EVENTS AND COURSES May

29 April

Broadway and Beyond Live Musical Theatre, doors 6.30pm, show 7.30pm, tickets adults £18, Under 16s £12. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person TueThur 10am - 1pm.

Puss in Boots: Last Wish (PG) – 3:30pm & 6:30pm The Beehive, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LZ. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050

Rotary Coronation Concert United Church, Bridport, 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.with Weymouth Salvation Army Band Ticket £12 from T.I.C community singing, refreshments For Rotary charities, enquiries. 01297 489567.

Dorchester Repair Cafe is at Shire Hall, Dorchester from 10-12pm. As part of Rethink Fashion Dorchester week, we are paying special attention to repairing clothing. Dont bin it - bring it to us and give it new life! Bring your broken items and our lovely volunteers will try to help repair them or give advice, textiles, clothing, electricals, bikes etc. Great cafe to have a coffee while you wait. New volunteers always needed as repairers and admin help. Phone 07870950666 for further information.

30 April

The Royal Opera ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ (12A), doors 1.30pm, screening 2pm, tickets adults £14.50, Under 16s £7.50. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person TueThur 10am - 1pm.

Bridport Vintage Market St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport. Also 28th May, 25th June, 30th July, 27th August and 24th

September

Singing Bowl Soundbath 2PM Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA £15. Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com Last minute booking queries or cancellations 07798530515.

East Devon Ramblers 10.30am. 9.5 mile moderate walk. Heath and River. Aylesbeare common. Phone 07874-037594.

1 May

Pre loved clothing and accessories sale. 2 - 4 pm at Relate, Poundbury DT1 3WA (next to Castle Vets).

Scottish Dancing in Chardstock An evening of Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Village Hall 7.30 - 10.00 p.m. Tea and coffee provided but please bring your own mug. No partner required. Cost £2.00 For more information contact David on 01460 65981 www.chardscottishdancingclub.org

Bridport Folk Dance Club If you like exercise, socialising and maybe learning something new, then come along to our dance sessions in the W.I. Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15pm-9.30pm. All welcome, especially beginners. No partner required. Children welcome with their parent. Occasional live music, and always a caller to lead the dancing. Musicians welcome. Tel: 863552 or 459001 for more information.

2 May

Scottish Country Dancing at Ashill villlage hall Nr Ilminster TA19 9LX every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 9.30 pm with break for refreshments. Please wear soft, flat comfy shoes if possible. £3.00 per evening. For further info contact Anita on 01460 929383, email anitaandjim22@gmail.com or visit our website ashillscd.wordpress. com

3 May

East Devon Ramblers. 10.30am. 8 mile leisurely walk. ‘Bluebells and birds’ Haytor. Phone 07885-951863

Scottish Country Dancing at 7.30 at Church House, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. All welcome, no partner required but please wear soft shoes. First evening free, thereafter £2.00 which includes tea, coffee, squash and cake. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.

Variety Rules The Waves 2:30pm With songs, laughter, magic and mirth, they bring you a traditional style Variety Show. www. beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050

4 May

Furleigh Estate King’s Coronation Afternoon Tea Party Join us at our cellar door to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III with fizz and afternoon tea. On arrival you will be greeted with a glass of our King’s Cuvée, before being seated for your afternoon tea. Food will be served with a pot of tea and a glass of Furleigh Estate Everdene. Singer and pianist Julie Dunn will be entertaining us with an afternoon of jazz songs. 2.30pm Tickets are £55.00 per person and group bookings are welcome. Numbers are limited so please book your place at www.furleighestate.co.uk.

Dance Connection, restorative movement £12, 7:15pm, Bridport St Mary’s CHH DT6 3NN, 07787752201, danceconnectionwessex@gmail.com.

The Lyme Regis Society invites you to their annual Coffee Morning in the Alexandra Hotel from 11.30 am to1.00 pm. West Dorset Ramblers Bluebells on Eype Down, 10:00, 7.5 miles, contact Heather, 07798 732252

The shanty sessions Marine Theatre. Lyme Regis. 7.30pm. Ahoy there – Local East Devon group, The Chantry Buoys, sing traditional sea shanties and other well known songs. Join them for a fun sing along with local drinks, old seafaring melodies, and maritime frolics. Entry is free and The Buoys start at 7.30pm. All proceeds go to local charities.

Folk dancing at Combe St Nicholas village hall (TA20 3LT) on at 1930 hrs. Caller Aileen Wills and Ian Bryden’s band will be providing the moves and music. It’s £4.00 per person which includes a cuppa and cake, all welcome and it is a lot of fun! Further details from Elaine on 01460 65909

5 May

East Devon Ramblers. 10.00am. 5 mile moderate walk. Trinity Hill. Phone 01297-552860.

The Whale (15) 7:30pm - Nominated for 3 Oscars in 2023. From Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050.

Voices of Hope 11am to 12am Borough Gardens Bridport near Buckydoo Square (benches in gardens for those who need to sit or rest) If it is very wet we sing in The Unitarian Chapel in the Garden on East Street Bridport Jane Silver Corren 07887675161 janesilvercorren@gmail.com