Think Christmas, Think Local

Christmas hasn’t quite been Christmas for a few years so this may be the year to push the boat out and make sure that presents and celebrations are of the highest quality. And most importantly, local.

If you are thinking of having that special gathering of family or friends there is nothing to compare to the Alexandra Hotel in Lyme Regis From festive afternoon tea to festive lunches and rooms to completely relax in the Alexandra Hotel with its breathtaking views over Lyme Regis are a treat to remember. Visit www.hotelalexandra.co.uk.

And when it’s time to choose special presents there is a range of beautiful work from local artists and makers choose from.

Dennis Chinaworks in Shepton Beauchamp have a very popular Open Day on December 4th where visitors can peruse through a fantastic selection of potential Christmas gifts as well as pick up beautiful items for the home. Founded in 1993 by Sally and Richard Dennis, the Dennis Chinaworks pottery is run from the converted stables of a Victorian Gothic rectory in Somerset and well wotth a visit. For more information look at www.dennischinaworks.com.

Two very special events in West Dorset are a must for anyone’s calender. The Wallace Sewell Dorset Christmas sale has been a source of fantastic Christmas gifts for many years and every year there is something different. The sale is open on 9the 10th and 11th of December at Lower Monkwood Farm outside Bridport. For more information visit www.

wallacesewell.com.

Over in Powerstock there is a unique opportunity to visit a winter Show at North Eggardon Farm for two days only on December 3rd and 4th. Work from Liz

Somerville, Emily Myers, Ali Herbert and Julian

Herbert will be available to purchase for thet very special Christmas gift.North Eggardon Farm is near Powerstock at DT6 3ST.

And don’t forget to organise your Christmas meal from local suppliers. Order your home grown, organic vegetables with a special Christmas Gift Box from Bothen Hill in Bothenhampton. Visit www. bothenhill.co.uk. And order your delicious free range bronze turkey from Medway Farm. Visit www. medwayturkeysdorset.co.uk for full details.