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Friday, May 30

Bridport night of solidarity and songs. Joe Solo and friends raise money for refugee group. Bridport WI Hall, North Street. Doors at 7.00 pm + bar (and probably a raffle). Tickets £10 + 50p booking fee from Bridport TIC or £12 on the door. Or from TIC website. https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/product/joe-solo-friday-30-may/

Saturday, 31 May – 1 June

St Wite’s Festival at St Candida and the Holy Cross and the Five Bells pub, Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RQ. 6.30pm Sat 31st May Sarum Rite Vespers. Refreshments. Free entry. 12 noon – 5pm Sun 1st June the Festival continues. Tickets for the talks available stwitesway.org. 5.30pm 1st June Concert at St Candida Church with New Eden Consort. Tickets available on stwitesway.org.

Sunday, 1 June

Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir present Choirs in Harmony with special guests Lyme Voices. 7pm, at the Marine Theatre Lyme Regis in aid of RNLI. Tickets from Marine Theatre £13.50, Early Bird £12.

Monday, 2 June

Winsham Art Club, 2 pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme this practical session is Painting the Kitchen Garden – botanical painting techniques. It is a 2.5 hr. session led by a visiting tutor. Small, friendly group of mixed abilities. Members £5, non-members £7. Annual membership £15. All welcome. Contact: Email: suzyna48@gmail.com for further details.

Hawkchurch Film Nights, in association with Moviola.org, proudly presents ‘Juror #2’, 109 mins, Cert.12 (moderate injury detail, domestic abuse, threat, sex references, language). In this gripping courtroom thriller directed by screen legend Clint Eastwood, family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult – ‘About a Boy’,’Nosferatu’) is called up for jury duty. The defendant is charged with murder, and Justin slowly realises that he himself might be implicated. Strong support from Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense’) and J.K.Simmons (‘Whiplash’). Doors open 6.30pm, film starts 7.00pm at Hawkchurch Village Hall, EX13 5XD. Ticket reservations £6.50 from csma95@gmail.com or leave a message on 07753 603219 (socially-distanced seating available if reserved in advance); tickets also available in advance for £6.50 from Hawkchurch Community Shop or £7.00 on the door (cash only). Subtitles for hearing-impaired patrons provided if available. Home-made cake, teas, coffees, soft drinks, wine and other refreshments available. We’re taking a summer break after this film and will be back on 1st September.

Tuesday, 3 June

Scottish Country dancing at Horton Village Hall TA19 9QR every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Only £3.00 pay on the door. It’s good company, great fun , super music and you don’t need a partner. Come along and give it a go. For further information contact Anita on 01460 929383 email anitaandjim22@gmail.com and visit our web site at www.ashillscd.wordpress.com All welcome.

WomanSpeak Circle – Bridport. Join our empowering WomanSpeak Circle where women gather to develop impactful communication, build confidence, and develop their public speaking skills in a supportive environment. Free Taster Session Available. Booking necessary. 10.30am Bull Hotel, DT6 3LF contact Megan Simson +447379747301 or more info www.megansimson.com.

WomanSpeak Circle – Dorchester. Experience the power of an inclusive space where women come together to strengthen their voice, share their stories, and grow as public speakers. Free Taster Session available. Booking necessary. 7.00pm Unit 10 Antelope Dorchester DT1 1BE; Contact Megan Simson +447379747301For more info www.megansimson.com

Thursday, 5 June

Dr Paul Lashmar shares the shocking and, until now, untold story of Dorset’s own slave-owning dynasty. Drax of Drax Hall: How One British Family Got Rich (and Stayed Rich) from Sugar and Slavery. Pluto Press. At Waterstones bookshop, 45, 47 South Street, Dorchester. 18.00 on Thursday, 5 June 2025.

Colyton town history walk leaving from Colyton Dolphin Car Park at 2 pm – Guided walk approximately one hour. Cost £5, children under 16 free. No booking required, all weathers. Group bookings by arrangement – Contact 01297 552514 or 01297 33406.

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (15) 203 min. 7pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £17 ADV Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

1940s Women’s Land Army Themed Coffee Morning. 10am – 12pm, Bradshaw Meeting Room, Axminster Heritage Centre, EX13 5AH. Join us for tea/coffee and a slice of cake made from an original wartime recipe for just £1.50. For more details email: info@axminsterheritage.org or Tel: 01297 639884.

Friday, 6 June

Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art the Spring Concert—the prelude of the Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art’s 43 rd season. Featuring the Musical Director, David Juritz , on the violin, and Nadine André on the piano, the programme will include:- W A Mozart Sonata for violin and piano in F major K.377 J S Bach Sonata No. 1 for violin solo, BWV 1001 Igor Stravinsky Suite Italienne followed by selections by Ravel, Debussy and Kreisler. 7pm in the Burton Bradstock Village Hall. Tickets will be on sale at £14 at the Bridport Tourist Information Centre over the counter, by phone on 01308 424901 or online at https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/tickets/. Meanwhile preparations are well underway for the main Festival; this starts from Sunday 10 th August. It opens with a nine day Art Exhibition, followed by six days of splendid music by internationally acclaimed musicians. More information is available from www.burtonbradstockfestival.com.

Joanna Eden: Joni & Me – UK Singer/songwriter Joanna Eden presents a breath-taking show in celebration of her hero Joni Mitchell. Tickets: £20. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com.

Saturday, 7 – 8 June

Cattistock Open Gardens, Gardens open 2pm-5pm – refreshments from 1.30pm. Over 15 gardens on display, refreshments available at the Savill Hall, plant sale and Grand Raffle. All proceeds go towards Weldmar Hospicecare and village charities. Tickets: Adults £8 2 adults £15 (valid both days) under 18s free.

Netherbury Open Gardens Visit many wonderful gardens, open together on one weekend, in a beautiful village setting. Enjoy delicious home-made lunches, tea and cakes, plus plant stall and tombola, making a great day out. Entry tickets are £7.50 (children U13 free) valid for both days so the gardens can be enjoyed at your leisure. All proceeds go to local charities. Open from 1pm to 5pm. DT6 5LR, Just off the A3066 between Bridport and Beaminster.

Green Scythe Fair 2025 at Thorney Lakes. The Green Scythe Fair is a magical environmental fair in a beautiful setting on the Somerset Levels run entirely by volunteers using wind, sun, muscle and horse power. Tickets are available online here: www.greenfair.org.uk. Camping is available next to the site, bookable at www.thorneylakes.co.uk. Doors open at 11am (carpark open from 10am). Doors open at 11 am. Go to www.greenfair.org.uk for details of the Saturday workshops and courses, and for buying Sunday tickets. Free Buses from Wells, Bridport, Castle Cary, Taunton. The website also provides details of the free buses we have organised for the Sunday. Four routes cover all main towns, villages and train stations to north, south, east and west, arriving by midday and leaving from 5pm. To encourage usage, the return fare is inclusive in the normal ticket price £15 per person (children under 14 come free), but MUST be booked online.

Saturday, 7 June

Summer serenade – the famous tea party concert! Join Weymouth Choral Society on Saturday 07 June at 3pm at St Aldhelm’s Church Centre, Spa Road, Weymouth, for their traditional summer family concert. The first half of the concert celebrates sand, sea and sun reflecting this beautiful part of the county, and the second half will showcase songs from the shows and cinema, including ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’, ‘Dambusters’ and many more. With excellent tea, cakes and live music in the interval, this is always a most enjoyable afternoon. At 3.00 pm. Tickets are priced at £15 (to include refreshments) and children under 16 have free entry. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment – available by phone: 07929 519973, from Weymouth Pavilion, or via Ticket Source on our website. www.weymouthchoralsociety.org.uk St Aldhelm’s Church Centre, Spa Road, Weymouth, DT3 5EW.

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6.5 mile walk from Netherbury. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.

The Friends of Weymouth Library (F.O.W.L.) talk in the Library at 10-30a.m. will be about monkey business! We will learn how and why Monkey World was started in 1987 to assist governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. Monkey refugees from illegal trade, as well as those that have suffered neglect or abuse, are rehabilitated into natural living groups. Tickets are available at the library (phone 01305762410) @ £2 for members and £3 for non-members. For enquiries ring 01305832613 or 01305750557. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome.

Piddletrenthide and Plush Village Fete for a celebration of all things countryside from 1-4.30pm. A fun-filled day of activities is on offer, catering to all ages – including two very special (and very hairy) guests! The charming Hairy Coos are local residents who will be with us for the day and have inspired this year’s theme. You will also get the opportunity to guess the name of the baby coo. Join us for Hairy Coo Games, skittles, village stocks, junior tug of war, and the ever – popular china smash. For our younger visitors, there’s a children’s cake competition, games, a bouncy castle, and popular entertainer Smartie Pants the Clown. Plenty of your favourite traditional stalls, cream teas, and a cash raffle are also on offer; all set in the beautiful grounds of Piddletrenthide’s late 18th-century Manor House. Take in the scenery whilst enjoying music from Nina Garcia and the bar and BBQ. Don’t forget to bring your four-legged friends – the Dog Show, with fabulous pet prizes, starts at 3pm. For more information, visit – piddlevalley.life.

Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience (U) 65 mins. 11am. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £8.50 A/ £6.50 U16 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

The Smyths + Billy Blagg Tribute to The Smiths. 8pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £21 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

Poetry / Writing Workshop: Out on the Page.A full-day, inclusive workshop exploring identity, belonging and self-expression. Part of OmniVerse 2025. 10am–4pm, Four Seasons Studio, DT6 4RN. Tickets: £45 (Standard), £35 (Low Waged), £25 (Bursaries). To book: contact Peter 07379747301 more info.https://www.jawbonecollective.org.uk/omniverse

Sunday, 8 June

French + Breton Folk Dance, Bal Crewkerne with live house band, in the Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY. All welcome, no experience necessary. Dance workshop for beginners 6-7pm followed by main dance 7-9.30pm. Admission £4 cash at the door. Tea and coffee available or bring your own drinks. Free parking in the town centre car parks. More information on our website: https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne.

Cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist with music by Durufle, Jannacconi and Grayston Ives. 10.30am, St Peter’s Church, High West St, Dorchester, DT1 1XA. A free event with refreshments to follow. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org.

Dalwood Jazz Club presents The Neil Burns Trio. featuring Alec Dankworth (son of John & Cleo !) on bass, Neil Burns – guitar and Roger Beaujolais – vibes. 3pm. Dalwood Village Hall, EX13 7EG, near Axminster. Bar for beer/wine/soft drinks and teas/coffees/cake etc. Parking at the Village Hall £12.50p If possible, please book in advance and pay cash at the door. t.mackenney111@btinternet.com. www.dalwoodvillage.co.uk.

Monday, 9 June

Dorchester Townswoman’s Guild, Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DF Monday 9th June 2025 at 2 PM. This months talk will be: M.V. Freedom – Disabled access to the sea. A charity that provides access to the sea by a 10 metre motor catamaran for people living with any disability/mobility issues. Come along to the meeting to find out more details. Talk given by Mike Walsh & Peter York. Visitors are very welcome to attend (£4). Enquiries 01305 832857.

Tuesday, 10 June

Singng Bowl Soundbath 9-10.30 PM Digby Memorial Hall, (Griffiths Room), Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3LN £17 Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning give you a sonic deep-tissue massage, taking you into the deeper brainwave states of ‘the relaxation response’, while charging and balancing the aura and chakras of the subtle body, and detoxing the physical body. Advance booking 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com.

Wednesday, 11 June

Kilmington Film Night “Juror # 2” (12) Clint Eastwood has explored systemic injustice before, and if this one is his last, he is going out with a bang.” New York Times. Family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma. Also stars Toni Collette as the prosecutor. Doors and bar open 6.45 film start 7.15 at Kilmington Village Hall EX13 7RF. Tickets @ £6, or £6.50 on the door, can be ordered by contacting: John at wattsjohn307@gmail.com or Tel: 01297 521681.

Free Poetry/ Writing Community Workshop. Exploring the poetry of Sylvia Townsend Warner & Valentine Ackland. Led by Peter Roe, lead editor of Jawbone. Part of OmniVerse 2025 10:30am–12:30pm, Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Community Space, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, DT1 1XA. Free (booking recommended). To book and for more info: jawbonecollective.org.uk/community_workshops.

Thursday, 12 June

Chard History Group History of Chard Canal Sue Heward tells the story 7 for 7.00 pm. Members £2.50 visitors very welcome £3.50. For further information contact Tessa 07984 481634.

Bridport History Society has chosen June’s meeting to hold a small celebration to mark 30 years since the founding of the Society. The central attraction will of course be a talk which will be delivered by well-known Bridport historian Bruce Upton. Bruce has put together a special talk ‘A Celebration of Bridport’ just for BHS’s anniversary. The talk will explore how aspects of Bridport’s history have made the town the exceptional place it is today. There will also be some special guest appearances at the meeting. The talk will be held at the United Church Hall on East Street, Bridport. Doors open at 2.15pm for a prompt 2.30pm start. All are welcome, members £1pp, visitors £5pp. Bridport History Society meets on the second Thursday of each month (except July and August). Membership is open to all (£12 individual / £18 couple). For more information visit: www.bridporthistorysociety.org.uk http://www.bridporthistorysociety.org.uk.

Kilmington Film Matinee “Juror # 2” (See 11th June). Matinee, doors open 1.45pm film starts 2pm, cream-teas served during the interval but must be pre-booked with your seats @ £4. see above and www.kilmingtonvillage.com/other-organisations.html for more information.

Chesil Bank Writing Shed. Do you write? Would you like to be a writer? Whatever you want to write why not come and learn with our creative writing group. New writers always welcome. 7pm – 9pm, Portesham Village Hall. Find out more by calling Linda on 01305 871802.

Chantel McGregor + Tom Killner Blues rock guitarist 8pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £19.50 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

Bradpole Table Top Sale Come find a bargain or why not have a clear out and rent a table! Refreshments and Raffle. 10-2. Bradpole Forster Village Hall. Entry 50p. Call Dawn on 07825707623 to enquire.

Friday, 13 June

Lyme Regis Museum Friends offer an illustrated talk, ‘Mary Anning, the Fashionable Fossilist’ by Tom Sharpe at 3.30 pm in the Pine Hall, Lyme Regis Baptist Church, Silver Street DT7 3HR. Tom is a geologist, historian and author of the definitive biography of Mary Anning. Members £3 visitors £5. Enquiries to David Cox, 01297 443156.

Cinechard will be showing the welcome return of Bridget Jones in Mad About the Boy (15). At 7.30pm in The Guildhall – Tickets are available in advance for £6 from Eleos and the PO (cash only please), on ticketsource/ cinechard or on the door for £7. Refreshments available, and the eponymous raffle!

Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy! 7:30pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £29.50 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

Tiny, Jelly & The Duke – The Sunset Café Stompers present a new programme celebrating the lives and work of Duke Ellington, Jelly-Roll Morton, and the lesser-known but fascinating Tiny Parham. Tickets: £20. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com.

Saturday, 14 – 15 June

Cerne Abbas Open Gardens. This year will be the 49 th year of opening and the proceeds will be divided between The Dorset Wildlife Trust and Cerne Valley Cricket Club. Open Gardens has been featured on television, most recently Channel 5’s Dorset Country & Coast, episode 6. A very well regarded plant stall, located in the village square, operates from 1pm while refreshments, including home-made cakes, are served in the vicarage garden. Local pubs and the village stores can also provide refreshments. Some 25 gardens will be open around the village covering a whole range of sizes and styles. Gardeners will be available to answer your questions and share their love of their gardens. Some gardens are wheelchair accessible and most welcome well-behaved dogs on leads. All the gardens are within easy walking distance of a free car park (DT2 7JF) which also opens at 1pm. Entry to all gardens from 2-6pm is by maps purchasable on the day in the car park or village square are £8 for a single day, £10 for both days and accompanied children are 16 enter free. For more information and to plan your visit, please refer to www.cerneabbasopengardens.org.uk.

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival Fossils, fun and family discovery: Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns for 2025. Now firmly established as the UK’s largest palaeontological event, the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival brings together leading palaeontologists, experts, artists and performers from across the world to celebrate geology, earth sciences and the Jurassic Coast. Admission to the Festival is free and admission to Lyme Regis Museum will also be free over the event weekend. There are small number of ticketed events, for full programme information, please visit www.fossilfestival.com.

Saturday, 14 June

Scottish Dancing Party in Chardstock An evening of Scottish Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall 7.30 – 10.30 p.m. No partner required. Please bring your own mug and a plate of food to share. Tea and coffee provided. Cost £5,00 Contact David on 01460 65981. https://chardscottishcountrydance.co.uk.

Axminster and District Choral Society summer concert, including Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. 7.30 pm at the Minster Church Axminster. Tickets £12 from axminsterchoral.co.uk or 01404 43805.

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Bothenhampton. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.

Somerset & Dorset Family History Society West Dorset Group. Downe through the ages: Downe Hall and Bridport 1770 to 1944. Tim Gale. Loders Village Hall, 2.00 for 2.15. All are welcome. Members £2.00,visitors £4.00. Tea and biscuits. Contact Jane at jferentzi@aol.com. or phone: 01308 425710 for more information.

Electric Palace Backstage Tours 2pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £10 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

Widworthy Fete Set in the grounds on an Elizabethan manor house, enjoy wandering the gardens and enjoy a crem tea. There will be lots to entertain you all afternoon including house tours, plants, games, BBQ, bar, tombola, bouncy castle, vintage vehicles and plenty more for all the family! 1pm – 4pm. Adults £2, children under 16 free. Widworthy Barton. EX14 9JS. Between Honiton and Axminster. https://www.facebook.com/share/1APiNywJJL/

Sunday, 15 June

Dino Day – A date with a Dinosaur Arts company Emerald Ant and Lyme Regis Museum, as part of this year’s Fossil Festival, are pleased to present the Iguanodon Restaurant, a wonderfully quirky piece of free street theatre coming to Marine Parade in Lyme Regis. A furious romp through 50 years of ground-breaking scientific discoveries that changed how we see the world, ‘Iggy’ the Iguanodon provides family fun for Dino lovers of all ages. Full details can be found on the Emerald Ant website: https://emeraldant.com/iguanodon-restaurant/

Monday, 16 June

Winsham Art Club, 2 pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme this practical session is Chinese Brush Painting – bamboo, butterflies and insects. It is a 2.5 hr. session led by a tutor. Small, friendly group of mixed abilities. Members £5, non-members £7. Annual membership £15. All welcome. Contact: Email: suzyna48@gmail.com for further details.

An Evening of Women’s Voices. Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling where women share their journeys of embracing uniqueness and finding strength in being different. Part of OmniVerse 2025 – 7pm, Bridport Arts Centre, DT6 3NR. Tickets: £8 (Adults) £6 (Concession). To Book: https://www.bridport-arts.com/book/?id=401782

Tuesday, 17 June

Half-day retreats in the beautiful grounds of the Othona Community’s Four Seasons Studio with Susan Howse on Mindfulness and Stress Reduction .(£25) bookings at howsesp@yahoo.co.uk.

The Personal Portrait promises to be a lively open-to-the-floor illustrated conversation about portrait painting with Binny Mathews and her son Rufus Martin. 6pm Abbotsbury Tithe Barn. DT3 4JJ. Tickets £10 at the door – includes nibbles and drinks. Reserve a seat by emailing ‘count me in for Binny’s talk’ to johnmrmeaker@btinternet.com Wrap up warm! Supporting ‘Friends of St Nics’ charity.

Wednesday, 18 – 20 June

St Andrew’s Church, Colyton. Threads of Gold – Vestments and Textiles Exhibition. A rare opportunity to admire the beautiful liturgical garments from St. Andrew’s and other churches in the Holyford Mission Community & Exeter Cathedral. Free exhibition. Open Wed 11am-5pm | Thurs 10am-7pm | Fri 10am-6pm

Wednesday, 18 June

Coffee Morning, including cakes, scones & savouries, and bacon/egg rolls (made to order), 10.30am – noon; all welcome. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall. More details from Julia (01460 72769).

‘The Poor of Kilmington: New Horizons’, a history talk by Peter Ball, Kilmington History Group. 7:30pm, Bradshaw Meeting Room, Axminster Heritage Centre, EX13 5AH. Tickets £5 available from the Axminster Heritage Centre during opening hours. For more details email: info@axminsterheritage.org or Tel: 01297 639884.

Evening Event at St. Andrew’s Church, Colyton. Vestments – Secrets Behind the Dtitches. An illustrated talk from Diana Symes, chair of the Company of Tapisers at Exeter Cathedral, with live music and prosecco and petit-fours. Tickets £12 online at ticketsource.co.uk| reserve at info@colyton.co.uk| on the door| card facilities.

Thursday, 19 June

New Arts Group David Hockney: The Old Master of the Modern World. Speaker Douglas Skeggs. Bridport Town Hall 1.30 for 2.00pm £10.00.

BridLit Special Event: Tracy Chevalier. 2:30pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £15 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

The Bridport and District Gardening Club will be hosting a David Ennals talk at its meeting at the Women’s Institute Hall in North Street Bridport at 7-30 pm. David is a professional gardener, and has been growing cacti since childhood. Entrance to the talk is free for members and £2 for non-members. For more information, visit www.bridportgardeningclub.co.uk

Help Our Planet, talk by Doug Skinner. Former marine biologist and Human Genetics researcher at Queen Mary University, Greenpeace speaker, beekeeper, co-founder Planet Purbeck. The Health of our Seas Protecting Oceans, Preserving Life. 7pm (Doors 6pm, bar and hot supper available). Sladers Yard Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery West Bay Bridport DT6 4EL www.sladersyard.co.uk. Tickets: £12 (Under 21s £6). Proceeds to Dorset Wildlife Trust. Please book in advance from Bridport Tourist Information Centre. https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/tickets. Reservations are essential and seats are limited.

Celebrating Communities An evening of unity, culture and connection to celebrate Refugee Week 16th-22nd June. 4:30PM-7:00PM. Upstairs at Bridport Youth and Community Centre, Gundry Lane, Bridport. Enjoy music, food, stories and the spirit of togetherness at this Free event but donations welcome. Everyone Welcome! Organised by Bridport Refugee Support Campaign (Reg. Charity 1192063).

Friday, 20 – 21 June

Maiden Newton Art Group invite you to our Summer Exhibition of paintings and mixed media art on Friday Eve 20th June 6.30pm til 9.30pm and Saturday 21st June 10.30am til 4.30am. Enjoy a glass of wine on Friday evening with a raffle ticket to win a bottle of wine! Refreshments served all day Saturday! Maiden Newton village Hall, near station. Free entry!

Friday, 20 June

Milborne Movies – June Film Night – Conclave Milborne St Andrew Village Hall. Join us for a gripping evening of cinema as we screen Conclave, the tense new thriller based on Robert Harris’s bestselling novel. Set within the secretive walls of the Vatican, the film follows the election of a new pope after the sudden death of the previous one—an election filled with intrigue, politics, and unexpected revelations. With the real-world papal succession currently unfolding, there’s no better time to watch this timely and thought-provoking drama. Tickets are just £6.50, including a drink or ice cream! Doors open at 7pm, with the film starting at 7.30pm.

Time for Tea Talk – ‘Classic Films of the 1940s’ by Rebecca Green. 2pm, Bradshaw Meeting Room, Axminster Heritage Centre, EX13 5AH. Tickets £3.50 (includes tea/coffee and a slice of cake made using an original wartime recipe), available from the Axminster Heritage Centre during opening hours. For more details email: info@axminsterheritage.org or Tel: 01297 639884.

The Beatles For Sale – An exceptional Beatles experience that recreates the vibrant sounds and sights of The Beatles with a hint of humour. Tickets: £22. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com.

Saturday, 21 June

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8 mile walk from Little Bredy. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.

Free lunchtime concert given by Kevin Morgan (principal trombonist of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra). You can expect an eclectic programme and informative introductions. 12.30pm-1.00pm, St Peter’s Church, High West St, Dorchester, DT1 1XA. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org.

Electric Palace Backstage Tours. 2pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £10 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

Sunday, 22 June

Spoken Word and Poetry Writing Workshop: Write to Speak. In this inspiring workshop, poet Mary Cecilia shares her journey and guides you in harnessing your true voice and emotional depth. Whether you’re picking up the pen for the first time or refining your craft, Write to Speak helps you unlock your voice, shape your truth, and speak it out loud. Part of OmniVerse 2025 10am-12:30pm. WI Hall, DT6 3JQ. Tickets: £15 (Standard) £10 (Concession/Low Waged). To Book: jawbonecollective.org.uk/omniverse

Fun Dog Show Martinstown There will be a fun dog show outside Martinstown Village Hall 10am start (entries taken from 9am). Rosettes will be awarded for 1st -4th place and a goody bag prize for each winner generously donated by Park House Pet Supplies who are also our judges for the morning. The village are holding open gardens and refreshments will be in the village hall. The usual 6 classes for pedigrees and mixed breeds and 12 fun classes to include waggiest tail and fancy dress. Details 07813 196 958.

Tuesday, 24 June

Bridport u3a Next monthly talk is at 2pm. The venue is Bridport United Church hall, East Street, Bridport. DT6 3LJ. Our speaker is Graham Short and his subject is ‘ My Life as a Micro – Artist. Graham has had a fascinating life, and is famous for micro-art including the Lord’s Prayer on the head of a pin, and 100 years of Cheltenham Gold Cup winners on the head of a horse shoe nail. His work is known around the world, and some of his pieces are in the White House and several royal palaces. The lengths to which he goes to prepare for an engraving session are astonishing. This should be a fascinating talk. Members free, visitors £3.

Spoken Word & Open Mic. Part of Pop Pride Dorchester. Headliner Mimi Jones, reading from her debut collection “Sitting on the Ocean Watching You Fight Off Seagulls to Save Our Chips” (published by The Jawbone Collective). A special night celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Poets, storytellers, writers, and singer-songwriters—5-minute slots, original work only. Part of OmniVerse 2025 – 7pm-10pm. The Poet Laureate, DT1 3GW. Free Entry. For More Info contact: Peter Roe, +447379747301.

Wednesday, 25 June

Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society. Talk ‘Houseplant 101’ by Rob Vincent. Uplyme Village Hall 7.30pm. Doors open 7pm. Members free; guests £3. More information https://ulrhs.wordpress.com.

Thursday, 26 June

A presentation will be given on bats – how they live, thrive and survive – by Nick Tomlinson at Loders Village Hall at 7pm. Tickets will be available at the door for £10 and this includes wine and cheese.

Friday, 27 June

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (12A). 7:30pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £8.50 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

Duo Fabulae – Lorena Cantó (viola) and Yvain Calvo (piano) bring their celebrated talents to this concert of solo and chamber music. Promoted by Concerts in the West. Tickets: £20. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com.

Saturday, 28 June

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6.5 mile walk from Grimstone. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.

Cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong with music by Durufle, Ayleward, Watson and Jonathan Dove. 4.30pm, St Peter’s Church, High West St, Dorchester, DT1 1XA. A free event with a glass of wine to follow. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org.

Winsham Open Gardens, Scarecrow Trail & Yard Sales. We are expecting around 15 gardens to open their gates (from 10.30am to 5.30pm) around 6 of which were not open last time. Refreshments will be available in a couple of the gardens. The Church tower will be open so you can get a work out climbing to the top and then admire the fabulous view. There will also be a selection of plants for sale. To add to the entertainment there will be a Scarecrow trail and several locals will be holding garage/yard sales so all in all it should be a great day out all for just £5 per person, children under 14yrs are free but must be accompanied by an adult. (Maps for the yard sales and scarecrow trail will be available separately for those not wishing to go round the gardens). We are sorry but the gardens are not suitable for prams/pushchairs or dogs. Tickets will be on sale from the 1st June in the Village Shop or from the free car park on the day. For further details call or message me on 07808 505357 Debbie Murray-Snook.

The Salt Path (12A) 110 mins. 7:30pm. Bridport Electric Palace, 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £8.50 Book online electricpalace.org.uk.

‘The Ghost Train’ (1941) Film Screening features an interval with original 1940s news footage. 3pm, Bradshaw Meeting Room, Axminster Heritage Centre, EX13 5AH. Tickets £7 (includes tea/coffee and cake made using an original wartime recipe), available from the Axminster Heritage Centre during opening hours. For more details email: info@axminsterheritage.org or Tel: 01297 639884.

Wessex Women concert The concert includes Capella versions of folk songs, protest songs, blues, jazz, pop, gospel and a smattering of comic songs. Martock Church; TA12 6JL. 7:30pm. Tickets: £12 or £10 at Guardianstickets@gmail.com /07547 213992/Martock Gallery/ Martock Newsagent. Website: http://www.martock.org.uk/events ; https://wessex-women.uk/

Sunday, 29 June

Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction Station, Stoford BA22 9UU: Themed Train Day with `School of Witchcraft and Wizardry’. For more information on the Centre visit www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com, see the Facebook page, or hear recorded information on 01935 410420.

Singing Bowl Soundbath 2-3.30 PM Oborne Village Hall DT9 4LA £17 Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning give you a sonic deep-tissue massage, taking you into the deeper brainwave states of ‘the relaxation response’, while charging and balancing the aura and chakras of the subtle body, and detoxing the physical body. Advance booking 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com.

Allington Strings, of Bridport – 3pm at St Swithun’s Church, Bridport – Echoes from the Near Distance: Music from the British Isles. Continuing our exploration of women composers, we turn our spotlight to the British Isle and have two remarkable pieces to offer; Joan Trimble’s Suite for Strings is a tour de force of string writing, full of energy and Irish lyricism; Morfydd Llwyn Owen’s Romance, a whirlwind of interweaving melodies. Both set beside their contemporaries, Britten’s Simple Symphony and Bantock’s Scenes from the Scottish Highlands, alongside a recent composition, Nicholas Hooper’s famous adagio, Dumbledore’s Farewell, from Harry Potter. Advance tickets £10 adult and £4 child, available from The Tourist Information Centre, Bridport (cash/Card) The Bookshop, Bridport (cash only) for £10 adults and £4 children, or on the door at £12/£5 (cash). For ticket reservations or further information: allingtonstrings@oulook.com.

Vintage Market Sunday at St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR. Market stalls, retail and furniture shops, art & vintage quarter, food and drink, retro music. 10 am – 4 pm.

Monday, 30 June

Winsham Art Club, 2 pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme this practical session is Working with Acrylics – observing tone, spaces and shapes. It is a 2.5 hr. session led by a visiting tutor. Small, friendly group of mixed abilities. Members £5, non-members £7. Annual membership £15. All welcome. Contact: Email: suzyna48@gmail.com for further details.

Thursday, 3 July

Tatworth Flower Club are hosting a special event with a national demonstrator Alison Penno from Cornwall. The Tatworth Memorial Hall’s stage will be full of wonderful arrangements that are then raffled off. Also tea and cake is served afterwards. Non members £12. Hall is in Tatworth, Kents Rd, TA20 2QW. Doors open at 1.30pm.