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Thursday, 29 August

Music deco – an evening of light music from renowned, international musicians, 7pm, The Mariners` Hall, Beer, East Devon. Advance tickets 12 pounds from www.ticketsource.co.uk/bags.

Colyton town history walk leaving from 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.

Fly Me To The Moon (12a) – 19:30. Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £8 Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Friday, 30 August

The Seatrees + *pint and ploughman’s. The Seatrees are a lively acoustic duo. Bring your friends and family and have a boogie to the all your favourite rock classics. Ticket price includes ploughman’s and *glass of cider or soft drink. Tickets: £12 (includes ploughman’s and glass of cider or soft drink). Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0AN. Tel: 01460 54973 / E: info@ilminsterarts.org.uk.

The Commandant’s Shadow (12a)– 19:30. Two lives. Two stories. One wall that divided them. Witness the historic moment over 70 years after the Holocaust when the son of the Commandant of Auschwitz meets an incredible survivor. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £8 Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

10.30am. East Devon Ramblers. 6 mile moderate walk. Sidbury. 01395-579607.

Saturday, 31 August

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7.5 mile walk from Upwey. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.

Dalwood Jazz Club presents The Jake Leg Jug Band with Duncan Wilcox – vocals & double bass, Warren James – vocals & guitar/banjo, Cohen Wilcox – washboard, Richard Leach – trombone. Dalwood Village Hall, EX13 7EG (near Axminster) 3pm. 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 or card) at the door. t.mackenney111@btinternet.com

Thelma (12A) 7.30pm. Adult £8, U16’s £7. Comedy starring June Squibb. Deceived by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, a 90-year-old woman sets out on a quest to reclaim what was taken from her. The Beehive, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LZ. Box office: 01404 384050. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

Despicable Me 4 (U) – 11:00am. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY. Tickets £6 Child £8 Adult Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Friday, 30 August

Gregory Steward – Tenor presents “An Evening of Light Classics and Songs from the Shows” St Mary’s Church, Charminster, DT2 9RD at 7.00 PM. Tickets £10.00 each available from tel. 01305 213403 or 07795 347408 (Children Free). Wine and nibbles included – Proceeds towards Church Funds. Having been a vocal scholar at Wells Cathedral School, Gregory graduated from the Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2022 with a First-Class Honours Degree and is now a classically trained Tenor. He has given many concerts in the South West and as well as popular opera classics his programme has included a range of work from musicals such as Carousel, South Pacific and Les Misérables.

Sunday, 1 September

Andre Rieu 2024 Maastricht Concert – ‘The Power of Love’ Screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – 3pm, doors 2.30pm, tickets Adults £15, Under 16s £8. Join us in André Rieu’s symphonic journey to feel and spread the Power of Love, with his new Maastricht Summer Concert! Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Beaminster Museum exhibition A Stitch In Time, runs throughout September. It follows a thread through local sewing history, from cobblers to couture costumes and darning to drapers, via saddlers and seamstresses, to tailoring and tapestries. Artefacts and archive photographs from Beaminster and the surrounding villages bring the story to life. The museum is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank holidays 10.30am – 4.00pm, Sundays 2.00 – 4.30pm. Free entry but donations very welcome. Beaminster Museum, Whitcombe Rd, Beaminster DT8

3NB www.beaminstermuseum.co.uk

Screening : Andre Rieu’s 2024 Maastric – 14:00 André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert ‘Power of Love’. From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht The King of the Waltz presents a must-see big screen spectacular. Accompanied by his world famous Johann Strauss Orchestra and a cast of hundreds this promises to be the music event of the summer by one of the world’s most prolific artists. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY. Tickets £16 adv £17 door Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Monday, 2 September

Winsham Art Club, 2pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. This will be a practical session for 2.5 hr. Small friendly group of mixed abilities. Members £5, non-members £7. Annual membership £15. All welcome. Contact: Email : suzyna48@gmail.com for further details.

West Dorset Ramblers Group 9 mile walk around Beaminster Circular To book and for details please contact 07952 517764.

Hawkchurch Film Nights, in association with Moviola.org, proudly presents ‘Wicked Little Letters’ (100 mins, Cert. 15 – strong language, sex references). A genteel 1920s English coastal town is scandalised by a series of poison pen letters received by the upstanding Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) – with Jessie Buckley’s colourful Irish immigrant Rose Gooding the prime suspect. Comedy drama based on a true story. Doors open 6.30pm, film starts 7.00pm at Hawkchurch Village Hall, EX13 5XD. Ticket reservations £5.50 from csma95@gmail.com or leave a message on 01297 678176 (socially-distanced seating available if reserved in advance); tickets also available for £5.50 from Hawkchurch Community Shop or £6.00 on the door (cash only). Subtitles for the hard-of-hearing provided. Home-made cake, popcorn, teas, coffees, wine and other tasty refreshments available.

Tuesday, 3 September

Cognac & Armagnac Made Easy With Salvatore Damiano. Mercato Italiano, Unit 3B Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5BU. T: 01308 459274. Must be booked via website: https://mercatoitaliano.uk.

Thursday, 5 September

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.

West Dorset Ramblers Group 8 mile walk around– Moreton and Culpepper’s Dish. To book and for details please contact 07798 732252.

Fly Me To The Moon (12a) – 14:00 Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me to the Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY. Tickets £7 Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Scottish Country Dancing. St Michael’s Scottish Country Dancing Club, Davis Hall, West Camel BA22 7QX. 7.30 – 9.30pm. Always a fun evening – come along and give it a try – a warm welcome assured! For New Beginners a four-week course 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th September 7pm -7.30pm. Wear comfortable flat shoes and bring a mug……First two visits free, £2.00 per session, £1.50 for members. See website www.stmichaelsscdclub.org or contact Elspeth 07972125617.

The Lost King (2021, UK, 12,108 mins, Director: Stephen Frears). In 2012, after having been lost for over 500 years, the remains of King Richard III were discovered beneath a carpark in Leicester. The search had been orchestrated by an amateur historian, Philippa Langley, whose unrelenting research had been met with incomprehension by her friends and family and with scepticism by experts and academics. The Lost King is the life-affirming true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country’s most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial kings in England’s history. Doors 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm start. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall (TA18 8PS). Membership £25, guests £5 per film. For more details, contact mickpwilson53@btinternet.com or ring Mick Wilson on 01460 74849 or Kathy Everard on 01460 30646.

Dance Connection, for fun, health & wellbeing, 7:15-8:45pm, Bridport St Mary’s CHH, DT6 3NN, 07787752201, https://www.joysofdance.co.uk/dance-connection-bridport

Thursday, 5 – 8 September

NGS Open Garden, 1 Pine Walk, Lyme Regis DT7 3LA. Unconventional ½ acre, multi level garden above Lyme Bay, adjoining NT’s Ware Cliffs. Abundantly planted with an exotic range of shrubs, cannas, gingers and magnificent ferns. Apart from a rose and hydrangea collection, planting reflects owner’s love of Southern Africa inc staggering succulents and late summer colour explosion featuring drifts of salvias, dahlias, asters, grasses and rudbeckia. Open: Thur 5, Sun 8 Sept (11-4.30). Adm £7.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Location: Pls park in Holmbush Car Park at top of Cobb Rd.

b-side Festival in Portland Love new experiences, exploring rugged landscapes, breath-taking coastlines and contemporary art in unexpected places? Join b-side on an unforgettable journey exploring stories of migration – walks, talks, incredible artworks and experiences created by artists who bring a fresh outlook to how we see ourselves and each other. This year’s festival theme, “Who Do We Think You Are?” explores the intricate narratives of migration and identity, resonating deeply with the local community. The recent announcement of the impending closure of the Bibby Stockholm barge, a temporary home for male asylum seekers, underscores the timely relevance of these themes, enriching the festival’s dialogue on migration and belonging. For full details visit https://b-side.org.uk/

Friday, 6 September

Mosterton Art Group preview party from 6-8 on to meet the artists showing work in the annual exhibition which will open from 10 – 7 on Saturday 7th and 10 – 4 on Sunday 8th September. All are welcome to the preview! The exhbition will be at Beaminster town hall, Fleet street, Beaminster, DT8 3EF. Admission free.

Mela Guitar Quartet – Winners of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition 2023, the Mēla guitar quartet are known for imaginative, engaging programmes of their ingenious arrangements and celebrated original works. Promoted by Concerts in the West. Tickets: £18. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com

NGS Open Garden, Bennetts Water Gardens Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4AF. Bennetts Water Gardens is a main visitor attraction in Dorset. Set over 8 acres the gardens hold the National Plant Collection of Water Lilies with a Claude Monet style Japanese Bridge, Tropical House, Woodland Walks and Museum. Regret no dogs. Partial wheelchair access but during periods of sustained wet weather the gardens are closed to wheelchair users. Pls contact us for further advice. For NGS: Fri 6 Sept (10-4). Adm £10, chd £4. Light refreshments in Cafe Monet. Home-made lunches, cakes & cream teas. For other opening times and information, please phone, email or visit garden website. Location: 2m W of Weymouth Harbour on the B3157 to Bridport. Follow the brown signs for ‘Water Gardens’. From the A35 at Dorchester take the A354 S to Weymouth & Portland, then take the B3157 W towards Chickerell.

‘blur: To The End’ (15) Documentary Picnic Night Screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, 7.30pm doors 6.30pm, tickets Adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. A new feature-length documentary depicting the extraordinary and emotional return of blur, captured during the year in which they made a surprise return with their first record in 8 years, the critically acclaimed #1 album ‘The Ballad of Darren’. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Friday, 6 – 7 September

Véronique Joly and Rob Palmer; Bossa Nova jazz vocals/acoustic guitar duo. Paris born jazz singer Véronique Joly started performing live at the age of 17 and paid her dues on the capital’s music scene before moving to London in 1992. In the 10 years she was in London, she studied classical vocal technique, formed an artists’ collective, wrote and performed several multimedia theatre pieces and sang at many of the capital’s music venues. She has been involved in many diverse projects including co-writing and recording a song for the BBC programme Rick Stein: French Odyssey. For these concerts she will be performing an evening of Bossa Nova jazz, paying tribute to the iconic Getz/Gilberto album and presenting some lesser known songs from the genre. Véronique will be singing in English, French and Portuguese. Guitarist Rob Palmer has worked with pianist John Law, saxophonists Jon Lloyd and Theo Travis, vibes player Roger Beaujolais and many others. He also co runs the SoundCellar jazz club in Poole. As usual drinks & nibbles will be served. All concerts start playing at 8pm. Please arrive after 7:30pm. Tickets £15 each. To order tickets please email info@tincletongallery.com or call Tincleton Gallery on 01305 848909.

Friday, 6 – 14 September

‘The Quilt WalkAbout’ has been taken from the Amish idea that they hold in the spring called The Airing of the Quilts. They spring clean & air their quilts by hanging them outside making a fabulous colour display around their towns. The WalkAbout is the Australian version! So weather pending Quilts will be hung around Bridport outside, or in / as well as shops, churches & cafes. There will also be workshops & demonstrations a competition as well as a big reveal of a super Quilt by the Arts Centre on the last day! 6 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 14 Sept 2024, 17:00 Bridport, Dorset.

Friday, 6 – 29 September

Artists of the Jurassic Coast Exhibition. A wonderful exhibition within the magnificent setting of Eype Centre for the Arts, Paintings, Ceramics, Pottery and Prints. Cards for sale. Open daily from 10.30 to 4.30. Free admission. Closed on Saturday 21st September only. Eype Centre for the Arts,Mount Lane, Eype, Bridport DT6 6AR. Contact 07443516141.

Saturday, 7 September

F.O.W.L. talk in Weymouth Library at 10-30 am entitled “Keep your Hair on” by Alan Jones. Straight, wavy, long or natural, we discover the secretive and lucrative international world of hair. Tickets can be obtained from the Library at £2 for F.O.W.L. members and £3 for non-members. Refreshments available, everyone welcome.

Dorset Independent Makers Artisan Market, St Mary’s Church House Hall, South Street Bridport 9.30am – 3.30pm. Free entry. Also 5 October, 2 November and 14 December.

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6 mile walk from Musbury. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.

Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG) – 11:00am Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £8 (Adult) £6 (U16) Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Sunday, 8 September

NGS Open Garden Sheepwash Barn, Symondsbury, Bridport DT6 6HH. Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the half-acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders to create an intimate experience for the extensive collection of new and unusual plants, especially Itoh peonies and hydrangeas. At the heart of the garden is a Japanese styled koshi-kake ‘waiting room’, surrounded by dwarf pines, grasses and ferns. Open: Sun 8 Sept (1-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. From A 35, head through Symondsbury past Shear Plot on R, down hill & the garden is on R, or from Bridport take Symondsbury Estate rd to Mill Lane & the garden is on L.

Divine Union Soundbath 2-3.30 PM The David Hall, Roundwell St, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 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. £16 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com

Monday, 9 September

Dorchester Townswomen’s Guild meeting 2.00. After a short business meeting, Kevin Patience will be giving a talk ‘The man who never was’ about WW2 espionage. Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DF. Visitors welcome £3. Tea and coffee available Enquiries 01305 832857.

The Bridport Choral Society start rehearsals for their Christmas concert. We welcome everyone without auditions. So join us at the United Church Hall in East street at 7.30pm Check out our website at www.bridportchoral.wordpress.cm or find us on Facebook. Contact Bob on 02308425987 to let him know you’re coming. We look forward to meeting you!

Dance Connection, for fun, health & wellbeing, 10:30am-12, Unitarian Chapel, Bridport, DT6 3JX, 07787752201, https://www.joysofdance.co.uk/danceclass

Tuesday, 10 September

NGS Open Garden, The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, Bruton, Somerset BA7 7NG. The gardens at The Newt have been shaped over the last 200 years by successive enthusiasts, including Margaret Hobhouse who elevated them to a Victorian ideal, introducing colour, a greenhouse and many trees of beech, oak, pine, walnut and cedar. Renowned garden designer Penelope Hobhouse gave Margaret’s vision a new lease of life in the 1970s, followed by Nori and Sandra Pope, whose experiments with colour delighted and inspired thousands of visitors in the mid-1980s. The latest incarnation has been created by Italo-French architect Patrice Taravella, who believes a garden should be both beautiful and useful. Mixing ornamental and productive elements, the gardens are a feast for the eyes and stomach. At their core sits the Parabola, a walled garden concealing an apple tree maze; at their edges, diverse woodland providing a sheltered habitat for native wildlife. NGS Special Event Itinerary: A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special event, kindly hosted by The Newt on behalf of The National Garden Scheme. Opening for NGS: Tues 10th Sept: Morning Tour (10-1); Afternoon Tour (2-5) Adm £25.00. Pre booking essential – please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Location: Located on the A359 between Bruton & Castle Cary, follow the brown tourist signs to the estate entrance. Upon entry, follow the ‘Gardens’ sign for the visitor car park.

West Dorset Ramblers Group 8 mile walk around Sydling and Bushes Barn, To book and for details please contact 07826 150114.

Divine Union Soundbath 9-10.30 PM Digby Memorial Hall, (Griffiths Room), Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3LN 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. £16 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com

Wednesday, 11 September

West Dorset Community Orchestra rehearsals restart after the summer break. Rehearsals take place in the Christian Fellowship Hall ,East Street car park, Bridport each Wednesday during term time from 6-30p.m. to 7-45p.m. New members will be most welcome to join and the first four rehearsals will be free. For more information 01308 456297 or www.westdorsetmusic.org.uk.

Film “Swede Caroline (15)” The giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when Caroline (Jo Hartley) has her prized marrow plants stolen. “Hilarious, it’s funny from start to finish.” Doors and bar open 6.45 film start 7.15 at Kilmington Village Hall EX13 7RF. Tickets @ £5, or £5.50 on the door, can be ordered by contacting: John at wattsjohn307@gmail.com or Tel: 01297 521681.

Thursday, 12 September

Friends of Lyme Regis Museum illustrated talk in the Woodmead Hall, Hill Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG at 2.30 pm. ‘Jane Austen: Woman and Writer’ by Maureen Stiller. Maureen is the Hon. Secretary of the Jane Austen Society and a popular speaker in the UK and abroad. Entrance fee £2 for members and £5 for visitors; all welcome. Enquiries to David Cox, 01297 443156.

Chard History Group ‘Why is the Mona Lisa the world’s most famous Painting’ Popular Auctioneer and Art expert Richard Kay examines this most enigmatic masterpiece. A talk that’s sure to make you smile. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Chard Guild Hall upstairs Members £2.50 visitors most welcome £3.50. For further details 07984481634.

NTL LIVE : Prima Facie (15) – 19:00 Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game ; defending; cross examining and winning.An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. ‘Includes sensitive subject matter including reference to sex, violence and rape’ There is more information about this on the Prima Facie website with links to further information and support: https://primafacieplay.com/trigger-warning/ . Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY. Tickets £16 adv £17 door Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Film “Swede Caroline (15)” (See 11th Sept). Matinee, doors open 1.45pm film starts 2pm, advance booking required for this matinee, cream-teas served during the interval but must be pre-booked with your seats @ £3.50. see above and www.kilmingtonvillage.com/other-organisations.html for more information.

Dance Connection Block of 6, for fun, health & wellbeing, 7:15-8:45pm, Bridport St Mary’s CHH, DT6 3NN, 07787752201, https://www.joysofdance.co.uk/dance-connection-bridport

Friday, 13 September

Nicola Farnon Trio Singer, bassist and songwriter Nicola Farnon is a distinguished name on the UK jazz scene, with a passionate and swinging style, and a charismatic stage presence to match. Her performances include timeless classics from the likes of Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra intertwined with her own soul-stirring originals. In her trio are sixteen times winner of the British Jazz Award for piano, David Newton, and Phil Johnson, who has played drums with Alan Barnes, John Etheridge, Barbara Thompson, and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Immerse yourself in the world of Nicola Farnon and her top class trio, who will take you on a musical journey filled with passion, elegance and a profound love for the rich heritage of jazz. “She’s a remarkable performer on stage, a fine singer and an outstandingly swinging and propulsive bass player with an outgoing personality to match…a class act who should be on at every jazz festival in the land….a sure fire hit!” Humphrey Lyttelton. 8pm. Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR. Box Office 01308 424204 £14/12/5 www.bridport-arts.com

Henry Normal & Nigel Planer – Live show – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, 8pm doors 7pm, tickets £17, Age recommendation 12+. Nigel Planer is a comedy legend, an actor, writer and more importantly for this show he’s a great poet. He joins Henry Normal, BBC Radio 4’s ‘poet in reticence’ to reunite a team that entertains, educates and informs (but mostly entertains it must be said). Expect poetry, stories, jokes, Q & A, fun, knitwear and a few surprises. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Comedy Store – 19:30 With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY.Age restriction 18+ Tickets £18 Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Jazz in the Theatre Nicola Farnon Trio Music 8pm. Singer, bassist and songwriter Nicola Farnon is a distinguished name on the UK jazz scene, with a passionate and swinging style, and a charismatic stage presence to match. In her trio are sixteen times winner of the British Jazz Award for piano, David Newton, and Phil Johnson, who has played drums with Alan Barnes, John Etheridge, Barbara Thompson, and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Bridport Arts Centre, 9 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR.

Johnny Mars + The Craig Milverton Quartet – Join us for an evening with legendary US blues harmonica player, Johnny Mars and The Craig Milverton Quartet, led by one of Britain’s finest Jazz Pianists. Tickets: Early bird: £18, Standard adult: £20. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com

Saturday, 14 September

Health and Wellbeing Festival in Bridport A one-day festival will take place in Bridport. A wide variety of professional holistic therapists will be available to offer help, advice and guidance to the public on aspects of improving their health. Entry to the festival is free. Members of Bridport Health and Well Being are hosting this event. Inspired by The People’s Health Alliance idea of encouraging and inspiring people lead healthier lives to reduce the load on the NHS, it was founded in 2023 by a group of enthusiastic therapists and volunteers. Some of the areas covered on the day will be nutrition, massage therapies, energy healing, homeopathy, herbal medicines, essential oils. 10am – 5pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NN. Entry Free. Bridport Health and Wellbeing can be found on Facebook.

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

The South Country 7.30pm The Shute Festival presents The South Country with special guests. Join us at St Michael’s Church, Shute EX13 7QW for an evening of traditional music celebrating Dorset’s rich musical heritage. Using original source material from archival manuscripts and newly penned tunes, the ensemble weaves together an incredible variety of music in an array of exciting contemporary arrangements – from elegant minuets, lilting waltzes to driving jigs and reels. Tickets £12.50 on the door, under 16s free. For further information contact 07917 835781.

NGS Open Garden, The Potting Shed, Middlemarsh, Sherborne DT9 5QN. The Potting Shed opened its doors in April 2023. This new 2 acre Wellbeing Nursery, Therapy Garden has been created from scratch to enhance relaxation and tranquillity. The community garden has been planted organically to encourage all forms of wildlife. There is an acre of wildflower meadow, plant nursery and tea garden to explore. It truly is a special place to relax, unwind and be inspired. Partial access, small area of gravel, remainder paved and hard paths plus grass. Open: Sat 14 Sept (10-4). Adm £4.50, chd free. Cream teas. Gluten free & vegan scones available, freshly picked herbal teas & home-made jams. Location: 7m S of Sherborne, 11m N of Dorchester on the A352 in Middlemarsh. 300 yrds S of The Hunters Moon pub.

Open Homes Event – Dorset Greener Homes. Over 30 homes across Dorset will be open for visitors to find out about heat pumps, wall insulation, solar panels and batteries, wildlife-friendly gardens or just how to save money on your heating bills. Talk to householders who have greened their home, to get the unbiased and unvarnished truth about making your home more sustainable. www.dorsetgreenerhomes.org for times and details. Also 15, 21 and 22 September.

‘It Ends With Us’ (12A) Picnic Night – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, 7.30pm doors 6.30pm, tickets Adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. The first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Sunday, 15 September

NGS Open Garden, Dorset Dahlias, Befferlands Farm, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6RD. Dorset Dahlias started 8 yrs ago at Befferlands Farm and has since overtaken the kitchen garden and a large patch in one of the farm fields. Dahlias are grown in rows and organised by colour, with up to 80 different varieties grown, and around 600 plants, that bloom from late July until late Oct. There are multiple colours from whites & baby pinks through to bright corals, oranges & pinks. The Dahlias grown on the farm are mainly sold wholesale to florists in Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire for weddings, parties and other events. Dorset Dahlias also welcomes private enquiries if they have a party or wedding to discuss. Regret no dogs. Open: Sun 15 Sept (1-5). Adm £5, chd free. Refreshments, squash & iced tea will be available in the Dahlia fields/garden. Location: Approach Berne Ln from the A35 by Charmouth. Approx ½m down Berne Ln, Befferlands Farm is on the L. Parking in workshops opp farmhouse.

Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction, Stoford BA22 9UU: Steam Train Day with Comic-Con. Find the Centre on Facebook, visit the website www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com, or there is recorded information on 01935 410420.

Royal Ballet & Opera ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ (12A) Screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – 2pm, doors 1.30pm, tickets Adults £16, Under 16s £10. Figaro decides he must foil the Count’s attempt to seduce his wife-to-be and enlists the help of the Countess, Susanna and Cherubino – the latter disguising himself as a woman. A series of mistaken identities, misunderstandings and thwarted plans ensue. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Opera Screening: The Marriage of Figaro – 14:00 Mozart’s comic opera is packed with plot twists, forbidden desires and unforgettable melodies, combining laugh-out-loud comedy with moments of breathtaking beauty. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY Tickets £16 adv £17 door Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Dance Connection, Dance Day, 11am-4pm, Bridport St Mary’s CHH, DT6 3NN, 07787752201, https://www.joysofdance.co.uk/workshops

Monday, 16 September

Art History 6 wk lecture course, 2pm-3.30pm. Venue United Hall, behind United church, East Street, Bridport. ‘Exploring Six Artists: Colour, Storytelling & Boldness’. Each of the six artists will be placed in context, Maggi Hambling, Howard Hodgkin, Gillian Ayres, Yinka Shonibare, later career David Hockney and Sonia Boyce. Fee: £65. ‘Drop in one off lectures’ £13. To book or enquire about the above course please email: chris.pamsimpson@btinternet.com. Tutor is Pam Simpson MA, Art & Design Historian, Associate Lecturer at University of the Arts in London and who has had a 37 yr career in London art colleges.

Winsham Art Club, 2pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme this practical session is Loose Watercolour Landscapes. 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.

Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Village Hall EX13 7BH 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. Tea and coffee provided but please bring your own mug and wear soft soled shoes. No partner required. Cost £2.00. Contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.co.uk

Tuesday, 17 September

‘Sunshine on Leith’ (PG) Nostalgic Cinema – Matinee screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – 1.30pm, doors 1pm, tickets £3.50. Anyone who loves nostalgic films is very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fond memories and friendship. This month we are screening the Musical based on songs from The Proclaimers. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Turn Lyme Green Film, Fashion Reimagined, A young designer’s journey to showcase an ethical & environmentally friendly fashion collection, exposing the practices of the fashion industry. 6.45 for 7.00pm, Driftwood Café, Baptist Church, Broad Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3NY. Free entry. Refreshments available. www.turnlymegreen.co.uk

West Dorset Ramblers Group 7.5 miles walk . Beaminster circular to Toller Whelme -taking in Mapperton, Toller Whelme and Beaminster and surrounding countryside –, No dogs . To book and for details please contact 07947 881635

Wednesday, 18 September

The New Arts Group “Charles I King and Collector” Speaker: Barbara Askew Cost: £10.00 Time: 2.00pm (tea/coffee from 1.30pm) Bridport Town Hall.

Meeting Voices Community Choir, Chard. 19.30 to 21.15. Sing for fun. Learn songs in harmony by ear. Everyone welcome. Chard Guildhall. Fore St, Chard TA20 1PP. Phone 07534 116502 or email mvsecretary@outlook.com.

Bridlit Book Club: Victoria Hislop – 14:30 Victoria Hislop in conversation with Sally Laverack.In her irresistible new novel, Sunday Times No 1 bestselling author Victoria Hislop shines a light on the questionable acquisition of cultural treasures and the price people – and countries – will pay to cling on to them. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street, DT6 3NY Tickets £15 Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Colyton & District Garden Society ‘Perennial vegetables and permaculture’ by Mandy Barber of incrediblevegetables.co.uk. Colyford Memorial Hall, EX24 6QJ, start 7.30 pm. Parking in the hall car park. Members free, guests £3.00. Information : Sue Price 01297 552362.

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).

Thursday, 19 September

Winsham Village Elements I Street Fair AGM. Report on the Earth, Air, Fire, Water event in the Summer that raised significant funds for two local causes: Axe Vale River Association’s work with Winsham Primary School and Winsham United Charities who provide educational grants to young people locally. All welcome. We are also looking for Volunteers to join our Team of 4 to fundraise and plan for our next Street Fair, The Elements II: Wood, Metal, Stone. The Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Winsham, TA20 4HU at 7pm.

Phillipa Langley : Princes in the Tower – 19:30 Philippa Langley is famed for discovering Richard III under a Leicester car park.Philippa now shares her discovery of groundbreaking evidence about history’s greatest cold case. She reveals new research showing that the Princes in the Tower were not murdered on the orders of their uncle Richard III in 1483 but did in fact survive. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY Tickets £19.50 premium seating £16.50 standard seating Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

South Somerset RSPB Local Group Ham Wall RSPB Reserve – 30th Anniversary. An illustrated talk presented by Joe Hrastelj, Somerset reserves assistant warden, who will update us on how Ham Wall has evolved over the years, from old peat workings into the wonderful wetland reserve it is today, creating a paradise for birds, mammals and mini beasts. Note: talk preceded by our AGM at 7.30pm The Millennium Hall, Seavington St. Mary, Ilminster, TA19 0QH. Entry: Group members £4, non-group members £5, under 25’s Free. Tea/coffee & biscuits included – Wheelchair access. Further details from Denise Chamings on 01460240740 or www.rspb.org.uk/groups/southsomerset. Everyone welcome.

Lyme Voices Community Choir. 19.30 to 21.15. Sing for fun. Learn songs in harmony by ear. Everyone welcome. Baptist Church (Pine Hall round the back), Silver St., Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY. Phone 07534 116502 or email petelinnett2@hotmail.com.

Friday, 20 September

On line Art History 6 wk course, 2pm. ‘Exploring Six Artists: Colour, Storytelling & Boldness’. Each of the six artists will be placed in context, Maggi Hambling, Howard Hodgkin, Gillian Ayres, Yinka Shonibare, later career David Hockney and Sonia Boyce. Fee: £60. ‘Drop in one off lectures’ £13. To book or enquire about the above course please email: chris.pamsimpson@btinternet.com. Tutor is Pam Simpson MA, Art & Design Historian, Associate Lecturer at University of the Arts in London and who has had a 37 yr career in London art colleges.

Our Star Theatre Company present ‘Deaths At Sea’ – Live theatre – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, 7.30pm doors 7pm, tickets Adults £14, Under 16s £12, Family £45 (2 adults + 2 children.) A small theatre company are performing their new murder-mystery play ‘Death at Sea’, but despite their best efforts everything goes wrong! In Death(s) At Sea props fail, the set falls down, actors get drunk and concussed, and conversations in the wings reveal too much. If they can only make it to the end of the play before one of them really kills someone! Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Mike Denham’s SpeakEasy – Pianist Mike Denham’s intimate concert series in which he duets with musicians of the highest calibre from the world of jazz. This time Mike is accompanied by jazz clarinettist Trevor Whiting. Expect swing jazz in the Hot Club style! Tickets: £20. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com.

“Bulbs – Their Selection and Planting” a talk, organised by Winsham Horticultural Society at 7.30pm in Winsham’s Jubilee Hall, by Micky Little of Avon Bulbs. Avon Bulbs closed its doors in April 2024 after 37 years. Micky is a professional horticulturist, trained at Cannington and a former nurseryman at Kelways, former Assistant Head Gardener at Killerton, former Head Gardener at Castle Drogo, Hestercombe and Achamore and Nurseryman and propagator at Avon Bulbs for many years. His knowledge of snowdrops is particularly extensive and he has been involved in propagating new cultivars of Galanthus over the years. Avon bulbs, up until they took an indefinite break from Chelsea Flower Show in 2018, had won Gold Medals at every RHS Chelsea Flower Show over the previous 25 years with a tally of 30 Chelsea Gold Medals in total! Micky will cover subjects such as when to plant bulbs, how to plant them, planting in the green and how to store and care for your bulbs, and with all his many years of experience the talk should be extremely informative and the Q & A session very helpful. Micky will bring a January catalogue with lots of goodies within, including snowdrops, and he will possibly have some bulbs for sale. Prices on the door are £4 for members & £5.50 for non-members, and there will be a raffle and usual refreshments so do bring some extra spending money. We hope to see you there. For more detail please contact Debbie Murray-Snook on 07808 505357.

Vintage & Preloved Fashion Fair Local traders curate the best of pre-loved fashion for you to re-love in Bridport. Hosted by Bridport Fashion Revolution. Free to attend. 10am – 4pm, Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport.

West Dorset Ramblers Group 11 mile walk . Hooke Woods circular – via Loscombe, West Milton & Powerstock. Dogs by prior arrangement with the walk leader. To book and for details please contact 07587098079.

Dean Carter live: Wheel of the Year launch 8 PM. Dean’s 4th album in two years is a guitar instrumental suite themed around the Wheel of the Year with each track representing one of the ‘stations’ of the Wheel. Taking place at Mabon, the Autumn equinox, this may be the only time the entire suite will be performed in its entirety…not to be missed! Released on Spotify and other major streaming platforms the following day, Cds of this and Dean’s other critically acclaimed albums for sale at the event. £8. Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3LN.

Saturday, 21 September

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

The Barnstaple Male Voice Choir is an internationally touring choir that provides a wide variety of music across all genres. A concert not to be missed All Saints Church, Martock; TA12 6JN. 7:30 pm Tickets: £10.00 at Guardianstickets@gmail.com /07547 213992/Martock Gallery/ Martock Newsagent (Cash Only); £12.00 at door. Website:www.martockonline.co.uk/events; www.facebook.com/martockguardiansconcerts

Ultimate Coldplay – Live Music – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, 8pm doors 7.30pm, tickets £18, £20 on the door. Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are frequently described as the ‘next best thing’ to one of the UK’s most famous bands. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

The Signatures Northern Soul Live – 19:30. The UK’s premiere northern soul act. The Signatures performing their foot-stomping Northern Soul covers with Stefan Taylor on vocals, followed by a full set from Steve Ellis covering many soul classics, original material as well as some of those Love Affair classics. The Signatures are a ten-piece soul backing band. Playing rare soul associated with the 1970’s underground dance scene “Northern Soul”.Age restriction 14+ Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Tickets £25 Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Flying Folk – Jemima Farey presents a wonderful evening of folk music and will be accompanied by invited folk bands The Farey Family performing a mix of traditional folk and original songs. Tickets: £16. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com

Jumble Sale with refreshments, 2pm. Contributions gratefully received & may be left at the hall between 10am & mid-day on the Saturday morning. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall. Further information from Jackie (01460 72324) or Mary (01460 74849).

Saturday, 21 -22 September

The Friends of St Mary’s Church Beaminster invite you to a Harvest Celebration. Saturday 21st September from 10am to 5pm. Sunday 22nd September – open for Harvest Festival Service at 9.30am and visiting from 11am to 5pm. Come and see the many and varied displays. All are welcome. St Mary’s Church, Beaminster. Free admission.

Sunday, 22 September

World Rivers Day walk 2pm – 4pm meet at Gosling Bridge, Lyme Regis [Accessible Path]. Walk along the beautiful River Lim to learn about the wildlife and sewage problems. Meet local volunteers who are campaigning hard to get the river cleaned up. Monitoring demonstrations included. Free to attend/donations welcome. Gosling Bridge is at the junction of Coombe Street and Hill Road. See website for more details. 07847 280806 evafahleclouts.wordpress.com.

‘Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary Show’ (15) – Screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – 2pm, doors 1.30pm, tickets Adults £16, Under 16s £10. This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Screening: Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary – 14:00. This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga.This acclaimed production was described as “the most thrilling, soaring and emotionally stirring musical with magnificent performances” by the Daily Telegraph and “the greatest musical of all time” by the Daily Mail. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Age restriction 15+ Tickets Adult £16 adv £17 door U16 £10 adv £11 door £45 Family ticket (2A & 2C / 1A & 3C) Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Dalwood Jazz Club presents Mike Denham & The Sunset Cafe Stompers Mike Denham – piano, Steve Graham – trumpet/cornet, Trevor Whiting – clarinet/sax, Pete Middleton – trombone, Keith Hall – banjo, John Coad – drums at 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 or card) at the door. t.mackenney111@btinternet.com.

Monday, 23 September

Dance Connection, for fun, health & wellbeing, 10:30am-12, Unitarian Chapel, Bridport, DT6 3JX, 07787752201, https://www.joysofdance.co.uk/danceclass

Tuesday, 24 September

Photographer Carlos Guarita gives a talk and slideshow about water in Africa. Access to clean water is the key to resolving many of the problems encountered by rural populations in Africa, which remains the most underdeveloped continent on our planet. Water is the fundamental and often rare resource which is essential for agriculture, health, sanitation and life itself. Most of Carlos’ working life was spent as a photojournalist covering current affairs worldwide. He will show photographs taken over a period of twenty years while on assignments to Angola, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, Sudan and Burundi. The Malthouse Gallery The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3PU 6pm – 8pm. Admission free/donations welcome. 07847 280806 evafahleclouts.wordpress.com

Bridport U3A The next talk is at Bridport United Church Hall, East Street. DT6 3LJ. The speaker is Alex Leger, who will tell us about his illustrious career at the BBC in his talk ‘Life on the Licence Fee’. His time in production at the BBC included stints on Blue Peter, about which he wrote his book ‘Blue Peter – Behind the Badge’. Alex says his time at the BBC was an absolute joy, and he will share this with us.. The talk will start at 2pm and last for about an hour, followed by a Q&A then refreshments. Hope you can join us.

Bookbinding Beginners and beyond! Six-session course starts fortnightly on Tuesdays from 24th September, 10am – 4pm. All materials included, tools provided, £385. Small & friendly class. Dorset Craft Workshops, Durngate Street, Dorchester DT1 1JT. More details from nesta@leafwork.co.uk (07984001830) https://www.facebook.com/DorsetCreativeArtClasses

Wednesday, 25 September

Meeting Voices Community Choir, Chard. 19.30 to 21.15. Sing for fun. Learn songs in harmony by ear. Everyone welcome. Chard Guildhall. Fore St, Chard TA20 1PP. Phone 07534 116502 or email mvsecretary@outlook.com.

Thursday, 26 September

Dr Jenny Goodman: reading from her book ‘Getting Healthy in Toxic Times’ The Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis 6pm – 8pm. Renowned author Dr Jenny Goodman is a practitioner and teacher of Environmental Medicine and has appeared on the BBC and ITV. She is continually seeing the devastating effects of pollution upon people’s health and is excited to be able to use her knowledge of biochemistry to remove these environmental toxins from their bodies, make them better, and teach them how to avoid such contamination in the future. Dr Jenny Goodman will introduce her new book ‘Getting Healthy in Toxic Times: An

Ecological Doctor’s Prescription for Healing Your Body and the Planet’ and read from the chapter about water, in connection with the exhibition ‘Water, Wasser, Aqua, l’Eau…H2O’. The Malthouse Gallery The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3PU 6pm – 8pm Admission free. 07847 280806 evafahleclouts.wordpress.com.

Friday, 27 September

Blackdown Acapella and Somer Singers – Ilminster Arts Centre is delighted to give a first-time welcome to two local singing groups, renowned for their glorious, unaccompanied vocal harmonies: Blackdown Acapella and Somer Singers.Tickets: £12. 7.30pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com

Saturday, 28 September

Beaminster Area ECO Group (BAEG) is pleased to announce that the Big Green Day will take place again this year. It is a day of fun, activities and information sharing about sustainability and green living. There will be opportunities to learn about nature recovery and how we can all help with that process. It aims to give local organisations a chance to showcase what they are doing. Alongside that there will be local produce, refreshments, a raffle, music and children’s activities to make the day fun for the whole family. Entry is free. This year the Big Green Day will take place between 10:30am and 3:00pm at Beaminster School (DT8 3EP). Rosemary Rychnovsky, BAEG Chair comments: ‘We’re so pleased to be hosting the Big Green Day again for everyone in the area. We are trying to encourage everyone to talk and think about the issues that we face to restore our environment and live sustainably – and to have some happy family time whilst doing so. We’re hoping to build on the success of last year’s event which went down really well with the community’.Beaminster Area ECO Group works to raise awareness in the Beaminster Area of climate change, loss of wildlife and waste of the world’s resource. We focus on actions to care for our local environment.

“Water Music” The Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis 6pm – 8pm. Jenny Bliss on viola de gamba and Ron Phelan on double bass will be spontaneously composing a completely new piece inspired by water; in connection with the exhibition ‘Water, Wasser, Aqua, l’Eau…H2O’. Jenny Bliss specialises in baroque and early music, playing with such talented artists as the Medieval Babes and the Academy of Ancient Music. Ron Phelan is one of the South West’s leading double bassists and improvisors, working with renowned jazz musicians such as the Schmoozenbergs, Simon Spillett and John Horler. The Malthouse Gallery The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3PU 6pm – 8pm Admission by donation. 07847 280806 evafahleclouts.wordpress.com

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. For more information contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.co.uk.

Professor David Olusoga– 19:30. David Olusoga: The State of the British Union, Why Black History Matters Following his recent four part BBC documentary, ‘Union’ David Olusoga, British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning film-maker, examines why black history matters, the causes of the ‘history wars’ and asks where they might lead us. Includes book signing. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street , DT6 3NY Age restriction 14+, Under 18s accompanied by an adult.Tickets £26.50 Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

The Big Bingo Show Drag Cabaret 7:30pm. Join hirsute hostess Timberlina and diminutive Dutch DJ Auntie Maureen for night of side-splitting, seamlessly shambolic bingo entertainment and dancing. The Big Bingo Show is a riotous, gloriously funny three act bingo show replete with bad sing-alongs, spontaneous dance routines and impromptu rants. Bridport Arts Centre, 9 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR.

Al Lloyd & His Orchestra – Live Music – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, 8pm doors 7pm, tickets Adults £17.50, Under 16s £15. Al Lloyd & His Orchestra, a full powerhouse 16 piece Big Band comprising of some of the South West’s top jazz talent, alongside upcoming stars of the jazz scene, present music from jazz standards through to Motown and Soul classics, as well as original material taken from their recent recordings. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Saturday, 28 – 29 September

Winsham Art Group 2024 Exhibition. The Art Group is holding its Annual Exhibition of Work for Sale in The Jubilee Hall Winsham TA20 4HU. Open 10am – 5pm both days. Free admission. For further information contact suzyna48@gmail.com.

Angels of Sound Voice Playshop 10 am-5pm Learn to give yourself and other a sonic chakra-massage through toning and overtoning the vowels of the sacred phoenetic Sanskrit Alphabet, were each sound is itself to be ‘devata’, a divine being or Angel. Sunday session ends with our usual soundbath session, free to Module attendees. No previous experience or knowledge necessary: open to all. Oborne Village Hall, Dorset DT9 4LA. Full details www.centreforpuresound.org/home/AutumnAngels.

Sunday, 29 September

Alvorada Brazilian instrumental quintet Alvorada will be presenting their latest album Faz Tempo, a bold and rich tapestry of artfully arranged original compositions. Faz Tempo explores Brazilian rhythms such as choro, samba, bossa nova and baião, with jazz and improvisation peppering their sound. Alvorada are an award-winning ensemble based in London who play music inspired by the choro tradition. From their original compositions to classics of the genre, Alvorada’s shows are filled with joyful and expressive melodies combined with infectious Brazilian grooves and playful interaction. Alvorada unites top musicians from the UK and Brazil, whose diverse backgrounds – including jazz, classical and Brazilian music – lend the group a unique edge. Alvorada have performed at festivals and venues across the UK and beyond, with recent sell-out shows at the Southbank Centre, London Jazz Festival, La Linea Festival, Pizza Express Soho and Paris International Choro Festival. Their debut album First Light, released in 2019, was received with much critical acclaim (5* in Songlines magazine), leading to appearances on BBC Radio 3 and JazzFM. Alvorada also won the LUKAS and Focus Brasil awards for ‘Best Brazilian Band’. Marine Theatre, Church St, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3QB. £14 advance £16 on the door. Tickets available at www.marinetheatre.com. You can also purchase tickets from the Lyme Regis Bookshop and Bridport TIC (01308 424901).

Screening: Edward Scissorhands – 14:00. Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. Filmed live in March 2024 at the Wales Millenium Centre. Bridport Electric Palace 35 South Street, DT6 3NY. Age restriction 12A Tickets Adult £16 adv £17 door U16 £10 adv £11 door £45 Family ticket (2A & 2C / 1A & 3C) Book online -electricpalace.org.uk

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s Dance Version of Tim Burton’s Classic (12A) – Screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – 2pm, doors 1.30pm, tickets Adults £16, Under 16s £10. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.

Divine Union Soundbath 2-4pm Oborne Village Hall, Dorset DT9 4LA 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. £16. 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com

Monday, 30 September

Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Village Hall EX13 7BH 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. Tea and coffee provided but please bring your own mug and wear soft soled shoes. No partner required. Cost £2.00 Contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.co.uk.

West Dorset Ramblers Group 8 mile walk at Cerne Abbas for area and Minterne Parva and Wessex Ridgeway. To book and for details please contact 07974 756107.

Life in Victorian Britain. Illustrated talk by well known TV personality, Paul Atterbury. This talk reveals the changes – cultural, social, economic and technical – mostly from contemporary Victorian paintings, that changed Britain in that period and set the foundation for our modern world. United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport at 2.30 pm. Members £3, Visitors £5. National Trust Golden Cap Association. Contact: Mike Nicks 01308 45855.