Whats on in and around the Vale
October 2007

Wednesday 3
Yetties Music Club
Monthly music night with the Yetties. Starts 8pm. West End Hall, Sherborne. 01935 814611.
Gig at Beach & Barnicott Rodney Branigan - extraordinary Texan who plays two guitars at the same time. 8.30pm, Beach & Barnicott, 6 South St, Bridport. 01308 455688.

Design at the Palace showcase for Dorset's designers in the newly restored Electric Palace cinema to show the best of Dorset design on the big screen. If you are a designer, working in print, advertising or online, here's a chance to see your work in lights! Bar and refreshments. Networking opportunities and prize for the most creative design on show. Cinema restaurant and real films on later. Contact Dominic or Stephanie 01305 755613.

Wed 3 - Thur 4
Ply Split Braiding an introduction Course in Rural and Traditional Art and Crafts with tutor Julie Hedges at the Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.

Thursday 4
Bridport Electronic Organ Club Tim Flint,. Doors open 7pm, Concert starts 7.30pm The United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport. Contact Neil Rutter on 01297 20861.

East Devon Renewable Energy Awareness Day 10am-4pm. Seminars and trade stands providing information and practical demonstrations or renewable energy technologies. Useful for community groups, school governors, local business and individuals. Branscombe Village Hall. For bookings 01837 89200 or www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk.

Lunchtime Concert The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. 12.30-1pm. The Beacon Trio. Followed by Lunch@ Five Past One 01297 32927.

Clapton & Wayford Film Society present Babel. 7.30pm refreshments for 8pm start. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall, just off the Lyme Road in Clapton (from Crewkerne first right past Lily Court). Contact Mike Wilson 01460 74849, Steve Ireland 01460 76705 or Marilyn Ashby 01460 77062.

Time and Tide - The Way We Were Twine, Tides, Tourists and Trains. Illustrated talk part 2 by Elizabeth Buckler Gale. Starts 7:30pm,
The Salt House, West Bay, Bridport. 01308 488327.

Stand Up Comedy
A new regular event at Sherborne School's Powell Theatre. A new line up every show with well known names alongside the cream of up and coming talent. Doors & bar open 7.30pm, performance 8.30pm.
Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne. 01305 810579. www.powelltheatre.co.uk.

The Way We Were illustrated Talk: Part 2 Twine, Tides, Tourists and Trains This illustrated talk by Elizabeth Buckler Gale begins at 7.30pm. The Salt House, West Bay Bridport 01308 488327. eg.gale@virgin.net.

Ramblers Walk from Beaminster This is a walk organised by the South Somerset Group of the Ramblers Association, a 6 mile circular walk starting at 10am and heading for Buckham Down and Meerhay. Please confirm details with Martin & Jean 01460 76366. Meet at Yarn Barton Car Park, Beaminster. 01460 76366.

Ramblers Walk from Chedington This is a walk organised by the South Somerset Group of the Ramblers Association, a 4 mile circular walk starting at 10.15am and includes some hills which will be taken slowly. Please confirm details with Valerie tel. 01935 862721. Meet at Winyards Gap Inn, Chedington, nr. Beaminster. 01935 862721.

Friday 5
Save The Children preview of Christmas gifts and cards. 10am - 1pm, The Masonic Hall, Broad Street, Lyme Regis. Enquiries to Beth Spooner 01297 445931.

Dorset Home Library Service Volunteers Coffee Morning 10.30am-12.30pm at Bridport Library. Would you like to help others? Help is needed to deliver library books to the house bound. Training and mileage allowance given. For info call Maria Jacobson, WRVS Home Library Service Co-ordinator 07795 968761.

Bread Making Course with John Woodward. A hands on opportunity to make a variety of different bread styles, soda bread, focaccia, sourdough etc. Take a loaf home with you.10.00am - 3.30pm. The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, Nr Chard, Somerset, TA20 4PA. Contact Kate on 01460 30144 or kate@themagdalenproject.org.uk to make a booking.

Tom Toomey performs at Uncle Toms Cabin, 51 High Street, Wincanton BA9 9JU. 01963 32790. 9pm.

Veteran Trees in the Dorset Landscape
An illustrated talk by Bryan Edwards which starts at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Friends Meeting House, South Street, Bridport

Autumn Kitchen at Lesley Waters' Cookery School Cookery demonstration - Lesley Waters prepares her favourite autumn menu. Lesley Waters Cookery School, The Old Manor, Fore Street Evershot. 01935 83700. www.lesleywaters.com.

Sherborne School Friday Lunchtime Concert performed by Sherborne school music department.1.30pm,
Cheap Street Church or School Chapel, or OMS Recital Room or Big School Room., Sherborne
+44 01935 812245. www.sherborne.org.

In Conversation with... in aid of the Support The David Hall Campaign. Chaired by Lord Cameron of Dillington, Chair of the Somerset Strategic Partnership and member of European Union sub-committee for the environment and agriculture. Welcoming Marianne Williams of East Lambrook Manor Gardens who will talk about how she and her husband Robert have developed the famous Margery Fish gardens. Doors 7pm, evening begins at 7.30pm. Tickets from David Hall Arts Centre Roundwell Street, South Petherton 01460 240340 or N & D News, St James St, South Petherton.

Fri 5 - Mon 8
Country House 'Writing for Children' Weekend
Weekend workshop with award winning tutors Lyne Reid-Banks (The L Shaped Room, The Indian in the Cupboard etc) and Laura Matthews (Fish, The Outcasts). Come and stay in a thatched Dorset manor, eat amazing food and meet other writers. Meerhay Manor, Beaminster. 01308 862305.
meerhay@aol.com. www.meerhay.co.uk.

Saturday 6
Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society Bring and Buy Autumn Plant Sale. 10am-11.30am Uplyme Village Hall.

Hedgerow Crafts in the Blackdowns At Buckland St Mary village hall, Chard. One day workshops will all tools and materials supplied. Hedge Laying course. Contact George on 01404 881634.

Ilminster Carnival
Carnival procession in the town centre. 7.15pm - 10pm. Ilminster Town Centre.

Human Rights Human Wrongs 10am-4pm. Sixth Form Centre, Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester. Principal Speaker Craig Murray (Former UK Ambassador), Professor Nick Grief (International and Humanitarian Law) and Doug Jewell (Former Liberty campaign Coordinator). For info Lesley 01300 345109. To book a place Jim 01305 268017.

Organised by Dorchester Amnesty Group.
Voices for Hospice held by Axminster Friends of Hospiscare at 7.30pm at the Parish Church in Axminster. Performance by Budleigh Salterton Choir. All proceeds to Exeter Hospiscare. Tickets from Hospiscare Shop, South Street, Axminster or 01297 33400.

Enhance your Psychic Awareness Develop your six senses and become aware of your psychic abilities. 10am-4pm, Contact 01297 680106 or email angelscottage@tiscali.co.uk to book a place.

Dance (Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence), Uplyme Village Hall, 8pm-11pm. In aid of Hall funds. For further information please call 01297 442439.

Jumble Sale from 10am to 12.30pm, Seaton Town Hall. Contact Paula Vickers on 01297 23217. In aid of Cancer Research UK.

Burton Bradstock Walk
Look for war time defenses and traces of the preparation for D-Day on this 2.5 mile walk (steep in places). Starts at 2pm and expected to finish at 4pm., National Trust Car Park, Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock Bridport. 01305 224921. www.dorsetaonb.org.uk.

Afternoon Bingo Organised by Dorchester and District Scout Council in aid of local Scout Funds. Flyer. Snowball. Raffle. Tea and Coffee. Starts 2.45pm. Magistrates Room, Ground Floor, Corn Exchange, High East Street Dorchester.

Bac On The Fiddle at Bridport Arts Centre
Jackie Oates, Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll, and The BJ Band. Starting at 7.30pm. Also a fiddle workshop from 1pm to 4pm. Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport. 01308 424204. info@bridport-arts.com.

Zummer'z End Barn Dance Music by 'Teasing the Cat'. Profits to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Tickets available from Broadmayne Post Office. Tickets include Ploughmans Supper from local produce. Open 7.30pm to 11pm. Broadmayne Village Hall, Broadmayne, Dorchester.
01305 852523 / 852773 / 852525 / 853529 / 853349.

Autumn Market 9.30am-12noon, Church Rooms, Axminster. Delightful produce: cakes, savouries, plants, preserves, jams, crafts and seasonal veg and flowers.

Archaeology walk - Burton Bradstock
"War time memories". Look for war time defenses and traces of the preparations for D Day with Gordon Le Pard of DCC. Meet at 2pm. 1 1/2 hours, steep in places.
Meet at National Trust Car Park, Burton Bradstock. 01305 224921. c.j.pinder@dorsetcc.gov.uk. www.dorsetforyou.com.

Sat 6 - Sun 7
Autumn Family Trail 11am - 4.40pm, Barrington Court (Somerset). A different trail every week in October. 01460 241938. margaret.stone@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Sunday 7
Craft Fair 10am-5pm Branscombe Village Hall. Enquiries to Jean & Wendy Clarke, Thornlea, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth. EX10 0BJ. 01395

Castleton Waterwheel Museum Open Day
Come along and see Dorset's largest waterwheel built by Stothert & Pitt in 1869 plus lots of other items to see concerned with the water supply industry. Open 11am to 5pm, Oborne Road, Sherborne. 01963 250206 Mr Geoff Ward. www.castletonwaterwheelmuseum.org.uk.

Day Of Yoga and Dance Focusing on the body, breath and beyond the mind. .Open to all including beginners. Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall, near Charmouth. 01297 560924. four.elliotts@virgin.net.

Autumn Colours at Lodmoor 10am - 12 noon. 01305 778313. Meet main reserve entrance off A353 Preston Beach Road, Weymouth.

Tuesday 9
Bridport Film Society The Page Turner. Bridport Arts Centre. Doors 7pm, Film 7.45pm. Members Only. www.bridportfilmsociety.co.uk or contact Clare Glazebroook 01308 488224 or Penny Laurence 01308 422730 for membership details.

Bridport History Society an illustrated talk 'Shipwrecks along the Chesil Bank' by Selwyn Williams following the AGM at 2.30pm. Bridport United Church, Main Hall, East St. All welcome. Contact 01308 488034 or 456876 for details.

Literary Lecture: John Cowper Powys By Morine Krissdottir, Neil Curry and Roger Peers. 6.30pm, Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Wednesday 10
Powerstock & District Gardening Club 'Pocock's Roses' by Stuart Pocock. 7.30pm, Powerstock Hut. 01308 485016.

Sherborne Flicks Becoming Jane (PG), Digby Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Doors 7pm, performance 7.30pm. Tickets from Sherborne TIC or on the door.

Casterbridge Male voice choir singing 'Music just for you. 7.30pm St Martin's Broadmayne. Tickets from Anne 01305 853074, Eleanor 01305 853765 and Corner House Stores Broadmayne in aid of St Martin's Community Hall. Refreshments in the Community Hall afterwards for a donation.

Submission of Young Artists Work for any new young artists interested in exhibiting ring Isabel de Pelet on 01963 370219. 11am-4.30pm, Guggleton Farm Arts Project, Stalbridge. 01963 363456.

Charmouth Gardeners Flower Show Cup Presentation and Lecture, 7pm. Speaker Chris Hunter - Organic Gardening with Pest Control. Charmouth Village Hall. Contact the secretary Mrs Kay Churchman 01297 560980.

A Talk By Paul Atterbury Talk entitled " Andy Pandy to Michael Aspel". 7.30pm Tickets available from Dorchester Tourist Information Centre 01305 267992.

St George's Hall, Fordington, Dorchester.
Geology Lecture: The Age of Oil Lecture by Dr Daniel Clark-Lowes. Start 6.30pm. Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Wessex Research Group Weymouth and Dorchester Branch UFO's and Crop Circles
David Kingston has investigated and witnessed the UFO phenomena as part of his position in The Royal Air Force, he has extensively researched into the occurence of Crop Circles and is an expert guide. Opens at 7.45pm to start at 8pm. The Trinity Centre, Trinity House, Trinity Street Dorchester. 01305 767242.

Wed 10 - Thur 11
Botanical Paintings of flowers and fruit with Susie Corbet. 10.30am-4.30pm, Guggleton Farm Arts Project, Stalbridge. 01963 363456.

Thursday 11
East Coker Gardening Club Nick Williams-Ellis 'Taking Dorset to Chelsea'. 7.30pm in Quicksilver Mall, Yeovil. Visitors always welcome. Enquiries to Catherine Denney on 01935 862294 or Stan Shayler on 01935 420291.

Ramblers Walk from Askerswell. This is a walk organised by the South Somerset Group of the Ramblers Association, a 5 mile circular walk starting at 10.15am and heading for Eggardon Hill. Please confirm details with Keith tel. 01300 320362. Meet at the Spyway Inn, Askerswell, Bridport
01300 320362.

Jewellery Auction Dukes Fine Art Salesroom, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester. 01305 215315.

Lunchtime Concert The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. 12.30-1pm.

Colyton Grammar School Junior Choir & Madrigal Group.. Followed by Lunch@ Five Past One 01297 32927.

Save The Children Talk by Eric Harwood. 'TV Times - my 20 years in telly!' at Charmouth Primary School, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 7.30pm. 01297 560402.

Friday 12
Chard History Group Wandering Through West Somerset - an illustrated presentation by Peter Triggs. 7.30pm Redstart School, Chard. Details 01460 65443.

Beer R&B Festival Storm Warning The King Roosters, 9-12pm, The Mariners Hall, Beer. More Info 01494 511886. www.steppinout.info.

Lyme Bay Photographic Club A presentation by Harold Jenkins plus slide and print competitions. 7pm Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis. Contact Programme Secretary Ian Bolton on 01297 442288.

Moishe's Bagel a full flavoured breathtaking Klezmer music extravaganza. Unmisseable live world music. 7.30pm, Halstock Village Hall. Contact Hazel 01935 83347. An Artsreach Production.

Conservation Grazing in East Devon and the Blackdowns - making it work. Demonstration Day. Are you a farmer with a 'difficult' site? or a Landowner with rough land in need of grazing? Come to a demonstration day to have the opportunity to view and discuss the practicalities and economics of site management at a local site. Discuss site/stock management issues, Grant Aid, Wildlife benefits and Direct Marketing initiatives. 10.30am-2pm Bucehayes Common, Barn Park Farm, Stockland. By kind permission of Derek Boyland. Contact FWAG 01392 882080.

Hooke-Stock Live music from Hooke Court School, Hooke, nr Beaminster. With The Flaming Hogs and The Fat Marrow. All proceeds go to Esther Benjamin's Trust 'transforming the lives of marginalised or disadvantaged Nepalese Children'. Doors open 7.30pm, Contact 01308 862260 for tickets.

The Beacons formerly known as Newfolks. Fiddle and accordion Duo taking the listener on a musical journey across numerous styles. 7.30pm, Broadoak Village Hall, near Bridport. Tickets available from 01308 424922 or through Broadoakhall@hotmail.co.uk. An Artsreach event.

Kilmington Village Produce Association 'Organic Gardens' by Roger Cozens. 7.30pm Kilmington Village Hall.

Mrs. Gerrish's Guesthouse Presented by the Ministry of Entertainment. This play was hugely popular with artsreach audiences last winter. It is set in 1958 and the summer season at Weston-Super-Mare is drawing to a close. Mrs. Gerrish displays her "No Vacancies" sign but her regular guests, around whom this evocative and amusing reminiscence play is based, are still in residence.....7.30pm.,
Thorncombe Village Hall, Thorncombe, Beaminster
01460 30247.

Saxon Sleepover at Dorset County Museum
Experience an evening of Saxon-themed activities then spend the night at Dorset County Museum. This event is ideal for children aged 8-14; just bring a sleeping bag, roll mat and midnight feast. Spaces limited. Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Sherborne School Friday Lunchtime Concerts performed by Sherborne school music department All concerts start 1:30pm, Cheap Street Church or School Chapel, or OMS Recital Room or Big School Room. Sherborne. 01935 812245. www.sherborne.org.

12 - 14 October
Beer R & B Festival www.steppinout. Info 01494 511888.
Oak Swill Making Course in Rural and Traditional Art and Crafts with tutor Owen Jones at the Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.

Saturday 13
Voices for Hospices (Come and Sing) concert 7.30pm Sherborne Abbey. Tickets from Dorset Music House. 01935 816332.

Autumn Coffee Morning 10am-12 noon for The Golden Cap Centre of the National Trust. At the United Church Main Hall, Bridport.

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan winners of the inaugural BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award for Best Newcomers in 2000; winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo in 2003. Well-loved duo with international following. 8pm. Tickets from David Hall Arts Centre Roundwell Street, South Petherton 01460 240340 or N & D News, St James St, South Petherton.

Harvest Home run by Woodroffe School PTFA to raise funds for pupils at Woodroffe School. 7pm The Nags Head, Lyme Regis. Produce, gifts, meal vouchers, meat dinners, flowers, wine preserves, Christmas puds, ploughmans lunches, plants, cakes, MOT's, car valet etc. Signed Richard Austin print and Exeter City football shirt...and more.

Beer R&B Festival The Jives 1.30pm at The Social Club, Beer sponsored by Sugarbeet. Masterclass with Steve Kiraly 1.30pm at the Mariners Hall. Steppin' Out the Great British Guitar Orchestra, 9-12pm, The Mariners Hall. More Info 01494 511886. www.steppinout.info.

The Big Draw Montacute House (in Somerset). Come and have a go drawing and colouring in the Long Gallery. Equipment provided. 12.30am to 4pm. 01935 823289. caroline.jeeves@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Chard Carnival Carnival procession in the town centre 7.15pm - 10pm

Somerset Heritage Roadshow everything from creating fire, making medieval toothpaste to weaving traditional boat rope, the roadshow promises to be a fun packed celebration of Somerset heritage and cultures.
11am - 4pm. Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton.

Sherborne Antiques & Collectors Fair Tasty homemade refreshments. Open 9am - 4pm,
Digby Hall, 01460 75069.
clive@cwelch5.wanadoo.co.uk.

Have You Had It Long Madam? - Tales of the Antiques Roadshow at Eype. Hilary Kay and Paul Atterbury share their experiences and favourite stories from behind the scenes. Tickets from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, South Street, Bridport 01308 424901. 7.30pm Eype Centre for the Arts, Eype, Bridport. 01308 898420. info@eypechurcharts.co.uk. www.westdorset.com.

Pack of Lies This dramatic and touching play is presented by Ubiquitous Touring Theatre Company - who are visiting the Marine Theatre for the first time before taking their play on a European tour. 8.00pm, Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

The Big Draw at Sherborne House
Part of "The Big Draw" - a national series of events for all ages and abilities. 11am - 4pm, Newland, Sherborne. 01935 815899. arts-link@tiscali.co.uk. www.sherbornehouse.org.uk/artslink.

Sherborne Jazz Club: Pete Oxley's 'Curious Paradise' Featuring Pete Oxley on Guitars, Julian Nicholas on saxes and Bass Clarinet, Phil Peskett on Piano and Keyboards, Oli Hayhurst on Bass and Russ Morgan on Drums and Percussion. Starts 8:00pm, White Hart Inn, Bishops Caundle, Sherborne. 01963 23301

Children's Puppet Theatre Monkey Business. Presented by Fat Cat Theatre Company. Approx 1 hour. 3pm. Workshop 1.30-2.30 to meet the Monkeys before the show. Meeting House Arts Centre, East St, Ilminster. 01460 55783.

Dorset Rural Music School 60th anniversary concert. 7.30pm St Mary's Church, Dorchester.
Sherborne Book Fair

Quarterly book fair. Open 10am to 4pm. Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 01935 850210.
info@pbfa.org .www.pbfa.org.

Sat 13 - Sun 14
Autumn Family Trail 11am - 4.40pm, Barrington Court (Somerset). A different trail every week in October. 01460 241938. margaret.stone@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Sunday 14
Axminster Town Council Conducted Walk Colyton Area, 6 miles. Meet Colyton Car Park. 10.30am. Further details from 01297 34444 or jvw@tiscali.co.uk.

Tom Toomey performs at 9pm at No 10 Wine Bar, 10 East St, Bridport, DT6 3LF. 01308 420032.

Country Walk & Tea with a member of the Magdalen Team. Come for a 2 hour guided walk around the farm and neighbouring West Dorset/Somerset countryside exploring our local hidden treasures. Booking essential. 2-4.30pm. Magdalen Project, Winsham, Chard. 01460 30144.

Bridport Lions Club
14th Annual Swimarathan 9.30am-4pm Bridport Leisure Centre. For information concerning event, teams or sponsorship please call 01308 456357 (eve) or 01308 424536.

Beer R&B Festival John O'Reilly, 1pm the Anchor, Beer and Monster Jam Session 1pm The Beer Social Club. More Info 01494 511886. www.steppinout.info.
Kamikaze Adventure Run Mapperton Farm offers the budding Kamikaze runner two steep valleys lying between three great spurs of land. The course winds up, down and around these feature. Mapperton Farm, Nr Bridport. 07855 272414. ben@votwo.co.uk. www.votwo.co.uk.

Ramblers Walk from Beaminster This is a walk organised by the South Somerset Group of the Ramblers Association, a 16 mile walk starting at 10.30am and heading for Corscombe, West Chelborough and Toller Whelme. Please confirm details with Brian 01460 72892. Meet at Yarn Barton Car Park, Beaminster.

Tuesday 16
Mosterton Horticultural Society 'Winter Gardens' Mr J Horsey. 7.30pm, Mosterton Village Hall. Contact 01308 868018.

Sherborne Historical Society Lecture
8pm. 01963 364075.
Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. 01963 364075.

Radipole reedbed ramble reed cutting is in full flow creating new opportunities to see the secretive inhabitants Radipole Lake. Meet RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth. 01305 778313.

Beaminster & District Camera Club Members evening on 'All Things Digital'. 7.30pm The Strode Room, Church Street, Beaminster. Contact Hon. Secretary Harry Worthington 01308 862453. Visitors welcome.

Dorset Industrial Archaeology Society Talk Annual General Meeting followed by "Mining of Dartmoor" - a talk by Dr Mick Atkinson. Non-members welcome. Starts 7.30pm, Dorset Room, Colliton Club (opposite County Hall), Dorchester. john-jill@rylands14.orangehome.co.uk.

Literary Lecture: Writing Biographies Lecture by Alan Chedzoy. Starts 6:30pm, Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Wednesday 17
Thorncombe Rail Activities Club Forty Years of Linesiding by John New. 7.30pm Thorncombe Village Hall (near Chard) All welcome. For further information contact Michael Sheasby 01460 30474.

The Pavao Quintet
Light classical music. Open 7.30pm, Melbury Osmond Village Hall, Nr. Dorchester. 01935 83410.

Music Society Concert: Piers Lane An evening of Chopin at Dorset County Museum. Starts 7:30pm, Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Screen Bites Film Festival Dorset and Slow Food South West Film evening and tasting of local produce. Electric Palace Cinema, South St, Bridport. 6.45pm tastings start from Leakers, Washingpool Farmshop, Honeybuns, Olives et Al, Denhay Farms, Barford Farm Ice-cream and others. Tickets from 01963 32525.

Marine Theatre - Quiz night The Theatre Friends hold a quiz night every month to raise funds for the theatre. Prizes, refreshments, licensed bar. Come along and have fun and support your local theatre. 7.30pm, Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442394. admin@marinetheatre.com. www.marinetheatre.com.

Charity Preview Night - Enchanted Floodlit Gardens at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Celebrity guest Martin Clunes switches on the lights at the Enchanted Floodlit Gardens in aid of The Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Entertainment is provided by a live jazz band, whilst a complimentary tea or coffee can be enjoyed by all visitors.,
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury Nr Weymouth. 01305 871130. info@abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk.

Bridport and District Gardening Club meeting. 'Jekyll and Lutyens' by Paul Atterbury. 7.30pm in the WI Hall, North Street, Bridport. 01308 485314.

Pen & Trough six short plays exploring rural issues. An evening of serious drama and light-hearted comedy. Not suitable for children under the age of 12. Plays written under the guidance of Nick Discombe by members of the Northcott Community company and Northcott Young Company. 7.30pm Stockland Village Hall. For further information and tickets contact Northcott Theatre Box office on 01392 493394. or www.northcott-theatre.co.uk. or Wendy on 01404 881207.

NCCPG(Dorset) 7.30pm Kingston Maurward College, nr Dorchester. Lecture by Dick Fulcher, Nurseryman and National Collection Holder of Agapanthus. 'Summer-flowering bulbs'. Visitors welcome. Contact Janet Johnson 01305 848224.

Lunchtime Concert The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. 12.30-1pm.
Woodroffe School Early Music Group. Followed by Lunch@ Five Past One 01297 32927.

The Dorset Collection At Lesley Waters' Cookery School Cookery demonstration - Lesley's favourite dishes celebrating the best of local Dorset produce. At Lesley Waters Cookery School, The Old Manor, Fore Street Evershot. 01935 83700. mail@lesleywaters.com. www.lesleywaters.com.

Lunchtime Concert: Dorchester Trio Concert with works by Mozart and Beethoven. Concert from 1pm to 2pm.,Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Thur 18 - Fri 19
Totem Pole Carving
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. guy@mallinson.co.uk
www.mallinson.co.uk.

Thur 18 Oct - Sun 4 Nov
Enchanted Floodlit Gardens at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Take a magical evening stroll along candle-lit pathways through enchanted glades... The Gardens stay open until 8.30pm for magical lighting, Christmas shopping and great food in the Old Colonial Tea-house.
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury Weymouth.
01305 871387. info@abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk.

Friday 19
Crewkerne Carnival
Carnival procession in the town centre 7.30pm 10pm.

The Dorset Collection At Lesley Waters' Cookery School Cookery demonstration - Lesley's favourite dishes celebrating the best of local Dorset produce. Lesley Waters Cookery School, The Old Manor, Fore Street, Evershot. 01935 83700. mail@lesleywaters.com. www.lesleywaters.com.

Auction of Promises 7pm supper, 9pm Auction. Meeting House Arts Centre, East St, Ilminster. 01460 55783.

The Canterbury Tales
Brown Paper Bag Theatre Co present 'The Canterbury Tales' Commences 7.30pm,
Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

Cider Making with Colin and Julie Comben, a practical course with part of the day being spent milling and pressing apples for juice and cider. Demonstration and discussion about the different equipment used and methods of making and dispensing cider and juice. 10am-4pm. Magdalen Project, Winsham, Chard. 01460 30144.

Sherborne School Friday Lunchtime Concerts performed by Sherborne school music department. All concerts start 1.30pm, Cheap Street Church or School Chapel, or OMS Recital Room or Big School Room. Sherborne. 01935 812245. www.sherborne.org.

Antiques Auction in Sherborne Viewing Wednesday from 10am to 4pm and Thursday from 10am to 7pm. Sale starts on Friday at 10am with viewing from 8.30am.,
Charterhouse Auctions, Long Street Sale Rooms, Sherborne. 01935 812277. enquiry@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk. www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk.

Bridport & West Dorset Music Club Concert. Coull Quartet resident at Warwick University for 30 years will play Mozart, Smetaa and Beethoven op.59.no.3. 7.45pm. Sir John Colfox School, Bridport. Contact Membership Secretary Sylvia Bishop for membership. Coneycote, 6 Coneygar Park, Bridport DT6 3BA.

Fri 19 - Sat 20
Sherborne Craft Market
High quality craft fair with all goods made by exhibitors. Open 10am - 5pm. Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. 01963 220089. memoryinfo@aol.com.

Fri 19 - Sun 28
Mendip Food and Drink Festival Come and hear what food and drink was like in ancient times...and maybe even try their medieval fayre! Daily 10.30am, 12 midday and 2pm. Tastings will take place at the midday presentation. Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury.

Saturday 20
Beaminster Antique & Bygone Fair Public Hall, Fleet Street, Beaminster. 9am-4pm. Homemade refreshments. 01935 891395.

Julian Dawson singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, member of lainsong and busy solo performer. 8pm. Tickets from David Hall Arts Centre Roundwell Street, South Petherton 01460 240340 or N & D News, St James St, South Petherton.

PBFA Lyme Regis Book Fair 20 professional book dealers. 10.30am-4pm, Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road. Supporting Weldmar Hospicecare Trust - Caring for Dorset. Contact 01297 443464.

Royal British Legion Bridport Branch Quiz Night 7.30pm. Supper will be provided on each occasion but please bring your own drinks and glasses. Tickets on the door. Legion Hall, 45 Victoria Grove, Bridport. 01308 422730.

Tom Toomey performs 9pm, Volunteer, Honiton. 01404 42145.

Pen & Trough six short plays exploring rural issues. An evening of serious drama and light-hearted comedy. Not suitable for children under the age of 12. Plays written under the guidance of Nick Discombe by members of the Northcott Community company and Northcott Young Company. 7.30pm Stockland Village Hall. For further information and tickets contact Northcott Theatre Box office on 01392 493394. or www.northcott-theatre.co.uk. or Wendy on 01404 881207.

Dance (Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence), Uplyme Village Hall, 8pm-11pm. In aid of Hall funds. For further information please call 01297 442439.
Autumn Model Show

The BMFA will, weather permitting, run a flying display demonstrating their world class skills as model makers and pilots. The Show will appeal to anyone with an interest in modelling. Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton.

Red Cross Autumn Fayre Cake stalls, bric-a-brac, wine tombola, children's hoop-la. Entrance included coffee/tea and cake. 10am to 1pm.
Brownsword Hall, Pummery Square, Poundbury Dorchester.

Sherborne Book Market
9.30am - 4pm, Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 01963 210443.

Sat 20 - Sun 21
Autumn Family Trail 11am - 4.40pm, Barrington Court (Somerset). A different trail every week in October. 01460 241938. margaret.stone@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Westcountry Equine Event Equestrian riding stars, products, services and advice 9am - 5pm Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallett 08700 115007.

Eat Dorset Food Fair at Parnham House Cookery demonstration by top chefs including Lesley Waters, Mark Hix and Gillon Mellor; children's cooking and activities; large number of stalls selling Dorset's finest foods; cafe, wine bar and wine tastings. Gardens open to the public (no dogs please). 10am - 3pm. Parnham House, Beaminster. ejtreichl@parnhamhouse.com.

Sat 20 - Sun 28
Dorset Food Week 2007
The 7th annual Dorset Food Week with a wide range of events suitable for all. 01305 221003. m.j.staple@dorsetcc.gov.uk. www.dorsetfoodweek.co.uk.

Sat 20 - Sun 21
Westcountry Equine Event Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. 01884 250230.

Sunday 21
Hedgerow Crafts in the Blackdowns At Buckland St Mary village hall, Chard. One day workshops will all tools and materials supplied. Make a Splint Basket using goat willow, a drawknife and shave horse or try your hand at making a Hedgerow Chair. Halft day workshop making a fine walking stick, thumb stick or knob stick. For more informationcontact Margaret Edwards on 01460234222 or email mgtedwards@hotmail.com.

Craft Fair at Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction, Stoford. 10am-5pm. 01935 410420 www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com.

Fungi foray at Arne 10am - 12 noon. Booking essential. 01929 553360. Meet RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, nr Wareham.

Barnstormers Comedy Club Petherton Arts Trust's monthly Comedy Club evening introducing top acts from the London circuit that are guaranteed to tickle your funny bones. Over18s only. 8pm. Tickets from David Hall Arts Centre Roundwell Street, South Petherton 01460 240340 or N & D News, St James St, South Petherton.

Craft Fair with lots of ideas for Christmas Presents!! Yeovil Railway Centre at Yeovil Junction For table enquiries please telephone 01935 429322.

Open Garden and Arboretum for the autumn colours. Plants for sale. Home made teas. In aid of National Gardens Scheme and Arthritis Research Campaign. 2pm - 6pm. Domineys, Buckland Newton. cottages@domineys.com www.domineys.com.

Osmington Fair Osmington Village Hall, monthly antiques fair, free valuation with entry. 10am-5pm. 01929 400343.

Monday 22
Creative Regeneration Workshop at Highway Farm "Championing the Wonders of Nature" with Clare Colby. Lots of creative activity, indulge and be inspired by the wonders of nature! West Road, Bridport. 01308 424321. info@highwayfarm.co.uk.

Local Food Tasting Day at Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre as part of Dorset Food Week. Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138.
lymeregis.tic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk.

Spooky Castles & Haunted Houses half term activity making Halloween models using clay, card and wire. Meeting House Arts Centre, East St, Ilminster. 01460 55783.

Mon 22 - Wed 24
Residential Family Fossil Hunting Fun Join local fossil hunter & walks leader Chris Pamplin to explore the wonders of the Jurassic Coast. Theme is discovering fossils, from ammonites to dinosaurs. Two day course suitable for adults & children aged 8-13. The Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum nr Dorchester. 01300 320684. nspring@kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk. www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk.

Mon 22 - Fri 26
Pest Detectives at Montacute House (in Somerset). Come and learn how we look after the National Trust's Montacute House, and protect the fantastic collection from bugs, light damage and other damaging forces 11am to 4pm
01935 823289. caroline.jeeves@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Art Buffet for the Under 10s Free art buffet, generously funded by the Local Area Network Fund. Sessions run from 11a - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. Sessions are only partially supervised so carers will have to stay with their charges whilst they are creating their masterpieces!, Sherborne House, Newland, Sherborne. 01935 815899. arts-link@tiscali.co.uk. www.sherbornehouse.org.uk/artslink.

Tuesday 23
Bread Making Course with John Woodward. A hands on opportunity to make a variety of different bread styles, soda bread, focaccia, sourdough etc. Take a loaf home with you.10.00am - 3.30pm. The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Winsham, Nr Chard, Somerset, TA20 4PA. Contact Kate on 01460 30144 or kate@themagdalenproject.org.uk to make a booking. Also An Introduction to Poultry for the Smallholder with Kathy Anzuino. 10am-5pm.

Monster Masks Children's half term activities. Ghastly ghouls and 'orrible ogres. Meeting House Arts Centre, East St, Ilminster. 01460 55783.

South Somerset Peace Group speaker Ban Cluster Bombs by mines expert Rae Mcrath of Handicap International UK and founder of MAG (Mines Advisory Group). Cluster munitions, weapons that release several hundred smaller 'bomblets' when fired, pose an unacceptable danger to civilians both during and long after a conflict. 7.30pm Minster Rooms, Ilminster. Palestine/Israel group meet at 6.30pm.

Bridport Film Society Its Winter. Bridport Arts Centre. Doors 7pm, Film 7.45pm. Members Only. www.bridportfilmsociety.co.uk or contact Clare Glazebroook 01308 488224 or Penny Laurence 01308 422730 for membership details.

Literary Lecture: Hidden Histories Lecture by Louisa Parker. Starts 6:30pm, Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.
Local Food Tasting Day at Dorchester Tourist Information Centre as part of Dorset Food Week 2007. Antelope Walk, Dorchester. 01305 267992
dorchester.tic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk.

Tue 23 - Sat 27
Spirit of the Countryside exhibition by local artists 9am-4pm, St John's Church, West Bay, Bridport. Donations to Julia House Children's Hospice and St John's Church.

Wednesday 24
Local Food Tasting Day at Sherborne Tourist Information Centre as part of Dorset Food Week 2007.

Wed 24 - Thur 25
Two days of Sculpture Head, figure or animal study in clay with Sara Videan. 10.30am-4.30pm, Guggleton Farm Arts Project, Stalbridge. 01963 363456.

Wed 24 - Sat 27
Lyme Regis Dramatic Society present The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. A comedy thriller guaranteed to appeal to all. Curtain up at 7.45pm. Tickets from Lyme TIC 01297 442138.

Thursday 25
Blenheim Palace. The Agony and The Ecstasy an evening illustrated lecture with Anthony Russell. 7pm. Guggleton Farm Arts Project, Stalbridge. 01963 363456.

Lunchtime Concert The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. 12.30-1pm. Sidmouth Music Club Orchestra. Followed by Lunch@ Five Past One 01297 32927.
Beneath the Waves presented by Tell Tale Hearts Theatre, for 3 - 7 year olds and their families. A promenade style show, where the audience is able to take part in an aquatic adventure. 11am & 3pm. Tickets from David Hall Arts Centre Roundwell Street, South Petherton 01460 240340 or N & D News, St James St, South Petherton.

Local food Tasting Day at Bridport Tourist Information Centre as part of Dorset Food Week 2007. South Street, Bridport. 01308 424901.
bridport.tic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk.

Head In The Clouds This show is a puppet show for children called "head in the clouds" presented by Martin Bridle. Using hand puppets and live, traditionally-inspired music, Martin creates a funny and fantastic adventure of the imagination. Starts at 10.30am. Duration 50 mins. Suitable for age range 3-9 years. Thorncombe Village Hall, nr. Beaminster. 01460 30247.

Children's Workshop - Ghost Windsocks 11am - 1pm, Sherborne House, Newland, Sherborne. 01935 815899. arts-link@tiscali.co.uk. www.sherbornehouse.org.uk/artslink.
The Vale of the Bride Concert with Rosi Brewster, Emma Bachelor and David Powell. 7.30pm. St John's Church, West Bay, Bridport. Donations to Julia House Children's Hospice and St John's Church.

Fossilhunting Walk 3pm, Meet at the flag pole on Charmouth Sea Front. Contact Chris Pamplin 0845 0943757.

Apple Day at Kingcombe Centre Come and join us to celebrate the glory of apples with tasting, fun activities and apple-based lunches! Booking essential. From 11am to 4pm. Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester. 01300 320684. www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk.

Friday 26
Ghost Stories at Barrington Court (in Somerset). Ghost stories told at the full moon in the darkened Court House. Supper included. 7pm-10pm. Contact 1460 241938. margaret.stone@nationaltrust.org.uk. Not suitable for children.

Hawkchurch History Society Captain Edwin Atkinson speaking on 'the Influence of West Country Admirals upon History'. 7.30pm, Hawkchurch Village Hall. Non members welcome.
Lyme Bay Photographic Club Western Counties Travelling Slide Portfolio. 7pm Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis. Ian Bolton on 01297 442288.

Children's Workshop - Black Bats & Creepy Crawlies 11am - 1pm,
01935 815899. arts-link@tiscali.co.uk. www.sherbornehouse.org.uk/artslink.

Dorchester Association Lecture: 'Migration from Dorset'. Dr Diane Trenchard 7.30pm. 25th Anniversary lecture Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

Great Trees of East Devon 11am -12.30pm. Stroll through the Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve heathland to visit a row of ancient beeches in the Forestry Commission's plantation. Part of Devon Hedge Week. Meet Trinity hill car park. www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk.

Saturday 27
Bridport Combined Charities Christmas Card Fairs Bridport United Church Hall, East Street, 9.30-12.30. Selling Christmas Cards and small gifts from approximately 15 charities plus coffees. For more details contact Sue Wilkinson. 01308 425037.

Fossilhunting Walk 3pm, Meet at the flag pole on Charmouth Sea Front. Contact Chris Pamplin 0845 0943757.

South Somerset Peace Group Silent Vigil, in front of Victoria Hall, Crewkerne. 11-12 noon.
National Hedge Laying Competition at Wanlip Leicestershire. Good Day out with Blackdown Hills Hedge Association. Contact George 01404 881634.

RSPB Feed the birds day 10am-3pm. Meet RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth. 01305 778313.

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