Whats on in and around the Vale
September 2007

25 August - 30 September
Mosterton Art Group Exhibition Paintings in many different media, for sale at affordable prices. 10am - 5pm. Skyrm Room Church Street Beaminster. 01308 862864.

1 - 8 September
Free Organic Farm Walk Becklands Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport. Farm opens for parking at 12pm and walk starts at 2pm (if weather extremely hot walks may be re-timed) Organic lunches available (pre-book) or bring your own picnic,
01297 560298.

1 - 9 September
Dorset Autumn bird week

1 September - 1 October
Dorset Food Week Competition 11 Antelope Walk, Dorchester. First schools in Dorchester Partnership design a healthy meal and win great prizes. Family trip to Jersey or Guernsey, Family ticket to Lulworth Castle, Family ticket to Abbotsbury Children's Barn, Family tickets for Dinosaur and Teddy Bear museums. Entry forms from Dorchester T I C. Entry forms from Dorchester T I C in by 1st Oct. 01305 267992. dorchester.tic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk. www.westdorset.com.

4 September
Choir to sing Beethoven & Haydn Axminster and District Choral Society begin their new season at 7.30pm with rehearsals for their performance on Saturday 8th December. They will sing Beethoven's Mass in C and Haydn's St Nicholas Mass. New members welcome, contact the secretary 01460 220438 or www.axminstermusic.org/index.htm or come along on the night.

5 September
Yetties Music Night
West End Hall,Sherborne. Monthly music night with the Yetties. Starts 8pm. 01935 814611.
Evening of Clairvoyance with Keith Charles and Ivan Lee. Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester. Opens 7:30pm. Tickets available from Dorchester Tourist Information Centre. 01305 267992.
Summer Evening of Music - Lyme Regis
Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis presented by BOF. 8pm.
The great songs from the great shows and great composers, performed by the cream of local artists. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.

6 September
Bridport Electronic Organ Club Chiho Sunamoto, Doors open 7pm, Concert starts 7.30pm The United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport. Contact Neil Rutter on 01297 20861.
Clapton & Wayford Film Society present the Queen with Oscar winner Helen Mirren. 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.
Autumn birds at Arne 10 am-12 noon. Booking essential on 01929 553360. This is a good time of year to look for wading birds returning from their breeding grounds, other migrants and regulars on the reserve. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ.
Lunchtime Concert The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. 12.30-1pm. The Colywarblers. Followed by Lunch@ Five Past One 01297 32927.

6 - 7 September
Carving A Wooden Bowl
Mangerton House, Mangerton, Bridport. 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. 01308 485111. guy@mallinson.co.uk www.mallinson.co.uk.

6 - 9 September
walk About Exhibition in Broadwindsor
Comrades Hall, Broadwindsor, nr. Beaminster. Open from 10am to 4pm every day. There will be refreshments served at the Comrades Hall until 3.30pm. Also lunches on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 1.30pm. There will also be demonstrations and workshops taking place during the exhibition - please contact the organiser Becca on 01308 867308 for further details. www.beccasquiltemporium.com.

7 September
Kilmington Village Produce Association 'Hellebores' by Diana Guy. 7.30pm Kilmington Village Hall.
Barn Dance with the Yetties from 7.30pm at Horton Cross Farm (just off Southfields Roundabout, Ilminster towards Chard). Proceeds towards St Mary's Church Rood Fund, Donyatt. Hog roast, bar and burgers available. 01460 55187.
Herbal Face & Body Products Course in Rural and Traditional Art and Crafts with tutor Vicci Wright at the Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.

7 - 9 September
6 Artists/3 Studios in South Petherton ceramics by Clive Pallot, Karen Apps and Christine Buckler, paintings by Peter Apps, enamels by Monica Murphy and photographs by Margaret Wall, in 3 different venues near the centre of the village. Open from 11-6, signs in the village and maps at venues. 01460 241859.

8 September
Dance Uplyme Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis. Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence. Entry includes tea and biscuits; in aid of Hall funds.. 8pm - 11pm.
Ham Hill Fayre Historical Fayre with marching Roman Army and thrill of gladiator fighting being just part of the entertainment, also military hospital. 11am-5pm. www.southsomerset.gov.uk/countryside.
Portland Grand Charity Fete Red Triangle Cricket Ground, Portland.
Street Fair 11am-4.30pm at Combe St Nicholas. Organised by Combe & Wadeford Galal Association. More information contact 01460 63162.
A Baroque Feast, Castleton Church, Sherborne. London Chamber Soloists with Sarah Poole, soprano. A programme of popular works from the Baroque age by Vivaldi, Handel, Purcell, J S Bach, Pachelbel, Pergolesi & Telemann. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets in advance from Recital Music 01963 370051. doublebass@tiscali.co.uk.
Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Lecture By Tom Doig
Salway ash Village Hall, Salway Ash, Bridport.
Nationally known speaker Tom Doig will speak at
10.30am on 'Village Friendly Societies & Identifying photographs by their mountings' and at
2pm on 'The Victorian way of death'. Tea and coffee provided. More information from Helen Doble t01460 30362.
Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society Autumn Show and Craft Exhibition. 2-4pm Uplyme Village Hall. Schedules at Summer Show and from local shops.
Diary of a Nobody Cabaret Direct's Production of the Classic novel with Clive Ward, Kirsty Bennett and accompanied by Wendy Norman. 7.30pm, Eype Centre for the Arts. Tickets from Bridport TIC 01308 424901.
Askerswell Jumble Sale Bridport United Church Hall. Doors open 10am. In aid if church, village hall and WI.
Binocular and telescope demo day at Radipole Lake10 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 RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth. DT4 7TZ.
The Commons & the King Dorset County Museum, High West St, Dorchester. The morning will consist of illustrated lectures by Kay Saniland and Frances Pritchard on the documentary records of medieval households and the archeological textile finds in the London excavations. During the afternoon the volunteers will demonstrate techniques relevant to the medieval period, and the audience will have the opportunity to gain "hands on" experience in some of these crafts. 01305 262735. secretary@dorsetcountymuseum.org.
Ancient Textiles Day School Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. "The Commons and the King" - the second in a series of textile study days looking at the records of medieval royal households and the archeological textile finds in London excavations. 01305 262735. rachel@dorstcountymuseum.org.
www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.
Afternoon Bingo
Magistrates Room, Ground Floor, Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester
Organised by Dorchester and District Scout Council in aid of local Scout Funds. Flyer. Snowball. Raffle. Tea and Coffee. Starts 2:45pm.
Archaeology Walk Roman Dorchester. Meet at 2pm Maumbury Rings, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester. With Bill Putman. 01305 224921.
Autumn Fayre 11am-5pm, Magdalen Project, Winsham, Chard. A complete celebration of sustainable living with many local food producers, rural crafts, live entertainment, refreshments and activities for the family.
Sherborne Antiques & Collectors Fair Digby Hall. 9am - 4pm, 01460 75069.
Autumn Bird Walk at the Chesil Beach Centre. 11am to see migrating birds. 01305 760579.
Yeovil Flower and Gardeners' Market Yeovil Town Centre. Stalls with a horticultural/gardening theme and entertainment including Gardeners' Question Time, Yeovil in Bloom Gardening Competition presentations, music, children's activities in St Johns Churchyard.

8-9 September
Heritage Open Days to celebrate our National Heritage. Beaminster Museum. 01308 863623.
Flower Festival 11am - 3pm. Chard Museum. Sponsored by Pat Ives and Family in loving memory of Roger and Mum. Arrangements will be the work of members of the Chard Ladies Evening Guild.
A Day of Mindfulness with the Community of Interbeing UK. Enjoy the present moment with monks from The Community of The Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, Plum Village, France, at New Barn Field Centre, Bradford Peverell, near Dorchester. Contact Matthew Mellior Smith 0870 0411242.

9 September
Axminster Town Council Conducted Walk Local walk in the Axminster area 5 miles. Meet Axminster Coombe Lane Car Park. 10.30am. Further details from 01297 34444 or jvw@tiscali.co.uk.
Yeovil Railway Centre Yeovil Junction, Stoford, Train and Tractor Event. Tractor entries invited. Contact John 01297 32935.
Get close to kingfishers at Radipole Lake 10 am-12 noon. 01305 778313. This is the best time of year to get really good views of kingfishers, watch them as they hover over the North hide pools catching fish. Meet at RSPB Radipole Lake visitor centre, Swannery car park, Weymouth. DT4 7TZ.
Castleton Waterwheel Museum Open Day
Oborne Road, Sherborne. 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. Parking on site. Lots of room for picnics. Open 11am to 5pm,
01963 250206. Mr Geoff Ward. www.castletonwaterwheelmuseum.org.uk.
Walk for Dorset Wildlife 2007 Dorset Wildlife Trust, Booklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester.
A sponsored event got walkers and runners. For walkers there are four routes to choose from, of 6, 10, 16 and 24 miles, all starting and finishing in Swanage. For runners there will be one route of 16 miles. Money raised from Walk for Dorset's Wildlife 2007 will be used to support DWT nature reserves in the Isle of Purbeck.
Maiden Newton at War 2008 invites everyone to a fund-raising cream tea at THe Fire Station, Bull Lane, Maiden Newton. 3-5pm. On the grassy outside area, weather permitting.

10 September
Lyme Bay's Underwater Wildlife: The Future? Kilmington. An illustrated talk by Sian Rees, Marine Policy Conservation Officer for Devon Wildlife Trust at Kilmington Village Hall, near Axminster. 7.30pm. Organised by East Devon DWT Local Group. Christine Bows 01297 223822.

11 September
Sustainable Axe Valley Enterprises (SAVE) local, domestic scale, one day course. Energy and Climate. Personal action. A wide-ranging introduction to sustainable living. For further details and an application form contact Pete Addie on 01404 831288.
Dumble Dimble Fun Run YMCA Reform, Portland. Fun runs over 2 & 5 miles. Starts 6.45pm, for details call 01305 860008.
Bridport History Society 'The History of the National Parks' with special reference to the South West' by Peter Simon. 2.30pm Bridport United Church, Main Hall, East Street. All welcome. Contact 01308 488034 or 456876 for details.

11 - 12 September
Retirement Living Explained Open House 2-4pm. Come and meet the House Manager who will be delighted to show you around. Victoria Court, Victoria Ave, Chard. 01460 66465.

12 September
Powerstock & District Gardening Club 'Herbal Lore and Legend' by Sue Bowser. 7.30pm, Powerstock Hut. 01308 485016.
Life Clubs weekly inspirartional workshops to help you create your ideal life. 7.30pm-9pm St Bartholomew's Church Hall, Abbey St, Crewkerne. Contact Jayne Nicholas 07786 753649.
Charmouth Gardeners
visit to The Bishops Palace and Gardens, Wells and the nearby Milton Lodge Gardens. Coach leaves from Charmouth car park 9am, The Street, 8.50am. Contact the secretary Mrs Kay Churchman 01297 560980.
Peg Loom Weaving Workshop with Val Grainger. 10am-4pm. The Centre for Global and Development Education, The Glade Centre, Frog Lane, Ilminster. 01460 55755.
Free Advice for those driving a Tractor Manor Farm, Ashington, Yeovil. Aimed at contractors and farm workers as well as farmers. Aiming to offer practical advice to all those involved with the work on the farm on how to meet their cross compliance and stewardship requirements. The topics covered will be the management of hedges and margins, with demonstrations of hedge cutting with various types of machinery. From 9.30am to include lunch. To book contact FWAG at Taunton on 01823 355427.
East Coker Gardening Club Brinsmore Garden Centre on 'What's in a Name'. 7.30pm in East Coker Hall. Visitors always welcome. Enquiries to Catherine Denney on 01935 862294 or Stan Shayler on 01935 420291.
Folk at The Grove Seaton 8pm. All musicians, singers and everybody welcome at this regular venue for folk and acoustic music of all types. Next to the Co-op, easy parking. More information from 01297 20064 or www.eastdevonfolk.org.
Wessex Research Group Weymouth and Dorchester Branch - Sacred Sounds. The Trinity Centre, Trinity House, Trinity Street, Dorchester. Diane Digby will talk and demonstrate to us, The Mystery of The 'Word', how Cosmic Forces reach into Matter to Create Life Forms. Opens 7.45pm to start 8pm.. 01305 767242.
Sherborne Flicks Amazing Grace (PG), Digby Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Doors 7pm, performance 7.30pm. Tickets from Sherborne TIC or on the door.

12 - 13 September
Oil Painting Foundation Course with Ann Witheridge or Scott Pohlschmidt. 10.30am-4.30pm, Guggleton Farm Arts Project, Stalbridge. 01963 363456.

13 September
Thorncombe Village Trust 'Dorset Wildlife Trust - Reserves and Activities'. Talk by Mauris Fontein, West Dorset Area Warden, non-members welcome. 7.30pm, Thorncombe Village Hall, nr Chard. Contact 01460 30205.
Lunchtime Concert The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. 12.30-1pm. Ricky Romain sitar and Sudhi Salooja violin. Followed by Lunch@ Five Past One 01297 32927.

13 - 23 September
Inside Out c/o Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole. Inside Out will be the biggest programme of free outdoor performance ever to take place in the region, transforming some of Dorset's very special settings into a series of magical worlds. See website www.insideoutdorset.co.uk for more information and to register for updates. 08700 668 701. info@insideoutdorset.co.uk. www.insideoutdorset.co.uk.

14 September
Blood Diamond presented by Petherton Picture Show. 8pm. Director: Edward Zwick. With Leonardo Di Caprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly. Petherton Arts Trust ,The David Hall 01460 240340. e-mail: info@thedavidhall.org.uk.
Lyme Bay Photographic Club AGM plus viewing and judging slides and prints taken on clubs outing and ramble. 7.30pm, Woodmead Halls, Lyme Regis. Contact Programme Secretary Ian Bolton 01297 442288.
Razzmatazz - a Costume Show 7.30pm. Axminster Drama Club will be showcasing just some of their vast array of costumes at the Guildhall Axminster. 01297 33595.
The Warrior and The Poet Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. A remarkable one-man dramatisation by Ray Sargent of the last years of Lawrence of Arabia. Starts 7:00pm, www.ray-sargent.net. 01305 262735. rachel@dorsetcountymuseum.org. www.dorsetcountymusuem.org.
Hells Bells - Lyme Regis
Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis
Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC tribute band who have performed all over the UK as well as Holland, Germany and Ireland. They will be sparking off the audience like thunder and lightening. Commences 8.30pm.
01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com.
Chard History Group John Hanning Speke and the Search for The Source of the Nile - an illustrated lecture by Tom Mayberry, Somerset's Head of Heritage Officer and County Archivist. 7.30pm Redstart School, Chard. Details 01460 65443.
Osprey watch at Arne 10 am-12 noon. Booking essential on 01929 553360. At this time of year Ospreys arrive at Arne to stock up on fish from Poole harbour before continuing their long journey south for the winter. Come and find out more about these enigmatic kings of fishing and hopefully we will have some great views of them. As with all wildlife nothing is guaranteed. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ.

14 - 23 September
Inside Out is a spectacular new ten-day festival taking place in Dorset this autumn. Outdoor locations will provide incredible settings for some of the most spectacular outdoor performances from across Europe. 'Counter Currents' on 16th Sept in West Bay will be transformed as part of the festival with stunning seafront circus and acrobatics and showcases by young bands, DJs and Dancers. Supported by Arts Council England and Dorset County Council. www.insideoutfestival.co.uk.

15 September
Sustainable Axe Valley Enterprises (SAVE) local, domestic scale, one day course. Solar Power. Water and space heating, electricity and transport. A wide-ranging introduction to sustainable living. For further details and an application form contact Pete Addie on 01404 831288.
Wild Flowers around the Fleet on Chesil Beach and around Ferrybridge. You may spot the sea aster and the spectacular autumn colours of salt marsh plants. 2pm at the Chesil Beach Centre. 01305 760579.
Jumble Sale All Saints and District WI, 2.30pm. All Saints Village Hall.
Eclipse Baroque Fusion's 'Spanish Spice' early music with a modern twist. Spanish Spice evokes the atmosphere of a gypsy encampment with exhilarating flamencos, lyrical ensemble pieces and the swirling passionate tarantella. 17th century Spanish Dance Music. Joy Smith (harps) Layil Barr (recorders and viola) Andres Ticino (percussion) and Gabriela Rosa (flamenco dancer). 7.30pm, Eype Centre for the Arts. Tickets from Bridport TIC 01308 424901.
Hedgerow Walking Sticks with Pete Snelson. Whether you prefer a thumbstick, staff or walker, this workshop will enable the un-initiated to identify, season and craft their own personal walking stick. You will straighten, carve and finish a basic, one-piece stick (or two) as well as learn about different handles and finishes. An ideal chance to work with and really appreciate the natural beauty of wood from hedgerows or coppiced woodland. 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.
Axminster Carnival Procession commences through town at 8pm.
Music Concert at Dorset County Museum Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester.
A fundraising event forming part of the Romney portraits campaign. Tel. 01305 262735 for further details.,01305 262735
rachel@dorsetcountymuseum.org. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.
Sherborne Book Market
Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Monthly book market. Open 9:30am to 4:00pm,. 01963 210443.
Classic Car Auction - Sherborne Charterhouse Auctions, Long Street, Sherborne. Auction of Automobilia & Classic Cars - please contact the organiser for details of venue and viewing times. 01935 812277. enquiry@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk. www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk.
Kris Drever Drever won the Horizon Award for Best Newcomer in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards this year and the track, Green Grows the Laurel, from his debut album Black Water, was nominated for Best Traditional Track. A strong natural singer and top notch guitarist. The folk revival has a new standard bearer - Q Magazine. 8pm. Petherton Arts Trust, The David Hall. 01460 240340. e-mail: info@thedavidhall.org.uk.
Food Festival and Farm Open Day sample and taste local food, walk the farm trail, see livestock, explore the ponds and other activities, BBQ and refreshments. Three Gates Farm, Leigh, Sherborne. Contact Steve Perry 01963 210646.

16 September
Heritage Walk sponsored by Humberts of Bridport. Up to 13 miles of Jurassic coastal walk in Dorset, West Bay to Charmouth & return. third annual walk which so far has raised almost £8000. Walk to raise funds for your own charity. Start West Bay Salt House 10am. The course is hilly rising from sea level to about 1000ft six times. There are loads of gates and styles, some rough roads an lots of spectacular cliff top paths. Contact Peter Barlow 01308 423150 of Brit Valley Rotary Club or email pgbarlow@tiscali.co.uk.
Arne Beach clean - Part of the Beachwatch campaign 10 am-3pm. Do your bit for Britain's beaches and marine life by helping with a beach clean along Arne beach and shoreline. Fresh air, exercise and beautiful views! All welcome and all training and equipment provided. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ.
Eggardon Kite Festival
Eggardon Hill, Bridport.
The famous Kite Festival atop the magnificent iron age hillfort of Eggardon Hill. 10am to 4.30pm. 01308 485474.
Inside Out - Counter Currents in West Bay
West Bay, Bridport. Performance hairdressers, aerial theatre artists, rope walkers and a deadpan dance performance on bins, bollards and traffic islands are just a part of this fantastic afternoon of performance by the sea. 1pm - 7pm. Part of the Inside Out Festival taking part all over Dorset from 13th to 23rd September.,
08700 668 701. info@insideoutdorset.co.uk. www.insideoutdorset.co.uk.
NGS Hortus Garden - Lyme Regis Shrubbery Bungalow, School Lane, Rousdon, Lyme Regis
NGS Gardens open for charity, 11:00am - 5:00pm, refreshments available. Tomato tasting.
01297 444019.
Rotary Heritage Walk 2007 Fisherman's Green, West Bay, Bridport. Come and enjoy a sponsored walk along The South West Coast Path: A World Heritage Site. The Walk starts and finishes at West Bay. A coastal walk of up to 12 miles on established footpaths and will be marshalled en route. 10 am from 'Fisherman's Green' 10% of the money raised is to be given to The Brit Valley Rotary Club for Rotary Charities. 01308 420270. Suzie.Cockburn@tiscali.co.uk.

17 September
Bugsy Malone audition for the next Open House Production which will take place during half-term in February 2008. Auditions will be at Flood Lane, Bridport on 17th and 19th September at 5pm. If you are between 8 and 16 years and are interested in taking part in this production you must attend both evenings, which will finish by 8.30pm. Also be prepared for a call back on Sunday 23rd at 10am.
Beaminster Group WEA autumn course first of 6 meetings on Monday afternoons. 'Great Expectations: the Life and Some Works of Charles Dickens'. Looking at the influence of Dicken's childhood on his life then examining in detail four very different works, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol. Tutor Elizabeth Merry. For more information contact Penelope Ruddock 01308 862307.
Annual Fashion Show
Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis.
Community Players Annual Fashion Show, tickets available from participating Lyme Regis Fashion outlets. Commences 7.30pm,
07766 131969. www.marinetheatre.com.

17 - 21 September
Drawing with Confidence with Tutor Jill Jones BA (Hons). The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester. 01300 320684.

18 September
Meet the Quakers Friends Meeting House, South Street, Bridport. 7.30p.m. All Welcome,
Beaminster and District Camera Club Showing of the Western Counties Photographic Federation Travelling Slide Folio. The Strode Room, Church Street, Beaminster. 7.30pm. Contact Secretary Dr Harry Worthington 01308 862453.. Visitors are welcome at all meetings.
Mosterton Horticultural Society Outing by cars to local garden. Contact 01308 868018.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter ... and Spring (15) poignant, visually stunning and beautiful fable about a young boy raised alone on an isolated floating monastery in the northern reaches of South Korea. Bridport Arts Centre. 7.45pm. 01308 424204.
Sustainable Axe Valley Enterprises (SAVE) local, domestic scale, one day course. Wood Fuel. Growing, gathering, buying, drying, storing, stoves, boilers, chimneys. A wide-ranging introduction to sustainable living. For further details and an application form contact Pete Addie on 01404 831288.
Bread Making Course with John Woodward. 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.
Digital photography at Lodmoor 2 pm-4 pm 01305 778313. Meet at the main reserve entrance off the A353 Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset.

19 September
Thorncombe Rail Activities Club A Medley of Railway Slides by Richard Morrant. 7.30pm Thorncombe Village Hall (near Chard) All welcome. Contact Michael Sheasby 01460 30474.
Bridport Camera Club New season. Talk by Dr Barry Senior FRPS, APAGB. 'How did you do that?' 7.30pm, The Salt House, West Bay. New members always welcome. Contact 01308 459443 or www.bridportcameraclub.co.uk.
Bugsy Malone audition for the next Open House Production which will take place during half-term in February 2008. Auditions will be at Flood Lane, Bridport on 17th and 19th September at 5pm. If you are between 8 and 16 years and are interested in taking part in this production you must attend both evenings, which will finish by 8.30pm. Also be prepared for a call back on Sunday 23rd at 10am.
Newfoundland award-winning collaborative drama between Newfoundland and Labrador Theatre and Forest Forge Theatre Company. 8pm, Halstock Village Hall. Contact Hazel 01935 83347. An Artsreach Production.
Meeting Voices Community Choir Taster session at the Guildhall Chard. 7.30-9pm. 'If you can talk you can sing.' Ring Hilary 01460 259022 or Roy 01460 220152.
Marine Theatre - Quiz night Marine Theatre, Church Street, , Lyme Regis. 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, 01297 442394. admin@marinetheatre.com. www.marinetheatre.com.
Archaeology Walk - Pilsdon Pen Pilsdon Pen layby ST414011, Nr. Beaminster. Explore this historic hillfort, its later lives and surrounding landscape with Claire Pinder of DCC. Limited parking so booking required. 1 mile, approx. 1 1/2 hours. Meet at 11am. 01305 224921. c.j.pinder@dorsetcc.gov.uk. www.dorsetforyou.com.

19 - 20 September
Relief Printmaking and illustrate a a Short Story in Lino Print with Peter Ursem. 10.30am-4.30pm, Guggleton Farm Arts Project, Stalbridge. 01963 363456.

20 September
Kilmington Village Produce Association half day visit to Barrington Court, Somerset. For details ring (evenings) 01297 34595.
Making Terrorism History - Talk by Dr Scilla Elworthy, three times nominee for Nobel Peace Prize, winner of Niwano Peace Prize and founder of Peace Direct. In a clear, accessible talk and lively Q&A session, Scilla will explore a new approach to terrorism. 8pm Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. 01297 443135.
Footprints in Time a symposium on Climate Change and Evolution. Promoting a world heritage coast visitor centre for Seaton. With guest speakers,: Dr Richard Betts (Met Office Hadley Centre) Climate Change; Dr Alice Bows (Tyndall Centre) - Carbon Budgets; Dr Stephan Harding (Schumacher College) - Animate Earth; Dr Jude Currivan (Cosmologist) - The Wave. 2-5pm. Seaton Town Hall. Tickets in advance from Seaton TIC 01297 21660 or on the door.
Lunchtime Concert The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin, Axminster. 12.30-1pm. Jurassics. Followed by Lunch@ Five Past One 01297 32927.
Bridport and District Gardening Club meeting. 'BBC Gardener of the Year: Behind the Scenes' by Diana Guy. 7.30pm in the WI Hall, North Street, Bridport. 01308 485314.

20 - 21 September
Basket Making Courses with Malcolm Seal in his workshop near Bridport. 2 day course for all abilities. 01308 485515. www.malcolmseal.co.uk.

21 September
Charterhouse Auctions, Long Street Sale Rooms, 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. 01935 812277. enquiry@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk. www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk.
More Than Just a Ruin 20 years of excavation by the National Trust
Dorset County Museum, Victorian Hall, High West Street, Dorchester. A lecture by Nancy Grace, National Trust archaeologist. Starts 7.30pm, 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.
You Don't Need to Know That... presented by Gonzo Moose, in association with the Rondo Theatre, Bath. Directed by Abigail Anderson. The story of one man trying to prove his innocence in impossible circumstances. Inspired by Kafka's The Trial, 8pm. Petherton Arts Trust. The David Hall. 01460 240340. e-mail: info@thedavidhall.org.uk.
Its Tea Time and You're Invited to a Christian Aid Tea Time event to help people in the world's poorest communities work their way out of poverty. Fairtrade and third world stalls. 2.30-4.30pm. Bridport United Church, East Street. Contact Sue Wilkinson 01308 425037.
Axminster Operatic Society Annual Quiz Night 7.30pm, Cloakhams Lawns. Tickets from Thirkettles Camera Shop, Axminster or ring Barry Marshall 01404 881260.

21 -22 September
Oval French Country Basket Course in Rural and Traditional Art and Crafts with tutor Mary Melling at the Old Kennels, Stentwood, Dunkeswell. 01823 681138.

22 September
Concert arranged by Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles 7.30pm Sherborne Abbey. Tickets from Dorset Music House. 01935 816332.
An Evening of Light Music and Supper Entertainment by Ron Easey, Sue Smith, David Powell & Friends. St Mary's Church Hall, Bridport. 7.30pm. In aid of Julia's House, the Dorset Children's Hospice. For more information contact 01308 420595.
Willow Sculptures for the Garden at Highway Farm, West Road, Bridport. Tutor Fiona Hingson. 01308 424321. info@highwayfarm.co.uk www.highwayfarm.co.uk.
Sherborne Antiques & Flea Markets Church Hall & Age Concern Centre, Digby Road, Sherborne. Monthly antiques & flea market, open 9:00am to 4:00pm, 01963 250108.
Dance - Uplyme
Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis. Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence. Entry includes tea and biscuits; in aid of Hall funds. 8:00pm - 11:00pm.
French Market on the Abbey Green, Half Moon Street, Sherborne. 01935 815341.
Leider Recital 6.30pm All Saints Church, Mapperton. Maggie Cole (fortepiano) and Mark Padmore (tenor). One of Britain's leading tenors, Mark will sing Franz Schubert's cycle of the Winterreise. Bring your own picnic or eat in the cafe. Contact Mapperton House and Gardens 01308 862645.
Charity Concert Gabriel Faure, Requiem, John Rutter Psalmfest, Sherborne Chamber Choir, conductor Paul Ellis, Organist David Bednall. Sponsored by Sherborne Estate Agents, Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles, St Margarets Hospice and Sherborne ArtsLink. Performance starts 7.30pm. Sherborne Abbey. Contact Sherborne House, Newland, Sherborne. 01935 815899.
Introduction to bird watching at Arne 10 am-4 pm. Booking essential on 01929 553360. Meet at RSPB Arne nature reserve car park, near Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ.
The Chris While Band
She one of the most beautiful and powerful voices in British folk and roots music today. Joining Chris on stage will be; Joe Broughton (fiddle & mandolin) Neil Fairclough (bass) and Tom Chapman (percussion). 8pm, Petherton Arts Trust, The David Hall. 01460 240340. e-mail: info@thedavidhall.org.uk.

22 -28 September
Lyme Regis Arts Fest
Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis
Series of events at the Marine Theatre for the Artsfest, 01297 442394. www.marinetheatre.com. Also Open studios, workshops and events all around the town., 01297 444962. www.lymeregisart.com.

23 September
Violet 4pm. All Saints Church, Mapperton. Maggie Cole (harpsichord), Harriet Walter and John Rowe. A dramatisation in words and music of the life of the gifted musician Violet Gordon Woodhouse (1872-1948). Contact Mapperton House and Gardens 01308 862645.
East Devon Ramblers Walk Around the Green Dragon. 6.5miles from The Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas. Starts 10.30am, sorry no dogs. Please confirm details with the organiser on 01460 72121.
All day Family Fun Dog Show at Westland Leisure Complex, Yeovil. Sellers and buyers contact Gaile or Bethan on 01923 257059. In aid of Somerset Association for the Blind.
Ancient Trees at Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve 2-4pm, Join East Devon District Council's Great Trees of East Devon Project Officer

 

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