26 May
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ (12) Picnic Night screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, doors 6.30pm, film 7.30pm, tickets Adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of a fellow classmate. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
The Hendricks 8pm – The Hendrick’s classic rock ‘n’ roll hits will whisk you back to the 1950’s and 60s with infectious and energetic jukebox classics. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050.
Voices of Hope 11am to 12am Borough Gardens Bridport near Buckydoo Square (benches in gardens for those who need to sit or rest) If it is very wet we sing in The Unitarian Chapel in the Garden on East Street Bridport Jane Silver Corren 07887675161
janesilvercorren@gmail.com
East Devon Ramblers. 10.00am 4.5 mile leisurely walk. Upottery. 07979-263043
An Oscar for Ella – Joanna Eden & Craig Milverton Celebrating the pairing of two of jazz’s greatest artists. When Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald first met for ‘Jazz at the Philharmonic’ they found they were a natural pairing and a legend was born. Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £18 (free to under 12s. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances
West Dorset Ramblers North of Lyme Regis & Charmouth,
10:00, 8 miles, contact Bridget, 01308 459875
27 May
‘Allelujah’ (12A) Picnic Night screening – The Gateway, Seaton, doors 6.30pm, film 7.30pm, tickets Adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
Protecting Lives Restoring Livelihoods Chief Executive Officer of the HALO Trust, Major General James Cowan CBE DSO will speak about the work of his charity in the village hall at Bishops Caundle with doors opening at 6.15 PM. Tickets are £15 per person and include a glass of wine and canapes. Further details can be seen and tickets booked on line at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/caundle-marsh-pcc.
The Darkside of Pink Floyd (Animal) 7:30pm The Darkside of Pink Floyd entertain audiences with a fantastic light show and passionate performances. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050.
Sewing Workshop for Beginners from 10 am until 2 pm , cost £18 at the United Reformed Church Hall, Chard St, Axminster EX13 5EB. The car park is opposite the church. A workshop for those who want to improve their sewing machine skills. For a materials list and any further information and to book, contact : gina.youens@btinternet.com
Lower Char Community Project’s River Char Dragon Festival A free event, with something to inspire all ages. Join us in a celebration of our beautiful River Char. 11am: Char Dragon Puppet Parade, starting at Barrs Lane, Charmouth DT6 6PS. Help us guide our huge but friendly Dragon down the river to the sea. Music, songs and stories on the way. 12.30 – 4.00 pm Drop in to St Andrew’s Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth DT6 6LH to find out more about the River Char and why our our clean-up campaign matters. Browse our displays to discover who we are working with and what we have achieved so far. Enjoy our community’s art and photography exhibits. Don’t miss the Name the Dragon draw at around 1.00pm! For full details: www.riverchar.org
Annual Plant Sale and Coffee Morning – Colyton & District Garden Society, 9.30-12.30, Colyton Town Hall. £1 entry to include a drink and biscuit. Please bring any plants, produce, cakes etc to sell to the Town Hall between 6-7pm on Friday 26 May.
White Tara 2:1s 12.30-5pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA Dean Carter and Anna Howard return with this very powerful healing modality, Anna working in the mode of ‘traditional spiritual healing’ (she is a member of the NFSH) with the energy of White Tara, Dean simultaneously providing a pure sound soundbath in the client’s home key. Ihr individual sessions @ £80/60 concs. Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com
Willow Garden Obelisk Workshop at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Learn the proper techniques for shaping and weaving to create your own willow garden obelisk using locally sourced willow. 10:00-13:00. Cost: £40. To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/workshops.
27 – 29 May
Open Weekend at The Sitting Spiritually Garden 11am-5pm. Bramble Hayes, Yawl Hill Lane, Lyme Regis. Free entry and free refreshments with parking available at venue. For details call +44(0)1297 443 084 or email info@sittingspiritually.co.uk.
28 May
Bridport Vintage Market St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport. Also 25th June, 30th July, 27th August and 24th September.
The Royal Ballet – ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ (12A) Screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, doors 1.30pm, Screening 2pm, tickets Adults £14.50, Under 16s £7.50. Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s ravishing music and Oliver Messel’s sumptuous fairytale designs with this true gem from the classical ballet repertory. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue – Thur 10am – 1pm.
Seaton Bowling Club is holding a Big Bowls Weekend event from 10-3 p.m. Anyone wishing to have a go at Bowls is very welcome. You only need to bring flat soled trainers. All equipment is provided and there will be 4 coaches on hand for help. The Club is by the Clock Tower close to the Sea Front. For more details contact Pat Whitworth 01297 442493
Dalwood Jazz Club Milly Requelme Quintet playing music from Cuba. at 3pm. Dalwood Village Hall EX13 7EG (near Axminster)
Bar for beer/wine/soft drinks and teas/coffees etc. Parking at the Village Hall. £12.50p Please pay at the door. info: t.mackenney111@btinternet.com 07999 553477
Learn to play lawn bowls? Come along to our fun Open Day 10am – 4pm at Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club, Lang Road, Crewkerne TA18 8HQ. We are a very friendly bowls club of all ages with friendly matches as well as league matches and many social activities such as Crafty Girls. You will be welcomed by our qualified coaches who will give you a brief demonstration of how to bowl and then you can have a go yourself! Bowls to fit your hand will be provided as well as an unlimited supply of tea or coffee. Please wear footwear without a heel or you can bowl bare footed. Join us on the day as a member and you will receive a 50% discount off our normal membership fee. If you would like any more info phone Geoff on 01308 867221 or email geoffkerr47@btinternet.com
Singing Bowl Soundbath 2pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA £15. Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com Last minute booking queries or cancellations 07798530515.
East Devon Ramblers. 10.30am. 10 mile moderate walk. Woodbury common. Phone 01395-579607
28 – 29 May
Sydling St. Nicholas Open Gardens Many beautiful gardens plus plant sale and refreshments 2 pm to 6 pm, tickets from the Village Hall. Contact maureenhaywood@me.com 07771623973.
29 May
The Burton Bradstock Village Fayre will be held in the delightful Rectory Walled Gardens, Church Street, DT6 4QS. from 2.00 pm to 4.15pm. Described by visitors as a traditional English event “Straight out of Midsomer Murders” it’s an ideal afternoon out for all local and visiting families, with tests of skill for children and people of all ages, lots of stalls and games, ice creams, soft drinks, barbeque and renowned Dorset cream teas. An event for the family not to be missed. Entry is £1 for Adults, children under 12 enter free. For further information see posters around the area, or contact the organiser on 07791870778.
Stockland Country Fair from 1.30pm. Stockland Fair Please bring plenty of change/cash for the fair as we have limited card machines. Gates open at 1.30pm,Adults £2.50 U 16 free, there’s plenty of parking stewards will guide you, and a drop off point for disabled access at the Stockland Village Hall grounds-EX149EF.
30 May
West Dorset Ramblers Purbeck Coast and Country, 10:30, 9
miles, contact Laraine, 01308 459159.
Lunchtime Concert St. Andrew’s Church, Charmouth Alison Hawes (Singer), Hugh Edwards (Piano). Entry free with retiring collection. Concert starts 12:30, Light refreshments from 12:00. Liz Sansom, 01297 560681
Scottish Country Dancing at Ashill villlage hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9LX every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 9.30 pm with break for refreshments. Please wear soft, flat comfy shoes if possible. £3.00 per evening. For further info contact Anita on 01460 929383, email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our website ashillscd.wordpress.com.
The Super Marios Bros movie (PG) 2PM – With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050
31 May
East Devon Ramblers. 10.00am. 10 mile moderate walk. ‘Leg stretcher’. Axminster. Phone 07966-451875
Scottish Country Dancing at 7.30 at Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. All welcome, no partner required but please wear soft shoes. First evening free, thereafter £2.00, which includes soft drinks, tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.
1 June
Folk dancing at Combe St Nicholas village hall (TA20 3LT) on Thursday at 1930 hrs. Caller Rosie Shaw and band Jeroka 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.
Tatworth flower club have Cathryn Brown visiting. Doors open at 1.30pm at Tatworth Memorial Hall, Kents Rd, TA202SY. £6 for visitors and there is tea and cake served for a donation. Enquiries to Julie Kettle, 01934248536.
The Shanty Sessions Marine Theatre Lyme Regis. 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm, The Buoys start at 7.30pm. Tel. 07761 469676.
2 June
ChamberMusicBox Described as ‘an open, imaginative and technically impeccable group that it would be folly not to follow’, ChamberMusicBox’s vision is to explore and perform the vast spectrum of the chamber music repertoire. Promoted by Concerts in the West. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Tickets: £18 (free to under 12s. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances.
West Dorset Ramblers Area around Hardys Monument, 10:15, 9
miles, contact Philip & Michelle, 01460 62060.
Allelujah (12A) 3pm showing with new ticket offer – optional afternoon tea. The story of a geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital threatened with closure. 3.00pm & 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
3 June
Bradpole Village fete raising money for Bridport Young Performers. 12 – 5pm Jam packed with lots of fun for the whole family, from children games, face painting, jolly jars, punch and Judy and live entertainment along with a bar and food. Bradpole Village Orchard DT6 3HS.
Voodoo room A night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream. 8pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
The Friends of Weymouth Library speaker will be Ian Williamson, who will talk about his travels in Australia, particularly Tasmania, where he trekked across the Cradle Mountains. Talk begins at 10-30 a.m. Tickets are £2 for F.O.W.L. members and £3 for non-members; tickets can be obtained in the Library. Refreshments provided and everyone welcome.
Music for a summer’s afternoon with the Sheldon Singers. 3pm, St Mary’s Church, Uffculme EX15 3AA Programme includes: Chilcott – A Little Jazz Mass, Rutter – The Sprig of Thyme. Retiring collection.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8 mile walk from Axminster. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
Bradpole Village Fete After 4 years Bradpole Fete is back. Craft stalls Entertainment for all the family. Music, Bar and Food
12-5 pm The Orchard Middle Street Bradpole Contact Dawn 07825707623
The Friends of Weymouth Library speaker will be Ian Williamson, who will talk about his travels in Australia, particularly Tasmania, where he trekked across the Cradle Mountains. Talk begins at 10-30 a.m. Tickets are £2 for F.O.W.L. members and £3 for non-members; tickets can be obtained in the Library. Refreshments provided and everyone welcome.
Summer Barn Dance in Winsham to raise funds for the Village Street Fair. Accordion player and Caller. Keg of beer plus wine and nibbles. At 7.30pm Tickets £5 from the Village Shop or on the door. Parking in Church Street outside the hall TA20 4HU. Call (01460) 30676 for further details.
4 June
The Great Dorset Bike Ride is a traditional social ride that started in 1979. It is a 50 mile circular run on the first Sunday of June. The ride is open to all. It starts at 10.00 at the Top o’ Town car park Dorchester. There is no entry or registration fee but we ask that people support our charity if they can www.justgiving.com/fundraising/GDBR. It is not a race, you can choose your own pace. Details, maps and gpx files are available at https://www.cyclinguk.org/event/2023-great-dorset-bike-ride Contact westdorsetcycling.gmail.com.
East Devon Ramblers 10.30am. 8 mile leisurely walk. ‘A Sunday stroll from Stockland’. Phone 01404-549390.
Music for a summer’s afternoon with the Sheldon Singers. 3pm, St Peter and St Paul’s Church Uplyme DT7 3TT Programme includes: Chilcott – A Little Jazz Mass, Rutter – The Sprig of Thyme Retiring collection.
The Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair Step back in time this summer and experience Thomas Hardy’s Casterbridge when Dorchester remembers its Victorian past and celebrates the life and times of the famous writer. From 11am to 4pm a fun and inspiring day out for all the family. High East and High West Streets will be closed to traffic for a more authentic experience.
Woodland Day off the road to North Eggardon DT6 3ST from 11-5. There will be walks into nearby woodland, talks and demonstrations. These will include demonstrations of Log extraction by tractor, ATV and horse. There will be Assembling of a yurt, steam bending and wheel mortice burning, green woodwork with opportunity to try shaving a spindle or chair leg, small timber framing, sawmilling, charcoal burning, log splitting, rolling and stacking. Small entrance fee with proceeds to Tree Aid which works in the Sahel.
Garden open for the N.G.S. at Broomhill, Rampisham. DT2 0PT. 2-5pm £5 entry Ph: 07775 806 875. Glorious 2 acre garden, with extensive borders and island beds, planted with a succession of bee friendly perennials, annuals and shrubs. Lawns and paths lead to a less formal area with a large wildlife pond and a small meadow, the garden also has a productive vegetable garden, cutting garden and orchard. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome, wheel chair access. Ample parking. Delicious homemade teas and quality plants for sale.
5 June
Meeting Dorchester Townswomen’s Guild 2 p.m. Miranda Pender will be giving a talk entitled ‘Perils of Research‘. Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury DT1 3DF. Visitors welcome £3. Enquires 01305 832857.
Winsham Art Club 2pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme of this practical session is Exploring Inks. 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.
Modern Jive (Leroc) Social Dance Classes. 7:30pm, Chideock Village Hall. £6 per person, Come with or without a partner. Beginners and Returners Welcome Every Week. www.dynamic-dance.uk. Also 12th, 19th and 26th June.
Hawkchurch Film Nights in association with Devon Moviola, proudly presents ‘Charade’ (109 mins, Cert. PG). Our last film before a summer break – we’ll be back on 4th Sept. 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, wine and other delicious refreshments available.
Bridport Folk Dance Club If you like exercise, socialising and maybe learning something new, then come along to our dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15pm-9.30pm. All welcome, especially beginners. Occasional live music and always a Caller to lead the dances so no experience or partner required. Musicians welcome. Tea and biscuits .Tel: 863552 or 459001 for more information.
6 June
Scottish Country Dancing at Ashill Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9NE every Tuesday evening 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 info contact Anita on
01460 929383, email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our website at www.Ashillscd.wordpress.com.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Woodbury Hall, Axminster. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797
Merry Music Making with award winning local composer Andrew Dickson at Steps studio, Crepe Farm Business Park 4.15pm to 5pm. Every Tuesday of term term. Play instruments from around the world from Kalimbas to marimbas, balafons, scrapers and shakers, drums, tuned guitars and many more. Open to all aged over 8 years. Adults very welcome. Come and make a merry noise together. Please book in advance.Enquiries to Nikki Northover at nikkinorthover43@gmail.com
7 June
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 5 mile leisurely walk. ‘Some Colyton Haynes’. Phone 07710-160903.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Baptist Church Hall, Lyme Regis. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 9.5 mile moderate walk. ‘Exmouth loop’ phone 07895-246909.
West Dorset Ramblers Paynes Down, 10:00, 8.5 miles, contact
Ian, 07826 150114
8 June
Chard History Group Railway Navvies The seldom told story of the men who really built the railways. All the drama, drinking, deaths, injuries and infidelities of a race apart. 7pm The Pheonix, Fore Street, Chard. Tessa Leeds 07984 481634.
Seaton Garden Club Annual Plant Sale at 2.30 p.m. venue The Masonic Hall Seaton. Entrance £2.00 to include a cream tea.
For details contact 01297 24049.
Made In Tennessee Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ brand new show Made in Tennessee – The soundtrack of American Country. 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Chard Royal Naval Association meeting at Chard Cricket Club at 7.30 pm for their social meeting where they will be entertained to ‘Arctic Antics’a recollection of life onboard a submarine in the Arctic by a former crew member. Further details can be obtained by contacting Paula
on 07929291401.
Solo Charleston and Vintage Jazz Dance Classes – 1-2pm, St Marys Church Hall Bridport – Class for all levels and abilities – £5 – All Welcome www.dynamic-dance.uk. Also 15th, 22nd & 29th June.
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.
9 June
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 6 mile leisurely walk. ‘Coffee on the seafront’ Budleigh. Phone 07540-048787.
East Devon Music presents an Evening with Hariet Adie, Harpist. The Jean Price Concert. Featured on Scala Radio as ‘One To Watch’. The award-winning harpist has performed at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, and for the late Queen Elizabeth II. 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
She Said at 7.30pm (doors at 7pm) – Tickets are £5 from Eleos, Barron’s and the PO in advance, or £6 on the door. Good access, refreshments and great community spirit!
Adult dance with Nikki Northover at Steps studio, Crepe Farm Business Park. Every Friday at 10am to 11am. Journey through different dance styles from Latin to disco, to freestyle and creative work. Each class focuses on dancing for well being and ends with a relaxation. Cost: £8 Enquiries and to book please contact Nikki Northover at nikkinorthover43@gmail.com
West Dorset Ramblers Colmers & Thorncombe, 10:00, 8 miles,
contact Carol, 01308 424512
Mike Denham’s Sunset Café Stompers Mike Denham brings his Sunset Café Stompers for an exciting evening of vintage jazz from 1920s & 30s New Orleans, Chicago & New York! Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £20 (free to under 12s. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances.
9 – 10 June
Maiden Newton Art Group will be hosting their annual exhibition and sale at Maiden Newton Village Hall (near the station)on the evening of Friday 9th June at 5pm until 9pm and Saturday 10th June from 10am until 4 pm. Free glass of wine with raffle ticket on Friday Evening and refreshments during the day on Saturday.
10 June
A Summer Serenade Weymouth Choral Society will host their Famous Afternoon Tea and Cakes Concert! The afternoon will feature a scrumptious menu of musical delights, with Louise Dukes on the piano and piano accordion, Roman Hynch singing baritone and Helen Brind conducting. St Aldhelm’s Church Centre, Spa Road, DT3 5EW at 3pm. The cost of tickets is £12 to include refreshments, with under 16’s admitted for free. It is advised to book early to avoid disappointment as the last three events have been sold out. Available from Weymouth Pavilion, Ticketsource or phone 07929 519973.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Symondsbury. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
Table Top sale in aid of Rotary charities, Bridport Town Hall,
10a.m. to 2p.m. Enquiries: (tables to let £10) chrissieannbailey@gmail.com.
Yarcombe Village Market 10-12 noon in The Yarcombe Jubilee Village Hall. Local producers selling Cakes, Plants, Eggs, Honey, Local Meat, Woodwork, Metalwork, Pottery, Gifts and Bric a brac and more….Coffee and cake available. Any enquiries Helen 07858625421
Make Your Mark meditate and create with local artists Jo Burlington and Angela Latham at the peaceful Othona studio near Burton Bradstock. Suitable any level of experience, all materials provided. 9.30am -3.30/4pm. £50. Details and registration please email angelatham21@gmail.com.
10 – 18 June
Great Big Green Week opening gathering and cycle ride on 10th followed by a week of talks, films and walks focused on how we respond to climate change and how we can restore our landscapes, rivers and hedges. In and around Bridport. Details at www.westdorsetfriendsoftheearth.org.uk/Great Big Green Week or contact info@scottstudio.co.uk
11 June
Summer Hardy Plant Society Plant Fair 10 – 3pm at Lower Severalls, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7NX.
Abbey Farm Open Garden Come and explore this beautiful garden which provides the glorious historical setting for a Cluniac Medieval Priory gatehouse. All proceeds go towards supporting education and community development projects in Nepal through Axminster-based charity Partners for Progress. 11am – 5pm / Admission £8 (children come free) Free Parking. No Dogs. Cash Only. Abbey Farm, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6UA Information, please email partnersforprogress@outlook.com.
The Axminster & District Choral Society concert will take place at 7.30pm in the Minster Church, Axminster. The performance will include Opera Choruses and other short works. Tickets: £10 from Archway Books, Axminster or the website, www.axminstershoral.co.uk or members of the choir.
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 9.5 mile strenuous walk. ‘Two moors both ways’. Phone 07812-433184.
Beaminster Festival “As you like it “(Shakespeare) 2-30p.m. at Beaminster Manor by young theatre company Three Inch Fools. Bring a picnic from 1-30p.m. Tickets £16 / £6 under18.
www. beaminsterfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 3366.
Early evening concert at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Stockland.EX14 9BP at 6pm Gregory Steward. Tickets will cost £12 (free for Children under 16) and will include nibbles. Please book with Wendy on 01404881207. Parking is available in the Village Hall Carpark.EX149EF. Please ring re disabled access.
Organ recital by Christopher Too (organ scholar of Salisbury Cathedral), St Michael’s Parish Church Lyme Regis. 3pm. See www.sworgansociety.org for more information.
Bridport Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert 3 pm.
Classical music concert including a Keyboard Concerto by JC Bach, soloist Duncan Honeybourne; a Trumpet Concerto by Haydn, soloist Stuart Paul; and The Symphony No 41 (the Jupiter) by Mozart. Tea and cakes served after the concert. Tickets £12 from The Book Shop, Bridport and on the door. Under 16s free.
St Swithun’s Church, Bridport. Further information: 01935 824786 or guinea@lewars.plus.com.
12 June
West Dorset Flower Club are holding a Workshop entitled “My Favourite Things”. Supply your own materials. This will take place at the WI Hall in North Street, Bridport at 2.30 pm. visitors £5. For further details please contact the secretary on 01308 456339.
Bridport Folk Dance Club If you like exercise, socialising and maybe learning something new, then come along to our dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15pm-9.30pm. All welcome, especially beginners. Occasional live music and always a Caller to lead the dances so no experience or partner required. Musicians welcome. Tea and biscuits. Tel: 863552 or 459001 for more information.
13 June
Parkinson’s Lyme Regis District Local Support Group Meeting. 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. Guest speakers, occasional informative events and refreshments for all. 2pm – 3.30pm at the Lyme Regis Powerboat Club, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis DT7 3LE.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Woodbury Hall, Axminster. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797
Scottish Country Dancing at Ashill Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9NE every Tuesday evening 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 info contact Anita on
01460 929383, email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our website at www.Ashillscd.wordpress.com
14 June
East Devon Ramblers 10.30am. 8 mile moderate walk. ‘To the Tarka trail and back’. Phone 01837-880030.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Baptist Church Hall, Lyme Regis. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797
West Dorset Ramblers Mapperton, 10:00, 5.5 miles, contact
Janet W, 01308 538101.
14 – 15 June
Empire of Light (15) Starring Olivia Colman. Doors open 6.45 film starts 7.15 on Wednesday. Matinee on Thursday doors open 1.45pm film starts 2pm, advance booking required for matinee, cream-teas 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 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.
15 June
Bridport & District Gardening Club meeting is at 7.30pm at the W I Hall North Street Bridport when Alan Eason will talk about The Importance of Foliage.
Royal Opera House: Il Trovatore (12A) 7.15pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Folk dancing at Combe St Nicholas village hall (TA20 3LT) Mary and Robert Blackborow with their Merry Band will be entertaining us this evening. It’s £4.00 per person which includes a cuppa and cake, all welcome and it is a lot of fun! at 1930 hrs. Further details from Elaine on 01460 65909.
The Arts Society The Cities of Vesuvius Speaker: Stephen Kershaw Visitors Welcome £7.50 2.00pm for 2.30pm Bridport Town Hall www.taswestdorset.org.uk.
The Wessex Big Band Martock Church; TA12 6JL 7:30pm
Admission fee: Tickets: £12 or £10 at Guardianstickets@gmail.com /07547 213992/Martock Gallery/ Martock Newsagent
Website:www.martockonline.co.uk/events; https://wessexbigband.tripod.com/bandHistory.html.
15 – 17 June
Chesil Rocks local festival in aid of the Samaritans. (See page 19) www.chesilrocks.com.
16 June
Lyme Eats Boutique an evening street food market on the sea wall, looking out over the Jurassic coast. 4pm-9pm Gun Cliff Walk w3w: curving.garlic.shed. www.uniqueboutiqueevents.co.uk07970 857696.
Forever Queen A four-piece Queen tribute band based on the South Coast. 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Fighting for Freedom in Ukraine and Beyond an evening with Jon Lee Anderson in the Chapel in the Garden, Bridport – Killing in the name of a good idea is always a risky business, but the use of arms as a tool for freedom is as time honoured an enterprise as civilisation itself. Jon Lee Anderson will argue that the Ukrainians’ defensive war against the Russian military invasion is a rare modern day example of a “good war” in which the spilling of blood, though tragic, is the only alternative to an imposed tyranny. Further away and less well-known, in Myanmar, there is also a national armed revolt underway against that country’s repressive military dictatorship. Elsewhere, most obviously in the Middle East, the search for freedom through force of arms has come to bear strange fruit, however, showing that even laudable revolts – such as Syria’s and Libya’s – can lose their way and with it, their legitimacy as well. 8pm. Tickets £10.
A man called Otto 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
Jazz Cafe: Mitch Hiller Vocalist Mitch Hiller and pianist Philip Clouts present a wide ranging programme of songs from the jazz greats as well as some music from the likes of Stevie Wonder and the Beatles. Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR Tickets £14/12/5, available online at www.bridport-arts.com (Tickets also available by phone or in person at Bridport TIC 01308 424901).
Charmouth Movie Night: A Man Called Otto 19:30 St Andrew’s Community Hall, Charmouth. £6 advance, £7 on the door.
16 – 17 June
The Bridport Beer Festival featuring a wide selection of beers and ciders. There are also plenty of other options such as expertly crafted cocktails, refreshing fruity Pimms, or quality wines. There will be live music, starting on Friday evening with Stylliano, and then onto Saturday where it will be open-mic during the day, followed by Shelby’s Elbows and rock covers supergroup Double D Junior. Friday 6:30pm start. Saturday 11pm end.
17 June
Talent in the Town 10a.m.-4p.m. in Beaminster Public Hall. Exhibition of local skills, hobbies, interests and collections. Free admission.
Bridport Food Festival the main event of Bridport’s Food Fortnight includes a wide range of mouth-watering dishes from an array of local producers and vendors. In addition the festival will provide culinary masterclasses in the cookery theatre and a young cooks kitchen. 9.30 – 5pm Asker Meadows, Bridport. Tickets: Young People (17 or under) free entry. Adult tickets £3.50, if bought in advance or £5 on the day. Tickets available from Bridport TIC.
Champions (12A) 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Beaminster Museum Dorset Finds Liaison Officer Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen is on hand to look at any archaeological finds brought in by the public and metal detector users in particular. Items of special interest, generally those pre-dating 1700, may be recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme national database. Ciorstaidh will be at the Museum between 11:00am and 3:00pm, no appointment necessary and entry is free. The Museum also has a Family History stand at Beaminster Festival’s “There is Some Talent in Town” event in the Public Hall. Drop by between 10:00am and 4:00pm to browse documents and photos from our collection and to find out more about researching your family history tree. Admission free. Beaminster Public Hall, Fleet St, Beaminster DT8 3EF.
Bridport Folk Dance Club Join the Bridport Folk Dancers for a swing and a stomp at the Saturday night Ceilidh in the W.I.Hall, North Street, Bridport from 7.30 to 10.30pm. Musicians and a Caller will lead the dancers so no experience or partners necessary. Any musicians and singers are welcome to join the regular players. Refreshments available. Children welcome. Adults £5.00, Children free. All proceeds to a local charity. Tel 863552 or 459001 for more information.
Hinton St George Fete and Flower Show at St Georges Hall TA17 8SL hintongardenclub@gmail.com Opens at 12.30. Entry Donation; Live music and entertainment; Hog Roast and Refreshments; Fruit, Vegetables and Flowers; Bakery and Craft competitions; Stalls; Raffle; Fun for all; Sorry No Dogs.
Fun Quiz with Teresa Grinter, at St Mary’s Church House Hall, South Street, Bridport, 7.30pm. In support of Bridport Millennium Green. Come along with a team of 4 or on your own and help make up a team. Raffle. Chinese Bingo. £6, members £5, to include tea and biscuits. Sue Wilkinson, 01308 425037 for more details.
Scottish Dancing Party in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall 7.30 – 10.30 p.m. No partner required. Please bring your own mug and a plate of food to share. Tea and coffee provided. Cost £5.00. Contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.org
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6 mile walk from Bradpole. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 5.5 mile leisurely. ‘Seaside Dream Friday’. Phone 07866-484908.
17 – 18 June
Stained Glass Workshop Puncknowle Village Hall DT2 9BE 9.30 – 4.30. Beginners and improvers welcome, all materials and equipment provided £165. Prior booking essential as places limited – more details and booking: www.jackiehunt.co.uk or 07785 512546.
About 25 private gardens in Cerne Abbas will be open from 2pm until 6pm. This is the 47th time that this event will take place and, as always, the proceeds will be divided between a cause in the village and another outside; this year the Charles North Charity set up in 1943 to help folk in distress in the village and the Dorchester Food Bank. Entrance to all gardens is by a single ticket which costs £8 for adults and accompanying younger folk under 16 are free. A few gardens are accessible on wheelchairs and most gardens accept well behaved dogs on leads. More information on our website www.cerneabbasopengardens.org.uk.
Wilding Weekend at Hooke Farm 10-30am – 5.30pm Hooke Farm, Hooke, Beaminster, DT8 3NZ. Julia Hailes started her environmental career over 35 years ago and has now transformed the 9 acres around her home into a wildlife haven. “Come and see what we’ve done and see what you can do too!” During the weekend there will be guided tours, talks, exhibitors and stalls with information and advice about wilding, as well as things to buy. The weekend will support two charities. Ticket sales will be donated to the National Garden Scheme and money raised from food, drink and other sales will be donated to Operation Future Hope, who promote wilding in schools and provide online environmental and ecological training courses for young students. Further information at www.juliahailes.com.
18 June
French/Breton Folk Dance (BalCrewkerne) with live house band, in the Speedwell Hall, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY. Dance workshop for beginners from 6 – 7pm, followed by the main dance 7 – 9.30pm. Admission £4 at the door. No bar, but coffee and tea available. Free parking in the town centre car parks. For more information please go to our website https://balcrew.wixsite.com/balcrewkerne or ring 01460 75576.
Yeovil Railway Centre Yeovil Junction, Stoford BA22 9UU: One of our Steam Train Days. 01935 410420 for recorded information, visit our website www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com, or find us on Facebook.
An Intimate Tribute to Nat King Cole The evening brings together two of the South West’s most renowned and sought after jazz artists. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. 8pm £12 advance £14 on the door Tickets available at www.marinetheatre.com.
East Devon Ramblers 10.30am. 7.5 mile leisurely walk. ‘West Dorset coast and Country’. Phone 01395-577891.
19 June
Beaminster Festival 6-30p.m.St. Mary’s Church, Beaminster.
Choral Evensong with Exeter Cathedral Choir, followed by a short recital. Director -Timothy Noon. Organist – Alexander Finlayson-Brown. Tickets free but must be booked. TicketSource 0333 666 3366. vwww.beaminsterfestival.com.
West Dorset Ramblers Parnham to North Poorton Section of the Jubilee Trail, 10:00, 9 miles, contact Bridget, 01308 459875
Winsham Art Club 2pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme of this practical session is Perspective in the Garden. Tutor led 2.5 hr. session. SMembers £5, non-members £7. Annual membership £15. All welcome. Contact: Email : elfridevaughan@gmail.com.
Bridport Folk Dance Club If you like exercise, socialising and maybe learning something new, then come along to our dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15-9.30pm. All Welcome, especially beginners. Occasional live music and always a Caller to lead the dances so no experience or partner required. Musicians welcome. Refreshments. Tel:863552 or 459001 for details.
20 June
Shute Festival 7-8:30 pm St Michael’s Church Shute: Cyclist and ecologist Kate Rawles on her new book The Life Cycle, 6000 miles across South America by bamboo bicycle. Tickets £8 via www.shutefest.org.uk.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Woodbury Hall, Axminster. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797.
Turn Lyme Green Talk “Decarbonisation- How can we respond positively to harmful emissions creating global warming – A personal journey” CO2 emissions are overheating our world. Peter Dunsby will explore what we need to do to stop this ASAP. 7.30pm at the Driftwood Cafe, Baptist Church, Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY Free Event. Refreshments available. Contact www.turnlymegreen.co.uk or 10297 446066
Scottish Country Dancing at Ashill Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9NE every Tuesday evening 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 info contact Anita on
01460 929383, email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our website at www.Ashillscd.wordpress.com
21 June
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 10 mile strenuous walk. Northern Quantocks. Phone 01395-516897.
Colyton & District Garden Society talk on ‘The Scented Garden’ by Jeremy Wilson, from Strete Gate Nursery. Colyford Memorial Hall, at 7.30pm. Members free, guests £3.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Baptist Church Hall, Lyme Regis. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797
Coffee Morning including cakes, scones & pastries, and bacon/egg rolls (made to order), 10.30am – noon; all welcome. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall. More details from Julia (01460 72769)
22 June
Bridport Millennium Green AGM at Bridport WI Hall, North Street. 7pm for the Trust and approx 7.30pm for the Friends. Come along and meet the Trustees and find out about future plans for the garden, green and hill. All welcome, complementary refreshments. Contact Sandra Brown, 01308 423078 for more details.
National Theatre Live: Fleabag (15). 7pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
23 June
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 5 mile leisurely walk. ‘Coffee at the Quay’. Phone 01392-439122.
Feelgood Fantasia An evening of powerful live music. 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Midsummer Evening Concert 7-9pm in St Mary’s Church, South Perrott. Tickets £7 including refreshments. Parking available in South Perrott Village Hall. Contact: Ann on 01935 891224 or email:
sue.coutanche@btinternet.com.
Flying Folk Jemima Farey presents a wonderful evening of folk music with a mix of traditional folk and original songs. Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £12 (free to under 12s. Students £5). To book: 01460 54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances.
24 June
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8 mile walk from Upper Sydling. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340.
Open Gardens, Scarecrow Trail & Garage Sales In Winsham TA20 4JN 10.30am to 5.30pm. Fourteen (approx) gardens will be open. Refreshments will be available at several of the gardens as well as the Bell Inn and some gardens will also have plants for sale. The Church will be open and for a nominal fee you’ll be able to climb the tower and view Winsham from on high. Tickets are £5 (cash only) available from the village shop in advance or from the free car park on the day. Sorry wheelchair access is very limited and no dogs (accept assistance dogs) prams or pushchairs are permitted in the gardens. Tickets will come with a catalogue & map to help you find your way round. For details please contact Debbie 07808 505357.
Forde Abbey Concert Society BBC Young Musician Finalists Performance. The two prize-winners from the String Final of the 2022 BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, Aki Blendis and Jaren Ziegler will play Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola. In a chamber version of this wonderful piece the two young soloists will be accompanied by former members of the Schubert Ensemble alongside the Schubert Ensemble ‘next generation’. The programme will also include music by Elgar and Mendelssohn. With a combination of seasoned professionals and the talented younger generation it will be a celebration of family chamber music and a chance to hear two of the brightest emerging stars. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £22.00. The Bar will be open from 6.30pm and drinks will also be available during the interval.
Bond On The Rocks A 9 piece band that will shake and stir you through the music of James Bond. 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
Chard Royal Naval Association 12 members and families of the branch will be enjoying a day out when they visit ‘Dorset Falconry Park’. Further information on the branch can be obtained by viewing their face book site or via the main Royal Naval Association website www.royal-naval-association.co.uk
Tara Minton Jazz Supper An evening of music and food with harpist and singer Tara Martin, with guest saxophonist Emma Rawicz, to celebrate the life of the “queen of the jazz harp”, Dorothy Ashby. 7.00pm, The Gateway Theatre, Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2LD. More: www.jazzjurassica.co.uk.
Dean Carter Live album launch for Songs Without Words Vol II 2pm The Beat & Track Record Store, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3LN Free event.
25 June
Shute Festival 2-5 pm from Shute Gate House EX13 7QW: Walk amongst ancient trees (including the 800 year King John Oak) with tree expert Jill Butler. Tickets £15 via www.shutefest.org.uk.
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 4.5 mile leisurely walk. Exmouth Blue Plaque heritage trail. Phone 01395-266668.
Vehicle Extravaganza 10am – 4pm A display of local vehicles of all varieties on show. To enter your vehicle please contact axminster-cve@hotmail.com. Entry by donation proceeds to fund Axminster Carnival. The Showground, Trafalgar Way, Axminster.
Beaminster Festival 7-30p.m. St.Mary’s Church, Beaminster.
Braimah Kanneh-Mason (violin) Junyan Chen (piano ) Music by Beethoven,Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Brahms. Tickets £22 reserved, Age 8-25 Free. www.beaminsterfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 3366.
Dalwood Jazz Club 8pm Pete Allen’s Jazz Band Dalwood Village Hall EX13 7EG (near Axminster) Bar for beer/wine/soft drinks and teas/coffees etc. Parking at the Village Hall. £12.50p If possible, please book in advance and pay at the door. info: t.mackenney111@btinternet.com 07999 553477.
Divine Union Soundbath 2pm crystal and Tibetan bowls + vocal overtoning@ Quieten the mind, calm the emotions relax and detox the body. Oborne Village Hall, Dorset DT9 4LA £15 Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com
Modern Jive Tea Dance – 2-5pm, St Mary’s Church Hall Bridport, DT6 3NN – All Modern Jive Dancers welcome – £7 includes refreshments www.dynamic-dance.uk
26 June
Beaminster Festival St.Mary’s Church, Beaminster. 11-30a.m. Hathor Duo (Meera Maharaj / Lucy Nolan -flute / harp). Tickets £12 / under 25 free. 2-30p.m. Sue Stuart-Smith, author of “The Well Gardened Mind” in conversation with Simon Tiffin. Tickets £12 / £2 under 18 7-30p.m. Choir of Clare College ,Cambridge “Sumer is icumen in “ Tickets £22 reserved / £2 under 18 www.beaminsterfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 3366.
Winsham Art Club, 2pm at Jubilee Hall TA20 4HU. The theme of this practical session is Garden Ornaments in Clay. 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.
Bridport Folk Dance Club If you like exercise, socialising and maybe learning something new, then come along to our dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15-9.30pm. All welcome, especially beginners. Ruth Thompson and Chris Edmunds will be calling and providing live music. No experience or partner required. Refreshments. Tel; 863552 or 459001 for details.
27 June
Beaminster Festival St.Mary’s Church, Beaminster. 11-30a.m. Richard Gowers (organ ).Music by Demessieux,Vaughan Williams, J.S.Bach, Mason and Sowerby. Tickets £12 / £2 under18. 2-30p.m. Stephen Moss, naturalist and author of “Ten birds that changed the world”. Tickets £12 7-30p.m. Timothy Ridout (viola ) and Jonathan Ware (piano). Music by Clara and Robert Schumann and Franck. Tickets £22 reserved / under 25 free www.beaminsterfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 33.
Scottish Country Dancing at Ashill Village Hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9NE every Tuesday evening 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 info contact Anita on 01460 929383, email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our website at www.Ashillscd.wordpress.com.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Woodbury Hall, Axminster. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797
28 June
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am 11 mile strenuous walk. ‘Grizzly meets Passaford’. Phone 01395-266668.
Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society talk ‘Edible Flowers and Leaves’ by Sian Davis of Incredible Edible Flowers. Uplyme Village Hall DT7 3UY 7.30pm. Refreshments from 7pm. Members free, non-members £3. More information www.ulrhs.wordpress.com.
Tai Chi Classes for beginners. 10.00am. at the Baptist Church Hall, Lyme Regis. Cost £8. For more information email Marie: mariecarty8@gmail.com or ring 07929 925 797.
Coffee Concert with The East Devon Daytime Band 10.30am. St. Peter’s Church, Dalwood EX13 7EG, near Axminster. Free entry, coffee/biscuits. Very friendly and informal atmosphere. Retiring collection for local charity – Shelter Box info: t.mackenney111@btinternet.com.
Forde Abbey 10k + Junior Race Set in the heart of West Dorset, the Forde Abbey 10k Cross Country race rolls through woodlands, meadows, and rivers on the stunning Forde Abbey Estate. The 10km route includes mud, rocky tracks, hills, big views, more hills and two river crossings near to the end, after some more hills. Few races routes rival this for spectacular rural scenery. What better way is there to spend a summer evening? Prizes for 1st, and 2nd Male and Female. Category prizes for Senior Male, M40, M50 and M60, and Senior Female, F35, F45 and F55. Medals planned for all runners. Any surplus after costs are covered will be donated to charity 7:00 Pm – 8:00 Pm. Registration before the event is compulsory. To register visit https://www.fordeabbey.co.uk/event/forde-abbey-10k-junior-race/
Bridport Scottish Dancers invite you to an evening of dancing at 7.30 at Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. The programme will be lead by Liz Beckinsale, a qualified RSCDS teacher. All welcome, no partner required but please wear soft shoes. Our regular dancing evenings will recommence on Wednesday 13th September. First evening free, thereafter £2.00, which includes soft drinks, tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.
Beaminster Festival St.Mary’s Church, Beaminster.
11-30a.m. Ethan Loch (piano) . Finalist in BBC Young Musician competition. Music by Bach, Debussy and Chopin . Tickets £12 / £2 under 18. 7-30p.m. Sacconi String Quartet and Morgan Szymanski (guitar). Music by Vivaldi, Haydn , Piazzolla, Boccherini. Tickets £22/ under 25 free. www.beaminsterfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 3366.
29 June
Beaminster Festival St.Mary’s Church, Beaminster.
11-30a.m.Ryan Corbett (classical accordion).Music from Bach to Albeniz. Tickets £12 / £2 under 18. 2-30p.m. Tom Fort, author of “Rivets, trivets and galvanised buckets”. Tickets £12 / £2 under18
7-30p.m. Yuanfan Yang (piano). Music by Mozart, Faure, Liszt, Debussy and improvisations. Tickets £22 /£2 under18. www.beaminsterfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 3366.
Folk dancing at Combe St Nicholas village hall (TA20 3LT) Caller Jane Thomas and band Jeroka will be livening up the evening. It’s £4.00 per person which includes a cuppa and cake, all welcome and it is a lot of fun! at 1930 hrs. Further details from Elaine on 01460 65909.
Nostalgic Cinema: The African Queen (PG) Kindly sponsored by Home Instead. Dementia Friendly Cinemas have proven to be very therapeutic for people with memory problems and their families. The show has subtitles to assist full enjoyment of the film by any members of the audience who are hard of hearing. 2pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
West Dorset Ramblers Chardown & Hardown, 10:00, 7 miles,
contact Heather, 07798 732252
30 June
Salisbury Cathedral girls choir sing Evensong at St Michael’s Parish Church, Lyme Regis. 5.30pm See www.lyme-parishchurch.org for more information.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (PG) 2pm showing with new ticket offer- optional lunch. 2pm & 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
East Devon Ramblers 10.00am. 5 mile moderate walk. ‘No dilly-dallying in Dalwood. Phone 01297-552860.
Beaminster Festival St.Mary’s Church, Beaminster.
11-30a.m. Faith i Branko Quartet – Serbian Roma jazz. Branko Ristic (violin), Faith Ristic (accordion ) with tabor pipe, double bass and guitar. Tickets £12 /under 25 free. 7-30p.m. Dominic Alldis and friends on guitar, double bass and saxophone. An evening of jazz and cabaret. Tickets £22 /under 25 free. www.beaminsterfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 3366.
30 June – 2 July
Flower Festival Dalwood Church, EX13 7EQ, 10am -5pm Daily. This year’s theme is ‘Nursery Rhymes.’ Flowers and raffle in church. Light Refreshments, art and craft display in adjacent village hall. Thanksgiving Gospel Service led by the Kroft Originals and Old Peculiars on Sunday, 2nd July at 6pm. Entry is free but donations will be shared between Dalwood church and the Community Waffle House in Axminster. Stunning Flowers in a delightful setting. Both sites are accessible. For more call 01404881313.
Hilary and Michael Pritchard are opening their one and a half acre garden for the National Garden Scheme and Axminster Hospital League of Friends. There will be a fretwork stall with beautiful wooden goods, occasional live music and a large plant stall well stocked with interesting plants. Socks Orchard, Smallridge, Axminster EX13 7JN (2 miles from Axminster. From Axminster on A358, left at Weycroft Mill traffic lights. Pass Ridgeway Hotel on left. Continue on lane for half mile. Park in field opposite. 1-5 pm. Admission £5 children free Dogs welcome on leads Wheelchair access for most of garden
1 July
Salisbury Cathedral girls choir Concert, St Michael’s Parish Church, Lyme Regies. 11am. See www.lymeregis-parishchurch.org for more information.
Cerne Abbas Village Fete Annual event run by St Mary’s Church and Friends of Cerne Abbas School. A traditional Dorset village fete. 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. The Vicarage, Back Lane, Cerne Abbas, Contact: Roy Burnham roy@burnham.uk.com
Beaminster Festival St.Mary’s Church, Beaminster.
2-30p.m. Alison Weir , author of “ Henry VIII The Heart and the Crown”. Tickets £12 / £2 under 18. 8-00p.m. at Beaminster School. “Zoots” Sounds of the 60s and 70s. Tickets £18 /£8 under 18. www.beaminstfestival.com TicketSource 0333 666 3366.
Quiz & Supper £10 per person; come in a team, or join one on the night. Licenced bar; raffle. 7pm; Clapton & Wayford Village Hall.. Please book early on 01460 74849 or 01460 72769.
The Elton John Experience 7.30 Chapel in the Garden, Bridport. We can’t all be at Glastonbury on June 25th to see Elton John’s last concert. So the Chapel in the Garden is bringing Mark Stewart with his “Elton John Experience” to play a week later on Saturday 1st July. This concert will raise funds for the Chapel, and after a wonderful evening, will we all be “Still Standing” as we boogie on down to his rip-roaring encore of “Crocodile Rock”. Tickets £12.00 from the Tourist Information Centre in Bridport 01308 424901 or the Chapel itself 07566 751752. The concert will begin at 7.30 with doors and bar open from 6.30.