Whats on in and around the Vale
August 2007

25 July - 4 August
Budleigh Salterton Festival of Music and The Arts tickets 01395 445275.
www.budleigh-festival.org.uk.
Bridport Art Society 50th Annual Art Exhibition Allsop Gallery, Bridport Art Centre.
01308 871116.

29 July - 19 August
Canford Summer School of Music 2007 third year at Sherborne School. Details of concerts contact 020 8660 4766.

30 July
Felt Making with Sarah Meikle. 10.00am - 3.30pm. The Magdalen Project, Winsham,
Nr Chard, Somerset. Contact Kate on 01460 30144.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' The Monmouth Rebellion' by John Lello. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Donkey Day with the Donkeys from Sidmouth Sanctuary. 11am - 4pm. Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. 01458 831197.

31 July
Victorian Washing with Zaida Haworth. 10.30am-12.20pm at Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. 01458 831197.
High School Muscial, Artsreach workshop led by Claire Camble-Hutchins for ages 6+ at Cerne Abbas Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01300 341238.

31 July - 3 August
Lampwork, glass bead making and silver wire working with tutor Kate Drew Wilkinson. Course in Rural and Traditional Art and Crafts at the Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.

1 August
Guided Fossil Walk 12 noon. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. ww.fossilwalks.com.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' Landslips of the local coast' by Stephen Locke.. 11am at
Lyme Regis Museum.
Yetties Music Night
Monthly music night with the Yetties. Starts 8pm. West End Hall, Sherborne. 01935 814611.
Summer Evening of Music - Lyme Regis
Summer Evening of Music presented by BOF. 8:00pm. The great songs from the great shows and great composers, performed by the cream of local artists. An evening to lift your spirits, make your feet tap and send you home with a song in your heart. Marine Theatre, Church Street Lyme Regis. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.
Open Air Theatre at Sherborne Castle - Far from the Madding Crowd Open air performance by "Theatreworks" Gates open 6:30pm, performance starts 7:30pm. Please bring your own low backed seating or rug and picnic. Advance tickets available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre,
Sherborne Castle Lawns Sherborne. 01935 813182.
enquiries@sherbornecastle.com. www.sherbornecastle.com.
Heathland amble at Arne 10.30 am-12.30 pm & 2 pm-4 pm .guided walk looking at the wildlife on the heath at Arne from spiders to birds, dragonflies to reptiles. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ. 01929 553360.
Wildlife Discovery Day Dragon, Lorton Meadow Wildlife Centre, Weymouth. 10.30am-3pm.

2 August
St Mary's Church Fete 2-5pm around the Church and in the Rectory Garden. Burton Bradstock.
Bridport Electronic Organ Club Paul Carman, Doors open 7pm, Concert starts 7.30pm The United Church Hall, East Street, Brid-port. Contact Neil Rutter on 01297 20861.
Coffee Morning at Kittys Farm, Shave Cross, Produce, cakes, cake raffle, plants, draw, etc. 10.30am. For Shave Cross Mini Mara-thon.
Lunchtime Concert in The Minster A Thrilling Sound. Peter Lea-Cox on the organ. 12.30-1pm the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. Followed by lunch @ Five Past One. Contact P?&?J?Royle 01297 32927.

3 August
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' James McNeill Whistler in Lyme' by Sandra Lello. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Car Treasure Hunt and Skittle Night starts from field at Bomerhayes, nr Shave Cross. First car leaves at 6pm. All welcome. Fol-lowed by skittle night on the field from 8pm. Prizes, BBC, bar and music. For Shave Cross Mini Marathon.

4 August
Kilmington Village Produce Association Annual Show, Cricket Field, Kilmington, 1pm and Marquee open at 2pm.
A Taste of Ilminster 9am-1pm, The Market Square, Ilminster. Meet local suppliers of great food, and raise money for Vaughan Lee House, residential care home. 01460 52699 or 01460 55227.
Modern Guitar Trio of Roland Chadwick, Vincent Lindsey-Clark and Roland Gallery. 7.30pm, Eype Centre for the Arts. Tickets from Bridport TIC 01308 424901.
Church Knowle Fete Old Rectory, Church Knowle, nr Wareham. 2-5pm.
The Lost Forset Shadow Puppet Workshop for age 7+ and their adults. Working with professionals from Indigo Moon Theatre, create your own shadow puppets and learn even more about the rainforests!. 3-4pm, Bridport Arts Centre, 01308 424204.
Jazz Evening in the Gardens 6.45pm Mapperton House and Gardens, near Beaminster. Bridport Round Table with Friends of Mountjoy School. Tickets from ?Simon Miles on 07971 258515. Bring your own picnic, refreshments, seats, candelabra, but no BBQ's please.
Loders Fete at Loders Court, near Bridport, 2.30pm. Contact 01308 423127.
Fun Dog Show starts 2.30pm at Bomerhayes, nr Shave Cross Inn. Entry forms from Mrs A Green, Bomerhayes, Shave Cross, Brid-port, Dorset DT6 6HW. Refreshments available. For Shave Cross Mini Marathon.
Shave Cross Mini Marathon 5 mile run. Last entries 6.45pm, run starts at 7pm. Also licensed bar, hog roast, music, skittles, tombola and children's sports. All welcome. Shave Cross, nr Bridport.

4 - 11 August
Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week Annual Regatta and Carnival week with a packed programme of daily events.
4th: Walk of Light & Fireworks; 9th & 10th Film Nights; 11th Grand Parade & Fireworks, Lyme Regis. www.lymeregis.com

5 August
Craft Fair 10am-5pm Branscombe Village Hall. Enquiries to ?Jean &?Wendy Clarke, Thornlea, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth. EX10 0BJ. 01395 568815.
Live Action Day Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, nr Yeovil.
Edwardian Sports Day Kingston Lacy House and Gardens, Wimborne. 2-6pm.
Guided Walk Alners Grode Butterfly Reserve, Hazelbury Bryan, nr Sherborne. 2-4.30pm.
Hearts First Swim Weymouth Beach. 9.30am.
Village Open Day South Perrott, nr Beaminster. 11am-5pm. Includes flower festival, classic cars, kiddies corner, alpacas, collect-ables & craft stalls and a local produce market. A number of gardens will be open. Followed by Festival Songs of Praise in St Mary's church at 6.30pm. 01935 891224.
Save Lyme Bay! Seaton Beach 12.30pm onwards. Celebrity fundraising auction and barbecuq, Seaton Beach, cast of Chine Cafe. All pledges of goods and services for auction to Christine Bows on 01297 23822 by 22 July please. Use your imagination - what can you offer? Organised by East Devon DWT Local Group.
Guided Fossil Walk 2pm. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. www.fossilwalks.com.
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 wa-ter supply industry. Parking on site. Lots of room for picnics. Open 11am to 5pm, Oborne Road, Sherborne.
www.castletonwaterwheelmuseum.org.uk
Power Tool Drag Racing Meet Jason Plato. Multi Lane Scalextric Challenge; Rally Demonstrations; Sensational Drifting Action; Children's activities. Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford Yeovil. 01963 440804. www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk.
Train Day 10am-6pm Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction, Stoford. Contact 01935 410420.

6 August
Crewkerne &?District U3A talk by Craig Taylor 'Clapton Mill - its history and function', 2pm at the Methodist Church, South Street, Crewkerne. Contact Sue White 01460 76026.
International Firework Display Weymouth Bay, Weymouth. 7-10pm.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' The Monmouth Rebellion' by John Lello. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.

6-10 August
Summer Thing Children's Arts Festival, all workshops based around the theme 'The Elements'. Bridport Arts Centre. 01308 424204. Festival co-ordinator Nikki Northover.

7 August
Fieldcraft Day children's holiday course, 10 - 13 year olds, 10am-4pm. The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester. 01300 320684.
Peter Pan, Artsreach workshop led by Claire Camble-Hutchins for ages 5-9 at Martinstown Village hall. 10am-3pm. 01308 482645.

7- 8 August
Lyme Regis Art Group one day exhibition 10am-5pm daily, Masonic Hall, Broad Street, Lyme Regis. For further information con-tact Moya Paul on 01297 442956.

8 August
Dance (Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence), Uplyme Village Hall, 8pm-11pm. In aid of Hall funds. For further information please call 01297 442439.
Chard History Group Coach outing to the Historic town of Dorchester, its museums and market. Coach will leave Crowshute Car Park at 10am. Details 01460 65443.
Robin Hood outdoor performance. Picnics from 5pm, Performance at 6pm. Tickets from Ecsot 01404 822188 or Ottery TIC 01404 813964. At Escot near Ottery St Mary. www. escot-devon.co.uk.
Guided Fossil Walk 5pm. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. www.fossilwalks.com.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' The HMS Formidable Disaster' by Jack Thomas. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Heathland amble at Arne 10.30 am-12.30 pm & 2 pm-4 pm. Guided walk looking at the wildlife on the heath at Arne from spiders to birds, dragonflies to reptiles. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ. 01929 553360.
Tree Art Children's holiday course 10am-1pm, 5-8 year olds, wellingtons essential. The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dor-chester. 01300 320684.

9 August
The Taming of the Shrew 21st century take on Shakespeare's quirky romantic commedy presented by Miracle Theatre. 7.30pm Melbury Osmond Village Hall. 01935 83410. An open air Artsreach Production.
Tai Chi Taster An introduction to Chen style Tai Chi, 7.30-9pm at the village hall in Thorncombe. Call Toby on 01460 30302. www.wessextaichi.co.uk.
East Coker Gardening Club Jonathan Hoskyns from North Perrott on 'Apples'. 7.30pm in East Coker Hall. Visitors always wel-come. Enquiries to Catherine Denney on 01935 862294 or Stan Shayler on 01935 420291.
Bridport Carnival Bingo Eyes down 8pm. Bridport Conservative Club. Details contact Shaun on 07836 516763.
Lunchtime Concert in The Minster Mendelssohn &?The Baermann Brothers Chris Cradwell, basset horn, Jonathan Watts, piano, Colin Parr, clarinet. 12.30-1pm the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. Followed by lunch @ Five Past One. Contact P?&?J?Royle 01297 32927.

10 August
The Taming of the Shrew 21st century take on Shakespeare's quirky romantic commedy presented by Miracle Theatre. 7.30pm Sandford Orcas Village Hall. 01963 220208. An open air Artsreach Production.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' Lyme's Literary Links' by David Coates. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Open Air Theatre at Sherborne Castle - Much Ado about Nothing Open air theatre performed by popular theatre group Illyria. Bring a picnic and low backed chairs or rugs. Gates open 6:30pm, performance starts 7:30pm,
Sherborne Castle Lawns Sherborne. 01935 813182. enquiries@sherbornecastle.com. www.sherbornecastle.com.
The marvellous moths of Radipole Lake 8 pm-10 pm Booking essential Tel: 01305 778313. event run by the Butterfly Conserva-tion Trust. Moths come in all different colours and sizes, kings of camouflage some moths look more like twigs and leaves. Meet at RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.
10 - 12 August
Weymouth Regatta Weymouth Bay.

11 August
Beaminster Antique & Bygone Fair Public Hall, Fleet Street, Beaminster. 9am-4pm. Homemade refreshements. 01935 891395.
Charmouth Gardeners Annual Flower Show. 2.30pm, Charmouth Village and Community Halls.. Contact the secretary Mrs Kay Churchman 01297 560980.
Broadoak Country Fair 4 - 10pm, Higher Denhay Farm, Broadoak. Country sports for all in aid of local churches and the Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance. Clay shooting, archery and target shooting, catapult shooting, mountain boarding and a BMX track. Local craft, local food, tradittional country fair favourites, live music, hog roast. Contact Amanda Streatfeild 01308 422770.
The Taming of the Shrew 21st century take on Shakespeare's quirky romantic commedy presented by Miracle Theatre. 7.30pm Durweston Village Hall. 01258 452312. An open air Artsreach Production.
Wessex Military Band Concert Bucky Doo Square, Bridport. 01308 425010. www.wessesxmilitaryband.co.uk.
Sherborne Antiques & Collectors Fair Monthly antiques fair. Tasty homemade refreshments. Open 9:00am - 4:00pm, Digby Hall, Sherborne. 01460 75069. clive@cwelch5.wanadoo.co.uk
Stoke sub Hamdon Gardening Club 'Flower, Produce and Craft Show', from 1.30pm in the Memorial Hall Grounds, Stoke sub Hamdon. Further details 01935 823671.
Seashore discovery day at Arne 10 am-4 pm. 01929 553360. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ.

11 - 12 August
Victorian Military Festival Nothe Fort, Weymouth 11am - 4.30pm.

11 - 19 August
National Marine Week celebrations on Portland and 'Seafest'. With help from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Marine Week aims to ex-pore our fasciating but fragile marine world and show the importance of limiting our own impact upon it. Promoted by the Chesil Beach Centre and Reserve, the Portland Ranger Project, IVY?(Island Volunteers for You) and a wide range of community partners. Many walks, talks, workshops, tours and subsidized boat trips on and around Portland aim to take the widest possible view of the ma-rine environment. Finale Seafest on 18/19 August (see that entry). Programme from the Chesil Beach Centre, libraries, Portland Bill Tourist Information Centre and other outlets on the island.

12 August
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 wa-ter supply industry. Parking on site. Lots of room for picnics. Open 11am to 5pm, Oborne Road Sherborne. www.castletonwaterwheelmuseum.org.uk
Lyme Regis Pantomime Society Summer show
Hurrray for Hollywood - A fully costumed family variety show of singing, dancing and comedy to music from the movies. Com-mences 8:00pm. Tickets available from Country Stocks, Broad Street. Marine Theatre, Church Street Lyme Regis. www.marinetheatre.com.
Garden Open Domineys Yard, Buckland Newton, nr Dorchester. 2pm.
Guided Fossil Walk 10.30am. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. www.fossilwalks.com.
Rockpool Ramble Cobb Gate car park, Lyme Regis 11.30am, with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. 01297 560772.
Summer Live Action Days at Haynes Motor Museum A fun filled day, including museum exhibit parade, sensational drifting and rally demonstrations, children's activities and dream car rides. Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford Yeovil. 01963 440804. kim@haynesmotormuseum.co.uk. haynesmotormuseum.co.uk.
Radipole Lake family fun day 10 am-3 pm (arrive any time between) 01305 778313. Try your hand at pond dipping and bug hunt-ing, then pick up a backpack and go on a treasure hunt. Adults welcome when accompanied by a child. Meet at RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.
Lewenham String Quartet Concert will play Haydn and Mendelssohnn in St Bartholomews Church, Corton, 3pm, followed by tea at Corton Farmhouse, home of Mr and Mrs Lassiter. In aid of the chapel roof. Tickets from J Channon, 2 Market St, Abbotsbury, DT4 4JR, 01308 871261. SAE please. Corton Farm is on the road from Upwey (Weymouth) which leads to Portesham.
Fun Dog Show Kingston Maurward Garden and Animal Park, Dorchester.

13 August
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' The Town Mill and Electricity for Lyme - The 'Gosh' Factor.' By Martin Roundell Green. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.

13 - 17 August: Summer Dance Scene
intensive week of dance where students will study technique and choreography, classes in contemporary jazz and street dance, led by professional dance artists from across the country. Bridport Arts Centre. 01308 424204. Organised by Nikki Northover and part of ArtZone youth arts programme.

14 August
Rockpool Ramble Cobb Gate car park, Lyme Regis 1pm, with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. 01297 560772.
Street Dance, Pure Funk Artsreach workshop for ages 5+ at Martinstown Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01308 482645.
Uplyme &?Lyme Regis Horticultural Society afternoon visit to Martin and Celia Young's gardem at Bramble Hayes, Yawl Lane, Uplyme, for the National Gardens Scheme. Very limited parking, shared cars from Uplyme Village Hall, 2.15pm for 2.30pm depar-ture. Phone Sue Brunner (444647) by Tuesday 7th August.
Mapperton 'Walk-talk' 2.30pm. An architectural tour around Mapperton and surroundings with Caroline Sandwich. Contact Map-perton House and Gardens 01308 862645.
Wildlife Explorers Day Children's holiday course. 10am-4pm, 8 - 11 year olds, The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorches-ter. 01300 320684.

14 - 20 August
Burton Bradstock Festival of Music & Art

14th August: 7.30pm Village Hall Schubert Concert followed at 9.40pm by Late Night Bach.

15th August: 7.30pm Village Hall Sup-per Concert - songs from popular shows, with hot fork supper included. Followed by the Ceilidh with Bridget Pearse. 16th August: 12 noon Lunchtime Concert in St Mary's Church; at 7.30pm Concert in St Mary's Church by the London Tango Quintet, and then a Re-cital of Late Night Bach with soup and roll supper. 17th August: 7.30pm St Mary's Church Concert, followed by Late Night Bach with soup and roll supper. 18th August: 7.30pm St Mary's Church Concert and London Festival Players. Also: Art Exhibition in the Village Hall from Friday 17th to Monday 20th August. Various Venues Burton Bradstock nr. Bridport. 01308 897487.

14 - 27 August
The Matchstick Fleet Nothe Fort, Weymouth. 10.30am-5.30pm.

15 August
Guided Fossil Walk 11.30am. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757.www.fossilwalks.com.
High School Muscial, Artsreach workshop led by Claire Camble-Hutchins for ages 6+ at Broadwindsor Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01308 868582.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' Whats on the Menu. Eating in the 1930s.' by Felicity Hebditch. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum. At 7pm 'A Walk around the Cobb' with?Ken Gollop. Weather permitting. Meeet at Lifeboat Shop.
Rockpooling at Beer Beach. Join East Devon District Council's Education Ranger from 2.15pm to see what you can find in the rock pools. Contact 01395 517557.
Summer Evening of Music - Lyme Regis
Summer Evening of Music presented by BOF. 8:00pm. The great songs from the great shows and great composers, performed by the cream of local artists. An evening to lift your spirits, make your feet tap and send you home with a song in your heart. Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138.
www.marinetheatre.com.
Heathland amble at Arne 10.30 am-12.30 pm & 2 pm-4 pm. Guided walk looking at the wildlife on the heath at Arne from spiders to birds, dragonflies to reptiles. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ. 01929 553360.
Weymouth Carnival 10am-10pm.
Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Show Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, nr Shaftesbury.

16 August
Rockpool Ramble Cobb Gate car park, Lyme Regis 2pm, with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. 01297 560772.
Lunchtime Concert in The Minster Folk Music from Around the World. Holly Chapman, violin and Ivor Hyde accordion. 12.30-1pm the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. Followed by lunch @ Five Past One. Contact P?&?J?Royle 01297 32927.
Briport Carnival Darts 7.30pm start Bridport Conservative Club. 3 a side, 1 pair, best of 3 legs, 501, 1 single, best of 3 legs, 501, A team game of 1 leg, 701 if necessary. Contact Shaun Fox on 07836 516763.
Exploring Life in Freshwater children's holiday course. 10am-1pm, 5-8 year olds. Wellingtons essential. The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester. 01300 320684.
Open Garden Ivy Cottage, Ansty, nr Dorchester. 11am-5pm.
Pirates Treasure Trail on Golden Cap Estate
Children's treasure trail. Come & meet Trusty the Smuggler! Good fun family day out. Anytime between 11am - 3pm Meet at Stone-barrow Car Park SY383934. Golden Cap Charmouth. 01297 561900. debbie.stork@nationaltrust.org.uk. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events.
Variety Concert in the Branscombe Village Hall at 7.30pm. 01297 680225.

16 - 17 August
Kitchen & Garden Pole Lathe Turning 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. Mangerton House Mangerton Bridport. 01308 485111.
guy@mallinson.co.uk
www.mallinson.co.uk
16 - 25 August
Dorchester Art Club Summer Open Exhibition Open daily 10-5, closed Sundays. Dorchester Corn Exchange. Margaret Shute, 01305 251094.

17 August
Rockpool Ramble Cobb Gate car park, Lyme Regis 2.30pm, with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. 01297 560772.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk ' By candlelight and Rushlight, A look at medieval Lyme.' by Thea Hawksworth. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Bridport Carnival Car Boot Sale 6pm Asker Meadows. Sellers arrival from 5.30pm. Contact Shaun 07836 516763.
Antiques Auction in Sherborne Viewing Wednesday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Thursday from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Sale starts on Friday at 10:00am with viewing from 8:30am. Charterhouse Auctions Long Street Sale Rooms Sherborne. 01935 812277.
enquiry@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk. www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk
Bugs, slugs and eight legged freaks! - Family event at Radipole Lake 10 am-12 noon. Booking essential Tel: 01305 778313. Bug hunting boxes at the ready, lets go and catch some creepie crawlies. How many legs? Can it fly? Meet at RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.

18 August
Dance (Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence), Uplyme Village Hall, 8pm-11pm. In aid of Hall funds. For further information please call 01297 442439.
Dalwood Country Fair 2pm. Appalachian Clog Dancers, Ziggy the Jester, Punch and Judy, Grand Draw, Cakes, Plants, Portraits, Ice creams, Barbeque and much more.
Somerset Wildlife Trust visit 2pm to Carymoor Environmental Centre, Dimmer, a site illustrating renewable energy and sustainable development and rich in butterflies and birds. Meet at site in Dimmer (ST 618 311). Booking essential, contact Rosemary Lee on 01460 54117.
Bridport Carnival Procession sets off from St Swithuns Road at 7.30pm. Entry forms from Karen Hussey 07979 527596, Longs, Bridport News & A?G?Down. Followed by Dancing in South Street 9pm-11pm. Contact Shaun 07836 516763.
Mosterton Horticultural Society Annual Flower and Produce Show. 2.30pm, Mosterton Village Hall. Contact 01308 868018.
Green Woodworking Course For Children & Adults 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. Mangerton House Mangerton Bridport. 01308 485111. guy@mallinson.co.uk
www.mallinson.co.uk
Sherborne Book Market Monthly book market. Open 9:30am to 4:00pm, Church Hall Digby Road Sherborne. 01747 841148.
Archaeological Guided Walk "Long Bredy and Kingston Russell". Explore the timeline and development of these villages with Pe-ter Northover of Bristol University. Starts 2pm and will take approx. 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Meet at Long Bredy Church. Nr. Dorchester. 01305 224921. c.j.pinder@dorsetcc.gov.uk. www.dorsetforyou.com
Norton and Chiselborough Flower Show Fete opens 2pm at the recreation grounds, Norton sub Hambdon. Flower tent opens 2.30pm. Coracle maker, ironwork demo, crafts, chldrens sports, refreshments. Evening dance in the village hall.

18 - 19 August
Seafest finale to National Marine Week celebrations on Portland. A family event taking place at the Chesil Beach Centre. Stalls, dis-plays and activities for all ages, including an eco-build exhibition shelter and a traditional lerret used for fishing from Chesil Beach. Programme from the Chesil Beach Centre, libraries, Portland Bill Tourist Information Centre and other outlets on the island.
Vikings Invade Abbotsbury Children's Farm, Abbotsbury. 10am-6pm.
Flower and Produce Show Combpyne-Rousdon Produce Association's annual Flower & Produce Show at 2.30pm at The Peek Hall, Rousdon. Entries welcome (01297 443135 for Schedule) and visitors welcome to attend the Show.

19 August
Craft Fair 10am-5pm Branscombe Village Hall. Enquiries to ?Jean &?Wendy Clarke, Thornlea, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth. EX10 0BJ. 01395 568815.
Norton v Chiselboroug Cricket Match Afternoon at Norton sub Hamdon recreation ground. Licensed bar and cream teas. 6.30pm Songs of Praise followed by barbeque.
Offwell Book Fair on offer Antique, Collectable and Interesting books. Book valuations. Food all day. Village Hall, Offwell, nr Honiton. 10.30am-4pm. Organised by local charity OElink. 01404 831143.
Donkey Summer Fair 10am-4pm the Donkey Sanctuary, near Sidmouth. Activities to include BBQ, bouncy castle, bric a brac, craft stalls, donkey cart rides, face painting, plant & cake stalls, Punch and Judy and more. In aid of The Donkey Sancuary and The Elisa-beth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys (EST), Sidmouth. 01935 573097.
Evershot Wakky Races Annual Festival 2pm til late. Cricket Ground, Evershot, with the usual bizarre diversity of props for the in-creasingly warped and insane games. Bar, BBQ, Side Shows and Entertainment. Teams of 6 will be competing in crazy challenges (details of which are only revealed on the day!) Fund raising event in aid of Evershot Village Hall, organised by Evershot Parish Hall (Registered Charity 206475). Details and team entry forms from Steve Crate 01935 83520.
Bridport Carnival Fete 12 - 4pm, Asker Meadows. Huge Car Boot Sale, Bar, Tea Tent, Stalls, Fun Fair. Contact Jacqui Lovett on 07903 152769.
Torchlight Procession finale to Bridport Carnival leaving the Town Hall at 9pm. Buy your torch at Bucky Doo from 6.30pm and join hundreds of people walking from Bridport Town Hall to West Bay in this fantastic spectacle then stay in the Bay and enjoy the Live Band on the Beach followed by an amazing Firework Display at approximately 10.30pm. Details from Shaun 07836 516763.
Open Day at Peppers by Post Take a day off and come and visit us in beautiful West Dorset. It will be a chance to see our market garden, and talk chillies. Chilli plants and fresh chillies for sale. Sea Spring Farm West Bexington Dorchester.
01308 897735. www.peppersbypost.biz.
NGS Hortus Garden NGS Gardens open for charity, 11:00am - 5:00pm, refreshmenst available. Tomato tasting. Shrubbery Bunga-low, School Lane, Rousdon, Lyme Regis. 01297 444019.
Axminster Town Council Conducted Walk Axminster to Lyme Regis, very scenic walk. Return by bus, bring picnic. 8/9 miles. Meet Axminster Coombe Lane Car Park. 10.30am. Further details from 01297 34444 or jvw@tiscali.co.uk.
Barbecue, Sheepdog Trials fleece judging and fun dog show. Wynford Eagle (3m from Maiden Newton). Details from Secretary, Cerne Sheep Group. 01300 320007.
Guided Fossil Walk 2pm. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. www.fossilwalks.com.
Ironman Triathlon
The full Ironman returns to Sherborne. Entrants compete in the gruelling triathlon of 2.4m swim (in Sherborne Castle Lake), followed by a 112 mile cycle course, finished off with a 26.2 mile run. Starts 6:00am., Sherborne Castle, Sherborne. 08700 112811. info@ironmanuk.com. www.ironmanuk.com
Judy Shire and her Band Jazz, Latin and Blues concert. An evening concert on the lawns of Athelhampton House with International Vocalists Judy Shire and her Band. Bring your own picnic and wines, relax and enjoy the ambiance of an atmospheric evening to re-member. Concert 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Gates open 6:30pm. Tickets available from Dorchester Tourist Information Centre (01305) 267992. Athelhampton House Athelhampton Dorchester. 01604 647668 or 01305 267992. www.judyshire.co.uk
20 August
Lyme Regis Museum Talk 'Local Fossils' by Stephen Locke. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Plastic Flowers, Artsreach workshop led by Lal Hitchcock for ages 8+ at Winterborne Whitechurch Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01258 881165.
Coastal Walk from Beer Head with East Devon District Council's Education Ranger. Coastal walk from Beer to Branscombe to look for cliff top plants and animals. Meet 10am at Beer Heritage Centre, expected return 3pm. Contact 01395 517557.
International Firework Display Weymouth Bay. 7-10pm.
Creative Regeneration Workshop at Highway Farm "Championing the Wonders of Nature" with Clare Colby. Lots of creative ac-tivity, indulge and be inspired by the wonders of nature! West Road Bridport. 01308 424321.
info@highwayfarm.co.uk
www.highwayfarm.co.uk
ArtsLink's Dorset Scrapstore family Workshop 11-1 and 2-4pm. An Arty Crafty fun day. Call for details. Sherborne House, Newland, Sherborne. 01935 815899.

20 - 24 August
Natural History Family Week bug hunting, pond and river dipping, moth & butterfly identification, fossil hunting, bird watching and more. The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester. 01300 320684.

20 - 25 August
Combined Arts Week for young people aged 11 -18, Performances: Fri 24 Aug 7pm, Sat 25 at 3pm. Dorchester Arts Centre. 01305 266926.
21 August
Sea watching from Beer Head. Join East Devon District Council's Education Ranger. Pop along for a spot of relaxing sea watching - birds, whales and dolphins. 10am-1pm. Contact 01395 517557.
Junk Orchestra, with Magic Drum Artsreach workshop led for ages 10+ at Cerne Abbas Village Hall. 10am-3.30pm. 01300 341238.
Junk Art, Artsreach workshop led by Lal Hitchcock for ages 6+ at Thornford Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01935 873762.
Nature detectives - Family event at Radipole Lake 10am-12 noon. Booking essential 01305 778313. Looking out for signs of mammals and birds that live on the reserve, tracking down evidence and collecting materials, which wil be taken back to the centre and created into some wild art. Meet at RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth DT4 7TZ.

22 August
Fossil Hunting Walk, 5.30pm, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560772.
Joseph, Artsreach workshop led by Claire Camble-Hutchins for ages 6+ at Frampton Village Hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01300 320607.
Dance (Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence), Uplyme Village Hall, 8pm-11pm. In aid of Hall funds. For further information please call 01297 442439.
Guided Fossil Walk 4pm. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. www.fossilwalks.com.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk 'Thomas Coram and the Foundling Hospital.' by Anne Sankey. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Treasure Island Quantum Theatre presents Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson adapted by Michael Whatmore with music by Gideon Escott. Performance commeces at 7:30pm, Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis. 01297 442138.
www.marinetheatre.com.
Heathland amble at Arne 10.30 am-12.30 pm & 2 pm-4 pm. Guided walk looking at the wildlife on the heath at Arne from spiders to birds, dragonflies to reptiles. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ. 01929 553360.

22 - 29 August
Bridport Art Society Exhibition Strangways Hall, Abbotsbury. 1-5pm 22nd, 23-29th 10am-5pm. Contact Anne Parker 01305 871116.

23 August
Variety Concert in the Branscombe Village Hall at 7.30pm. 01297 680225.
Move That Junk by Puppetcraft Theatre, Artsreach workshop for ages 7+ at Evershot Village Hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01935 833039.
Yin-Yang Qigong workshop 6-7.30pm at Thorncombe Village Hall. A very old Chinese qigong, or energy training system, for strengthening the body and improving health. Suitable for everyone. Call Toby on 01460 30302. www.wessextaichi.co.uk.
Lunchtime Concert in The Minster Sing for Joy. Melanie-Jane Sheppard, soprano. 12.30-1pm the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. Followed by lunch @ Five Past One. Contact P?&?J?Royle 01297 32927.
Melplash Agricultural Show A great show with all the rural attractions bringing both entertainment and information to visitors young and old. See Jason Smyth with his Adrenaline Tour Motorcycle stunt show! Take a walk around the livestock area and then, on the way to the shopping areas keep an eye skywards for the Team Guilnot Aerobatic Display- a full day out for the family! Open 8:00am until 6:00pm. Tickets available from Bridport TIC, The Showground West Bay Bridport. 01308 423337. ofice@melplashshow.co.uk
www.melplashshow.co.uk
Guided Butterfly Walk Osmington Church, Osmington, nr Weymouth.

24 August
Market 2-3.30pm in St Martin's Community Hall, Broadmayne. (Next to the Church). Produce, cakes, plants, craft, Dorset Sausages, Local Park, Trout, Eggs. Fair-trade goods, library etc and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. For further information contact Sylvia Dooley on 01305 852866.
Feltmaking Workshop with Maggie Stewart for adults and children 12+ years. Please book in advance. 10.30-12.30 at Somerset Ru-ral Life Museum, Glastonbury. 01458 831197.
Natural Dyes with tutor Tracey Bell using plants from your garden, the hedgerow and other natural sources. Course in Rural and Traditional Art and Crafts at the Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk 'PG?Wodehouse and Sidney Smith. Two Humorists with a Lyme Connection.' by Rev Norman Taylor. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Milton Abbey Music Festival - Faure, Schubert, Bach and Durufle.
Faure: Cantique de Jean Racine. Schubert: The Shepherd on the Rock. Bach: Suite No.3 in C for solo cello. Durufle: Reqiem. Open 8:00pm. Tickets available from Dorchester TIC - 01305 267992, Wimborne TIC - 01202 886116, Shaftesbury TIC - 01745 850593, Mr Myers - 01305 852673, The Dorset Music House - 01935 816332. St Mary's Church, Edward Road Dorchester. 01305 852673 or 01305 267992.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Open-Air Garden Theatre by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. A Midsummer Night's Dream by Wil-liam Shakespeare performed at Minterne House and Gardens. Tickets available from Minterne House telphone 01300 341370, Dor-chester Tourist Information Centre telephone 01305 267992, See tickets telephone 08712 200260. Grounds open for picnics from 5:00pm. Performance starts at 7:00pm, Minterne House and Gardens Minterne Magna nr Dorchester. 01300 341370 or 01305 267992. www.chapterhouse.org
The Wurzels Live at the Talbot Arms Starting at 8pm, the Wurzels presented by Steve Carpenter Ivel FM. Beer and cider festival, hog roast and barbecue. Proceeds to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Tickets available from the Talbot Arms, Benville or Bob's Tyres, Crewkerne or telephone 01935 83381, Talbot Arms Benville Nr Evershot. 01935 83381.
Meet the RSPB wardens at Arne 11 am-4 pm. 01929 553360. Yes, the wardens will be out along the Shipstal trail at Arne to answer all your questions! They will be talking about the work they do, the work of the RSPB and the wildlife we are trying to preserve. So now is your chance to find out more, what are you waiting for! Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ.

24 - 26 August
French Market 'France at Home', a co-operative of market traders based in Rouen in Normandy, will set up roughly 20 varied stalls. Stalls open from 9:00am, South Street, Dorchester.

25 August
Halstock Village Fete cream teas, flower show and fortune teller.
Gustomarket A selection of excellent locally produced produce to try and buy in the wonderful setting of the ancient Town Mill, Lyme Regis.Open 10:00am - 4:00pm, Mill Lane Lyme Regis. 01297 443579. info@townmill.org.uk.
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
http://www.highwayfarm.co.uk.
Sherborne Antiques & Flea Markets Monthly antiques & flea market, open 9:00am to 4:00pm, Church Hall & Age Concern Centre, Digby Road Sherborne. 01963 250108.
Vintage & Classic Wings &?Wheels Henstridge Airfield, nr Sherborne. 10am-5pm.
Tree Tops Garden Fete raising funds for Save The Children. 2-5pm at Tree Tops Residential Home, Timber Hill, Lyme Regis. Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Raffle, Sale of Gifts & Cards, Lucky Dip and more. 01297 560402.
Teddy Bears Picnic and Teddy Bear Parachute Jump at St John the Baptist Church, Hawkchurch from 12 noon. Prizes for best decorated parachute. Further details and parachute instructions from (01297) 678498.

25 - 27 August
Bridport Open Studios
Visit artists studios, get a glimpse of their work and how it is created. Various locations and opening times. Bridport. 01308 897568. www.bridportopenstudios.co.uk.

25 August - 1 September
Seaton Carnival Week Seaton, Devon.
Mosterton Art Group 19th annual exhibition. 10am-5pm, The Skyrm Room, Beaminster Public Hall.
25 August - 30 September
Mosterton Art Group Exhibition Paintings in many different media, for sale at affordable prices. Open 10:00am until 5:00pm. Skyrm Room Church Street Beaminster. 01308 862864.

26 August
Guided Fossil Walk 10am. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. www.fossilwalks.com.
Fossil Roadshow 10.30am-4.30pm. Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560772.
Companion Dog Show at Hawkchurch Playing Field. Entries taken from 1.30pm Schedules available (01297) 678498.
RNLI Fun Day At West Bay From 1pm onwards,
West Bay, Bridport. 01308 424512.
Summer Live Action Days at Haynes Motor Museum A fun filled day, including museum exhibit parade, sensational drifting and rally demonstrations, children's activities and dream car rides. Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford Yeovil. 01963 440804. kim@haynesmotormuseum.co.uk.
Historic Vehicle Rally
33rd annual historic rally, combining a forty mile road run through the beautiful Dorset countryside returning to the superb setting of Sherborne School courts for concours judging.
Sherborne School Courts (Quadrangle) Abbey Road Sherborne. 01963 250450
john@hjhouse.freeserve.co.uk.

26 - 27 August
August Bank Holiday Special Events include guest model rail layouts, live steam miniature traction engine display, lvie music and entertainment. Pecorama, Beer, near Seaton, Devon. 01297 21542.

27 August
Guided Fossil Walk 10am. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. www.fossilwalks.com.
Broadwindsor and District's annual show From 3pm at the Comrades Hall, organised by the Broadwindsor and District Garden and Allotments Society members. Contact Mrs I?Francis 01308 868371.
Fossil Hunting Walk, 11am, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560772.
Lyme Regis Museum Talk 'Local Butterflies and Moths'. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Buckland Newton Village Fete Buckland Newton, nr Dorchester. 2-5pm.
Bank Holiday Organ Recital in Sherborne Abbey Recital by Andrew Parnell. Starts 2.30pm, Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne. 01935 812452.

27 - 31 August
ArtsLink Childrens' Summer Workshop Ecological Theme for instance making recycled sculpture and eco jewellery. Sherborne House, Newland, Sherborne. 01935 815899.

28 August
Kit Construction Day personal tuition from experts in kit building. Morning and afternoon sessions. Pecorama, Beer, near Seaton, Devon. 01297 21542.
Fossil Hunting Walk, 11.30pm, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560772.
Ocean Commotion, Artsreach workshop led by Nikki Northover, for ages 7-11 at Ibberton Village hall. 10.30am-3pm. 01258 817269.
High School Muscial, Artsreach workshop led by Claire Camble-Hutchins for ages 6+ at Thornford Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01935 873762.
Make it Workshops Stickers, Bags and Badges with artists Ester Yarnold and Helen Pritchard. 10am-4pm. Dorchester Arts Centre. 01305 266926. Aged 8+.

29 August
Guided Fossil Walk 11am. 2 hours, no booking required. Meet on the sea front at Charmouth under the flag pole by the Beach Cafe and carpark. Approved walks leader Chris Pamplin. 0845 094 3757. ww.fossilwalks.com.
Ocean Commotion, Artsreach workshop led by Nikki Northover, for ages 7-11 at Evershot Village hall. 10.30am-3pm. 01935 83039.
Make it Workshops Stickers, Bags and Badges with artists Ester Yarnold and Helen Pritchard. 10am-4pm. Dorchester Arts Centre. 01305 266926. Aged 8+
Lyme Regis Museum Talk 'Jane Austen and Her Times.' by Diana Shervington.. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Rockpool Ramble Cobb Gate car park, Lyme Regis 12.30am, with Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. 01297 560772.
Fossil Hunting Walk, 12.30pm, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560772.
Heathland amble at Arne 10.30 am-12.30 pm & 2 pm-4 pm .guided walk looking at the wildlife on the heath at Arne from spiders to birds, dragonflies to reptiles. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ. 01929 553360.
Stick Weaving with Margaret Britton, 1-4pm at Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. 01458 831197.

29 August - 2 September
Great Dorset Steam Fair South Down, Tarrant Hinton, Nr Blandford. www.gdsf.co.uk. 01258 860361.

30 August
Rockpooling at Beer Beach. Join East Devon District Council's Education Ranger from 2.15pm to see what you can find in the rock pools. Contact 01395 517557.
Party People, Artsreach workshop led by Polly Beestone, for ages 6+ at Tarrant Gunville Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01258 830361.
Lunchtime Concert in The Minster Scott Joplin &?The Ragtime Professors. Mike Benham, piano. 12.30-1pm the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. Followed by lunch @ Five Past One. Contact P?&?J?Royle 01297 32927.
Art Day Children's Holiday Course, 8 - 11 year olds, 10an - 4pm. The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester. 01300 320684.
Fossil Hunting Walk, 1.30pm, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560772.
Living History with the Hungerford Household 11am - 5pm. Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. 01458 831197.
Variety Concert in the Branscombe Village Hall at 7.30pm. 01297 680225.
The wonder of waders at Lodmoor 10 am-12 noon. 01305 778313. August sees the return of the wading birds, see black tailed godwits still in their beautiful breeding plumage. Look out for wood, green and common sandpipers. Meet at the main reserve en-trance off the A353 Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset. Parking is available at the pay & display beach car park.
Make it Workshops Digital Photography with artists Ester Yarnold and Helen Pritchard. 10am-4pm. Dorchester Arts Centre. 01305 266926. Aged 8+.
30 - 31 August
Bears for Grown-ups professional bear making course with tutor Lyn Horniblow. Course in Rural and Traditional Art and Crafts at the Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.

31 August
Lyme Regis Museum Talk 'Mary Anning, Fossil Pioneer.' by Daphne Baker. 11am at Lyme Regis Museum.
Party People, Artsreach workshop led by Polly Beestone, for ages 6+ at Winterborne Whitechurch Village hall. 10.30am-3.30pm. 01258 881165.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, presented by Mad Dogs & Englishmen Theatre Company, directed by Anne Courtney. at the Marine Theatre, Church Street Lyme Regis. 01297 442138.
Fossil Hunting Walk, 2pm, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth. 01297 560772.
Rocks, Fossils &?Landforms of the Jurassic Coast experience the wonders of fossil hunting and exploring the Jurassic coastline with visits to Charmouth and Black Ven landslide plus a walk across the spectacular Purbeck coastline. The Kingcombe Centre, Tol-ler Porcorum, Dorchester. 01300 320684.
Make it Workshops Digital Photography with artists Ester Yarnold and Helen Pritchard. 10am-4pm. Dorchester Arts Centre. 01305 266926. Aged 8+.
Corn Dolly making by Leslie Hurford. 10am-4pm. Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. 01458 831197.

31 August - 2 September
Flower Festival 'A Lady's Wardrobe' St Leonard's Church, Misterton. 10am-5pm. Refreshments and Stalls

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