Event News and Courses

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

Emma Halnan & Eblana String Trio presented by Concerts in the West (£15) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973

1 - 30 October

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 3 October

East Devon Ramblers Leisurely 7.5 ml walk from Uplyme. Contact 01297-443836

4 October

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

Street, Bridport. 7.30 - 10.00. Fun, social and you don’t need a partner. All ages and abilities welcomed but please wear soft shoes. More information: Caroline on 01308 538141 or www. bridportscottishdancers.org.uk

7 October

‘TV Times-My 30 Years Making Television’ by Eric Harwood, a locally based producer of Heart and Soul Films. Eric will include clips from his celebrity projects, including Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana, Bob Geldof and John Lennon, plus extracts from his Great Wall of China epic film. Hosted by Friends of Lyme Regis Museum to celebrate 100 years of the Museum. Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PG. Starting at 2.30pm. Museum Friends £2, Visitors £3. Charmouth Bridge Club A friendly group of bridge lovers playing duplicate or team bridge, 6.45pm (for 7pm start). St Andrews Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth DT6 6LH. Contact: Stephen Penty 07753 493 512 or Di Penty 07709 222 272 Tatworth Flower Club, doors open at 1.30pm. Holding AGM, after a demonstration by ‘Sally Oates’ a trainee demonstrator From Tetbury Glouc. Visitors £6, further information 01460 220431 Axminster Heritage Centre presents: A Georgian Coffee House from 9 till 4 pm Come and experience a Georgian Coffee House on the Minster Green at Axminster and in the Bradshaw Room at Axminster Heritage Centre. Coffee, teas, hot chocolate, cakes and savouries. Enjoy seeing participants in Georgian costumes. Auction of Teapots and Craft Demonstrations in the Bradshaw Room. Parasite (2019, South Korea, 15, 132 mins, Subtitles, Director: Bong Joon-ho). 7:30 pm. Award winning black comedy thriller. Clapton & Wayford Village Hall (TA18 8PS). Membership £22, guests £4 per film. Contact mickpwilson53@btinternet.com or ring Mick Wilson on 01460 74849 or Di Crawley on 01460 30508. Just re-started after a long shutdown, prices as they were in 2019. Sensible COVID-19 precautions are in place.

8 October.

East Devon Ramblers Leisurely 5.5 ml walk from Salcombe Hill. Contact 01395-519157 Shute Festival Concert in support of Afghanistan: Ricky Romain on Sitar and Lewis Riley on Tabla 7:30-9:00 pm with drinks St Michael’s Church, Shute £15. Book via www.shutefest.org.uk A Tribute to Trad by the Pedigree Jazz Band Traditional jazz 8pm (£18) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Lyme Regis u3a. The Lynmouth Floods – Act of God or Act of Man? Pam Hogan at 11am. To join the talk, please visit the lymeregisu3a.org web site for details of membership of the cooperative learning group and links to the monthly talks. Milborne Movies Blinded By The Light 7.30pm, at the Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew DT11 0JX. Doors and bar open 7.00. Tickets cost £5, which includes a drink or an ice cream (Contactless payment preferred).

EVENTS IN NOVEMBER

Live or Online send your November event details to info@marshwoodvale.com by October 15th .

October EVENTS AND COURSES

8-17 October

Sidmouth Science Festival This year’s Festival has talks, competitions and a world record attempt. Some online as well as in person events. Register for free events at www. sidmouthsciencefestival.org or check out Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sidmouthscience/

9 October

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7.5 mile walk from Bowleaze Cove. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Herself (15) 7.30pm Set in Dublin, Clare Dunne shines as a separated mother and survivor of domestic violence, who fights the odds and the system to build a house for herself and her daughters. The Beehive, Honiton. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050 The Friends of Beaminster Festival are delighted to promote its first concert for 18 months. They welcome Veles Ensemble String Trio to St Mary’s Church,Beaminster for a concert of music by Boccherini,Beethoven,Kodaly & Dohnanyi at 3pm. Online tickets are available at £12 from 03336663366 or for cash at The Yarn Barton Centre, Beaminster and The book Shop 14 South Street,Bridport or on the door. For further information see www. ticketsource.co.uk Beyond The Map Project printmaking and story-gathering 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 10 - 12noon Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall. beyondthemapproject@gmail.com

9 - 10 October

Shakti Mantra Yoga (Overtoning) Pure Sound Therapy Course Module 2 10am-5pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA You need to have taken our Angels of Sound Module 1 or equivalent 121s to take this Module. Whole 3 module course @ £180 with advance booking, or £70 per individual module. 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com www.centreforpuresound. org Yard Sale Vintage-Retro-Mid-Century China, Clothes, Jewellery, Tools, Books & much more 10am - 4pm Sunnyside Sandford Orcas Dorset DT9 4RU, 01963 220855

10 October

Flats & Sharps are a four-piece bluegrass outfit from Penzance, Cornwall. Delivering energetic, enthusiastic and spirited Bluegrass. Touring Dorset with Artsreach, full information and tickets are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk 7.30 pm Milborne St Andrew Village Hall Tickets Adults £10, under 18s £6 Family £28. Tel. 01258 839060. Tickets also available online at www.artsreach. co.uk Lawrence: After Arabia pre-release film screening followed by Director Q&A, 3pm & 7pm, Herrison Hall, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9UA Ticket price £10. Beyond The Map Project printmaking and story-gathering. 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 10 - 12noon Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall. beyondthemapproject@gmail.com

11 October

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 Beaminster Moviola 7.30pm ‘The Last Bus’ in the Public Hall in Beaminster. Tickets are £5 if booked or £5.50 on the door. Ring Lesley on 01308 863336

12 October

Painting the Modern Garden - Monet to Matisse Lydia Bauman. The Beehive Community Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ

13 October

East Devon Ramblers Moderate 10 ml walk on Dartmoor. Contact 07870-804711

14 October

Chard Royal Naval Association The association has returned to social meetings at the Chard Rugby Football Club, Essex Close, Chard at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of all months. Any one interested in joining the local branch is invited to attend any of their meetings where they will be made most welcome. Since lockdown membership is attainable now by a donation only. Further details can be obtained from the Chair Paula Moon on 01460 929041 or via their Facebook link under Chard Royal Naval Association. Shute Festival James Crowden on Cider Country in conversation with Martin Hesp 6:30-7:30 pm with cider tasting to follow St Michael’s Church, Shute £10. Book via www.shutefest.org.uk Charmouth Bridge Club. A friendly group of bridge lovers playing duplicate or team bridge, 6.45pm (for 7pm start). St Andrews Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth DT6 6LH. Contact: Stephen Penty 07753 493 512 or Di Penty 07709 222 272

15 October

Coffee morning and card sale for Cancer Research with Usborne Books for Children. 9am - 1pm. Skyrm Room, Public Hall, 8 Fleet St Beaminster DT8 3EF. Contact Kate L’argent 07952 577661 if you would like any further information. Byron Wallen’s Four Corners 8pm, Dorset Museum Ticket price £15 / £13 members & concessions Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, trumpeter and composer, Byron Wallen has released his new album Portrait featuring his band Four Corners. Inspired by early Renaissance music, Central and East African

October EVENTS AND COURSES

rhythm and polyphony, and the music of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Thelonius Monk. John Etheridge and Chris Garrick with ‘Sweet Chorus’ Vintage Jazz 8 pm (£20) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Wet Felting one day workshop 10am – 3pm With tutor Geraldine Field (£30) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 India Electric Co. 7.30pm India Electric Co. use traditional instruments in contemporary styles to explore diverse themes from Eastern Europe, Irish traditions and modern urban alienation. The Beehive, Honiton. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050

15 & 16 October

Ronan Magill. Now returned from many years in Japan this noted pianist and composer will revisit Tincleton, programme as yet unknown, but undoubtedly playing “with an elegance and sensitivity” as always. Tincleton Gallery, The Old School House, Tincleton, nr Dorchester, DT2 8QR, doors open 19:30; concert starts 20:00 Admission fee: £15. 01305 848 909. www. tincletongallery.com

16 October

C.U.P.I.D. the mutual support group for ostomists, i.e. anyone with a stoma (colostomy, urostomy, ileostomy) or pouch, will be meeting at the Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RR, between 10:00 and noon. Maria Manousi of Suportx garments will be there to display and advise on their products. Our speaker, Dr Sue Beckers will be informing us about healthy diets with her talk: Pure, White and Deadly. Come along to an informal gathering, share tips, try our quiz or just enjoy a chat and a ‘cuppa’. While and Matthews 7.30pm “The undisputed queens of British folk duos continue to come up with the goods, 1st class songs delivered with to-die-for harmonies, immaculate musicianship & melodies that lodge themselves in your brain” The Beehive, Honiton. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050 Art, Craft and Vintage Collectibles Market on Saturday October 16th at The Masonic Hall, South St, Axminster EX13 5AD 10.30 to 4.30pm Coffee, teas and cakes. Paintings, jewellery, wood turning, Liberty Print bags, flowers, vintage collectibles, Meccano demonstration. Locally made crafts and makers. Organ Concert by nationally renowned musician and broadcaster Simon Lole. St Mary’s Church, Charminster DT2 9RD at 6.30 pm. followed by wine and nibbles: Including music by Widor, Bach, Alcock & Howells. Tickets @ £10.00 each must be pre-booked from (Tel.) 01305 213403”

17 October

East Devon Ramblers Leisurely 7.5 ml walk from Blagdon Hill. Contact 07737-182454 Budapest Cafe Orchestra 8pm, Herrison Hall, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9UA Ticket price £16 / £14 members & concessions. Divine Union Soundbath 2pm-4pm Bridport Unitarians, 49 East St., Bridport DT6 3JX £15. Please book firmly in advance. 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com www.centreforpuresound.org Bridport & District u3a are holding an Open Day between 3pm and 5pm, at St Mary’s Church Hall and Covid safety measures will be in place. For further details please visit our website www. bridportu3a.org.uk, or email info@bridportu3a.org.uk

18 October

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

19 October

Still Life one day workshop 10am – 3pm With tutor Heather Ford (£25) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973

20 October

East Devon Ramblers Moderate 7 ml walk from Musbury. Contact 01297-552313 The Beehive Acoustic 7.30pm Open Mic Night in the café at The Beehive. Hosted by Terry Stacey. Everyone is welcome whether it is to come along, have a beer and listen or to play and sing. The Beehive, Honiton. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050 Colyton & District Garden Society – ‘Plants that Excite’ – talk by Peter Cantrill, Dayspring Plants. 7.30pm start at Colyford Memorial Hall. Members free, guests £3. All Covid precautions will be observed. Information: Sue Price 01297 552362.

21 October

Arts Society West Dorset 2.30 pm. Bridport Town Hall. Ancient Egyptian Treasures in the Fitzwilliam Museum Visitors welcome - £7.50 taswestdorset.org.uk Collage Art with Frida Kahlo 10am – 3pm With tutor Heather Ford (£25) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Old Herbaceous - Artsreach PMac Productions with Artsreach. Performances at 2:30 and 7:30. Ticket includes afternoon tea (2:30 performance) / a glass of beer or wine (7:30 performance) Shipton Gorge Village Hall Full information and tickets available online at www.artsreach.co.uk For enquiries, call 01308 897407 Charmouth Bridge Club A friendly group of bridge lovers playing duplicate or team bridge, 6.45pm (for 7pm start). St Andrews Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth DT6 6LH. Contact: Stephen Penty 07753 493 512 or Di Penty 07709 222 272 Concert at Eype Centre for the Arts Jess Upton, Robbie McIntosh and Steve Wilson + support - £12 + booking fee. Starts 7.30, doors 6.30 Bookings - https://umweype.eventbrite.co.uk Bar, Parking St Peter’s Church, Eype DT6 6AP

21 - 30 October

22nd & 21st October & 29th & 30th October at Plottingham Playing Fields (by Bridport Bus Station). Organised by Raise the Roof, visit: raisetheroof.info. We Can Do It Ourselves -Tackling Bridport’s housing crisis through community-led solutions. An evening talk and discussion Thursday October 21st, 5:30 – 7:30pm, Bridport Town Hall. Book a free place via Eventbrite https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-can-do-it-ourselves-tackling-bridportshousing-crisis-tickets-170409822366 or email lucy.beasley@ wessexca.co.uk. Bridport Housing Event 10am to 2pm, Saturday 30th October, Bridport Town Hall. Energy Efficiency Campaign, Lowering Household Bills 12am to 4pm, Saturday 30th October, W.I.Hall, North St. Please visit our website at wwwBridportACH. org.uk or Facebook page @BridportACH

22 October

East Devon Ramblers Moderate 4.8 ml walk from Branscombe. Contact 07854-685433 Albert Lee and Band 7.30pm The Beehive, Honiton. www. beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050 The Unravelling Wilburys 8pm, Herrison Hall, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9UA Ticket price: £16 / £14 members & concessions Performing the songs of the 1980s supergroup. Alan Barnes, Art Themen and the Dave Newton Trio Modern Jazz (£20) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Slow stitch Christmas cards half day workshops Morning session 10am – 12:30pm Afternoon session 1:15pm – 3:45pm With tutor Paula Simpson (£20) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Somerset Wildlife Trust Ilminster/Chard group October illustrated presentation by Colin Ryall: “World of Cuckoos & other brood parasites” Meeting starts at 7.30pm at the Parish Hall, North St, Ilminster TA19 0DG, roadside parking (subject to availability), Tesco or public car parks.Suggested donation: Adult members £3, non-members £4, no charge for children. The meeting will take place within current Covid-guidance. Enquiries: Valerie 01460 234551

23 October

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6 mile walk from Broadwindsor. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Scottish Dancing Party in Chardstock Evening of Social Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall. 7.30 p.m. - 10.30.p.m. No partner required. Please bring your own plate of food. Tea and coffee provided. Contact David on 01460 65981. Cost £3.00 www.chardscottishdancing.org Beginners sewing machine one day workshop 10am – 2:30pm With tutor Paula Simpson (£35) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973

24 October

East Devon Ramblers Moderate 10.5 ml walk Golden Cap. Contact 01395-260114 Divine Union Soundbath 2pm-4pm Ninesprings Natural health Centre 70 Hendford Yeovil BA20 1UR £15. Please book firmly in advance. 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com www. centreforpuresound.org Celebrating Honiton and Crown Dorset Pottery a presentation by Gill Sarre highlighting special occasions, medals and commemorative pottery. At The Heathfield Inn Function Room, Walnut Road, Honiton EX14 2UG Visitors welcome £2 More info on our HPCS Facebook Group Page or website www.hpcsoc.com or Email hpcsoc@hotmail.co.uk Scottish Dancing in Chardstock Evening of Scottish Dancing at Chardstock Village Hall. Bring your own water bottle 7.30- 10.00 p.m. No partner required. Contact David on 01460 65981. Cost £1.50

26 October

Creative acrylics one day workshop 10am – 3pm With tutor Heather Ford (£25) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Show of Hands ‘The Best One Yet’ tour 7.30pm. The Beehive, Honiton. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050 Bridport and District u3a presents the postponed illustrated talk by Colin Varndell entitled ‘A Year in the Country’ at Bridport United Church Hall 2pm, and Covid safety measures will be in place. Pease note, pre-booking is required as numbers will be limited. Visit www.bridportu3a.org.uk, or email info@bridportu3a. org.uk

27 October

East Devon Ramblers Moderate 9 ml walk Woodbury Common. Contact 07706-078143

28 October

Learn to Sew Together one day workshop 10am – 3pm With tutor Gary Mills (£55) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Charmouth Bridge Club A friendly group of bridge lovers playing duplicate or team bridge, 6.45pm (for 7pm start). St Andrews Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth DT6 6LH. Contact: Stephen Penty 07753 493 512 or Di Penty 07709 222 272

29 October

East Devon Ramblers Leisurely 5.3 ml walk from Hawkchurch. Contact 01460-220636 Beatles with Wings Classic Pop Classic McCartney songs from a superb tribute group 8pm (£20) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973 Beginners Sewing Machine Cushion one day workshop 10am – 3pm With tutor Paula Simpson (£35) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973

30 October

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8 mile walk from Cogden. For information 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman On Reflection 8pm, Dorset Museum Ticket price: £18 / £16 members & concessions An introduction to Calligraphy one day workshop 10:30am – 1:30pm With tutor Ruth Sutherland (£30) Ilminster Arts Centre Box Office 01460 54973

31 October

Garden Open Just Lawsbrook, Brodham Way, Shillingstone. DT11 0TE 10-4pm. Shute Festival Talking Walk with tree expert Jill Butler in Shute’s Deer Park 2-4:30 pm £15 Book via www.shutefest.org.uk Meet at Shute Gate House EX13 7QR Divine Union Soundbath 2pm-4pm Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr. Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4LA £15 Please book firmly in advance. 01935389655 ahiahel@live.com www. centreforpuresound.org