Event News and Courses

April EVENTS AND COURSES

28 March

Golden Cap Association Annual General Meeting with special guest speaker, Leo Henley Lock, Countryside Manager, West and North Dorset National Trust. 2.30 pm United Church Main Hall, East Street, Bridport. Information from Mike Nicks 01308 459855. 29 March

Scottish Country Dancing every Tuesday at Ashill Village Hall TA19 9LX from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with a break for tea or coffee. Contact Anita on 01460 929383 or email anitaandjim22@gmail. com for further information or just come along and join the fun. All welcome including beginners. We look forward to seeing you soon. 31 March

Lyme Voices Community Choir 19.30 to 21.15. Sing for fun. Learn tunes by ear. Everyone welcome. Baptist Church (pine hall round the back), Silver St., Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY. Phone 01297 445078 or email petelinnett2@hotmail.com. Please let us know if you are coming. 1 April

West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 8.5 mile circular walk from Maiden Newton taking in the Frome Valley to Chantmarle. Contact 07498 604486. Easter Bingo Charmouth Village Hall Doors open 7 pm, eyes down 7.30 pm. In aid or two Charmouth scouts that are lucky to go to the World Scout Jamboree. Mixed Media Painting ‘Painting Water: Lakes or the Sea’ From 10 am to 2 pm. Cost £18. In the Bradshaw Room at Axminster Heritage Centre, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH. To book contact : gina.youens@btinternet.com. The Duke (12A) 4pm (socially distanced seating) & 7.30pm Brilliant performances from Jim Broadbent & Helen Mirren. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050. ‘It’s Downton Abbey with garden tips’ (The Guardian). The Beaminster Festival joins forces with the Beaminster Horticultural Society to present the perfect show ‘Old Herbaceous’ with Peter Maqueen. Sown with seeds of gardening wisdom, this charming one man show is a love story – a humorous portrayal of a singleminded yet gentle man with a passion for plants. 7.30pm Bar from 7pm Beaminster Public Hall, Fleet Street, DT8 3EF. Tickets £12 (Online) www.beaminsterfestival.com or at Yarn Barton, Fleet Street, Beaminster, DT8 3DR Mon – Sat, 9.30am -12.30pm. Trap for a Lonely Man by Dorchester Drama will be performed at: - Moreton Village Hall on 1st April, Broadmayne Village Hall on 2nd April, Martinstown Village Hall on 8th and 9th April. Performances are at 7.30pm, doors open at 7pm. Tickets (£10 +£1 booking fee) are available online from www.wegottickets.com/ dorchesterdrama. For more information, contact Dee Thorne on 07749569730 2 April

The popular Fairey Band from Stockport is returning after 2 year’s break due to Covid-19, the band will be giving a concert in St Mary’s Church Beaminster at 3 pm. Tickets £12 50 from Estate agents Symonds and Sampson, The Yarn Barton Centre or Tel 01308 862493 Proceeds for Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance and St Mary’s Church. Jumble Sale with tombola & refreshments 2pm. Donations may be left at the hall between 10am & mid-day on the Saturday morning. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall. Further information from Jackie (01460 72324). Talent for Textiles sale of antique and vintage textiles, lace and haberdashery. The Broadhembury Memorial Hall EX14 3NG 10am until 3pm. Further information Caroline Bushell tel. 01404 45901. Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Maiden Newton. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Cantamus presents ‘Darkness into Light’ a concert of music for Lent and spring. The Church of St Peter & St Paul, Uplyme DT7 3TT at 7.30pm. Tickets £12 on the door. Refreshments available. Beginners Sewing Workshop 10am until 2pm Cost £18. In the Bradshaw Room at Axminster Heritage Centre, Silver St, Axminster, EX13 5AH. Learn some basic sewing skills: putting in a zip, cutting out, sewing and neatening seams, use of sewing machine etc. Come and be inspired to start sewing and learn a new skill. To book and for a materials contact : ginayouens@btinternet.com 07703246481. 3 April

Nourish Free meal supplied by Nourish. Plus opportunity to talk. 12:00 – 14:00 Axminster Guildhall 07708 731826. Lyme Bay Chorale Spring Concert: Brahms’ Requiem. Lyme Regis Parish Church (St Michael the Archangel) at 4pm. Tickets £15 on the door / £13 in advance from Fortnam, Smith & Banwell, Lyme Regis (cash only) or choir members. Under-19s free. Pianist Philip Clouts and double bassist Ron Phelan play melodic jazz with different flavours of African and Latin American music. They will be performing at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Sunday 3rd April, and at the Tincleton Gallery near Dorchester on the 20th and 21st of May. Jazz in the Bar, Marine Theatre. Doors/bar open 7pm Start 8pm. £10 advance £12 on the door. www.marinetheatre.com. For Tincleton events phone 01305 848 909 or email info@tincletongallery.com. Tickets £15 each including glass of wine and nibbles. www.tincletongallery.com 4 April

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. Contact David on 01460 65981 Cost £2.00 www.chardscottishdancing.org. Bridport Folk Dance Club If you enjoy music and dancing, gentle exercise, socialising and maybe learning something new, come along to the W.I Hall on Monday evenings -7.15 to 9.30pm. All welcome, especially beginners. Tel: 458165 or 459001. Also on 11th, 18th, and 25th April. Hawkchurch Film Nights in association with Devon Moviola, proudly presents ‘Pig’ (91 mins, Cert.15 - strong language, violence). New regular start time 7.00pm (doors 6.30pm) at Hawkchurch Village Hall, EX13 5XD. Reservations £5 from csma95@gmail.com or 01297 678176, or pay at the door. Refreshments and sociallydistanced seating available.

April EVENTS AND COURSES

5 April

West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 7.5 mile circular walk from Salway Ash taking in the Brit Valley. Contact 07952 517764. The Repair Café Free repairs on any items that can be brought into the Guildhall 11:00 – 13:00. Axminster Guildhall axerepaircafe@ gmail.com. Scottish Country Dancing every Tuesday at Ashill Village hall TA19 9LX from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with tea / coffee break. Learn the steps , formations and dances with a fully qualified teacher. All welcome including beginners. For more information contact Anita on 01460 929383 or email anitaandjim22@gmail.com. 6 April

Upholstery Classes Dalwood Village Hall - fortnightly. Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm. Also 27th April, 11th, 25th May, 8th, 29th June. Cost: £20 per session inc tea/coffee, bring own lunch. Limited places. Not for profit. To book: Tel 07969 804184. Ladies clothing sale A large selection of brand new ladies clothing, accessories, scarves, jewellery and gift items from branded stores at a fraction of the high street price. Refreshments available. 2:45pm to 4:30pm Charmouth Village Hall, Wesley Road. Bridport Scottish Dancers meet every Wednesday at 7.30on on 6th April, Salwayash VH, Salwayash, DT6 5HX and at Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN on 13th, 20th and 27th April. All welcome, no partner required but please wear soft shoes. First evening free, thereafter £2.00 which includes tea/coffee & squash. Contact Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out www. bridportscottishdancers.org.uk 7 April

West Dorset Ramblers Leisurely walk around Symondsbury. Contact 07947 881635. Lyme Voices Community Choir 19.30 to 21.15. Sing for fun. Learn tunes by ear. Everyone welcome. Baptist Church (pine hall round the back), Silver St., Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY. Phone 01297 445078 or email petelinnett2@hotmail.com. Please let us know if you are coming. Art Auction for the people of Ukraine - will take place at The Ropemakers, West St; Bridport starting at 6pm. Donations of artworks from 35 local artists, to include Ricky Romain, Gerry Dudgeon, David Brooke & Caroline Ireland. Tatworth Flower club Thursday flower demonstration by ‘Tracy Johnson’ ‘Out of the wood’. doors open at 1.30pm for 2pm. A warm welcome to Visitors £6.Tatworth memorial hall TA20 2QW further details Julie Kettle 01934 248536.

Colyton History Town Walks Meeting at 2 pm Colyton Dolphin Street Car Park. Guided tour for approximately one hour. Cost £4, children under 16 free. No need to book, all weathers. Group Bookings - please contact: Jane Dauncey 01297 552514 or Pam McCleneghen 01297 33406. Also on 14, 21 and 28 April. John Donne Life and Work: A Talk with readings by Graham Fawcett 7.30pm doors at 7pm. Whether you know and love John Donne’s poetry or need an introduction, come along to Sladers Yard, West Bay, and bathe in his brilliant witty words. Graham Fawcett presented poetry programmes on BBC Radio 3 for many years and was a founder tutor at the London Poetry School. Tickets: £12.50. Please call 01308 459511 to book. Vagabond (1985, France, 15, 101 mins, Director: Agnes Varda). Vagabond (French: Sans toit ni loi, “with neither shelter nor law”) is a 1985 French drama film featuring Sandrine Bonnaire. 7:30 pm start. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall (TA18 8PS).). Membership £22, guests £4 per film. Contact mickpwilson53@btinternet.com or ring Mick Wilson on 01460 74849 or Di Crawley on 01460 30508. Prices as they were in 2019. Sensible COVID-19 precautions are in place. The Friends of Lyme Regis Museum present a Talk: ‘Life on the Seashore’ by Chris Andrew, Museum Education Officer. Chris investigates the local rock pools. At 2.30pm Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, Lyme Regis. DT7 3PG. This talk follows the AGM at 2.00pm. All welcome Members £2.00, Visitors £3.00. Contact David Cox 01297 443156. 8 April

Talk and Tea: Cider Country with James Crowden 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm. The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA. Museumofsomerset.org.uk Booking, £5. James Crowden talks about his new book ‘Cider Country’ looking at the history of cider from the very beginning to the current day. Part of our Talk and Tea Series. West Side Story (2021) at 7.30pm Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew DT11 0JX Doors and bar open 7.00 Tickets cost £5, which includes a drink or an ice-cream. Ali & Ava (15) 7.30pm A British heartfelt contemporary love story. Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Starring Adeel Akhta & Claire Rushbrook The Beehive Honiton www. beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050 Water Water Everywhere by Becca Flintham. Bog gardens, ponds and water wise gardening. 7.30pm. Kilmington village hall. Whitford Road, EX13 7RF Non members £3 Lyme Regis u3a is resuming ‘in person’ talks at the Woodmead Hall. Managing Director Simon West will present the truly inspiring story of the Lyme based charity The Word Forest Organisation. 11am, Details are available on the lymeregisu3a.org web site; membership costs just £12 pa and non members are welcome to the talks for a contribution of £2. Cinechard at Holyrood Academy (upper site) will show Wes Anderson’s ‘The French Dispatch (15)’ Tickets for the showing at 7.30pm (doors at 7pm) can be purchased in advance at Barron’s, the PO and Eleos for £5 and £2.50, or on the door for £6 and £3, or from ticketsource/cinechard for a small booking fee. Plenty of parking, fully accessible, refreshments and raffle.

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9 April

The Sheldon Singers present “A Spring Bouquet” a varied choral programme in celebration of spring - 7.30 pm, St Mary’s Church, Uffculme EX15 3AA. Retiring collection. Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6 mile walk from Musbury. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Jumble sale at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall TA14 6SF. All usual stalls, quality clothes, shoes, bags, toys, books, bric a brac. and much more. Refreshments, cakes. Entrance 50p. Doors open at 11am. Everyone welcome. Contact details. Jennie. 01935 881718. Flats & Sharps with special guests True Foxes (a seated gig). 8pm British bluegrass with blistering musicianship and silky smooth harmonies. Energetic, enthusiastic and spirited. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050. Sunset Cafe Stompers St. Mary’s Church Beaminster 7.30pm £12.50. Bridport and District Gardening Club After a 2 year break the Spring Show is back at the United Church Hall Bridport. This is an open show (anyone can enter). Please contact Monique on 01308 301272 for a schedule or on line at http://www. bridportgardeningclub.co.uk where further information can be found. There are flower, vegetable, handicraft and cooking classes, something for everyone. As usual there will be a plant stall. All proceeds going to a local charity. Entry is free to view the exhibits, we hope you will support this event. Easter Prize Bingo Maiden Newton Village Hall. Doors 2pm Eyes down 2.30 pm. Raffle, children’s game, tea and cakes. Say it with Spring Flowers Helen Timbers will give a demonstration of using flowers and foliage to make a Spring centrepiece and then you can make your own, using materials supplied. Speedwell Hall, Crewkerne. 2:30pm - 5:00pm. Tickets £12 to include High Tea. Tickets available from Crewkerne Information Centre. (Limited numbers so please book early.) Tel: 01460 271767. 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 plate of food and mug. Tea and coffee provided. Cost £5 Contact David on 01460 65981 www. chardscottishdancing.org Choral concerts 7.00 pm at St Mary’s Church Bridport, The New Elizabethan Singers and The Broadoak Choir will combine to perform two choral pieces written by local composers. They go ‘on tour’ the next day, April 10th to repeat the performance in St Bartholomew’s Church Crewkerne at 3.30 pm. Matt Kingston (pen-name Matthew Coleridge) has directed the NES since 2011. His Requiem integrates broad lush vocal harmonies with exhilarating organ, string and percussion accompaniments and solo passages. Tickets, £12 (under 18s free) are available from Goadsby in Bridport. The concert in Crewkerne is free to all, with a retiring collection. Do not miss this concert of wonderfully uplifting music, grown organically in the Marshwood Vale and composed and performed by Dorset talent. Stockland Easter Village market & table top sale (sorry no jumble clothes). Victory hall 10am - 12 noon. Hot refreshments Free entry. Table bookings invited. Please contact Monica Parris 01404 881535. Monica.parris@connect.com. 9 - 10 April

Angels of Sound Voice Playshop 10am-5pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne nr. Sherborne DT9 4LA toning the chakras using sacred Sanskrit vowels, and find your Soul Note. £70 booking only 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com ff1 www.centreforpuresound.org 9 - 22 April

“Egg-cellent” Easter Fun at West Bay Discovery Centre Dropin for some Easter drawing and colouring all with an egg theme. No need to book. Open daily (excluding Mondays) between 11 am - 4 pm. Admission free donations welcomed. Further details www. westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk/ 9 - 23 April

Easter Holiday Activities 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Tue – Sat. The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA. Museumofsomerset.org.uk. Craft activities throughout the holidays celebrating spring and Easter. Activities, £1/£2. 9 - 24 April

Kids Easter Spotters Trail - at Abbotsbury Swannery. Complete the checklist for a chance to win a Season Ticket in our daily draw. 10 April

Large Downsizing Garage Sale of Household effects and Furniture From 10-am to 4-pm at Sarum House (next to the Old Rectory) South Perrott, Dorset DT8 3HU 11 April

West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 9 mile circular walk from East Chaldon to Lulworth. Contact 07974 756107. Megaslam Wrestling Doors open 7 for 7.30pm. 2 hour family entertainment spectacular. Get ready to grab a foam finger & enjoy some full-on family fun! Book early for the best seats. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050 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. Contact David on 01460 65981 Cost £2.00 www.chardscottishdancing.org. Dorchester Townswomen’s Guild Meeting Posted in the Past. An illustrated talk by Helen Baggott, a lady very much interested in social history. 2 p.m. Dorchester Community Church, Poundbury, DT1 3DF Visitors welcome £2.50. Enquires 01305 832857. West Dorset Flower Club (Bridport) are having a demonstration by Carol Norman entitled “With Spring in Mind”. This will take place at 2.30 pm at the WI Hall in North Street. Visitors £5, further details from the Secretary, 01308 456339. 12 April

Scottish Country Dancing every Tuesday at Ashill Village hall TA19 9LX from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with tea / coffee break. Learn the steps, formations and dances with a fully qualified teacher. All welcome including beginners. For more information contact Anita on 01460 929383 or email anitaandjim22@gmail.com

Young Farmers Breakfast Charity big breakfast, raffle and cake stall 09:00 – 14:00 Axminster Guildhall 07931 154091. “West Side Story” (12A) (2021) Kilmington Community Cinema will be screening at the Village Hall (EX13 7RF). Doors open 6.45 film starts 7.15. Matinee on Thursday 14th afternoon doors open 2pm film starts 2.15 advance booking required for this matinee very limited seating, and cream teas (£3) available if booked with the ticket reservation. Tickets can be pre-booked by email: alun.evans@ yahoo.co.uk, see www.kilmingtonvillage.com/other-organisations. html for more information. 14 April

Crewkerne Gardening Club is pleased to welcome John Butler to talk about “Bumble Bees in your garden”. This is sure to generate a buzz of excitement. The talk will begin at 7.30pm in the Henhayes Centre and refreshments are provided. Come and enjoy the evening with us! Visitor entry - £2.50. Contact- Rosemary Prince, 01460 74290. Sea Shanty sessions An evening of singing sea Shanties and other familiar songs of the sea, with the Chantry Buoys of Colyton. 7.30pm at The Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis. Free admission. All welcome to join in. Contact Peter, 07761 469676. Seaton Garden Club monthly meeting at 2.30 pm in the Masonic Hall, Queen Street SeatonbSpeaker Dr Mike Lock, talk on Cape Flowers and Views. Visitors welcome cost £2 to include refreshments. Contact 01297 24049 Royal Opera Screening La Traviata (12A) 6.45 In a glamorous and superficial society, a courtesan sacrifices all for love. Opera by Verdi. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050. Beaminster Museum opens for the summer season 10.30. More to see, hear and do than ever before. Free entry. See www. beaminstermuseum.co.uk for opening days and times. The Phantom of the Open (12A) 4pm (socially distanced seating) and 7.30pm A heart-warming British comedy starring Oscar Winner Mark Rylance, the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, the worst golfer to ever the play the British Open. The Beehive Honiton www. beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050. 15 - 18 April

Bridport Art Society 2022 Easter Exhibition and Art Sale The Salt House, West Bay at 10am to 5pm. Hung works and cards by members all for sale. Free entry 16 April

Craft@Kennaway Fair 10.00am-4pm, indoor & outdoor fair with local, handmade crafts and food stands, Kennaway House, 01395 515551, www.kennawayhouse.org.uk. Axminster Heritage Centre new temporary exhibition ‘Spinning A Yarn: Axminster and Sheep’ and it is hooped to have live sheep at the centre for a display on shearing, weather permitting. The exhibition will also have a range of associated talks and workshops throughout the summer. Summer openings are Mon-Fri 10-4 and Saturdays 10-1 until October 29th. Entry is £4 per adult and 16 and under are free. Heritage Alive at Axminster Heritage Centre are also running coach trips once a month from April. For all information please go to www.axminsterheritage.org Thomas Whitty House, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH. Chideock WI Easter Cream Teas and Bake Sale - Easter Saturday 3.00pm - 5.00pm in Chideock Village Hall. For more details email chideockwi@gmail.com.

Nourish Free meal supplied by Nourish. Plus opportunity to talk. 12:00 – 14:00 Axminster Guildhall 07708 731826. 17 - 18 April

Easter weekend at Yeovil Railway Centre Yeovil Junction BA22 9UU - Easter Egg Trail and Easter Bunny. 01935 410420 or www. yeovilrailway.freeservers.com, or find us on Facebook. 19 April

Forever Queen A four piece Queen tribute band, based in the South. For the past 10 years they have toured the UK and abroad, and are now back in Axminster. 19:00 Axminster Guildhall www. axminster-guildhall.co.uk. “The Last Bus” Film Night Chideock Village Hall at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Tea/coffee/wine/popcorn and choc ices available. Entry £5.00 for members, £7.00 for non-members. Contact 01297 489452. Turn Lyme Green Talk “The Changing Landscape of Food & Health”(Free). Dr Sue Beckers (well known retired GP & Nutrition Practitioner) will talk on how eating natural foods and avoiding sugar & processed food promotes well-being and good health. 7pm at Driftwood Cafe, Baptist Church, Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY. 01297 446066 or www.turnlymegreen.co.uk Barrington and District Gardening Club A talk by Christopher Bond who’s subject will be “art in the garden”. Barrington Village Hall, visitors welcome, cost£2 to include refreshments. 20 April

Colyton & District Garden Society Talk ‘Vertical Gardening’ by Claire Hart. 7.30pm at Colyford Memorial Hall. Members free, guests £3. For information, Sue Price: 01297 552362. The Beehive Acoustic Night 7.30pm Hosted by Terry Stacey. Perform or listen in the Beehive bar. Free entry. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050 Beaminster Museum “Crafty Fossils” morning for 7 – 11 year olds with accompanying adults. 10.00 – 11.30. Fun Fossil Craft activities. Free, but need to book by 6th April. See www.beaminstermuseum. co.uk for further information. Community Coffee Morning including croissants & bacon rolls, 10.30am – noon, at Clapton & Wayford Village Hall. More details from Julia (01460 72769) 21 April

Arts Society West Dorset Lucian Freud: The Art of the Man Speaker: John Idden. 2.30pm Bridport Town Hall. Visitors welcome-£7.50. National Theatre Live: Henry V (15) 7pm Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050 West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 7 mile circular walk from Pilsdon Pen including Lewesdon Hill and beyond. Contact 07889 921435. Bridport and District Gardening Club monthly meeting is at 7.30pm at the W I Hall North Street Bridport. Derek Dexter is a member of the Fuchsia Society and a winner of many trophies. His talk and slides will cover the growing and showing of fuchsias. The meeting is open to non-members for a small fee of £2.00. 22 April

Giggle at the Guildhall The Guildhall’s very own monthly stand up comedy night, hosted by Tom Glover. Featuring guest comics Sandi Smith and Luke Honnoraty. 19:30 Axminster Guildhall www. axminster-guildhall.co.uk. The film King Richard will be shown by T & F Movies in Tatworth Memorial Hall at 8.00pm. The doors open at 7.30pm and there will be a bar and raffle. Will Smith stars as the father who bullies and coaches his daughters, Venus and Serena Williams, to become supreme tennis players. Somerset Wildlife Trust Ilminster/Chard group. Dr Peter Glanvill will give an illustrated presentation on “Caves & Caving in Devon” & will include some intriguing tales surrounding the discovery of the new bone cave in Devon! 7.30pm Parish Hall, North St. Ilminster TA19 0DG, roadside & town car parks. £3 SWT members, £4 nonmembers, no charge for children. Refreshments will be available. Enquiries 01460 234551 23 April

The Cassandra String Quartet 7.30 pm. Cattistock Parish Church The inaugural “Cattistock in Concert” will take place in our beautiful Parish Church. This is a very exciting new project to bring back classical music to the village and it is planned to hold many more interesting events in the future. There is no charge for this concert but suggested donations of £10 per person will be most welcome towards future concerts in this series. Drinks will be served during the interval. More details are available on the Cattistock website www.cattistockvillage.co.uk email: infocattistockinconcert@gmail. com Mobile: 07471 193229 Facebook Page: Cattistock in Concert. Noble Jacks + Support 8pm With the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks are out to take no prisoners with their high-energy footstompin’ rhythms, which have taken crowds by storm across the UK. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050 Talking Rubbish: coffee morning Chardstock Eco Group hosts a coffee morning focusing on opening conversations about how we can reduce rubbish and plastic waste. Stalls. Mini-repair cafe. Free coffee and cake. 10am-12 noon Chardstock Community Hall Contact Vicky Whitworth 01460 221024 Plant and Gardening Fair with various other charity stalls, 9.30-1, at Bridport Millennium Green, Mountfield, Rax Lane, DT6 3JP. In aid of the Friends of Bridport Millennium Green. For more details, or if you would like to donate plants etc, please contact Sandra Brown, 01308 423078. Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8 mile walk from Whitchurch. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. CUPID, a mutual support group for ostomists i.e. anyone with a stoma (colostomy, urostomy, ileostomy) or pouch, will meet between 10:00 and noon at the Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RR. Parking is available opposite at the Top o’ the Town car park. This is an informal gathering where you can meet others who ‘have been there and got the T-shirt’, maybe pick up a few tips or just enjoy a tea or coffee and biscuits and hear Richard Cunningham who will tell us about the work of the RNLI. Rhys Williams will have a display of Convatec products and endeavour to help with any problems. The Friends of Beaminster Festival are delighted to welcome Gabriella Jones (violin) & Fionnuala Ward (piano) to perform the concert originally planned for April 2020. The programme will consist of music by Mozart, Brahms, Bridge & Debussy. Both Gabriella & Fionnuala are graduates from the Royal College of Music and have regularly appeared as soloists and chamber musicians throughout UK and Europe. Gabriella last came to Beaminster as part of the Festival in 2018. The concert is at 3.00pm in St Marys Church,Beaminster and tickets at £12 are available via the Festival web-site(ticketsource.co.uk) or from Yarn Barton and The Book Shop,14 South Street Bridport Tel 01308 422964 and on the door. 24 April

Quieten the mind calm the emotions and relax and detoxify the body. £15 advance bookings only 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com 25 April

West Dorset Ramblers Leisurely 5 mile coastal walk from Cogden Beach to Bridport. Contact 01297 489567. 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. Contact David on 01460 65981 Cost £2.00 www.chardscottishdancing.org. Golden Cap Association Illustrated Talk Purbeck Castles – Lulworth, Duriston and Corfe by David Warhurst. 2.30 pm United Church Main Hall, East Street, Bridport. Information from Mike Nicks 01308 459855. 25 - 26 April

Nativity the Musical Postponed from December. Nativity! the Musical, brought to you by Axminster Drama Club, is a stage musical based on the 2009 film of the same name. 19:30 And 14:30 on 26th. Axminster Guildhall. www.axminster-guildhall. co.uk. 26 April

In Xanadu Coleridge and the West Country Exhibition Tours. 26 Apr, 25 May, 18 Jun, 2.30 pm. The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA. Museumofsomerset.org.uk. Booking, suggested donation £3. Find out more about the artworks and objects on display in this short gallery tour. Bridport & District u3a presents a talk by Andy Lucker entitled ‘Catching baggage thieves at Heathrow Airport’ in the Bridport United Church Hall at 2pm, followed by refreshments. Covid safety measures will be in place. Visit www.bridportu3a.org.uk or email info@bridportu3a.org.ok for further details. The Lyme Regis Society presents their AGM, followed by a Talk ‘What Lies Beneath’ The story of The Cups Hotel, part 1 by Bob Speer 2pm Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, Lyme Regis. DT7 3PG All Welcome. Members Free. Visitors £3.00. Check website for further information: https://www.lymeregissociety.org.uk. Scottish Country Dancing every Tuesday at Ashill Village hall TA19 9LX from 7.30 to 9.30 pm with tea / coffee break. Learn the steps, formations and dances with a fully qualified teacher. All welcome including beginners. For more information contact Anita on 01460 929383 or email anitaandjim22@gmail.com An evening with Gill Meller 7pm, £65 The Oyster & Fish House, Lyme Regis https://theoysterandfishhouse.co.uk/newsevents/gill-meller/ Mark Hix and Gill Meller – Chef, food writer, author. A special evening with chef, food writer, author, food stylist, and cookery teacher, Gill Meller. 27 April

‘The Pilgrim Fathers’ by Mrs Carrie Southwell of the Mayflower Society, USA. John Addie will talk about life on board and present his scale model of the Mayflower. Sarah Charman will talk about ‘New World Adventurers’ before the arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers. Colyton Town Hall, 7.30pm. £4 non-members, £2 members includes refreshments. For more info email: secretary@ colytonhistory.org West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 8 mile circular walk from Worth Matravers covering both coast and country. Contact 01305 262681. In Conversation with Alice Temperley 7pm. £65 The Fox Inn, Corscombe. An evening ‘In Conversation With’ journalist and author Dylan Jones OBE and Fashion Designer Alice Temperley MBE. Mark Hix will create a special menu for the evening of

Alice Temperley is in conversation at The Fox Inn on April 27. Advance booking only.

local spring produce, and of course Julian Temperley’s produce. Between courses Dylan and Alice will share stories of their lives in journalism and fashion. Booking at https://thefoxinncorscombe. co.uk/ Carnival Bingo Monthly Bingo run by the Axminster Carnival Committee. 20:00 – 22:00. Axminster Guildhall. www.axminsterguildhall.co.uk. Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society Talk - ‘Head Gardeners’ by award-winning writer Ambra Edwards. 7.30pm, Uplyme Village Hall. Refreshments from 7pm. Members free; guests £3. 28 April

West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 8 mile walk along the Railway Line Path from Powerstock. Contact 07826 150114. Lyme Voices Community Choir 19.30 to 21.15. Sing for fun. Learn tunes by ear. Everyone welcome. Baptist Church (pine hall round the back), Silver St., Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY. Phone 01297 445078 or email petelinnett2@hotmail.com. Nostalgic Cinema: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U) 2pm. Dementia-friendly with subtitles. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell star as two showgirls who set sail on a luxury liner bound for France. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050 29 April

Meet the Artist, Alan Cotton MBE in conversation with television and radio presenter Judi Spiers. 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Kennaway House, 01395 515551, www. kennawayhouse.org.uk 30 April

The Occasional Singers: Baroque Masterworks 7.30 St Mary’s Church in Dorchester (DT1 2HL) The Occasional Singers present a concert of short Baroque masterworks for voices, oboe and strings. Entrance is Free. There will be a retiring collection for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6 mile walk from Wynford Eagle. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Craft@Kennaway Fair 10.00am-4pm, indoor & outdoor fair with local, handmade crafts and food stands, Kennaway House, 01395 515551, www.kennawayhouse.org.uk. Bridport Film Festival special festival family event, 1940s soundtrack choice of Pinocchio with puppet making workshop afterwards with Holly Miller. 2 pm Lyric Theatre, Bridport.