August
EVENT NEWS AND COURSES Whilst most events are still on schedule there may be last minute changes. Please ensure to confirm the event is on before setting out July 29 - August 3
Art Exhibition - an eclectic mix of acrylics and watercolours at The Bomb Shelter in Beer EX12 3EG Daily 10am - 4pm - Sunday 11am - 3pm Contact - eupchurch22@yahoo.co.uk
July 30
East Devon Ramblers 5 miles moderate walk. Aylesbeare common. Telephone 07812-433184. Mr Tea and the Minions The David Hall, South Pethetton 8:00 pm. Tickets: £16/£15 Concessions. Tickets can be purchased via the website www.thedavidhall.org.uk or from N&D News in South Petherton.
July 31
MAJU glamping Axminster 3-Course Rustic Forest Feast Cooked Over Fire - Hosted by Feast Alba. https://www.exploretock.com/ majuglamping. Creative Crafters Fair at Monks Yard from 10 – 4.30. Local Creative Crafters are holding a fair to showcase the beautiful handmade work they have produced during the Covid restrictions. Free entrance, and parking plus a great welcome.
August 1
King Arthur (The Last Baguette). 2.30pm, Maumbury Rings DT1 1QN. This fun and farcical adventure is a deliberately anarchic and anachronistic re-telling of the Arthurian Legend with live music, physical comedy and lo-fi acrobatics. Ticket price£11 / £9 membs & concs / £36 family (max. 2 adults, 2 u18s) www.dorchesterarts. org.uk/whatson East Devon Ramblers 11 miles Strenuous walk. Hemyock. Phone 01395-516897
August 2
Hawkchurch Film Nights, in association with Devon Moviola, presents ‘Summerland’ (100 mins, Cert.12A - moderate threat, occasional strong language) Hawkchurch Village Hall, EX13 5XW. Performances at 4.45pm (doors 4.30pm) and 7.45pm (doors 7.30pm). Tickets £5.00 on the door or in advance from csma95@ gmail.com or 01297 678176. Refreshments available.
August 3
HOP (Help Our Planet) Talk No. 3. Professor Tom Brereton on Whales and Dolphins in Lyme Bay. The talk takes place at the Marine Theatre Lyme Regis at 7pm and is the third in the series ‘Help our Planet’. Tom is well known sight in West Bay observing bird migration. He is steeped in knowledge of the wild life of the area and a breadth of experience in ecology and conservation. He is
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an ideal person to lead our considerations about how we can help to sustain the coastal ecology of Lyme Bay. After the talk he will be joined by the panel of marine ecologists and the evening ends with questions from the audience. Tickets can be bought via the Theatre website.
August 4
Axminster Heritage, Heritage Alive presents: ‘The Legacy of Slavery in Britain.’ 7pm – 8pm. Cost £3.50. In this Zoom talk, author Nigel Sadler will illustrate how those involved in slavery and emancipation are remembered in the urban landscape and discuss some of the more controversial statues and memorials. Tickets are available from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/the-legacy-of-slavery-in-britain-tickets-159226914989?aff= ebdsoporgprofile
August 5
Hidden West Bay walk. Join West Bay Discovery Centre on a guided walk to explore the fascinating history and stories linked to some of West Bay’s buildings at 10:30am. This guided walk is approximately 1 mile and about 1.5 hours in length. There is a £5 fee per person (no dogs please) and numbers are limited, so it must be booked in advance. Further details: http://www. westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk/ ‘Acting Strangely’ book launch at Waterstones Dorchester. Published by Honeybee books, a gripping, light hearted tale of ghosts, tinned beans and golf. Suitable for readers aged 13 upwards. Written by Andrew Trim wth illustrations by Dorchester artist Sam Zambelli, the obscure references to local history and locations will delight and amuse both adults and children. Gandini Jugglers- Smashed 2. A Bridport Arts Centre outside event at the Millenium Green, Bridport 4:30pm & 7pm This funny, inventive and characterful work is akin to dance theatre and will challenge your perception of contemporary juggling. Colyton Town History Walks, Every Thursday, 2 pm from Dolphin Car Park - £3 approx 1 hour. Contact 01297 552415
August 6
East Devon Ramblers 5 miles. Moderate walk. Seaton Hole. Phone 01297-444301
August 6 to 9
Art Exhibition. Six Local Artists, Painting, Textiles, Photography. St Mary’s Church, Thorncombe 10am – 4pm. Free Entry. Selling exhibition
August 7
Johnny Cash Revisited 7.30pm - Rick McKay and special guest
