19 August
Counterfeit Beatles Live Music – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm, tickets Adults £18.50 Now in their 25th year with tours to India, Thailand and Europe under their belts; the Counterfeit Beatles have established themselves as one of the UK’s most sought-after international acts Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
‘A Beginner’s Guide to Dorset Buttons.’ Learn the history of Dorset buttons and how to create one for yourself. 10am – 2pm, Bradshaw Meeting Room, Axminster Heritage Centre. £7.50 per person. For more information telephone 01297 639884 or email: info@axminsterheritage.org
Bride Valley Gardening Club Flower & Produce Show This will take place in LATCH in School Lane, Litton Cheney, DT2 9AU Entry is free and visitors are the judges. There will be a display of work by local artists on a fruit, flower and vegetable theme. The Show opens to the public at 2.00pm and includes a raffle, plant stall and splendid teas and cakes. All are most welcome. Contact: 01308 897421.
Burstock Summer Concert & Afternoon Tea at St Andrew’s Church Burstock Enjoy an afternoon of songs from the Music Hall and Musicals under the direction of Hilary Kenway followed by delicious afternoon tea. Tickets £8 On the door or contact Hilary 01308 862099 or Kate 01308 868083. In aid of St Andrew’s Church.
19 – 20 August
Flower Festival in the Church Plus bric a brac, plant stalls and refreshments. 10.30 to 5.00pm. Free admission Donations for new facilities at the church and the Sudan Schools Under the Trees. Fishpond, St John the Baptist Church DT6 6NN
20 August
East Devon Ramblers Marshwood Vista 7.5 mile walk. 10.30. Whitchurch. Telephone 01395-577891.
21 – 25 August
Creativity for Life Whether you are an artist, designer or complete novice, rediscover the joy of creativity on this fun and challenging week-long course run by exhibiting artist, art therapist, and creativity coach Mary Caddick. Learn to play again; take risks, have fun, release inhibitions, and give the inner critic a holiday. Sessions take place 9.30am – 4.00pm at The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport. Cost £350 including all materials and refreshments. To find out more or to book a place please call Mary on 07557 275275, email mfcaddick22@gmail.com.
22 August
My Fairy Troublemaker (U) 2pm. The Beehive Honiton. 01404 384050 beehivehoniton.co.uk.
‘A Night at the Museum’ All Aboard . . . Railway Open Evening. Join us as we celebrate the railways and the Axminster to Lyme Regis railway line (opened 24 August 1903). Visit our temporary exhibition, ’Britain’s Railways,’ and witness the Heritage Centre in a new light. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Axminster Heritage Centre. FREE ENTRY. For more information telephone 01297 639884 or email: info@axminsterheritage.org
Bridport U3A talk 2pm in the Bridport United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ. It’s title is The Mary Rose – A Sailor’s Perspective, by Peter Lansdown. Talks are free to U3A members and £3 for visitors.
Weather Weaving pop up art workshops Oops! WOW! Messy Art with Jo Burlington 10.30am to 12.30 for ages 4 to 12 years (Parents welcome too.) Cost: £7/£5 concessions and siblings.
Venue: A lovely local garden. To book please contact Nikki Northover at bridportyouthdance01@gmail.com.
23 August
East Devon Ramblers Two moors way 9 mile walk. 10.30. Green Combe. 01297-23424.
24 August
Babe (U)(1995) 2pm. The Beehive Honiton. 01404 384050 beehivehoniton.co.uk.
The Melplash Show one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions West Bay, Bridport. www.melplashshow.co.uk.
West Dorset Ramblers Burton Bradstock circular, 10:00, 8.5 miles, contact Carol 07902 988549.
25 August
East Devon Ramblers Lanes and footpaths around Otterton 6 mile walk. 10.00. Otterton. 07780-638350.
The Little Mermaid (PG) 2pm. The Beehive Honiton. 01404 384050 beehivehoniton.co.uk.
Asteroid City (12A).The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton. 01404 384050 beehivehoniton.co.uk.
26 August
André Rieu’s 2023 Concert: Love is All Around 4pm. The Beehive Honiton. 01404 384050 beehivehoniton.co.uk.
Car Boot Sale & Annual Horticultural Show Winsham community club (TA20 4JN) from 2.30pm. For more details tel Debbie 01460 432815.
Hawkchurch Fete 2pm start, contact details Peter Kleyn 01297 678468.
Roller disco first session 5.30-7.15. 2nd session 7.45-9.30. Lyme Regis Woodmead Hall, Hill road, DT7 3PG. £10. prebooking only Lymeskating@outlook.com.
Books, Jigsaws and Games Sale Bridport Millennium Green, off Rax Lane, near Mountfield, from 9.30am. In support of the gardens, green and woodlands. Details from Sue, 01308 425037.
26 – 28 August
Abbey Farm Flower Festival 10-4, Abbey Farm, Abbotsbury DT3 4JJ. All info at www.abbey Farm Abbotsbury.co.uk
27 August
Car Boot Sale Symondsbury Cricket Club Bridport refreshments available and live music 7am – 2pm.
‘Andre Rieu 2023 Maastricht: Love Is All Around’ screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, doors 2.30pm, screening 3pm, Tickets Adults £14.50 Under 16s £7.50. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
East Devon Ramblers A fine 11 mile walk in Somerset. 10.00. Wellington. Telephone 01395-512973.
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at Meerhay Manor The gardens will be open for picnics from 1.30 pm. Kindly sponsored by Mr and Mrs Michael Ryan, in aid of the RNLI. Start at 3.00pm. Tickets (£18 for adults, £10 for under 18s) may be purchased online from crbo.co.uk/12night or Yarn Barton Centre, Fleet Street, Beaminster on 01308 862715. For further information about the venue, please call 01308 862305. Guide dogs only.
28 August
East Devon Ramblers A 10 mile walk up steep and stony paths. 10.30. East Hill Ottery. Telephone 01404-45944.
29 August
Lunchtime concert 12:30 with light refreshments from 12 St. Andrew’s church, Charmouth. Contact: liz@elizabethsansom.co.uk.
Weather Weaving pop up art workshops Clare Smith 10.30am to 12.30 for ages 7 to 12 years Cost: £7/£5 concessions and siblings.
Venue: A lovely local garden. To book please contact Nikki Northover at bridportyouthdance01@gmail.com.
30 August
East Devon Ramblers Moor, river, sea and cliff 8 mile walk. 10:30 Sidmouth. Telephone 01404-831143.
Bridport Scottish Dancers 7.30 Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. Cost: £3.00 which includes tea/coffee and soft drinks + biscuits.All welcome, no partner required but please wear soft shoes. Our regular dancing evenings will recommence on Wednesday 13th September. First evening free, thereafter £3.00, which includes soft drinks, tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.
1 September
Riccardo Pes and Alexander Boyd Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Tickets: £18 (free to 12 and unders. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances
Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse 2pm. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050. 7.30pm. Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny (12A). The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Three Cane Whale Highly acclaimed multi-instrumental acoustic chamber-folk trio, featuring members of Spiro, Get The Blessing and Scottish Dance Theatre, whose spare, intricate compositions combine ancient folk with modern classical ideas. Sladers Yard, West Bay. Bridport. Dorset DT6 4EL. 8pm (doors 7pm). Tickets: £15. 01308 459511. https://sladersyard.wordpress.com/3-cane-whale-2/
Mission Impossible: Dear Reckoning Part 1(12A) Gateway Theatre, Seaton – Picnic Night screening – 7.30pm, doors at 6.30pm, tickets adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
2 September
The Stanchester Quire are moving over the border into Dorset and reformulating their practice sessions. The first of these will be at Leigh Village Hall, Nr. Sherborne, DT9 6HL. Doors open from 10am for registration and tea/coffee. The fees for the Saturday sessions are £10 each session and the revision meetings £3. For further details please visit our website: stanchesterquire.org, or email:stanchesterquire1@gmail.com, or phone Eddie on 07813 089002.
The Friends of Weymouth Library’s talk at 10-30a.m. will be by Kevin Pateince and is entitled “Operation Mincemeat and The Man Who Never Was”. Kevin reveals the secrets of Operation
Mincemeat, one of the most famous intelligence cover-ups of WW2
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Symondsbury. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
Jo Burt and The Lazy Farquars 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Sweet&Hot Quartet Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £20 (free to 12 and unders. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances
3 September
East Devon Ramblers Woods and River walk. 6 miles leisurely. 10.30am. Near Sidmouth. Telephone 01395-577651
‘Oppenheimer’ (15) Gateway Theatre, Seaton, Picnic Night screening – 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm, Tickets adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
4 September
Bridport Choral Society meet on Monday evenings at 7.30 until 9.30 in the United Church Hall in East Street, Bridport. To find out more phone 01308 425987 or visit our website or Facebook page: Bridportchoral.wordpress.com facebook.com/Bridport Choral Society.
Hawkchurch Film Nights in association with Devon Moviola, proudly presents ‘Allelujah’ 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 and other delicious refreshments available.
5 September
Scottish Country dancing at Horton Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9QR every Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with break for refreshments. Please wear soft, flat, comfy shoes if possible. Pay on the door £3.00 per evening. For further information contact Anita on 01460 929383 email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our web site at www.ashillscd.wordpress.com. All welcome.
5 – 14 September
Artbeat 11th annual exhibition for this popular group of 10 East Devon artists. Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8NG. www.kennawayhouse.org.uk Open daily 10am-5pm. (N.B. First day open 11.30 a.m. Last day close 3.30 p.m.) Free admission.
6 September
East Devon Ramblers 9 miles moderate walk. 10.00am. Newton Poppleford. Telephone 07578-413003
Bridport Scottish Dancers Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. 7.15 for a 7.30 start. £3.00 which includes tea/coffee and soft drinks + biscuits. Newcomers first evening is free. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.
6 – 7 September
‘Light’ by Landance free Landance performances animate the landscape above Swanage Bay at dusk. Professional and local emerging young dancers Thursday evening’s event is designed to be wheelchair accessible. Details and free tickets: landance.org.uk 7:30pm Meet at Broad Road car park, Swanage: BH19 2AP. 07817 908964.
7 September
Dance Connection Block for well-being, 7:15pm, Bridport St Mary’s CHH, 07787752201.
Tar (2022) 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 Di Crawley on 01460 30508.
Folk dancing at Combe St Nicholas village hall (TA20 3LT) on at 1930 hrs. Caller Simon Maplesden along with Mitchell and Vincent will be providing the moves and music. It’s £4.00 per person which includes a cuppa and cake, all welcome and it is a lot of fun! Further details from Elaine on 01460 65909.
St. Swithun’s Church, Allington, Bridport Community Coffee Morning in the Church Hall at the new time of 9.30 – 11.00am. The surplus food stall and clothes bank is open to all every Thursday at St. Swithun’s Church, Allington, Bridport in the carpark or hall from 9.30am.
Dorchester Art Club’s autumn programme is starting today. It meets most Thursday afternoons from 2 – 4 pm at St. George’s Church Hall, High Street, Fordington, Dorchester. Each session is £2.50, to include refreshments. For more details see the Club’s website or phone 01305 264568.
Shute Festival Sir Ghillean Prance on Plants, Fruits and Fables of Amazonia 7-8:30 PM, St Michael’s Church, Shute EX13 7QR. Book by emailing shutefest@gmail.com
‘Chevalier’ (12A) Gateway Theatre, Seaton, Matinee screening – 2pm, doors 1pm, All tickets £5. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
The Yeovil Concert Band Martock Church; TA12 6JL
7:30pm Admission fee: Tickets: £12 or £10 at Guardianstickets@gmail.com /07547 213992/Martock Gallery/ Martock Newsagent (Cash Only) Website:www.martockonline.co.uk/events;
danceconnectionwessex@gmail.com
8 September
New Orleans jazz event at Litton Cheney, Village Hall, School Lane, DT2 9AU. Doors open at 7.00 p.m. with Cajun snacks and bar. Admission £10 or (under-16s) £5. For advance bookings text 0748 764 0339 with name and number, or email D.Charlton@rhul.ac.uk.
Simon Mark as Peter Kay – The Tribute plus support – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, live comedy, 8pm, doors 7.30pm, tickets 20 (£22.50 on door). Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
The Kieron Garrett Quartet 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
A Journey into French Music Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £20 (free to 12 and unders. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances
Cinechard at Chard Guildhall 7pm for 7.30pm start. Allelujah (12) Tickets from Eleos, the PO and Barron’s for £5 and £2.50 or on the door for £6 and £3; or on ticketsource/cinechard. Refreshments, confectionary and raffle.
East Devon Ramblers Leisurely 5 miles walk. 10.00am. Kilmington. Telephone 01297-21797
9 September
The Songs The Beatles Gave Away BBC’s Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall. 7.30pm. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Yarcombe Village Market 10-12noon at The Yarcombe Village Hall, fantastic local produce – cakes, plants, pies and pasties, locally produced meat, fresh farm eggs, beautiful pottery, crafts and much more. Enquiries 07858625421
‘Miss Sasha Blaze: Hot Stuff’, Gateway Theatre, Seaton – drag show. Over 18s only. 8pm, doors 7.30pm, tickets £15, students £12.50. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
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).
Open Studio: Susan Clarke Some work for sale but mainly a chance to connect over sketchbooks. 2 to 5 pm. Studio behind 195 St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BT. Susanmerylclarke@gmail.com 0776 520 2421 susanmerylclarke.squarespace.com. Also 10, 16 and 17 September.
Yandles Autumn Handmade Craft Market 10 – 4pm. Yandle & Sons Ltd. Martock TA12 6JU. www.yandles.co.uk.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8 mile walk from Hawkerland. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
10 September
Dance Connection Day Workshop, 11-4, 07787752201.
danceconnectionwessex@gmail.com.
Divine Union Soundbath 2-4 PM The David Hall, Roundwell St, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA £15 Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com
East Devon Ramblers Lots of Combes. 8 miles leisurely walk. 10.30am. Sidmouth. Telephone 01395-577651
11 September
Winsham Art Club 2pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme this practical session is How to Present Your Exhibition Pictures. It is a tutor led 2.5 hr. session. Small friendly group of mixed abilities. Members £5, non-members £7. Annual membership £15. All welcome. Contact: Email : elfridevaughan@gmail.com for further details.
Wareham Whalers Dorchester Townswomen’s Guild, after a short business meeting at 2. p.m. Sea Shanty Singing Group, Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DF, Visitors £3. 01305 832857.
Bridport Folk Dance Club dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15pm-9.30pm. Musicians and new Callers always welcome. Tea and biscuits. Tel: 863552 or 459001 for more information.
Scottish Dancing in Chardstock An evening of Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Village Hall 7.30-10.00 p.m. Tea and coffee provided but please bring your own mug. No partner required. Cost £2.00. For more information contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.org
12 September
Parkinson’s Lyme Regis District Support Group Meeting with guest speaker from Parkinson’s UK. We welcome anyone from the Lyme Regis, Axminster, Charmouth or Seaton area living with Parkinson’s to come along and share anecdotes, ideas and wisdom in an informal, friendly environment. Complimentary refreshments. 2pm – 3.30pm at the Lyme Regis Powerboat Club, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis DT7 3LE. For more information email lymepdhelp@gmail.com.
Chard Royal Naval Association The association will be holding their official meeting at Chard Cricket Club Dening Field Zembard Lane Chard TA20 1JL at 7.30 pm. Further information can be obtained via Chair Paula 07929291401
Scottish Country dancing at Horton Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9QR every Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with break for refreshments. Please wear soft , flat, comfy shoes if possible. Pay on the door £3.00 per evening. For further information contact Anita on 01460 929383 email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our web site at www.ashillscd.wordpress.com. All welcome.
13 September
East Devon Ramblers Around Woodbury common. Moderate 10 miles walk. 10.00am. Otterton. Telephone 07791-416052
Bridport Scottish Dancers meet at Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. 7.15 for a 7.30 start. £3.00 which includes tea/coffee and soft drinks + biscuits. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.
13 – 14 September
“What’s Love Got To Do With It” (12A) at Kilmington Village Hall. Doors open 6.45 film starts 7.15 on Wednesday. Matinee on Thursday 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. Pre-booked seat tickets @ £5 or £5.50 on the door, booking essential for the matinee. Tickets can be pre-booked by email: wattsjohn307@gmail.com or Tel: 01297 639758 see www.kilmingtonvillage.com/other-organisations.html for more information.
14 September
Dance Connection Block for well-being, 7:15pm, Bridport St Mary’s CHH, 07787752201. danceconnectionwessex@gmail.com
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.
Seaton Garden Club A coach outing, Tiverton Canal Boat & Knightshayes Court. Contact 01297 792710 for full details.
Chard History Group Start of our Winter Season The popular speaker Vince Lean will be again giving a fascinating talk 7.15 for 7.30pm Upstairs in the Pheonix Chard Contact 07984481634
The Shanty Sessions Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. Doors open at 7pm and the licensed bar will be open for local drinks and non alcoholic drinks also. All proceeds go to local charities, The Buoys start at 7.30pm. Tel. 07761 469676.
14 – 27 September
Kamikaze Tortoise Studio is open as part of 2023 Devon Open Studios. Artist – Julie Robertson MA invites you to
7 Rogers Way, Seaton EX12 2FY Off Barnards Hill Lane. Please contact 07866853703 or robertsonjulie50@gmail.com for times and more information. Free entry. Artwork prints and cards available. Sculpture garden.
15 September
Harmonica Blues: Johnny Mars + The Craig Milverton Quartet
Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £20 (free to 12 and unders. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances
Winsham Horticultural Society Deborah Harris will be giving a talk entitled Growing Seeds for a Cutting Garden in the Jubilee Hall in Winsham at 7.30pm, refreshments will be available and entry is £5. for non-members & £3.50 for members. For more information please contact 01460 432815
Six Minutes to Midnight at 7.30pm Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew DT11 0JX. Doors and bar open 7.00. Tickets cost £6, which includes a drink or an ice-cream
The Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty Legacy – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – Live music 8.30pm, doors 7.30pm, tickets £20. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
15 – 16 September
Milly Riquelme etc; Cuban, classical, & jazz A vigorous mix from pianist Milly Riquelme joined on the Friday by her husband guitarist Tom Toomey, and on the Saturday by fellow Cuban pianist Ana Laura Manero. The programme will vary each evening. Tom will be playing some of his original music, influenced by Spanish flamenco music, and Irish traditional. Tincleton Gallery, The Old School House, Tincleton, nr Dorchester, DT2 8QR Opening / performance times: doors open 19:30; concert starts 20:00 Admission fee: £15. 01305 848 909. http://www.tincletongallery.com
16 September
Simply The Shadows and Cliff: Established 58 Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £20 (free to 12 and unders. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances.
Chideock WI hosts ‘The Chantry Buoys’. 7.00pm in Chideock Village Hall. Refreshments and bar. Tickets £12, in advance only, available from Janet Carey 01297 489782 or email chideockwi@gmail.com.
The Fabelmans Steven Spielberg’s humorous biopic about his youth, his home movies and his determination to become a film maker. 7.30pm, Ilminster Warehouse Theatre. Go to www.cinemaatthewarehouse.co.uk to join. Guests: £5.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8.5 mile walk from Merriott. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
Vermeer: Exhibition on Screen 4pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
‘Dance with Flavia’ Dance classes – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – 3 separate 1 hour classes: beginners 12.45pm, intermediate 2pm and beginners couples 3.15pm. Tickets £14 for singles, £30 for couples. Gateway Theatre Seaton. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
17 September
Dorset Countryside Volunteers will be beach cleaning at Abbotsbury (just past the Sub-Tropical Gardens) This event is suitable for a wide age range so bring the family. For details see www.dcv.org.uk, email DCVpublicity@gmail.com, or text or message 07923-498760 for us to contact you.
Wootton Fitzpaine Art and Craft Exhibition 2023 Wootton fitzpaine village hall 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. £1.00 Entry. Children free. Refreshments available in the social club. Local artists, Trudi Ochiltree, Patrick Sullivan, Sue Canon, Lucy Art. Claire Trenchard, Rebecca Meltzer, & more.
Belonging and Becoming Between March and October 2022, 29 young people from 14 different countries; Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portugal, Albania, Kosovo, Mozambique, Eritrea, USA, Ukraine, Palestine, Italy, Palestine, Denmark and England (Dorset), were interviewed about the climate crisis, employment, democracy, the nature of humanity, and thoughts about how they might bring change. They also raised more profound questions about where do they belong and how do they become what they wish to be, together with others of all ages? Directed by Robert Golden. Produced by Tina Ellen Lee and Robert Golden. A TCFT/Opera Circus Event. Bridport Arts Centre, 9 South St, Bridport DT6 3NR. Box office: 01308 424901 Tickets: All £5 | Under 18s Free. Doors open at 3pm – films start at 3.30.
Divine Union Soundbath 2-4pm Bell Street United Church, Bell St, Shaftsbury, Dorset SP7 8AL £15 Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com
East Devon Ramblers Tales of the riverbank, 11 miles moderate walk. 10.00am. Bridport. Telephone 07759-324849
18 September
Winsham Art Club 2pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme this practical session is Still Life. It is a tutor led 2.5 hr. session. Small friendly group of mixed abilities. Members £5, non-members £7. Annual membership £15. All welcome. Contact: Email : elfridevaughan@gmail.com for further details.
The Lamorna Cornish Colony of Artists A September Art History course about the Lamorna Group, Monday afternoons in Bridport 2pm or Friday afternoons from 22nd Sept 2pm on line: Fee is £65 for 6 wks, ‘drop in’ lectures for £13 each. Venue United Hall, East Street, Bridport. Online fee £60. To book and for more information email chris.pamsimpson@btinternet.com Tutor is Pam Simpson MA, Associate Lecturer University of the Arts. Pam is a professional art historian, with 35 years teaching experience in London art schools.
Bridport Folk Dance Club dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15pm-9.30pm. Musicians and new Callers always welcome. Tea and biscuits. Tel: 863552 or 459001 for more information.
Scottish Dancing in Chardstock An evening of Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Village Hall 7.30-10.00 p.m. Tea and coffee provided but please bring your own mug. No partner required. Cost £2.00. For more information contact David on 01460 65981. www.chardscottishdancingclub.org
19 September
Scottish Country dancing at Horton Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9QR every Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with break for refreshments. Please wear soft , flat, comfy shoes if possible. Pay on the door £3.00 per evening. For further information contact Anita on 01460 929383 email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our web site at www.ashillscd.wordpress.com. All welcome.
19 – 23 September
Windwhistle Designs – Autumn Exhibition Windwhistle Designs is a graphic art studio based in South Somerset producing contemporary designs and art prints. This exhibition showcases our latest additions to the collection as well as our popular current designs. 10.00am – 5.00pm. 1 West Street, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PS. andrew@windwhistledesigns.com, www.windwhistledesigns.com.
20 September
East Devon Ramblers. Donkey sanctuary 7 miles moderate walk. 10.00am. Near Sidmouth. Telephone 07899-792934.
Colyton & District Garden Society ‘Gardening without Plastic’, talk by Sally Nex, gardener and writer. Venue: Colyford Memorial Hall, start 7.30pm. Members free, guests £3.
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)
Bridport Scottish Dancers meet at Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. 7.15 for a 7.30 start. £3.00 which includes tea/coffee and soft drinks + biscuits. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.
21 September
Dance Connection Block for well-being, 7:15pm, Bridport St Mary’s CHH, 07787752201, danceconnectionwessex@gmail.com
The Royal Opera House: Das Rheingold (U) When a precious hoard of gold is stolen from the river Rhine, it unleashes a chain of destructive events, pitting gods and mortals against one another for generations. 7pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Folk dancing at Combe St Nicholas village hall (TA20 3LT) on at 1930 hrs. Mary Blackborow and her band will be providing instructions and music. It’s £4.00 per person which includes a cuppa and cake, all welcome and it is a lot of fun! Further details from Elaine on 01460 65909
The Bridport & District monthly meeting is at 7.30pm at the W I Hall North Street Bridport when Katherine Crouch will give a talk on Grasses in the Garden. Non members are welcome to join our meetings for a fee of £2.00 and more information about the club is available on the club website www.bridportgardeneingclub.co.uk
22 September
Flying Folk Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £12 (free to 12 and unders. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances
Rosie Jackson Poems about Artists including Stanley Spencer and Barbara Hepworth, with poets Elaine Beckett and Pam Zinnemann-Hope. Award-winning poet Rosie Jackson’s illustrated talk about Spencer’s art and life with her recent poems about mystics such as John Donne, Julian of Norwich, Simone Weil, and artists such as Barbara Hepworth. Sladers Yard West Bay. Bridport. Dorset DT6 4EL. 7.30pm (doors 6.30pm hot supper and bar available). Tickets £10 call 01308 459511.
Explore the Edge random routes to making art. A nurturing time to find where a line might lead you with artists Jo Burlington and Angela Latham. Short meditations and playful creations in the peaceful studio and grounds at Othona, Burton Bradstock DT6 4RN (not affiliated). 9.30-12.30 cost £25 and/or Saturday 14 October 10-4 cost £60. All welcome, experienced or not. Materials and refreshments provided. Enquiries and bookings to angelatham21@gmail.com
Climax Blues Band A unique combination of jazz and blues. Creating new music, blending the old with the new. A brand-new album is being written to build on the success of Hands Of Time! 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
East Devon Ramblers Where shall we wander 6 miles walk. 10.00am. Otterton. Telephone 01392-214430
23 September
Introduction to Chen-style Tai Chi (New Beginners Welcome)
9:30am – 12:30pm, Litton and Thorner’s Community Hall, Litton Cheney, DT2 9AU For more info see http://www.bamboogrovetaichi.co.uk/ or email bamboogtc@tutanota.com. Also 21 October and 25 November.
‘ACDC UK’ Tribute – Gateway Theatre, Seaton – Live music – 8.30pm, doors 7.30pm, tickets £20. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
Scottish Dancing Party in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall . 7.30-10.30 p.m. Cost £5.00. Contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.org
Dorset Greener Homes Many homes across Dorset will be open to visitors. See dorsetcan.org/greener_homes for details and opening times. Free. Also 24, 30 September and 1 October.
The Rheingans Sisters 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Holistic Health & wellness Day Speedwell Hall Abbey St Crewkerne TA18 7HY 10-4 pm £1 admission Mobile 07710 528 274.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6.5 mile walk from Powerstock. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
Talk by Anna Kent Frontline Midwife Weymouth Library, Great George Street Booking advisable. Free, donations to Medicins sans Frontieres (MSF) 01305 762410/750557. 2pm for 2.30. weymouthlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. A Friends of Weymouth Library event.
23 – 24 September
Winsham Arts Group 2023 exhibition The Art Group is holding its Annual Exhibition in The Jubilee Hall Winsham TA20 4HU Open 10am – 5pm on both days. Free admission. For further information Contact elfridevaughan@gmail.com
24 September
East Devon Ramblers. Fine views 9 miles moderate walk . 10.30am. Abbotsbury. Telephone 01297-552313
Shute Festival Talking Walk on the River Lim with Vicki Elcoate, River Lim Action Group, Paul Butter ecologist and Eva Fahle-Clouts artist. 11-1 PM, Lyme Regis. Places limited: Book a spot by emailing shutefest@gmail.com
Divine Union Soundbath 2-4pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA £15 Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com
Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society talk on Bulbs that Create Sparkle by Micky Little, Avon Bulbs. Also Q&A session, bulbs and plants for sale. Uplyme Village Hall 7.30pm; refreshments from 7pm. Members free, non-members £3. More information www.ulrhs.wordpress.com
Royal Opera: Das Rheingold (12A) Gateway Theatre, Seaton, screening from the Royal Opera House – 2pm, doors 1.30pm, tickets £15 adults, £8 under 16s. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
25 September
“Around the World in 60 Minutes” Brenda Hooton. National Trust Golden Cap Association. United Reformed Church, East Street, Bridport at 2.30 pm. Members £3.00. Visitors £5.00. Contact Mike Nicks 01308 459855.
Bridport Folk Dance Club dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15-9.30pm. Musicians and new Callers always welcome. Tea and biscuits. Tel:863552 or 459001 for more information.
Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall. 7.30-10.00 p.m. Tea and coffee provided but please bring your own mug. No partner required. Cost £2.00. For more information contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.org
26 September
Lunchtime Concert Maria and friends (soprano, piano, violin, ‘cello) entertain with popular classics and songs St. Andrew’s Church, Charmouth. 12:30 with light refreshments from 12:00. Free entry donations welcome. 01297 560681
Scottish Country dancing at Horton Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9QR every Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with break for refreshments. Pay on the door £3.00 per evening. For further information contact Anita on 01460 929383 email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our web site at www.ashillscd.wordpress.com. All welcome.
Bridport U3A Colin Varndell – Close Encounters. United Church on East Street, Bridport at 2pm. Free to members and £3 to visitors.
27 September
East Devon Ramblers Woodland and reservoir 9 miles walk. 10.00am. Near Dunsford. Telephone 07954-401802
Bridport Scottish Dancers meet at Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. 7.15 for a 7.30 start. £3.00 which includes tea/coffee and soft drinks + biscuits. Newcomers first evening is free. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.
29 September
Ladies in Jazz: Annika Skoogh + Ian Ellis & The Craig Milverton Trio. Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £20 (free to 12 and unders. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances
East Devon Ramblers. Honey, Bees and Trees 5 miles moderate walk. 10.00am. Near Honiton. Telephone 01297-24312
30 September
BlimeyOhRiley plus support from Potts & Jammin. 8pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Close A very touching and moving Belgium film about the intense friendship of two teenage boys that is threatened by the pressure of classmates. 7.30pm, Ilminster Warehouse Theatre. Go to www.cinemaatthewarehouse.co.uk to join. Guests: £5.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Charminster. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.