October
EVENTS 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 1 October
3 October
1 - 30 October
4 October
Emma Halnan & Eblana String Trio presented by Concerts in the West (£15) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973
Ricky Romain is guest artist for the month at Unique Framecraft, 4-5 Millwey Rise Workshop, Second Avenue, Axminster. EX13 5HH. Tel. 01297 631614 Instagram @ uniqueframecraft
2 October
Land Speaks, Heart Writes A one day workshop bringing together vision quest in nature with creative writing. Seeking insight and inspiration from the land, we spend time outside connecting deeply with nature. Bringing back her whispers and wisdom, there is time to write using journalling, story or poetry. Finding and articulating your vision, we complete the day with the powerful experience of sharing words in circle under the sky. With experienced writer, medicine-walker and facilitator Emma Decent. Numbers limited. 10am-4pm, Litton Cheyney, Bridport, Dorset Pay As You Feel £50-£80. For booking & information please see https://emmadecent.co.uk/land-speaks-heart-writes/ and email emmadecent@talk21.com ‘Centenary Quiz’ hosted by Friends of Lyme Regis Museum to celebrate 100 years of the Museum. Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG. Starting at 7.30pm. Bar open from 7pm. £3 per person, with maximum team size of 6 (individuals & small groups can form teams on the night). Booking is essential – please email Val Doney on vdoney2@gmail.com Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7.5 mile walk from Cerne Abbas. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Beyond The Map Project printmaking and story-gathering short description: Come and share what is special to you about the Char Valley. Sessions are free but booking is essential as spaces are limited. http://beyondthemap.eventbrite.com 1 - 4pm James Hargreaves Hall, Morecombelake. beyondthemapproject@gmail. com
2 - 3 October
Dorset Greener Homes. Over 40 homes will be open over two weekends to showcase low energy living. New ecohomes, retrofits, sustainable lifestyles, heat pumps, solar panels and electric cars will be on show. Each home has a specific visiting time, and some require booking. Please check the website http://dorset. greenopenhomes.net/ Organised by Dorset CAN
16 The Marshwood Vale Magazine October 2021 Tel. 01308 423031
East Devon Ramblers Leisurely 7.5 ml walk from Uplyme. Contact 01297-443836
Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall. Bring your own water bottle 7.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. No partner required. Contact David on 01460 65981. Cost £1.50 www.chardscottishdancing.org Hawkchurch Film Nights in association with Devon Moviola, presents ‘Supernova’ (95 mins, Cert.15 - strong language, emotionally intense scenes) at Hawkchurch Village Hall, EX13 5XW. Doors open at 6.10pm for our new regular start time of 6.30pm. Tickets £5, either in advance from csma95@gmail.com or 01297 678176, or on the door. Refreshments available.
4 - 8 October
Creativity for Life (Level 1) intensive 5 day course - The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport. 9.30am - 4.00pm. ‘Serious play’ with art materials & group discussions. Small closed group. Successful course at London’s Central St. Martins’ College for 25+ years. Suitable for artists & designers as well as beginners wanting to explore + develop creativity and self-expression further. Great if you are looking to find or change creative direction, feeling creatively stuck etc. Fun and challenging. Contact Mary Caddick (MA DipAT) asap to discuss the course & to book a place 07557 275275. email m.caddick@gmx.net “I learnt more about my own creative processes than in 6 years at art school.” “A deeply enriching experience.” (Next Level 2 Intensive 5 day course: Bridport 1-5 November.)
6 October
East Devon Ramblers Leisurely 8 ml walk from Parke Estate Bovey Tracey. Contact 01392-2144330 Tenebrae - Drop, Drop Slow Tears with Christian Forshaw 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, Dorchester DT1 2LY Ticket price £28 / £26 members & concessions Nigel Short and a consort of Tenebrae singers are joined by virtuoso saxophonist Christian Forshaw in an ethereal sequence of penitential settings. Combining elements of ancient and modern to stunning effect. Also Tenebrae Workshop ticket £5. Scottish Country Dancing at Hatch Beauchamp Village Hall TA3 6SG from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Please bring your own drink. It’s good fun, good company and great music. Also on 13th, 20th, 27th. More information from Anita on 01460 929383 or anitaandjim22@ gmail.com or just come along and bring a friend. Bridport Scottish dancers are meeting again at Salway Ash VH and Wednesdays 13th, 20th & 27th at Church House, South
