May

Events And Courses

Turn Lyme Green Talk “Working with farmers to enhance the landscape, wildlife and rivers of the Dorset AONB” (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) free event. Ian Rees, Dorset AONB and Nick Gray, Dorset Wildlife Trust will discuss the impact of farming in the Dorset AONB with particular reference to local Rivers and the possibilities of regenerative farming. 7.30pm at the Driftwood Cafe, Baptist Church, Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY. Contact enquiries@turnlymegreen.co.uk or 01297 446066.

Shute Festival event with Fiona Mathews and Tim Kendall on their newly published Black Ops and Beaver Bombing: a celebration of Britain’s mammals at risk of extinction. St Michael’s Church, Shute EX13 7-8 pm with drinks following. Tickets £8 via www. shutefest.org.uk and on door.

Nostalgic Cinema: State Fair (U) 2:00pm - Kindly sponsored by Home Instead - The small-town Frake family attend the Iowa State Fair. Son Wayne (Dick Haymes) plots revenge on a midway barker (Henry Morgan) who had embarrassed him the summer before and falls for the beautiful singer Emily (Vivian Blaine). www. beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050.

Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (12A) 7:15pm - The Sleeping Beauty holds a very special place in The Royal Ballet’s heart and history. It was the first performance given by the Company when the Royal Opera House reopened at Covent Garden in 1946 after World War II.

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

26 May

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ (12) Picnic Night screening – Gateway Theatre, Seaton, doors 6.30pm, film 7.30pm, tickets Adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of a fellow classmate. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person TueThur 10am - 1pm.

The Hendricks 8pm - The Hendrick’s classic rock ‘n’ roll hits will whisk you back to the 1950’s and 60s with infectious and energetic jukebox classics. 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

East Devon Ramblers. 10.00am 4.5 mile leisurely walk. Upottery. 07979-263043

An Oscar for Ella - Joanna Eden & Craig Milverton Celebrating the pairing of two of jazz’s greatest artists. When Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald first met for ‘Jazz at the Philharmonic’ they found they were a natural pairing and a legend was born. Concert starts 19:30, bar available. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Tickets: £18 (free to under 12s. Students £5). To book: 01460

54973. https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances West Dorset Ramblers North of Lyme Regis & Charmouth, 10:00, 8 miles, contact Bridget, 01308 459875

27 May

‘Allelujah’ (12A) Picnic Night screening – The Gateway, Seaton, doors 6.30pm, film 7.30pm, tickets Adults £7.50, Under 16s £6.50. Allelujah is a warm, humorous, and deeply moving story about surviving old age. When the geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital is threatened with closure, the hospital decides to fight back. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person Tue - Thur 10am - 1pm.

Protecting Lives Restoring Livelihoods Chief Executive Officer of the HALO Trust, Major General James Cowan CBE DSO will speak about the work of his charity in the village hall at Bishops Caundle with doors opening at 6.15 PM. Some people may remember the famous picture of Princess Diana walking through a minefield in 1997 in support of HALO. Today, as a result of numerous conflicts and more particularly in Syria, Afghanistan and the Ukraine, the need for HALO’s life-saving work has become all the more acute. Thus, HALO is now the world’s largest NGO in this field and employs over 13,000 staff in 30 countries. Tickets are £15 per person and include a glass of wine and canapes. Further details can be seen and tickets booked on line at: www.ticketsource. co.uk/caundle-marsh-pcc.

The Darkside of Pink Floyd (Animal) 7:30pm - More than just an ordinary Pink Floyd tribute band, The Darkside of Pink Floyd entertain audiences with a fantastic light show and passionate performances. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050.

Sewing Workshop for Beginners from 10 am until 2 pm , cost £18 at the United Reformed Church Hall, Chard St, Axminster EX13 5EB. The car park is opposite the church. A workshop for those who want to improve their sewing machine skills: Learn about threading the machine ,straight stitch, zig zag etc. Learn how to make a fabric project box for storing knitting or crochet projects, toys etc. For a materials list and any further information and to book, contact : gina.youens@btinternet.com

Lower Char Community Project’s River Char Dragon Festival - A free event, with something to inspire all ages. Join us in a celebration of our beautiful River Char. 11am: Char Dragon Puppet Parade, starting at Barrs Lane, Charmouth DT6 6PS. Help us guide our huge but friendly Dragon down the river to the sea. Music, songs and stories on the way. 12.30 - 4.00 pm Drop in to St Andrew’s Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth DT6 6LH to find out more about the River Char and why our our clean-up campaign matters. Browse our displays to discover who we are working with and what we have achieved so far. Enjoy our community’s art and photography exhibits. Don’t miss the Name the Dragon draw at around 1.00pm! For full details: www.riverchar.org

Annual Plant Sale and Coffee Morning - Colyton & District Garden Society, 9.30-12.30, Colyton Town Hall. £1 entry to include a drink and biscuit. Please bring any plants, produce, cakes etc to sell to the Town Hall between 6-7pm on Friday 26 May.

White Tara 2:1s 12.30-5pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA Dean Carter and Anna Howard return with this very powerful healing modality, Anna working in the mode of ‘traditional spiritual healing’ (she is a member of the NFSH) with the energy of White Tara, Dean simultaneously providing a pure sound soundbath in the client’s home key. Ihr individual sessions @ £80/60 concs. Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com

Willow Garden Obelisk Workshop at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Learn the proper techniques for shaping and weaving to create your own willow garden obelisk using locally sourced willow. 10:00-13:00. Cost: £40. To book: 01460 54973. https:// www.ilminsterartscentre.com/workshops.

27 - 29 May

Open Weekend at The Sitting Spiritually Garden 11am-5pm. Bramble Hayes, Yawl Hill Lane, Lyme Regis. Free entry and free refreshments with parking available at venue. For details call +44(0)1297 443 084 or email info@sittingspiritually.co.uk.

28 May

Bridport Vintage Market St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport. Also 25th June, 30th July, 27th August and 24th September. The Royal Ballet – ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ (12A) Screening –Gateway Theatre, Seaton, doors 1.30pm, Screening 2pm, tickets Adults £14.50, Under 16s £7.50. Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s ravishing music and Oliver Messel’s sumptuous fairytale designs with this true gem from the classical ballet repertory. Tickets from 01297 625699, www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk or in person TueThur 10am - 1pm.

Seaton Bowling Club is holding a Big Bowls Weekend event from 10-3 p.m. Anyone wishing to have a go at Bowls is very welcome.

You only need to bring flat soled trainers. All equipment is provided and there will be 4 coaches on hand for help. The Club is by the Clock Tower close to the Sea Front. For more details contact Pat Whitworth 01297 442493

Dalwood Jazz Club Milly Requelme Quintet playing music from Cuba. at 3pm. Dalwood Village Hall EX13 7EG (near Axminster) Bar for beer/wine/soft drinks and teas/coffees etc. Parking at the Village Hall. £12.50p Please pay at the door. info: t.mackenney111@btinternet.com 07999 553477

Learn to play lawn bowls? Come along to our fun Open Day 10am - 4pm at Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club, Lang Road, Crewkerne TA18 8HQ. We are a very friendly bowls club of all ages with friendly matches as well as league matches and many social activities such as Crafty Girls. You will be welcomed by our qualified coaches who will give you a brief demonstration of how to bowl and then you can have a go yourself! Bowls to fit your hand will be provided as well as an unlimited supply of tea or coffee. Please wear footwear without a heel or you can bowl bare footed. Join us on the day as a member and you will receive a 50% discount off our normal membership fee. If you would like any more info phone Geoff on 01308 867221 or email geoffkerr47@btinternet.com

Singing Bowl Soundbath 2pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA £15 Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning take you into the deeper brainwave states of ‘the relaxation response’, while charging and balancing the aura and chakras of the subtle body, and detoxing the physical body.Please book in advance via 01935 389655 or email ahiahel@live.com Last minute booking queries or cancellations 07798530515. East Devon Ramblers. 10.30am. 10 mile moderate walk.

EVENTS AND COURSES May

Woodbury common. Phone 01395-579607

28 - 29 May

Sydling St. Nicholas Open Gardens Many beautiful gardens plus plant sale and refreshments 2 pm to 6 pm, tickets from the Village Hall. Contact maureenhaywood@me.com 07771623973.

29 May

The Burton Bradstock Village Fayre will be held in the delightful Rectory Walled Gardens, Church Street, DT6 4QS. from 2.00 pm to 4.15pm. Described by visitors as a traditional English event “Straight out of Midsomer Murders” it’s an ideal afternoon out for all local and visiting families, with tests of skill for children and people of all ages, lots of stalls and games, ice creams, soft drinks, barbeque and renowned Dorset cream teas. An event for the family not to be missed. Entry is £1 for Adults, children under 12 enter free. For further information see posters around the area, or contact the organiser on 07791870778. Stockland Country Fair from 1.30pm. Stockland Fair has its origins during the reign of King Henry III in 1252. Old fashioned games, country crafts, tractors, home baking & plant stalls, sheep shearing, line dancing and various displays. Family entertainment with Dan’s Marvellous magic show, storytelling and puppetry with tales of the sea farer ‘Sam O Shanty’, a carousel and bouncy castle. Honiton Band will be playing and so will The Big Noise Street Band. Refreshments include afternoon teas in the hall, BBQs with local sausages, venison & beef burgers plus ices/soft drinks and local ales and cider. Please bring plenty of change/cash for the fair as we have limited card machines. Gates open at 1.30pm,Adults £2.50 U 16 free, there’s plenty of parking stewards will guide you, and a drop off point for disabled access at the Stockland Village Hall grounds-EX149EF.

30 May

West Dorset Ramblers Purbeck Coast and Country, 10:30, 9 miles, contact Laraine, 01308 459159.

Lunchtime Concert St. Andrew’s Church, Charmouth Alison Hawes (Singer), Hugh Edwards (Piano). Entry free with retiring collection. Concert starts 12:30, Light refreshments from 12:00. Liz Sansom, 01297 560681

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. The Super Marios Bros movie (PG) 2PM - With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office: 01404 384050

31 May

East Devon Ramblers. 10.00am. 10 mile moderate walk. ‘Leg stretcher’. Axminster. Phone 07966-451875

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 soft drinks, tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact: Malcolm on 07790 323343. Check out bridportscottishdancers for more information.