1. art and entertainment

WHAT’S ON in and around
WEST DORSET
January 2015
This listing contains a selection of events taking place across West Dorset this month. For full event information pop into your local TIC
HIGHLIGHTS
WEST DORSET
Don’t miss this month…
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31 Dec – 3 Jan Peter Pan Pantomime Electric Place, Bridport.
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Grand Duck Race, Lyme Regis.
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Formidable Lyme Lunge, Lyme Regis.
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Music at the Museum Dorchester.
WALKS
Fossil Walks Regular guided fossil hunting walks in Lyme Regis and Charmouth are run year round by Brandon Lennon
07944 664757 www.lymeregisfossilwalks.com, Lyme Regis Museum 01297 443370 www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk, Jurassic
Gems 01297 444405 , the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre 01297 560772 www.charmouth.org and Chris Pamplin
0845 0943757 www.fossilwalks.com Times vary according to the tides, telephone for full details and booking information.
Walking the Way to Health in Bridport, with trained health walkers. Starts from CAB 45 South Street every Tuesday and
Thursday at 10:30am. Walks last approx 30mins, all welcome, free of charge. 01308 422655 for more information.
Dorchester Strollers, walks with trained health walkers. Every Monday at 10:30am and Tuesday at 2:15pm. Occasional Thursday
and Sunday afternoons. Walks last up to one hour, all welcome, free. 01305 263759 for more information.
Literary Lyme walking tours available throughout the year. 07763 974569 for details and to book.
Mary Anning Walks, Lyme Regis. Explore the paths and streets of Old Lyme as Mary knew them with expert guide Natalie
Manifold. Details from Lyme Regis Museum. 01297 443370. www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
Jurassic Electric Guided electric bike tours in spectacular West Dorset throughout the year. For more details please ring 07796
135256, visit www.jurassic-electric.co.uk or ask at your local Tourist Information Centre.
West Dorset Ramblers organise regular walks around the area. 01297 631130 www.westdorsetramblers.org.uk
South Dorset Ramblers Walks in Dorset on Sat, Sun & Wednesdays. www.southdorsetramblers.org.uk 01305 262839 / 269381
COUNTRY WORKSHOPS
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Highway Farm, Bridport. www.highwayfarm.co.uk 01308 424321 Stained Glass Workshops with local artist & tutor Jackie Hunt.
Kingcombe Environmental Studies Centre, Toller Porcorum www.kingcombe.org 01300 320684
Natural history, wildlife, archaeology and art and craft courses run all year. Booking essential. Gift vouchers available.
The Dorset Wildlife Trust runs walks, talks, workshops, work parties and other events. 01305 264620. www.dorsetwildlife.co.uk
Monkton Wyld Court runs walks, talks, workshops, courses and other events. 01297 560342. www.monktonwyldcourt.co.uk
The Bodger’s Barn Nr. Bridport. Green woodwork courses throughout the year - short courses and evening classes, all small
groups. Also workshop sessions for groups including special needs. 01308 425455 www.brightwater.org.uk
Arty Crafty Workshops – Cake Decoration, Textiles & Creative Crafts For more info: 01308 459100 www.dennierose.co.uk
Introduction to hedge laying - one day courses in North Dorset. November - March. Other courses also available. For further
information please contact Countryside Conservation Services - 01963 23680 or email coppiceworks@aol.com
Crafty Camping Holditch, TA20 4NL. 2-5 day green woodworking courses, and more! 01460 221102 www.mallinson.co.uk
Furleigh Estate Wine Tours Salway Ash nr Bridport. 90 minute wine tours every Friday and Saturday at 2pm. 01308 488991.
Butterfly Bright Workshops Sherborne. Patchwork/quilting, sewing, jewellery, embroidery, cake decorating, ceramic buttons,
paper cutting . 01935 817303. www.butterflybright.co.uk
Arts Classes One and two day workshops on painting and drawing, designed for mixed abilities, beginners welcome. Held in The
Chapel, Dewlish, Dorchester. To book/further information please telephone. 01258 837199. www.artist-anita-law.co.uk
Marilyn Allis Winterborne Whitechurch and Dorchester. Watercolour, Acrylic & Mixed Media. 07789026546 www.marilynallis.com
Art & Craft Courses at Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, DT2 9PT. (Formerly in Poundbury) - Pottery, glass fusing, art,
photography, silver, clay, smocking, encaustic wax, fabric painting, felting and papermaking. 07715388590 www.artisandt1.co.uk
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Antelope Walk, Dorchester
South Street, Bridport
Digby Road, Sherborne
Church Street, Lyme Regis
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Produced by West Dorset District Council, Leisure & Tourism Division.
Local events diary
01 New Year's Day Duck Race Higher Mill Flats, Windsor Terrace, Lyme Regis. New Year’s Day Duck Race started by the
Town Crier at 12.00 noon. Join us at Higher Mill Flats on Windsor Terrace for this traditional event which raises money for
the Lyme Regis Christmas Lights. Buy a duck for £1 and follow them as they race each other.
01 The Formidable Lyme Lunge Lyme Regis Beach. A Fancy Dress dip in Lyme Bay for charity that takes place from the
Sandy Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, every New Year’s Day promptly at 1pm. 01297 443170 www.lymeregisrotary.org
03 Bridport Ceilidh: English Contra Dance Band St Mary's Church Hall, South St, Bridport. 7:30pm-11pm. New members
welcome. You don't need a partner. Bring & share finger food/snacks. 01308 422927 http://bridportceilidhs.wordpress.com/
03 Blackmore Vale & Yeovil National Trust Association The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. 2:30pm. A talk by John
Smith on 'The Roman Army, Fact & Fiction'. £3 members, £5 guests inc. tea & biscuits. 01747 838810 brijo@waitrose.com
04 Cercle Français De Dorchester Wessex Hotel, 32 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UP. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Thé du
nouvel an et Galette du roi. All welcome, English and French native speakers. English: 01305 854025 Français: 01305
812666 www.dorchesterfrenchcircle.org
06 Twelfth Night Bridport Town Hall. Featuring the Symondsbury Mummers and a local music band in aid of Bridport
Millennium Green. Details, and to confirm time call Sandra Brown: 01308 423078
06 Lyme Regis Art Society - Demonstration Woodmead Halls, Hil Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG. Demonstration by Jake
Winkle - Wildlife in Water Colour. 2pm-4pm. Visitors £5. For more information email: sheila.stratton@btinternet.com
07 Cabinet Govt in W.Dorset & Investigating Unitary local govt Corn Exchange, Dorchester. 7pm. Public Meeting: YOU
voice your opinions first. Run by ‘Public First’. 7pm Tea/coffee. Admission free. All welcome. 07990 583167
07 Bridport Camera Talk: More Moments of Wakefulness Chancery House, Chancery Lane off East St, Bridport. Regular
Weds meetings with guest speakers. Everyone welcome! 01308 459266 www.bridportcameraclub.co.uk
08 Cecil Beaton - My Fashionable Life Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. 8pm. Beaton’s personal style and legacy to
20th Century Male Fashion are analysed in a pioneering talk by Dr. Ben Wild. £5. 01963 370899
09 U3A: Never Mind the News, what about the Adverts? Woodmead Halls, Hil Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG. A light
hearted look at advertising in the last 100 years with Bruce Upton, who comes from the Bridport Museum. Bruce has
entertained us twice in the last two years. He uses many illustrations from his own collection and the Museum’s
photographs. Start at 10am with coffee/tea and biscuits served until 10:45am. The talk starts at 11.00am 01297 444566.
10 Chasty Cottage Antiques Fair Digby Hall, Hound St. Sherborne. 9am-4pm. £1 entry. More info contact: 01963 370986
10 Start of Children's Art Club Bridport Youth Centre, Gundry Lane, Bridport. 9:30am-11:30am. New art club starting for
children aged 5-11. 01308 538945 / 07971823796 www.artescape.org
10 Charity Country Music Night Trinity Club, Trinity Street, Dorchester DT1 1TT 8pm til late. Proceeds in aid of Dorset &
Somerset Air Ambulance. Featuring music from Bill Conlon & Emerald. £7, contact Heather Pugh 01305 269095
10 Glass Taster Course Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symondbury, Bridport DT6 6HG 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm. £60. Details: Gillian
Hulse: 07827916054 gillian@gillianhulse.com www.gillianhulse.com
10/01-14/03 Dorset - A Contemporary Response Dorset County Museum, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA.
Bournemouth Arts Club members' annual exhibition. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Closed Sunday.
11 Garage Sale Greenham House, Leigh, DT9 6HW. Varied and interesting items from house clearance - pictures, books,
china, glass and useful kitchen items. In good condition. 01935 873846
14 Sherborne Flicks: The Hundred Foot Journey Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 7:30pm. £6 from Sherborne TIC.
14 Geology Lecture: Dinosaur Feathers, Filaments and Fuzz - Their Biological Implications Dorset County Museum,
High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA. 6:30pm for 7pm. By Dr Paul barrett, Earth Sciences, Natural History Museum.
Free entry, donation of £3 encouraged. 01305 756827
15 Ramblers Walk - Bridport King Charles Tavern, (no Car Park!) Bridport. Meet 10am for 5 mile walk. Everyone welcome.
Please contact organiser to confirm details. 01460 73695
15 Coast 2015 St George's Church Hall, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LB. 2:30pm. By Bella Crawford (NT) organised by the
National Trust South Dorset Association. Guests £3. 01300 321601 www.southdorsetnt.org.uk
15 Trees for Dorset 'Woodpeckers & Woodland Birds' Magistrate's Room, The Corn Exchange, High East Street,
Dorchester, DT1 1HF. 7:15pm for 7:30pm. By Lynne Birningham, RSPB. Parking at North Square and in the large Council
offices car park. www.treesfordorset.co.uk
15 R.S.P.B Talk St. George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester 7:45p.m. By Martin Cade, Portland Bird Observatory Manager.
Martin talks about the work of the Bird Observatory on the unique strange and compelling Island of Portland. Admission:
Group members £3.00, Visitors £3.50 to include coffee & biscuits.
15/11-05/01 Jesus Laughing and Loving - A Collection of Prints from the Exhibition that Toured the World St Mary's
Church, Maiden Newton, Nr Dorchester, DT2 0AA. 9am-4pm. Artists from around the world give their impression of a
laughing and loving Jesus, painted in the style of their culture. Create your own images to add (materials provided.)
16 Market St Martin’s Community Hall Broadmayne, (Next to the Church), Cakes, Preserves, Raffle, Craft, Plants, , Bric-abrac, books, Jigsaws, Cards, Local Pork, Sausages and Eggs, Local Watercress, Plants from a local Nursery and a
chance to sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee. All proceeds to St Martin’s Community Hall. 01305 853765.
16 Luftwaffe Aerial Photography of the 2nd World War. Woodmead Halls, Hil Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG. 7:30pm-10pm.
Lyme Bay Photographic Club - Nigel Clarke, Luftwaffe Aerial Photography of the 2nd World War. For further information
please contact Chairman John Wallis on 01297 444733 www.lymebayphotographicclub.org
17 The Fizzies White Hart, Greenhill, Sherborne. This fabulous trio bring some 60's Rock glamour to town. 01935 817668
18 Wassailing in Bridport Community Orchard (behind St Marys Church) South St, Bridport. Starts at 3pm. Everyone
welcome to come and enjoy this wonderful traditional event! jill.lloyd15@talktalk.net
19 Hope Springs Eternal Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 7:30pm. Talk by Revd Dr Richard Wyld. 01935 812452
19-01/02 Woodroffe School Annual Art Exhibition Malthouse Gallery, Town Mill, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PU. Showcasing the
extraordinary talented art students from Woodroffe School. Free Admission. 01297 443579 www.townmill.org.uk
20 Lyme Regis Art Society - Demonstration Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG. 2pm-4pm. Demonstration
by Graham Watson - Credit card painting. Visitors £5. For more information email: sheila.stratton@btinternet.com
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21 Music at the Museum: Ji Liu, Piano Dorset County Museum, High East St, Dorchester, DT1 1XA. 7:30pm. Busoni,
Schubert, Beethoven & more. Non-Members £12, students £2 from Museum Shop and on the door. 01305 266028
21 WDDFAS Talk: The Art & Meaning of Maps Highlands End Leisure Centre, Eype, Bridport. West Dorset Decorative &
Fine Art Society meeting starts at 2:30pm. £7.50 for non-members. 07972 472029 caro49@clutterbox.co.uk
21 Back in the Old Days: Charlton Down Local History Group Herrison Hall, Charlton Down, Dorchester, DT2 9UA.
7:30pm. Farming & village life in West Dorset from late Victorian Times to the coming of the Second World War. Entry £3.
22 Talk: 'Grown in Dagenham' Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3UY. 7:30pm. ‘Grown in
Dagenham’ - growing food in the city by Alice Holden, Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural society. 01297 444034
22 Religion in 18th Century England Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. 8pm. Talk by Dr. Colin Haydon. 01963 370899
23 Art Talk - Recording Wartime Shipping on the Thames The Dazzle Paintings of John Everett Dorset County
Museum, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA. 7pm for 7:30pm. Free entry, £3 donation encouraged. 01305 756827
23 Charter House Auction Long Street Sale Rooms, Sherborne. Antiques, Pictures, Prints & Books Auction. 01935 812277
24 Antique & Fleamarket Digby Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 10am-4pm. Monthly Fleamarket. 01963 250108
24 Burns' Night Celebration Rose & Crown, Longburton. 7pm (approx. phone to check.) Come to the Rose and Crown for a
traditional Scottish supper followed by music by the Boom Antler Ceilidh Band to celebrate Burns Night. 01963 210202
25 Divine Union Soundbath Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, Nr. Sherborne, DT9 4LA. 2pm-4pm. Experience a magical
performance of Pure Sound by musician Dean Carter using crystal and Tibetan singing bowls and vocal overtoning which
promotes a deeply relaxing and healing state. £10 in advance via 01935 389655 www.centreforpuresound.org
26 Golden Cap Association (National Trust West Dorset) presents 'The Lord Mayor of London & The Livery
Companies' Bridport United Church Hall, East St. Bridport, DT6 3LJ. 2:30pm. Illustrated talk by Bob Ayers, City of London
Tour Guide. Non-Members welcome. £3 inc. tea/ coffee & biscuits. 01308 863577
26 Community Lecture: Planet Ocean - A Guide to the Hidden Planet in our Solar System Thomas Hardye School
Theatre, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET. 7pm. By Dr Simon Boxall, Lecturer in Ocean and Earth Science at the
University of Southampton. Free but by tickets only from School Reception two weeks prior. Max 4pp. 01305 266064
26 Buddhist Meditation Quaker Meeting House, Holloway Road, Dorchester. 7pm-8:30pm. £7 a class: 'Let go of Anger and
Stress' course. Everyone welcome. Come on the day or book on line at www.thekchencentre.org
28 Jewellery Course Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symondbury, Bridport DT6 6HG 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm. £70. Details: Gillian
Hulse Tel: 07827916054 gillian@gillianhulse.com www.gillianhulse.com
29 Lunchtime Concert: Bernardo Continental Guitarist Dorset County Museum, High East St, Dorchester, DT1 1XA. 1pm2pm. Composer, performer and teacher playing on a genuine 200 year old Louis Panormo instrument. Free. 01305 756827
29 West Dorset Humanists Meeting The Avenue Restaurant, 33 West St, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QW. 7:30pm. Come along
and ask questions about humanism and secularism, being agnostic or atheist, or living a good life without God. This is a
chance to find out more, reflect on your ideas about these matters and talk them over with other free-thinking people.
Entry is £3. Everyone is welcome. 07583 888837 www.westdorsethumanists.org
30 Seascape & Open PDI & Print Competitions Woodmead Halls, Hil Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG. Lyme Bay
Photographic Club - Seascape & Open PDI & Print Competitions . 7:30pm-10pm For further information please contact
Chairman John Wallis on 01297 444733 www.lymebayphotographicclub.org
31 Headland The White Hart, Greenhill, Sherborne. This brilliant group are making their debut at the White Hart. A night of
fantastic rock and pop classics awaits - not one to miss! 01935 817668
31 Half Day Buddhist Meditation Course: 'Busy Life, Peaceful Mind' Quaker Centre, Holloway Road, Dorchester .10am1pm. Taught by Gen Kelsang Lekema, an experienced visiting teacher. Everyone welcome. Come on the day or book on
line at www.thekchencentre.org , £15.00 including refreshments.
31 Lecture: Murray Walker The Tank Museum, Bovington, Nr Wool, BH20 6JG. 7pm. Legendary Motor Sport & Formula One
commentator Murray Walker OBE returns to share his experiences of the World famous Monaco Grand Prix – its history,
drivers, cars and races at Formula One’s only true street circuit. Lecture only - £15, Lecture & Curry meal - £22.50. Book
early online or call 01929 405096 ext 212. www.tankmuseum.org
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Bridport
Weekly Market in the Town Centre every Wednesday and Saturday, Farmers’ Market 2 Saturday in each
month – Arts Centre 9:30am-2pm, Bridport Market in the WI Hall, North Street every Saturday 9am-12 noon.
Dorchester
Weekly Market in Fairfield Car Park, Weymouth Ave 8am-3pm every Wednesday, Farmers’ Market 1
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Saturday in each month at Poundbury, 9am-1pm and 4 Saturday of each month in South Street, 9am-4pm.
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Country Market at The Corn Exchange every Friday (exc. Easter) 8:30am-11am. Vintage Market 2 Sunday
of every month (May-October) 12noon-4pm at Dorchester Curiosity Centre, Grove Trading Estate, DT1 1ST.
Sherborne
Pannier Market on the Parade every Thursday and Saturday; Country Market in Church Hall, Digby Road,
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Thursday mornings, 9:15am-11:15am; Farmers’ Market 3 Friday in each month – Cheap Street, 9am-1pm.
Saturday Antiques & Flea Market – 4th Saturday every month (exc. April and December), Church Hall, Digby
Road. 9am-4pm Monthly Book Fair – 3rd Saturday every month, Church Hall, Digby Rd. 9:30am-4pm.
Owermoigne
Monthly Market in village hall every 2
Broadmayne
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Saturday, 10:30am-noon. Produce, bric a brac, plants, crafts, books.
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St. Martin's Community Hall, Broadmayne (By Church), every 3 Friday 2pm-3:30pm.
Met Opera Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg 5pm
Jazz Café
Met Opera The Merry Widow 7pm
Storytelling Café 7:30pm
WE (spelt you and I) Dance 7:30 pm
Tales from India 8pm
Box Office : 01308 424 204
www.bridport-arts.com
DORCHESTER
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MARINE THEATRE
ELECTRIC
PALACE
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Becca Langsford & Vince Lee with Support Thomas Ford
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Alexei Sayle: Listen with Alexei
24-25 Dr Livingstone
Ticket Office : Dorchester TIC 01305 267992
Box Office : 01305 266926
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The Giants
Southern Tenant Folk Union
Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?
www.dorchesterarts.org.uk
Theatre
Music
Theatre
Daytime classes:
Lyme Youth Theatre – Saturdays 10am-1pm
For full details 01297 442394
www.marinetheatre.com
Marine Theatre Box Office: 01297 442138 (Lyme Regis TIC)
31 Dec – 3 Jan Peter Pan Pantomime
09 Comedy Network (Jarleth Regan, Mark Smith, Adam Hess) doors open 7.15pm
17 Sara Pascoe doors open 7pm
23 Comedy Network (Gareth Edwards, Phil Wang, Keiran Boyd) doors open 7.15 pm
Electric Palace Box Office: 01308 424901 (Bridport TIC)
Happy New Year!
www.electricpalace.org.uk