaimed string quartet. 7.45pm. Sir John Colfox School, Bridport. Contact Sylvia Bishop 01308 424673.

Margaret Lyons and Will Ferris Concert at Eype Church Centre for the Arts.8pm. Doors open 7.30. Two fine singer /songwriters. Call Will to reserve tickets 01308 868489.

Four Head Gardeners in the Andes A presentation by Stephen Griffith (Curator at Abbotsbury Subtropical gardens) exploring the Chilean National Parks. Tickets on the door. Stephen will be running the London Marathon - all proceeds in aid of the Stroke Association. 7.30pm, Village Hall, Burton Bradstock, Bridport.

Pretty Witty Nell Two Friends Productions present 'Pretty Witty Nell', a one-woman play about the life of Nell Gwyn, the most popular mistress of Charles II. Starts 8pm.,
Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

East Devon Ramblers Leisurely Friday morning walk. From Trinity Hill Nature Reserve CP (SY308959) 4.5 miles. Starts 10am. Please confirm details with organiser on 01297 23045.

Ministry of Entertainment, 'Mrs Gerrish's Guesthouse' 7.30pm, Membury Village Hall. 01404 881638. A Villages in Action production. A well packaged summer holiday at 'Mrs Gerrish's' with two seasoned performers. In 1958 there were no sun blocks and holidy-makers travelled by public transport to a seaside boarding house to be scrutinesed by eagle-eyed landladies.Full of song, brylcreem and bouffants.

Chard History Group Behind the scenes in The National Trust - Access v Conservation - an illustrated talk by Matthew Applegate 7.30pm Redstart School, Chard. Details 01460 65443.
New Scorpion Band's show 'Cold blows the wind' 7.30pm at Halstock village hal. A new collection of magical ballads, spooky stories, and wonderful music. This is an Artsreach professional production, Tickets from Hazel on 01935 83347.

Black Voices World famous a cappella group Black Voices has forged its own dynamic way of distilling and re-presenting black music from a Caribbean, black British perspective. From spirituals to gospel, Caribbean to African, jazz and blues, Black Voices is firmly rooted in music that energises and uplifts, challenges and educates. 7.30pm Sydling St Nicholas Church (01300 341104). www.artsreach.co.uk.

'Beauty and the Beast'
The Puppet Lab's newest production of the classic fairytale Beauty and the Beast combines beautifully crafted wooden marionette puppets and blue screen technology which results in an entirely unique performance. The mixture of live puppetry and on screen animation, traditional and modern, produces a fascinating piece of theatre which appeals to adults as well as children. Two shows - 1pm (doors open 12.30 pm) and 6pm (doors open 5.30pm). Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester, 01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk.

Saturday 15
Pontnewydd Male Choir at Tatworth Memorial Hall. Starting at 7pm. Contact Jim 01460 220439 for tickets.

The Festival of Britain, 1951, a talk by Pam Simpson, Art and Design
Historian at Middlesex Univeristy, 'Webbers Piece' community hall, Maiden Newton. All proceeds to Maiden Newton at War project.

The Devil's Interval plus Shona Kipling + Damien O'Kane Both were nominated for BBC Radio 2's Folk Awards 2007, so David Hall faithfuls have the chance to enjoy music from talented youngsters who are highly regarded for their innovative and fresh approach to traditional music and song. Between them the average age is 25, yet they have played more festivals, clubs and events than you can shake a stick at! 8pm at the Petherton Arts Trust, The David Hall, South Petherton. 01460 240340.

Michael McIntyre
Off the Kerb Productions presents for one night only - Michael McIntyre - bringing his smash hit West End Show to the Marine Theatre. adults only, starts 8pm. Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.
JS Bach - Passion and St John Starts 7:30pm. Organised by Dorchester Choral Society. Tickets available from Harmony Music. St Mary's Church, Edward Road, Dorchester. 01305 262005.

Sherborne Monthly Book Fair New, second-hand and antiquarian books for sale, also magazines, prints, postcards and ephemera. 9.30am - 4pm. Church Hall, Digby Road Sherborne. 01803 613356.

Lace and craft day Honiton Community College. 10.30am - 4pm. Tickets from Pat Perryman, 'Ventura', Exeter Road, Honiton, Ex14 1AX.

Monfi Cats Inspirational fusion music from The Monfi Cats, a group of high calibre multi-instrumentalists. Performance includes original compositions drawing on a combination of different genres, including world, blues, jazz and folk. Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester. 8pm. 01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk.

Museum Club - Eggtastic Egg-Flying Contraptions; Become and Eggtastical Inventor, make an egg-flinging machine and see who can fling the egg furthest. Or parachute an egg from the museum balcony or make an egg glider and see if you can fly the egg to the end of the hall. Discover some of the traditions behind egg rolling and help hunt down chocolate eggs hidden in the museum. Prizes will be given!
Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Quantock Staghounds Point to Point meeting includes pony racing. First race 12 noon. Cothelstone, nr Taunton. Secretary Mr B Bartlett. 01278 732260.

Binocular and telescope demo day at Radipole Lake 10 am-4 pm (arrive any time between). 01305 778313. A fantastic opportunity to get free expert advice and try out a wide range of binoculars and telescopes. Find the right optical equipment to make your wildlife watching experiences truly magical. Meet at the RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.

An introduction to Poultry for the Small Holder with Kathy Anzuino. An introductory course, with both theoretical and practical sessions, covering: Sourcing chickens, General husbandry such as housing, feed and range management, Chicken behaviour and welfare, Animal handling.10am - 5pm. The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, 01460 30144.
www.themagdalenproject.org.uk

Domino Carnival Club Prize Bingo Night 7.30pm - 9.30pm at The Guildhall, Chard.
Beaminster Museum Book Fair. 10am - 4pm. Contact 01308 862880.

Jumble Sale in aid of Cancer Research UK (Seaton and Axmouth branch) to be held at Seaton Town Hall from 10 am to 12 pm. Contact Paula Vickers for Cancer Research UK. 01297 23217.

Fleet Foreshore Spring Clean Come and helpclear up all the litter carried up the Fleet by winter storms. Full details to be announced nearer the day. To get involved contact the Chesil Beach Centre (01305) 760579. Event will take place between 10am and noon and there will be a number of collection points. Website: www.chesilbeach.org. 01305 760579.

Storybox Theatre The Tin Soldier masterful and spell binding storytelling. 3pm. East Budleigh Village Hall. 01395 442973. A Villages in Action production.

Sat 15 - Sun 16
Westcountry Game Fair
Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. 9am to 5pm. www.contour.uk.net or call 01749 813899.

Sunday 16
New Forest Point to Point meeting includes pony racing. First race 12.30pm, Larkhill, nr Amesbury. Secretary Mr M Rabbetts. 01425 472092.

10k 'Multi-Terrain' Running Race Sherborne Castle's 10k Multi-terrain running race plus 1800m junior race. Starts at 11am. Sherborne Castle New Road Sherborne. 01935 813182 www.yeoviltownrrc.com.

Parnham Voices in Concert with guest harpist Florence Astley at 6pm in the Brownsword Hall, Poundbury. In aid of the Weldmar Hospice Trust. Tickets from sponsors Elder and Froy on 01305 269200. www.parnhamvoices.org.uk.
East Devon Ramblers East Budleigh Common.
From Budleigh Salterton Town CP (SY061822)
8 miles. Starts 10.30 am. Bring a picnic. Please confirm details with organiser on 01395 277644.

Best of Dorset Tourism and Leisure Show Pavilion Ocean Room, Theatre and Forecourt, Weymouth.

Beaminster Gallery Quire will sing a Village Evensong at St Andrew's Church, Burstock at 6.30pm. The music will all be from the early 19th centrury (some by local composer Samuel Wakely of Bridport), and lovers of the 'good old hymns' will certainly not be disappointed.

Monday 17
Climate Change - the Effect on Wildlife and DWT's Response an illustrated talk by a member of DWT staff 7.30pm at Kilmington village hall. Organised by East Devon DWT Local Group. Contact Christina Bows 01297 23822.

Tuesday 18
Mosterton Horticultural Society Spring Show, followed by speaker for the Gold Club - Growing vegetables on your patio. 7.30pm Mosterton Village Hall. Visitors and non members welcome. 01308 868798.

Beaminster & District Camera Club 'A Pot Pourri from Penny & Spike' A digital presentation from Penny and Spike Piddock. 7.30pm The Strode Room, Church Street, Beaminster. Contact Hon. Secretary Harry Worthington 01308 862453. Visitors welcome.

Tues 18 - Wed 19
Blood Doners sessions at the Guildhall, Chard. Phone 01460 65282.

Wednesday 19
Bridport Camera Club 7.30-9.30pm, The Salt House, West Bay, Bridport. Talk on Holiday Snaps by Sheila Reid & Peter Reid. For more information please call 01308 459443 or check www.bridportcameraclub.co.uk.

Music Society Concert: Eden-Stell Guitar Duo
Classical guitar duo of Mark Eden and Christopher Stell perform Bach, Villa-Lobos, de Falla and Torroba. Starts 7.30pm. Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Thorncombe Rail Activities Club .The Power of the 8f's.' by George Moon. 7.30pm, Thorncombe Village Hall (near Chard) All welcome. Contact Michael Sheasby 01460 30474.
East Devon Ramblers A walk around the valleys.
From Blackbury Camp (SY188924). 9.5 miles. Starts 10.30 am. Bring a picnic. Please confirm details with organiser on 01395 513974.

Momentum 'Anima'
based on dreams and explores the dynamics between the conscious and subconscious. Visually enthralling with an original soundtrack, animation, aerial elements and innovative lighting. Corn Exchange, Dorchester. 8pm, 01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk.
Jurassic Folk & Acoustic Night at the Grove, Seaton, at 8pm. Singers, musicians and everyone very welcome. 01297 20064. www.eastdevonfolk.org.

Thursday 20
Bridport and District Gardening Club AGM. 7.30pm in the WI Hall, North Street, Bridport. 01308 485314.

Chard Guildhall Antiques & Collectors Fair- Every Thursday 8 am - 2 pm. New stallholders always welcome. 01460 65282

Wildlife of Brazil - Talk to Crewkerne RSPB Local Group by Andy Swash at 7.30pm. at The Henhayes Centre, South Street car park, Crewkerne. Everyone Welcome. 01460 240740.
Dorset NCCPG 7.30pm Kingston Maurward College, John Anderson, Head Gardener at Exbury Gardens will give an illustrated talk - 'Exbury through the Seasons'. Visitors very welcome.

Life Clubs - weekly inspirational workshops to help you create your ideal life. 7-8.30pm. St Bartholemew's Church Hall, Crewkerne. Jayne 07768 753649. www.lifeclubs.co.uk.

Chard Camera Club Competition Evening where the Special Subject will be "Candles" in both "Print" and "Slide" format. New members always welcome. The Baptist Church, Holyrood Street, Chard, at 7:30pm. For further information on membership please contact the Membership
Secretary Peter Partridge on 01460 66885.

Beginners Bread making with Tracey Smith, BBC broadcaster & Downshifting expert
Tracey will take the fear out of bread making and teach you all you need to know about basic bread making plus a more exotic recipe. 10am - 3.30pm The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, 01460 30144.www.themagdalenproject.org.uk,

A Trip Down Musical Memory Lane Chard Light Operatic Society present an evening of light hearted entertainment including a selection of music hall songs. Starts 7.30pm, tickets for sale on the door. Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

Friday 21
Wild Flowers of the Blackdown Hills by Dr David Allen who is deeply concerned with conservation management within the Blackdown Hills AONB and has worked for more than 20 years in international agricultural research and has degrees in botany, horticulture and applied biology. 7.30pm Ilminster Parish Rooms, North Street, Ilminster. Contact Somerset Wildlife Trust Michael Cooper 01460 282926.

1,000 years of milling, how the Town Mill kept Lyme fed, talk by Maurice Liddiard. 11am Lyme Regis Museum. 01297 443370.

The Jamm tribute show to The Jam backed by the experience of over 2000 live performances. The show has over 30 songs packed into a high energy, authentic performance. Starts 8.30pm. Marine Theatre Church, Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

Chard Camera Club monthly competition at a new venue - Chard Baptist Church Hall, Holyrood Street, Chard. 7.30pm-10:30pm. There will an Open Subject and Special Subject in print and Slide Formats. The Special Subject for March is "Candles". Further information Peter Partridge 01460 66885.

Fossil Hunting Walk10.30am, Charmouth Heritage Centre, 01297 560772.

Friday 21 - Monday 24
Easter Egg Hunt Kingston Maurward Dorchester. 01305 215003. www.kmc.ac.uk.
Beer Festival Sample over 20 Ales, Ciders and Beers from around the country, with free live music throughout the weekend. Easter Sunday special - The Wurzels playing in the marquee from 1:00pm. Black Dog Pub, Broadmayne, Dorchester. 07990810689.

Easter Continental Market Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt.

Easter Hockey Festival Weymouth Sports Club.

Easter Squash Festival Weymouth Squash and Fitness Club.

Easter Eggstravaganza Brewers Quay, Weymouth. There will be free competitions, trails, and Easter craft workshops for children. Brewers Quay will also be playing host to Great Timewalk Easter Egg Hunt with prizes given to all successful young hunters. For full details of dates and times of all the activities and events, please call the Brewers Quay Information Desk on 01305 777622.

The Giant Easter Egg Hunt Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens. Hundreds of cream eggs to be found every day. Other prizes and enchantment for the children. Magnificent spring Camellia colour in the Garden. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk.

The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt The Dinosaur Museum, Icen Way, Dorchester. 01305 269880.,www.thedinosaurmuseum.com.

Friday 21 March - Sunday 6 April
Easter Trail - Portland Castle. Can you crack the clues to complete this "Egg-citing" trail and collect your yummy Easter prize. www.english-heritage.org.uk.

Saturday 22
Beaminster Museum opens with the spring exhibition 'Who do you think they were?' - Little known luminaries. Contact 01308 862880.

Fossil Hunting Walk 11am, Charmouth Heritage Centre, 01297 560772.

Reg Meuross Band
Reg Meuross, one of Britain's finest singer/ songwriters performing a marvellous set of songs. The evening also features Jackie Oates, who was a finalist in the Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. Starts 8pm. Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

Little Fishes Short services for pre-school children and their parents or carers. Stories and songs will be followed by a chat over refreshmensts. Starts at 2.15pm, St Peter's Church, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 264199 or 01305 260592.

South Somerset Peace Group Peace Vigil, Blake Hall 11-12 noon. South Petherton.
Mendip Farmers Point to Point meeting includes pony racing. First race 12.30pm. Ston Easton, nr Shepton Mallet. Secretary Mr T Ireland. 01749 677667.

Fossil Walk Tidmoor Point Ammonites a specciality! Meet by the Tidmoor Farm House, 2pm. Contact Chesil Beach Centre, Portland Beach Road, Portland. 01305 760579. www.chesilbeach.org.

Wilton Point to Point, First race 12.30pm. Badbury Rings, nr Wimborne. Secretary Mr & Mrs M Elgar. 01722 718368.

Dance Ballroom, Latin & some Sequence Uplyme Village Hall
8pm - 11pm. In aid of Hall funds.

Antiques & Collectors Fair 10am to 4pm, Hound Street, Sherborne. 01749 677049.
Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend 11am - 4.30pm. Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne. 01935 813182. www.sherbornecastle.com

Sherborne Book Fair
Antiquarian and second-hand books offered for sale by West Country Booksellers. 10am - 4pm, Church Hall, Sherborne. 01935 850210. www.pbfa.org.

Sunday 23
Melodies in March at Lodmoor 9 am-11 am Tel: 01305 778313. Finding birds can be tricky, learning their songs can really help to locate them. Come along on this walk to pick up some tips on recognising who's who. Meet at the main reserve entrance off the A353 Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset. Parking is available at the pay & display beach car park.
Fossil Hunting Walk 11.30am, Charmouth Heritage Centre, 01297 560772.

Easter Bonnet Parade
Starts 2pm top of Langmoor Gardens, Pound Street, Lyme Regis.
Yeovil Railway Centre Yeovil Junction, Stoford: Easter Sunday Train Day, the first steaming of the year. 01935-410420 for recorded information.

East Devon Ramblers Seaton Hole to Branscombe. From Seaton Hole (SY236897). 8 miles. Starts 10.30 am. Bring a picnic. Please confirm details with organiser on 01395 519002.

Sun 23 - Mon 24
Glastonbury Abbey Childrens Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg prizes will be awarded on Easter Sunday (23rd March) and Easter Monday (24th March) for those who complete the Easter Egg Hunt successfully.

Monday 24
Taunton Vale Foxhounds Point to Point meeting includes pony racing. First race 12.30pm. Kingston St Mary, nr Taunton. Secretary Mrs F Walker. 01278 663801.
Bank Holiday Organ Recitals Sherborne Abbey Sherborne 01935 812452. www.sherborneabbey.com

Gartell Light Railway Open Day Narrow gauge steam on the old Somerset & Dorset Railway. Visitor Centre, refreshments, souvenir shop, lakeside picnic area. Open 10.30am - 4.30pm, Common Lane Yenston Templecombe. 01963 370752. www.glr-online.co.uk.

Fossil Hunting Walk 12 noon, Charmouth Heritage Centre, 01297 560772.

8th Annual Easter Craft Fair 10am-4pm, Salway Ash Village Hall. Paintings, handicrafts, handmade cards, jewellery, woodturning, needle craft, bird tables and next boxes, photographic prints, craft demonstrations and lots more. Proceeds to Village Hall and Holy Trinity Church.

Radipole Lake Easter family fun day 10 am-3 pm Tel: 01305 778313.

Discover the creatures living in the watery world of the lake, pick up a backpack and explore the trails for bugs and so much more. Come down and find out for yourself - adults welcome when accompanied by a child. Meet at the RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.

Medieval Tile Making Workshop with Caroline Hayles.11.00-4pm Easter Monday drop-in workshop for all ages. Learn to make a terracotta encaustic tile. Materials provided. Tiles can be fired and collected later. Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm, Glastonbury. www.somerset.gov.uk/museums. Contact: Mary Gryspeerdt 01458 831197.

Tuesday 25
South Somerset Peace Group meeting about Northern Ireland, entitled: 'The Missing Piece in the Peace Process'. The speaker will be Ken Keable, who advocates British withdrawal from
Northern Ireland and writes for The Irish Democrat - see
www.irishdemocrat.co.uk; he lives in South Somerset. The meeting will be held in the Minster Rooms, Ilminster at 7.30 pm. All welcome. The Palestine/Israel group
will meet at 6.30 pm.

Antiques, Collectors, Textiles and Craft Fairs will be held at the Marine Theatre in aid of the Lyme Arts community Trust (Marine Theatre) (Charity Number 1103599). Enquiries to Adrian Farmer on 01297 442489 or to the Marine Theatre on 01297 442394.

Easter Monday Producers' Market at Hollies Trout Farm and Fishery. Slade Lane, Sheldon, Nr.Honiton, EX14 4QS. Tel: (01404) 841428. Local produce and handicrafts: Meat, Fish, Pies, Pasties, Plants, Fishing Tackle, Soap, Fudge, Bread, Jam, Fruit, Cheese, Marmalade, Pate, Vegetables , Sausages, Apple Juice, Greetings Cards, Cakes and more.
Watch the Fly-Fishing Competition. Coarse Fishing available. Refreshments. Fish Off starts at 8am, Stalls open from 10am until 4pm.

Wesdnesday 26
East Devon Ramblers Weston to the coast. From Lower Weston Farm CP (SY167890). 8.5 miles. Starts 10.30 am. Bring a picnic. Please confirm details with organiser on 01395 519232.
Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society AGM 7pm followed at 7.30pm by talk 'Starting with Alpines' by Roger Suckley. Uplyme Village Hall.
Sherborne Science Cafe

Monthly café, starts 7.30pm. Gary Shainberg: The Future of Communications and Media. Sherborne House Newland Sherborne. 01935 815052. www.sherbornesciencecafe.co.uk
Yetties Concert in aid of the Friends of Yeatman Hospital. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre.

Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 01935 812841. www.theyetties.co.uk.
Wednesday Afternoon Walks at the Kingcombe Centre Each walk will cover a particular subject - perhaps flowers, birds, freshwater life, butterflies or mammals. Most walks meet at the Kingcombe Centre at 2.15pm and return for tea and cake at 4pm-4.30pm. Please telephone before arrival to confirm details. Wellington boots generally recommended.
Kingcombe Centre Toller Porcorum Dorchester. 01300 320684. www.kingcombecentre.org.uk.

Thursday 27
Sunray Folk Club Baron Brady. 8.15pm, at Broadmayne Village Hall. Contact Bob Kirkpartrick. 07786 654 074.

Martock Local History Group has arranged with Trilith to present a selection of historic films about life in Somerset, from as early as 1916 and up to the 1960s in the Parish Hall, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets can be obtained, in advance, from Martock Gallery or Martock News.
Does anybody have, or know the whereabouts of, any old films that show life in the local community of Martock, Bower Hinton, Hurst, Ash, Coat, Long Load, Milton, Witcombe and Stapleton. Local contacts are Will Aslett 01935 822159 or Fergus Dowding 01935-822202. www.martockhistory.co.uk.

Life Clubs - weekly inspirational workshops to help you create your ideal life. 7-8.30pm. St Bartholemew's Church Hall, Crewkerne. Jayne 07768 753649. www.lifeclubs.co.uk.

Chard Guildhall Antiques & Collectors Fair- Every Thursday 8 am - 2 pm. A thriving fair with a good mix of regular and casual stallholders. Offering a fantastic range of good quality products. Including jewellery, books, watches, clocks, china, silver and much much more........ New stallholders always welcome - please contact 01460 65282 for more information.
Guided Walk Burton Bradstock, the sale of the village in 1958. Meet by church 2pm. 2 hours. In aid of Bridport Museum. 01308 488327.

The Oboe Band
Sarah Humphrys, Frances Norbury, Rebecca Stockwell, Joel Raymond War and Peace Exploring the Oboe Band's Role On and Off the Battlefield including works by Lully, Purcell and Krieger. 7.30pm Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis. www.concertsinthewest.org
www.londonhandelfestival.org.

Heron hide watch Radipole Lake 5.30 pm-7.30 pm. Booking essential on 01305 778313. Up to 70 little egrets roost at the top end of Radipole lake, we are hoping to see them fly in. The north hide is a good place to watch grey herons hunting; The hope is to see some snipe flying over. Meet at the RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.

Thur 27 - Fri 28
Chinese Braiding two days making Chinese braids and incorporating them into a hand stitched sample piece. This sumptuous braided appliqué often associated with the Chinese Miao minority will captivate your imagination, with its rich colours and infinite possibilities. Tutor: Jacqui Carey. The Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.

Friday 28
Lyme Bay Photographic Club 'Sports Photography' a presentation by John Burles. Visitors welcome. 7.30pm Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis. Contact Programme Secretary Ian Bolton on 01297 442288.

Bird watching at Colyford Common Local Nature Reserve. Join the EDDC Countryside Service's Ranger in the bird hide between 9am and 12noon. Access from Seaton Road, Colyford. 01395 517557.

East Devon Ramblers Leisurely Friday morning walk. From Sidbury CP (SY139918). 5 miles. Starts 10am. Please confirm details with organiser on 01395 519249.
The HMS Formidable Disaster talk by Jack Thomas. 11am, Lyme Regis Museum. 01297 443370.

The Oboe Band
Sarah Humphrys, Frances Norbury, Rebecca Stockwell, Joel Raymond War and Peace Exploring the Oboe Band's Role On and Off the Battlefield including works by Lully, Purcell and Krieger. 7.30pm Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis. www.concertsinthewest.org
www.londonhandelfestival.org.

Market 2pm - 3.30-pm in St Martin's Community Hall (next to the church) Broadmayne, Produce, cakes, plants, local farm fruit and vegetables, trout, eggs and Fairtrade goods, craft, library etc and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. For further information contact Sylvia Dooley 01305 852866.

A Mayors Charity Event The World's Top Tribute Band The Bee Gee's plus Steve Carpenter and the Ivel fm Disco 8pm-1am tickets from Chard Tourist Information Centre please phone for more information or to reserve your tickets on 01460 65710/65282.

Little Fishes Short services for pre-school children and their parents or carers. Stories and songs will be followed by a chat over refreshmensts. Starts at 2.15pm, St Peter's Church, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 264199 or 01305 260592.

Saturday 29
Cheesemaking with Rita Ash. Spend an enjoyable day at The Magdalen Project learning from a practical demonstration how to make soft and hard cheeses on a small scale. 10.00am - 3.30pm. The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, 01460 30144. www.themagdalenproject.org.uk,

Electrasy Live in Beaminster Town Hall with support from Spoof.
An evening of original live music as part of their Music Without Industry drive.Tickets are only available in advance, 10 from The Red Lion, Beaminster 01308 862364
Proceeds go to Beaminster Community Project.

Dorchester & Weymouth Beekeepers' Association
Insight into beekeeping
One day event for people who have often thought about keeping bees but didn't know where to start 9.30 am - 4pm The Pavilion, Martinstown Cricket Club. Booking is essential. Contact Richard Norman Weymouth 786585.

Ceilidh with The Rum and Kidney The Rum and Kidney Band's sound is built around Jane Cunio's melodeon, underpinned by Mary Lepley's chunky piano bass line and with counterpoint provided by Caz Ritchie's recorder and Henry Lovegrove's fiddle. They play a selection of extremely danceable tunes - mostly English, but with a leavening from elsewhere in the British Isles and beyond. With their regular caller, Steve Cunio, in charge. 8pm, David Hall, South Petherton. 01460 240 340.

Bridport Chamber Orchestra 7.45 pm, St Mary's Church, Bridport. Spring concert including works by Mozart, Walton, Pergolesi, Bridge, Mendelssohn and Corelli. Trumpet soloist Stuart Ellesmore. Tickets from the Book Shop and the Record Centre, South Street, Bridport.
Budleigh Salterton Male Voice Choir concert at Tipton St John for the parish church at 7.30 pm in the church of St John. Tickets available at the door on the night.

Antiques & Flea Market
9am - 4pm, Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 01963 250108.

Workshop Living Willow Tutor Amy Ralph. 10.30am - 12.30pm,
Highway Farm, West Road, Bridport 01308 424321.

Bluesnights 8pm, Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester. 01305 266926.

Avon Vale Point to Point First race 1.30pm. Larkhill, nr Amesbury. Secretary Mr & Mrs R Fear. 01225 764262.

Sunday 30
Cattistock Point to Point meeting includes pony racing. First race 1.30pm, Little Windsor, nr Beaminster. Secretary Mr R Rees. 01300 320683.

Easter fun nature trail at Arne 11 am-4 pm 01929 553360. Meet at Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ.

Mayor's Charity Sponsored Walk through Weymouth Borough Gardens. Starting at the Nothe Gardens. 01305 838438. www.visitweymouth.co.uk

Top band supports West Country charity Town Hall Seaton when popular A.J's Big Band present a double bill programme in support of the South West Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre. Tickets: Fortnam, Smith and Banwell, The Square, Seaton. 01297 23939.

Monday 31
Golden Cap Centre of the National Trust AGM and Talk by Helen Mann, West Dorset Property Manager. 7.30pm at Bridport United Church Main Hall. Non members welcome. For more information 01297 489116.

Puppet Making Shadow puppets, hand puppets or simple string puppets. Make puppets for a show. 10am - 12pm. No booking required - just turn up. Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735.

Workshop Natural Baskets Tutor Andy Southwell. 10am - 5pm. Highway Farm, West Road, Bridport. 01308 424321.

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