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August EVENTS AND COURSES

30 July

Powerstock Country Fete 2.00pm All the fun of the fete set in glorious West Dorset countryside, the Weirfield at Nettlecombe, nestling in the shade of Eggardon Hill. Fete to be opened by Adam from the Archers, then there’s Punch and Judy, Johnnie Boden’s Bucking Bronco, live music from Durnovaria Band, great food and drink including Nick Poole’s prize winning cider, games, stalls, bargains, craft demonstrations, posh stuff at the silent auction, old machinery, Grand Draw with some superb prizes, ferocious Tug of War. Extensive free parking, bus for disabled from car park to fete – and back. Entrance adults £2, children free. Address DT6 3ST. See us on Facebook. Spandau Too tribute band gig, doors 7.30pm.Tickets £19. Spandau Too brings you a glittering evening of the greatest Spandau Ballet hits from the last 40 years. In a stunning tribute to one of the finest pop bands in the world from the 1980s, enjoy their musicianship and soundscape during this cabaretstyle two and a half hour show. Tickets 01297 625699, www. thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue - Thur 10am - 1pm. Art lecture for Ukraine 2pm-3.30pm. Art that has a political dimension, starting with the mid 19c photographs of Roger Fenton, Goya, political satire from James Gilray, Dada photomontage by John Heartfield, Kathe Kollwitz, Paula Rego, Picasso’s Guernica, Jeremy Deller, Barbara Kruger, Richard Hamilton,’ Itsy and Sot’, Banksy, Goldsmiths ‘Forensic Architecture’, Ai Wei Wei, Gerhard Richter and Peter Kennard. A fund raiser for Ukraine. The lecture will include paintings, sculpture, performance installation, and mural and graffiti art. Lecturer is Pam Simpson MA. Pam is Associate Lecturer at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts and teaches Art History in Bridport where she runs weekly courses. Fee is £10 per person, All proceeds equally to Mйdecins Sans Frontiиres / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Disaster Emergency Committee for Ukraine and UNICEF Ukraine appeals. To book please email Pam on chris.pamsimpson@ btinternet.com or telephone 01300 321715. Pam will send you the Zoom link, so you can join the lecture on line. Model railway exhibition The Sir John Colfox Academy, Bridport. The Bridport and District Model Railway Club will once again be holding their annual exhibition in the Sir John Colfox Academy, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3DT on Saturday 30th July from 10am until 4pm. Visitors will be able to view a wide variety of layouts in various gauges and themes, from both local exhibitors and those coming from farther afield. There will also be layouts representing steam and modern railway scenes which have a very local and an international flavour together with other railway displays. The exhibition will also have some trade stand for visitors wishing to buy new or second-hand model railway products. Car parking is available in the car park with hot and cold refreshments being served during the day. Admission prices are Adults £6, Child (under 16 years) Free, Family (2+2) £10 Contact; Bob Ahrens: 07927-312341 or R_Ahrens@outlook.com 30 - 31 July

Yeovil Railway Centre Yeovil Junction, Stoford BA22 9UU: Two-day Train & Tractor weekend, also with Land Rovers and stationary engines. 01935 410420 for recorded information; visit www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com; or find us on Facebook.

31 July

“Music in the Garden”, The Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne. A wide variety of singers and musicians playing an afternoon concert in the beautiful Speedwell garden. Light refreshments available. (Seating is limited so own chairs and blankets welcome.) Doors open 1:30pm; performance - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets £5 adults, children under 16 free. Tickets from The Green Dragon Bookshop, George Precinct, Crewkerne, 01460 279814. Dorchester Repair cafe Bradford Peverell Village Hall 1012pm Bring your broken items and we will see if our volunteer repairers can get them working again. From lamps to broken zips, phones to teddybears, we can deal with a diverse range of objects. Don’t send them to landfill, bring them to us, and have a cup of coffee and cake and hopefully a chat whilst you do. Or just drop by to see what we get up to. Volunteers always needed. Contact: repaircafedorchester@gmail.com. East Devon Ramblers 10 miles moderate. Beaminster Tel: 01395-579607. Portesham Arts Club presents The Great Baldini at Portesham Village Hall, Malthouse Meadow, DT3 4EU. Children’s Magic Show at 3.30 p.m. Tickets £5 (£8 grownups).Hilarious interactive magic for children under 10 and families. Magical Cabaret 7.30-9.30 p.m. Tickets £12 (£6 under 18s). A fantastic night of magic, comedy and fun. Bar and refreshments available. Tickets: Call 01305 871035 or email: ajl.s49@icloud.com.

Horn Park Quarry National Nature Reserve Open

Day 10.00am to 3.45pm. Rarely open to the public, this site houses an important collection of Jurassic ammonites. Located between Beaminster and Broadwindsor, in Horn Park Business Park, there will be guided talks, displays, children’s activities. Timed slots must be booked in advance via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/horn-park-quarry-open-day-2022tickets-365644762327. Please see Beaminster Museum website for full details, parking, safety information, weather advice www.beaminstermuseum.co.uk. In association with Natural England and Jurassic Coast Trust. Free entry. St Candida’s Church Whitchurch Canonicorum, 3pm followed by tea with cakes in the church. Tickets, to include tea, cost £10. The programme comprises Pachelbel’s Canon in D, a selection from J. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, and the Mozart Trio Divertimento K563, played by the Abraxas Trio, with Christian Halstead (violin) Jordi Morell (viola) and Heidi Parsons (cello).

August EVENTS AND COURSES

2 August

Adults Dance 7pm to 8pm These classes journey through a number of dance styles from disco, to latin, to freestyle and electro swing. The classes are a gentle way to release, for well being, opening your creativity and keeping fit. Steps studio, Crepe Farm Business Park Symondsbury. For more enquiries please contact Nikki Northover at bridportyouthdance01@gmail.com . M: 07765971357. www.bridportyouthdance.org.uk.

2 - 6 August

Strictly Variety. Comedy, music & dance presented by Honiton Community Theatre Company 7pm. The Beehive Honiton www. beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050

3 August

East Devon Ramblers 6.5 miles moderate walk . Branscombe . Tel 07977-057546. West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 14.5 mile (with a shorter option) walk from Maiden Castle via the South Dorset Ridgeway. Contact 07715 760884. Interactive Storytelling Shows & Crafts with Kristina Stephenson. Join Kristina for a storytelling show with costumes, props, puppets and songs. This is a fun-filled show of LIVE interactive storytelling, music and creativity for all the family. 11.00 am, 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm. The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA. Also 17 and 31 August. Museumofsomerset.org.uk. Drop-in, Show £2.

4 August

West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 8 mile walk around Abbotsbury. Contact 07952 517764.

5 August

Weather Weaving pop up art workshops Making with community artist Darrell Wakelam. 1pm to 3pm. Make a magnificent pheonix using paper and card construction. Ages 6 to 11 years. £5. Venue: A secret garden. Places are being subsidised by Dorset Council - Area of Natural and Outstanding Beauty. To book contact Nikki Northover at bridportyouthdance01@gmail. com.

Pick Your Own Flowers Flower Farmers Big Weekend on a Working Flower Farm. 10-4, entrance free, just pay to pick. Abbey Farm Flowers is a sustainable flower farm in the heart of Abbotsbury. Gifts, plants and refreshments, by the Tithe Barn in Abbotsbury DT3 4JJ. Call 07583 250754 for details www. abbeyfarmflowers.co.uk.

6 August

Loders Fete from 2-5pm in the grounds of Loders Court, Loders, Bridport DT6 3RZ. We are delighted to see the return of magician and entertainer Count Backwards, who was a huge hit in 2021. We’ve also got some fantastic music from the Bridport Broadsides Sea Shanty Crew and a variety of stalls and games, including our Grand Raffle, a Silent Auction and the positively therapeutic Crockery Smash, as well as our ever-popular Tea Tent and Pop-Up Bar. As in previous years, we are raising money for Loders Church and local community organisations, such as the Village Hall, Loders School and Loders Youth Club. Flower festival in St Mary’s church in South Perrott from 11am - 4pm. Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7.5 mile walk from Lyme Regis. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Scottish Dancing Party in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall 7.30- 10.30 p.m. No partner required. Please bring a plate of food to share. Tea and Coffee provided. Cost £4.00 Contact David on 01460 65981. www. chardscottishdancingclub.org. Brazilian music at Litton Cheney London band Polcas e Boas present a lively event with Brazilian refreshments. Admission from 6.00 p.m., music from 6.30 p.m. LATCH (Village Hall), School Lane, DT2 9AU. Children £2.00, students/UB £5.00, adults £10.00. Cash please. Reservation essential: email D.Charlton@ rhul.ac.uk, or phone 01308 482 514. Crewkerne Gardening Club’s Annual Show Lots of plants, handicrafts and homecrafts , competitions open to all! Entry forms available from the Henhayes Centre and Carousel shop, to be returned by Wednesday 3rd. Entries must be staged between 8am-10am in the Henhayes Centre and the Show will be open from 11.10 am - 2.00pm with prize giving at 1.45pm. Details from Rosemary Prince - 01460 74290. Dorset Food & Arts Festival Market a bumper crop of local food, drink, art, craft, and community talent. Join in the fun from 10am -4pm at the Great Field, Poundbury, in Dorchester. With over 60 stalls around the festival field selling delicious food and drink, locally made products, crafts and art, there’s something for everyone! Barrington and District Gardening Club Flower, Vegetable, Craft and Art Show 2pm – 4pm. At Barrington Village Hall. Free entry, Teas and Raffle. Entry forms available from BDGSTreasurer@gmail.com.

6 - 14 August

Seaton and District Art Society Annual Summer Art Exhibition Seaton Gateway 10am - 4pm every day from Saturday 6th August -

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until Saturday 13th August. 10am - 1pm on Sunday 14th August Original artworks, canvasses, 3D, folios etc. Refreshments. Exhibition will be opened by Alan Cotton MBE.

7 August

South Perrott Summer Fayre 11am to 4pm. Stalls include tombola, produce, plants, cakes. Local artists exhibition. Cream teas: and full bar with burgers and pizzas. Live music with two groups and much more. Contact 01935 891890. East Devon Ramblers 11 miles strenuous walk. Churchinford. Tel 01823-601497.

8 August

Hawkchurch Film Nights in association with Devon Moviola, proudly presents ‘The Duke’ (Cert. 12A, 95 mins). Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren star in this delightful comic drama based on the real-life theft in 1961 of Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery. Directed in his final film by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Le Week-End). Doors open 6.30pm, film starts 7.00pm at Hawkchurch Village Hall, EX13 5XD. Reservations £5 from csma95@gmail.com or leave a message on 01297 678176 (socially-distanced seating available if booked in advance) or pay at the door. Come and see how the film looks with our new projector! Home-made cake and other scrummy refreshments available.

10 August

East Devon Ramblers 9.5 miles moderate walk . Winsford. Tel 01297-23424. West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 8 mile linear walk along the Lyme Undercliff from Seaton to Lyme. Contact 07826 150114. Cudworth Summer Market St Michael’s Church TA19 0PR. 10.30 – 1pm. Produce, cakes, bric-a-brac, raffle etc. plus great coffee!

11 August

Chard Royal Naval Association The association will be holding a social evening at 7.30 pm at the Chard Rugby Football Club. The evening is open to any person wishing to attend who may be interested in joining as a member or just to be informed on the night of the current update and position of the ‘Poppy of Honour’ as informed by Terry Williams. Further information on the association can be obtained by ringing the Chairman Paula on 07929291401. Garden open for the N.G.S at Broomhill, Rampisham, DT2 0PT. 2-5pm £5 entry. Glorious 2 acre garden, extensive herbaceous borders planted for colour and bees. Lawns leading to a less formal area with a large wildlife pond and a small meadow, the garden also has a productive vegetable garden and an orchard. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome, wheel chair access. Delicious homemade teas and quality plants for sale. Sea Shanty Sessions Marine Theatre Lyme Regis. Devon Shanty men, The Chantry Buoys, perform an informal shanty singalong, with other well known songs, and maritime frolics. A free event, The Buoys start at 7.30pm. Join them for a fun evening, all monies raised go to local charities. Come along and have a good sing!! Licensed bar will be open, serving local ales and soft drinks. Tel 07761 469676.

12 August

East Devon Ramblers 5.5 miles moderate walk. Beer. Tel 01297552860. Oops Wow and Dance 1pm to 3pm. An art and movement workshop with Jo Burlington from Oops Wow and Aimee Symes from Bridport Youth Dance. Playing with paper and fabric you will make things to play with. There will be painting, making, paper ripping, flag dancing and shoes with magic powers. It’s going to be a fun filled multi-sensory creative afternoon in a lovely garden. Good for kids age 6-11 yrs. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off. £5 Venue: A secret garden. Places are subsidised by Dorset Council - Area of Natural and Outstanding Beauty. To book contact Nikki Northover at bridportyouthdance01@gmail. com. Weather Weaving is a part of Bridport Youth Dance’s Art and Dance in the Land progamme supported by Dorset Council - AONB. Cinechard at Holyrood Academy will be showing The Phantom of the Open (7pm for 7.30pm) starring Mark Rylance as Maurice Flitcroft, the worst golfer to ever play the British Open - a typically quirky British true story. Tickets £5 and £2.50 from Eleos, Barron’s and the PO in advance; or on the door for £6 and £3. Fully accessible, lots of free parking, tiered seating and refreshments. David Bailey Wildlife Photographer 11am at Woodmead hall, Lyme Regis. On the ‘Glorious Twelfth’, Lyme Regis u3a will enjoy a presentation by acclaimed wildlife photographer David Bailey. David has made many media appearances and published two books, Wildlife Wanderer and Wildlife wanderings, with two more scheduled. He has also delivered a variety of projects for Wildlife Trusts and the National Trusts. So we are promised an extremely well informed feast for our eyes! Details on www.lymeregisu3a.org Non members welcome for a donation of £2. The Darkside of Pink Floyd. More than just an ordinary Pink Floyd tribute band, The Darkside of Pink Floyd entertain audiences with a fantastic light show and passionate performances 8pm. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050

13 August

Beaminster Horticultural Society’s Summer Show the highlight of the society’s annual calendar in the Public Hall (Fleet Street), Beaminster from 2pm. The Show also includes some Platinum Jubilee-themed classes in celebration of this special year. The Society is grateful to Symonds & Sampson LLP for their

sponsorship of the Show, and in particular the “Best in Show” competition.The Show opens to the public from 2pm with the winners revealed. Trophies will be presented at 4pm by President of the Society, Ken Hunt. Tea, coffee, and a delicious selection of homemade cakes will be available. Admission is £1 per person. For more information, please contact the Show Secretary, email: bemhortsoc@gmail.com. Lightyear (PG) Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion 4pm. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050 Workshops at Axminster Heritage Centre Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH : 10 am to 2 pm cost £18. Beginners Sewing Workshop. Bring your own beginners project to work on. Do you have an unfinished project such as a cushion or skirt etc? Bring it to the workshop and learn some useful tips. Bring a sewing machine and equipment and a packed lunch. To book and for more information for these workshops contact: gina.youens@ btinternet.com. Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Odcombe. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Yarcombe village market Yarcombe village hall 10 am – 12 noon. Lots of fabulous local stalls – plants, cakes, woodwork and metal work, eggs, dairy and much more. Coffee and cake. Helen – 07858625421. Summer Music at Pugin Hall, Rampisham DT2 0PR, 6-9pm. The String Quartet will play a spectrum of music from the screen, opera, Broadway and pop, ‘music to delight everyone’. Start the evening by wandering through the gardens and grounds enjoying sparkling white and rosé wine. A light buffet will be offered from 6.30pm onwards. Garden Owners: Tim & Ali Wright. To book a ticket at £45, go to: https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/ garden/35728/pugin-hall Book Launch: Kit Glaisyer The Marshwood Vale & Beyond A collection of 65 paintings including 13 early works and 52 Cinematic Landscape paintings created between 2005 and 2021 at Kit’s various studios in Bridport. These paintings capture the subtle light and sublime character of this unique corner of the West Country and bringing a contemporary twist to the traditional genre of the Romantic landscape. Book Launch from 2pm-6pm. Bridport Contemporary Gallery, 11 Downes Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3JR. 07983 465789 www.kitglaisyer.com @kitglaisyer

14 August

East Devon Ramblers 8 miles leisurely walk. Stentwood Farm. Tel 01404-45944.

15 - 21 August

Bridport carnival 15th Crowning of Bridport Royalty, at Bridport Art Centre. 16th Carnival Quiz, at The Ropemakers, West Street. Start 7.30pm. 17th Carnival Bingo, at the Bridport Football Club. Eyes down 7.30pm. 18th Battle of the Buskers, at Bridport Rugby Club from 7.00pm. 19th Darts Competition, at the Bridport Football Club. Sign on from 7.00pm. 20th Carnival Day. Music from Wessex Military Band in Bucky Doo Square from 10am. Procession Line up is along West Allington by The Health Centre from 5.45pm. The Parade will start at 7.00 pm, moving from West Allington, up West Street to the Town Hall, where it turns right into South Street and continues to the end at Morrisons car park

August EVENTS AND COURSES

(at approximately 9.00 pm). 21st - Torchlight Procession Torches on sale from 6pm to 8.45pm at Bucky Doo Square. Procession moves off at 9pm prompt to walk to West Bay. Dancing on East Beach. Bonfire on East Beach, followed by fireworks on West Pier at 10.30pm approximately (weather permitting).

16 August

Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art 16 -21 August 2022. Art exhibition opens (until 21 August) in the Village Hall. Festival Evensong 6.30pm in St Mary’s Church. More information www.burtonbradstockfestival.com.

16 - 21 August

Burton Bradstock Art Exhibition 2022 (part of Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art). Village Hall, Church Street, Burton Bradstock DT6 4QS Opening times are: Tuesday 5.30pm – 8.30pm Wednesday – Friday 10am – 10pm Saturday 10am – 7pm Sunday 10am - 1pm. artinfo@burtonbradstockfestival.com. Facebook /burtonbradstockfestival.

17 August

Colyton & District Garden Society Talk by Claire Forster, the Lady Horticulturist, on ‘Wall Shrubs and Climbers’. 7.30pm Colyford Memorial Hall. Members free, guests £3. Information: Sue Price 01297 552362. Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art Jazz Evening 7pm St Mary’s Church Take two - Award winning saxophonist Jake McMurchie joins David Gordon, Sandy Burnett and Paul Cavaciuti as they explore two towering figures of 20th century jazz, Dave Brubeck and Charles Mingus. Late Night Concert 9.45pm St Mary’s Church A touch of tango Craig Ogden, Milos Milivojevic and David Juritz play music from Paris and Buenos Aires by Hahn, Pujol and Chaminade. Soup and roll supper in the village hall at 9.15pm. Tickets from Bridport Tourist Information Centre. More information www. burtonbradstockfestival.com. The Fantasy Orchestra (fantasyorchestra.org) are performing in Buckydoo Square, Bridport from 1.15pm as part of their international tour, cycling between venues including the Square & Compass, and St-Vaast-La-Hougue, Bridport’s twin town in Normandy. It is a community project based in Paris and also in Bristol. The Orchestra (motto: ‘World Peace One Note At A Time’) brings together up to 50+ musicians, professional and amateur, to create a kaleidoscopic symphonic brigade. Their eclectic repertoire covers film soundtracks (Morricone, Barry, RD Burman), rock and pop favourites (Hendrix, Beatles, Bowie, Radiohead), and some more obscure treasures. Think psychedelic loveliness, rousing choral noise, and some choice costumes. And it’s all free! (although a hat will be passed round for the Mayor’s Charities- this year, Bridport Youth Centre, and The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares mental health for primary aged children. Sing along, dance or just listen and enjoy! The Beehive Acoustic Night Perform or listen in the Beehive bar. Free entry 7.30pm. The Beehive Honiton www. beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050. Coffee Morning including croissants & bacon rolls, 10.30am – noon, at Clapton & Wayford Village Hall. More details from Julia (01460 72769).

18 August

West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 8.5 mile circular walk from the Hardy Monument along the Jubilee Trail and inland coast path. Contact 01460 62060. Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art Lunchtime Concert 12.30pm St Mary’s Church. A midday serenade with Eluned Pierce, Craig Ogden, Anna Hashimoto and the Festival Players. Chamber Concert 7pm St Mary’s Church. Mykola Lysenko was jailed in 1907 for writing patriotic Ukrainian music while Reynaldo Hahn represents the apotheosis of the French romantic. Peter Hope writes music for television, radio and the concert-hall, where he has worked with José Carreras, Dame Kiri te Kanawa and Jessye Norman. Craig Ogden plays Hope’s ebullient Divertimento and Anna Hashimoto plays Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet. Late Night Recital 9.45pm St Mary’s Church. French connection - David Gordon leads the Festival Players astray in a romp through the French Baroque with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully and his compatriots. Soup and roll supper 9.15pm in the Village Hall. Tickets from Bridport Tourist Information Centre. More information www.burtonbradstockfestival.com.

19 August

East Devon Ramblers 6 miles moderate walk. Stoke Abbott. Tel 01460-220636. ‘Elvis’ (12A) screening, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm, tickets £7. Picnic night. Elvis is an epic, big screen spectacle from Warner Bros. Pictures and visionary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue - Thur 10am - 1pm. Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art Gala Concert 7pm St Mary’s Church. Theatrical music by Jean-Baptiste Lully; Milos Milivojevic plays a Ukrainian accordion concerto by Igor Shamo; David Gordon in a chamber version of the Adagio from Beethoven’s Emperor concerto; extracts from Elgar’s Nursery Suite, written for the young Princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret. Anna Hashimoto brings the Festival to a lively finish with Milhaud’s Scaramouche Suite. Tickets from Bridport Tourist Information Centre. More information www. burtonbradstockfestival.com

20 August

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7.5 mile walk from Ringstead. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. The Railway Children Return (PG) A new adventure begins,

August EVENTS AND COURSES

starring Jenny Agutter & Sheridan Smith 4pm. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050. A ‘Jubilee Bop’ is being held in the Norton Sub Hamdon village hall (TA14 6SF) from 8pm - 11pm. DJ Roy will be playing music from the 50s, 60, 70, and 80s. Dress as a decade Optional. Prize for the best dressed. Cash bar and raffle. Tickets from Norton community shop £8. each, or 2 for £15. Proceeds to’ Norton Jubilee Nature Garden ‘ Everyone welcome. Enquiries or information please contact: Jennie Harris. 01935 881718. Bach Cello Suites 1-3 played by acclaimed cellist Orlando Jopling. Orlando has kindly included us in his Cello Pilgrimage to help to raise money for our church roof repairs. Drinks and nibbles will be served in the interval and are included in the ticket price of £25.00. Available from sophie.stovin@hotmail.com (Please be aware that access is across a field, also there are no facilities on site.) 6.30pm at St Mary’s Church Frome St Quintin DT2 0HF.

22 August

Workshops at Axminster Heritage Centre Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH : 10 am till 2 pm. Cost £18. Painting sunsets. Colour mixing, composition and painting techniques will be studied to produce lively sunsets. Bring your own paints : watercolours, acrylics, gouache or watercolour pencils and a packed lunch. To book and for more information for these workshops contact: gina. youens@btinternet.com.

23 August

West Dorset Ramblers Moderate 8.5 mile figure of 8 walk from Chardstock with views of sea and Hawkchurch. Contact 01460 62060. Bridport & District U3A Monthly Meeting & Talk by Marcus K. Paul ‘Ireland to the Wild West. This talk is based on his book which is a true account of a romance and adventure of emigration to the USA in the 1870s. It starts with the birth of an Irishman in 1846 who emigrates to Philadelphia aged 17 and moves to the Wild West in 1863. This was the time of Wyatt Earp. The talk is richly illustrated with over 100 slides including many never-beforeseen photographs. The venue is the Bridport United Church Hall in East Street. The talk starts at 2pm with an opportunity for questions afterwards. Refreshments will be available. The talk is free to members and there is a £2 charge for non-members. Please see the Bridport U3A website for further information about this and future talks and if you are interested in becoming a member: bridportu3a.org.uk’

24 August

East Devon Ramblers 8.5 miles moderate walk. Newton Poppleford. Tel 01395-567450. Bridport Scottish Dancers will meet for an evening of social dancing at 7.30. Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. All welcome, no partner required but please wear soft shoes. Cost: £2.00 which includes tea/coffee & squash. Contact Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers NGS Garden Open Ellerslie, Cattistock DT2 0JL Owners David & Sue Orr, provide a talk on the garden and a guided tour with in-depth discussion on individual plants and planting schemes. Tea, biscuits and soft drinks provided on arrival. 11am to 12.30pm. To book a ticket at £20, go to: https://findagarden.ngs. org.uk/garden/43857/ellerslie.

NGS Garden Open Farrs, 3 Whitcombe Road, Beaminster

DT8 3NB. Wander through the beautiful walled gardens which are punctuated with giant topiary and sculptures. At 3.30pm, Jennie will give a talk on plants. Cream teas will be served in the house, finishing at 4.30pm. Garden Owners: John & Jennie Makepeace. 2.30pm to 4.30pm. To book a ticket at £20, go to: https:// findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21930/farrs.

25 August

The Melplash Show at West Bay, Bridport. (see page 31) Minions – The Rise of Gru (U) screening, 7pm, doors 6pm, tickets £7. Family Picnic Night. In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader - the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue - Thur 10am - 1pm. Nostalgic Cinema: Grease sing-a-long (PG) A dementiafriendly screening with subtitles 2pm. The Beehive Honiton www. beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.

26 August

East Devon Ramblers 5 miles leisurely walk. Kilmington . Tel 07748-618089.

26 - 27 August

Le Navet Bete present ‘Dracula-The Bloody Truth’ Live theatre, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm, tickets £15 adults, £12, age 15 & under. Suitable for age 8+. Exeter based Le Navet Bete are committed to creating hilarious physical and totally accessible comedy theatre using creative and engaging storytelling. This brand new comedy theatre show will take audiences on a journey across Europe from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby whilst the frantic Van Helsing and his three amateur actors try to stage a lifechanging, factual theatrical production of the events of Dracula. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue - Thur 10am - 1pm.

26 - 28 August

Misterton Flower Festival St Leonards Church Misterton Titled Anniversaries including the 70th Jubilee. Sales table and Tea/ coffee and Cake on the garden of Finial next door to the Church.

27 August

Winsham Horticultural Society Annual Show & Car Boot Gates open at 2.30 and entry is £1. If you’d like a pitch at the

car boot (no trade please) please ring Debbie 07808 505357 set up time will be 1.30 and it’s £5 a pitch. Out of area entries to the show, which has over 140 classes (something for everyone) are also welcome (entries close 7pm 24th August) please ring Chloe 01460 30032 for details or pick up a schedule from Winsham village shop. Refreshments will also be available so it should be a great afternoon out for the family we look forward to seeing you there. André Rieu’s 2022 Maastricht Concert Happy Days are Here Again! (U) An unforgettable cinema experience. Popular classics, show-tunes and waltzes from the violinist and his 60-piece orchestra 4pm. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050

28 August

East Devon Ramblers 11.5 miles moderate walk. Chard. Tel 07759-324849. Candles on the Cobb Lyme Regis at 8 p.m. 5000 tealights will illuminate the Cobb Harbour. Candles On The Cobb is one the West Country’s most unique and moving events, with members of the public asked to sponsor candles in memory of someone and watch as the historic Cobb Harbour is illuminated with over 5000 special tealights. This event is now organised by The Rotary Club of Lyme Regis. This year the money raised will go to benefit local youth projects as well as the British Red Cross which is currently working hard to support those in need in Ukraine, and Cancer Research UK, through its active fundraising committee in Lyme Regis. To sponsor a candle in memory of a loved one or for more details visit candlesonthecobb.com. A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Meerhay Manor Festival Players International are returning to Meerhay Manor in Beaminster with their current production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Kindly sponsored by Mr and Mrs Michael Ryan, the performance will be in aid of the RNLI and is scheduled to start at 3.00pm. Audience members are very welcome to bring their picnics and the gardens will be open from 1.30pm. Please bring low back chairs or rugs. Tickets are £16 for adults and £8 for under 18s. Online booking is available from crbo.co.uk/ msnd or Yarn Barton 01308 862943 (cash or cheque only). Further information: 01308 862305. Guide dogs only. Giant Car Boot Sale Symondsbury Cricket Club, Symondsbury, Bridpdort DT6 6EZ. Set up from 07:00. Start & Finish 07:0013:00. Free parking. Cars £7.00. Car & trailer £10.00. Small Van £10. Large Vans £15. Something for all the family. Turn your trash into cash. More information call Richard 01308 422638.

29 August

Flower & Dog Show Whitchurch, Morcombelake & Ryall Flower and Dog Show. Entry to the show is £2 (children under 16 free). Dog show includes varied classes. There will be a bar, Morris Dancers, live music, stalls & classic vehicles. Held at the Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall, Dorset, DT6 6RF, from 2pm to 5pm. Enquires 07979 475120.

31 August

East Devon Ramblers 8 miles moderate walk. Sidmouth. Tel 01404-831143. West Dorset Ramblers Moderate circular walk from Cerne Abbas via Minterne Magna. Contact 01300 320346.