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COVER STORY Fergus Byrne met Peter JW Noble at his home in Poundbury ‘My grandparents were White Russian and Irish Catholic on Despite the exposure, what we had invented wasn’t what one side and mainly English on the other. And although I’ll the company was interested in, so a few of us left and never really know the truth, that might account for why my started our own business to enter the world of semiconducparents decided to marry in secret. They married in March tor products. At this point, Barbara and I had a small baby, 1939, went home to their respective parents’ homes afterour son Mark, so it was quite a risk. But in time the first wards and didn’t tell anyone. They obviously managed to see products came off the production line and were used for each other at some point because in November the following inspection and measurement in a wide range of industries year I appeared. My father, after working for the Hong Kong such as banknote inspection, checking glass bottles for faults, and Shanghai Banking Corporation joined the RAF and I jet engine manufacture and many more—they were exciting never saw him until I was four years old. We lived in a flat in times! I went to America to look at opportunities for the Reading but at some point moved to a prisoner of war camp company and was offered a job at Fairchild that was ten in East Anglia where my father was commandant of the times my salary at the time, but I turned it down to concencamp. I spent a lot of the time there being looked after by a trate on the new business and family. For anyone that might © Peter JW Noble Photograph by Robin Mills German prisoner of war called Curly. be interested, I’ve very recently written a book entitled My After that, we moved to a small hill farm in west Wales Imageination which gives a lot more detail about those days. with my brother Jeremy (now Jerry) who had been born about six weeks It was a busy and challenging time which included much commuting to before. For me, it was like arriving on another planet. The population America as we had a business there also. We won the Queen’s Award for seemed to be mainly sheep, and our home had no running water, electric- Technology for making the first solid-state image sensor that produced ity or drains. We later moved to a smaller farm before my father, deciding an image of a recognisable face. I joined the Dorchester Round Table that he didn’t like what I was being taught in Wales, had me shipped off and our second son Christopher was born on our eighth wedding anto stay with my grandparents in Reading. Being taught in Welsh, I had niversary in 1971. Throughout this time the company had its fair share become fluent but lost it fairly quickly. of success and difficult times, and for a number of reasons, I eventually Whilst in Reading I discovered I was a Catholic, which was news to jumped ship to be CEO and take a shareholding in a new company based me as I don’t recall going to church much in Wales. Then I was taken ill. in Weymouth. It was a successful venture, and after a time I sold my Seriously ill. I remember lying down and feeling that my pillow was made share back to the original owners. By then my ability and experience to of wood. It turned out I had Pneumonia and Meningitis, and my parents run companies allowed me to set myself up as a consultant. were told I might not survive more than 10 hours. What made the whole As the boys grew up, they both became good BMX riders and began to episode very strange was that, after I recovered, my academic abilities compete in races. After organising a BMX freestyle contest as part of the seemed to have miraculously increased. local carnival, I found myself becoming the founding chairman of the United I joined the Air Training Corps (ATC) Squadron at 13, became a Kingdom Bicycle Freestyle Association (UKBFA). So began another sector sergeant, then flight sergeant, and flew gliders from about the age of 16. of my life that lasted until around my 75th birthday! Another parent, retired At 17 I was promoted to the rank of cadet warrant officer and had my teacher Colin Kefford, was the driving force behind the organisation while we photograph published in The Aeroplane magazine. organised competitions around the country and even took over Freestyle BMX Prior to this, not knowing what to do when I finished school, someone magazine and organised a TV programme BMX Beat for a couple of years. suggested I do an apprenticeship at Aldermaston Court, a research facility An effort to create a BMX ‘touring world championships’ ran up a huge debt operated by Associated Electrical Industries (AEI). That got me through an which I paid off in return for the rights to the magazine. Later I resigned from Ordinary National Certificate then a Higher National Certificate and eventuUKBFA and put together a show team which helped some of the top riders ally degrees in Physics and Electronics aged 19, at what has now become expand their horizons. I also got involved in a business creating skatepark City University. During this time, I also managed to spend two years teaching equipment which sadly had to close as most of our customers were councils, mathematics a couple of evenings a week at the local technical college. many of whom lacked the structures and in some cases the integrity necessary It was during my time at AEI that I met my wife, Barbara. I took her to work with commercial enterprises. out on my Lambretta for our first date. However on Valentine’s Day Throughout this time, I carried on with my consultancy work, doing 1963, a few months before we were to marry, the company suddenly research to help other companies guide their future strategy, and after about announced that it was closing the operation and most people were made a decade in the Round Table joined the Rotary Club of Dorchester where I redundant. I was lucky enough to be transferred to another facility in was president for the years 1991-92. One of the busiest times was whilst I Rugby, working with silicon-based semiconductor technology. was having radiation treatment for prostate cancer, we managed to raise over Now married, Barbara and I moved to AEI in Lincoln and bought our £102,000 for the victims of the Sri Lankan tsunami. In July 2012 I became a first house in 1963, a bungalow which cost us £2,450 and that was when my District Governor and later, after 33 years, left the Dorchester club to join the income was £14 per week. That was followed by a move to a job with Texas Poundbury club which I had founded a couple of years previously. Barbara Instruments (TI) in Bedford. TI had a good social side, and at one point a and I had lived in a farmhouse rented from the Duchy so were there at the few of us started a gliding club and convinced the company to buy us a glider. very first public meetings about the building of Poundbury. Over 2,500 Both Barbara and I flew it, and we had our share of excitement. On one ocpeople live here now, and I have been chairman of one of the management casion, caught in front of a storm, I had the choice of landing in the sea or on companies running services throughout the estate for the last thirteen years. the nearest land. I ended up landing amongst an airfield full of V Bombers!

Life often takes unexpected turns, and one day in early 2013 I got an email In 1966, aged 25, I started a new job at Plessey where I led a team asking if I was the Peter Noble that invented the ‘active pixel’ and if I was still of scientists and technologists and had the use of various departments. alive. I replied “yes”. I didn’t see much point in replying to both questions.

The company had been trying to make a machine which could read the This resulted in my being invited to give a keynote speech at a conference in numbers on a bank cheque, so as to automate banking processes. This the Netherlands where I received an award for the research work that had led entailed finding a way of sensing images. I’ve written many papers and a to the active pixel and later that year at NASA. Then in 2018, I was awarded book (published in 1974) which describe the science and technology of an MBE for services to photography and charity. my career but, in short, at this time I found myself responsible for the Technology and our future continue to fascinate me. One of my unfulinvention of the world’s first image sensor based on the ‘active pixel’. It is filled ambitions was to use what I had invented to help give blind people now used in everything from movie cameras to mobile phones. One day sight. We have the image sensors, but the snag has always been how to I presented a paper at a conference in Eastbourne which was highlighted connect them to the brain—perhaps a stem cell interface. Maybe it will by an article in the Observer. The headline was “TV camera smaller than happen one day. It’s been an interesting life so far, and if I’ve made a good this headline”. So I was suddenly famous—for a day or so. difference, that is all I could ask for.’

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MV UP FRONT Some time ago I wrote a short article about ways to combat algorithms, treating them as though they were a virus. It was written in the form of a spoof press release about helping people that had been neurologically manipulated by algorithms, and the names of scientists quoted were made up from characters in George Orwell’s 1984. As it happened, the article was too complicated and was consigned to the ‘maybe stick it on a blog one day’ file. The reason for writing it had stemmed from a conversation with a car insurance company where various people within the organisation couldn’t make sense of a quote that their computer had generated. It was totally illogical, and nobody could understand how the quote had been arrived at. However, after much investigation, the final comment was, ‘I’m sorry, but we have to stick to what the computer says.’ As we thunder down the road of leaving more and more important decisions to the power of technology—in systems that use data relying on common denominators and judgements made without any recourse to human intervention, or even investigation—it’s no surprise that some people want to roll back the clock. One example that was confirmed recently is the fact that profiling by social media companies can be done by simply gleaning information about the friends we keep. A study from the University of Adelaide in Australia and the University of Vermont in the US has found that, even where people have deleted their accounts, they can be profiled from the information that can be drawn from their friends’ posts.

The researchers analysed the information content of over 30 million Twitter messages using information theory from mathematics and probability to test the predictability of individuals’ behaviour, based on their online posts. They showed that judgement about an individual could be up to 95% accurate based on data from their friends alone. One of the scientists, Dr Lewis Mitchell, likened the process to listening to a phone call but only hearing one of the two people involved—we can still glean a lot of information about the person we can’t hear. If we’re listening to the comments and interests of eight or nine people who are friends of the person we can’t hear, we are likely to learn a great deal about them. We’ve known for some time that internet activity is used to manipulate people, but the telephone analogy is interesting when you consider that telephone tapping is illegal.

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Cover Story By Fergus Byrne At the Heart of the Community By Margery Hookings Books for the Winter Months Coast & Countryside Events Courses and Workshops News & Views Laterally Speaking By Humphrey Walwyn

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House & Garden Tomorrow’s World By Cecil Amor Vegetables in February By Fergus Dowding February in the Garden By Russell Jordan Property Round Up By Helen Fisher Barge Fishing By Nick Fisher

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Food & Dining Halloumi Fries with Tangy Shatta By Joudie Kalla Tempura of Oysters with Apple & Shallot Relish By Lesley Waters People in Food By Catherine Taylor Tandoori John Dory By Mark Hix

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Health & Beauty Services & Classified People at Work By Catherine Taylor

Arts & Entertainment Mike Leigh & Andrew Dickson in Bridport By Fergus Byrne Museums and Galleries, Performance, Preview and Film

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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS Trades descriptions act 1968. It is a criminal offence for anyone in the course of a trade or business to falsely describe goods they are offering. The Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. The legislation requires that items offered for sale by private vendors must be ‘as described’. Failure to observe this requirement may allow the purchaser to sue for damages.

Road Traffic Act. It is a criminal offence for anyone to sell a motor vehicle for use on the highway which is unroadworthy.

At the Heart of the Community The Plunkett Foundation’s Rural Community Ownership Awards are an annual celebration of the contribution community businesses make to creating resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities. Broadwindsor Community Stores, which was nominated in the ‘Community Story of the Year’ category, is a past winner of one of these awards.

Margery Hookings finds out more about her local shop.

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hen Broadwindsor’s shop closed suddenly in 2012, closely followed by the pub (thankfully now open again and run by very enthusiastic and community-minded tenants) it had a huge impact on the community and surrounding rural area.

Many people in the village are elderly and don’t drive, the bus service is erratic and virtually non-existent.

Since it opened in 2013, Broadwindsor Community Stores has been the glue that sticks the village and surrounding area together. There are 231 shareholders in this community enterprise. The shop is open seven days a week, all year round. It draws on an army of more than 50 volunteers who help the employed manager and his assistant run the shop.

It’s a vital community facility, owned and run by the village. But, in the few years the shop has been operating, it’s become much more than that. It’s a social hub, a little shop with a big reputation.

Retired farmer’s wife Jean Frampton, who has lived in the area all her life, says: “I just love my community shop. Nothing is too much trouble. They pack my bag and offer to take it to my car and get me special items if they don’t stock it.”

Grace Dawson is 21 and reading Music at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. She’s been a shop volunteer since 2014 and still helps out during the holidays.

“It brings people together,” she says. “It helps older people especially, some of whom are socially isolated in this rural community.

They can wander down to the shop to buy a newspaper, or maybe a fresh iced bun and a coffee, and have a ‘natter’.

“When the old shop closed and the pub was closed too, the village died. When the community rallied round and the new shop opened the whole village came alive again.”

Grace recalls how her late grandmother loved the shop. “She could not drive and public transport is not very good here. However, she could take her time and walk down to the shop, do a bit of essential shopping and meet people.”

When the shop was the target of an attempted burglary last year, the locals took it personally. They were devastated and furious that anyone could target ‘their’ shop. The reaction on the shop’s Facebook page was staggering.

During the two bouts of severe snow last

on. I felt more than confident carrying out the duties of shop manager but, being new to the village and not knowing anybody, I was really worried as to whether I would be accepted.

“But, more than a year on, I feel fully involved in the community, especially managing the shop which is the hub of the village. In fact, I know people in the village that others who have lived here for many years do not know.

Residents who have been here all their lives will sometimes ask me ‘who was that then?’ and I, the newcomer, am Some of the team at Broadwindsor Community Stores. able to tell them.”

Picture by James Dawson His experience in the shop gave him the confidence to become even more year, the village was cut off completely. Having involved in village as a parish councillor. the shop was a lifeline. During the heatwave, Retired engineer Geoffrey Hutson, who is when people were too hot to travel, the shop in his early 80s, has lived in Broadwindsor for again proved its worth. three years. He approached Kevin the manager White Lion landlady Vikki Phillips says: “We and asked what he could do to help in the love the shop because it helps bring the comshop – but he didn’t want to work on the till. munity together.

So he comes in at least one morning a week to “You meet all sorts of different people who help unpack the weekly deliveries and restock live in the village and surrounding areas who the shelves. help run it and shop in it.

He says: “I just wanted to contribute some“It also plays a large part in promoting and thing to our community. It’s such a wonderful supporting local events and organisations. Our community, who wouldn’t want to join and shop is also a lifeline to those who are unable, support it in some way?” for whatever reason, to get to the nearest town Fraser Hughes, a retired marketing executive to pick up prescriptions or groceries or just to and a volunteer in the shop, was the first chairhave contact with other people for a natter. man of Broadwindsor and District Commu“It also supports local businesses by stocknity Enterprise. He was instrumental in getting ing local produce.” the shop off the ground.

Volunteers have been recruited from all “My first thoughts were the implications of sections of the community, from retired people the village not having a shop, and then could to students, to people with learning disabilities we garner enough support to finance the opento those who work part time away from the ing of a community one,” he says. village but want to be involved in their com“There were many doubters, but following munity. help from the Plunkett Foundation and visits Susanne Slater, a mother of two, says: “The to other community shops, we put a presentashop is very special. It’s great for building tion together that convinced both people in up kids’ confidence and socialising between the village and grant aiders that it was a sound children and adults. proposition.

“The shop is so good for the village. We “After an unsuccessful bid to buy or rent the need it and all of us have responsibilities to existing shop—which had closed the year bekeep the shop going and help each other as a fore—we found an ideal, but small, premises. community.”

“Now in our fifth year, we have a steady Volunteer Mollie Peterson, 19, says: “It gets and profitable business, thanks to a strong me out and I meet lots of people. I enjoy doing committee covering all the essential disciplines things in and for the community so this works for the business, and our loyal customers and for me.” volunteers.

Kevin Madder-Smith became shop manager “From a personal standpoint, although in April 2017. He and his wife had only just stressful, time consuming and, at times, moved into the village when he was encourfrustrating, I have found it one of the most aged to apply for the job. satisfying achievements of my life.”

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The Plunkett Foundation THE Plunkett Foundation’s Rural Community Ownership Awards recognise the efforts of rural communities that have rallied together to save and run vital assets, such as their local shop or village pub.

As well as community pubs and shops from Wales and England, a community-owned farm in Shropshire and a community bakery in Scotland featured amongst the award finalists.

They included Thorncombe Village Shop’s Mary Morris, who was a finalist in the ‘People’s Choice’ category. Mary has been a volunteer at the shop in Dorset for over six years, and has taken on more and more responsibilities. She can be found behind the till, cashing up and is responsible for ordering the fruit and vegetables. Mary started the Tuesday lunch in the café area, which has proved a great success and a scheme to get people talking and meeting in the village. Mary organises volunteers and their availability in the shop every day.

The community shop at Hinton St George, Somerset, was a finalist in the ‘Investing in Local People’ category. The shop provides work experience placements and paid jobs for younger, local residents and opportunities for people to complete their Duke of Edinburgh activities. With around 40 volunteers, who support the running of the shop, they are now in their seventh year and continue to trade as a successful community business.

Churchinford and District Community Store in Somerset was a finalist in the ‘Diversifying to Make a Difference’ category. The store, which has 70 volunteers of all ages, has bought the Post Office and offers an outreach service to those who are more isolated in the community. The store also provides computers, wi-fi and printing.

This year there was a record number of over 50 entries across six categories.

Books for the winter months Killing Widows by Clive Birch Poundbury-based author Clive Birch’s first novel, Killing Widows, tackles a subject that still horrifies anyone that takes the time to delve into the history of the Spanish Civil War, which ravaged Spain from 1936 to 1939. The Nationalist victors, led by General Francisco Franco, ruled Spain until his death in 1975. His rule followed a conflict that is noted for atrocities committed by both sides, including the notorious purging of Republican sympathisers from captured communities.

Killing Widows is a fictional tale inspired by the work of writers Giles Tremlett, Paul Preston and Antony Beevor and tells the story of a French student, Natasha, who is tasked with finding out what happened to her grandmother’s godmother, Juana, who lived in the Bejar district near Salamanca.

Explaining to her father that ‘in this age of apologising for this historic brutality’ she wants to do something about what she calls ‘this covered-up atrocity’ Natasha proceeds to tell the story of what happened to Juana and others within the community. It is a horrific tale of horrors committed by Moroccan mercenaries and Spanish Legionnaires as well as local henchmen in the pay of aristocratic landowners. In Natasha’s story, the local clergy is also not left without blemish.

Highlighting the strength, dignity and bravery of those who suffered appalling treatment at the hands of Franco’s fascists, Killing Widows is a tribute to the many people whose lives have been ruined by the horrors of war. In a time when opposing views are aired with bitter animosity through keyboards, and even between politicians it highlights the question about how much we really have learned from the past.

Published by Matador ISBN: 9781789014631 eISBN: 9781789019032

Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation

By Heather Dawn Godfrey A hands-on guide showing how essential oils can support and enhance meditative and mindful practices.

Heather Dawn Godfrey, PGCE, BSc, is an aromatherapist who lives in Lyme Regis, Dorset.

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Gemmano

By David Will The first part of a trilogy documenting the complex and brutal times in Northern Italy during the last eighteen months of WW11. Gemmano was the scene of a lengthy and violent battle that had far reaching effects for the war effort.

David Will is based in Dalwood near Axminster Thunderpoint Publishing ISBN: 1910946427

The Book of Pebbles

By Christopher Stocks Illustrated by Angie Lewin Unearths the sometimes surprising story of our love-affair with pebbles and considers how the way we see them today has been influenced over the years by artists, authors and even archaeologists.

Publication February 2019.

Limited Edition. To reserve a copy visit www. randomspectacular.co.uk/ thebookofpebbles/

The Unfortunate Captain Peirce and the Wreck of the Halsewell, East Indiaman, 1786: a Life and Death in the Maritime Service of the East India Company.

By Philip Browne.

It was a time of foreign wars, financial crisis, corruption, cronyism and a class system that stifled social mobility. Yet, before that disastrous night in 1786, Captain Richard Peirce enjoyed only good fortune in the maritime service of the East India Company. In a long and successful career, he sailed to the East Indies seven times, encountering military heroes, corrupt ‘nabobs’, artists, map-makers and scoundrels. Then, on a tempestuous January night, his ship, the Halsewell, struck rocks on the Dorset coast. In one of the most dramatic shipwrecks of the eighteenth century, the ‘unfortunate Captain Peirce’ lost his ship, his daughters, his fortune and his own life. This book traces his career to a tragic conclusion that shocked and upset the nation. Two centuries later, his story still has the power to move us.

Published by Hobnob Press ISBN 978-1-906978-32-7. (Also available as a Kindle download: ISBN 978-1-906978-18-1)

Sky Dancer

By Midge Bailey After a career in racing and breeding in the UK and overseas, West Dorset based author, Midge Bailey, has an insider’s knowledge of the turf. Sky Dancer is set within the darker side of horseracing and is a complex psychological thriller dealing with topical issues such a the #metoo movement and mental illness. Bailey introduces a new character to the world of horseracing thrillers. Dr Jake Steel is a handsome Irishman with a unique set of skills, useful friends in secret places and what he describes as a pathological inclination to be one step ahead. In this story of murder in unusual circumstance, two men love the same woman, but one of them is prepared to kill her to prove it.

Sky Dancer has been called the ‘thinking woman’s Jilly Cooper’ and ‘a wonderful book, beautifully written, full of danger and romance, elegantly set against a backdrop of racing’.

Sky Dancer is currently available through Amazon in either paperback or ebook.

Take a Deep Breath for the Spectacular

BLUE PLANET II LIVE IN CONCERT

Photos Simon Webb

BBC Countryfile presenter Anita Rani is to host the 13 date arena tour, Blue Planet II - Live In Concert, starting in Bournemouth in March and we have a pair of tickets to give away.

The show is a live adaptation of a television story that began some 20 years ago when a team of wildlife filmmakers from the BBC’s Natural History Unit set out to make a television series on the world’s oceans—the breadth and scale of which had never been seen before. It was first broadcast in 2001 and since then the multi award-winning The Blue Planet, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, has not only thrilled and enthralled audiences but it has also had a major impact on the world’s understanding of man’s effect on the environment.

‘David Attenborough was a huge part of my life as he is with everybody’ says Anita, ‘and Blue Planet II is just an overwhelming television programme that just stayed with me.

I don’t think there’s a person who watched it that didn’t fall in love with it. It was more than a TV show, it was a moment, and it’s a moment that’s gone down in television history already. So, if you watched it, you loved it, then you cannot miss this live tour because it’s a fully immersive experience.

You’ll be able to see those iconic moments—surfing dolphins on a huge screen with an 80-piece live orchestra playing that incredible soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. It’s not to be missed, you’d just be bonkers if you didn’t come!’

Bringing the wonders and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and its inhabitants to the UK arena stage, Blue Planet II – Live In Concert will present a selection of incredible visuals from the BAFTA Award winning BBC One landmark series, high-

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lighting the amazing natural wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a giant state of the art 4K Ultra HD LED screen.

Accompanied by the original immersive music score by Bleeding Fingers Music, composed by Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and David Fleming, the concert will be performed live by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted by Matthew Freeman.

Hans Zimmer says of composing the music for Blue Planet II: ‘The idea is to depict the abundance of life as well as the movements and vibrations of the ocean. By using the orchestra in an unconventional way, we wanted to create “living” chords that ebb and flow throughout the series’.

During the filming of the Blue Planet II television program, film crews embarked on 125 expeditions, travelled to 39 countries and spent over 6,000 hours of deep sea diving armed with the latest state of the art equipment.

Take a deep breath and discover a whole new world hidden beneath the surface of the sea. The Blue Planet II - Live in Concert will allow the viewer to share and enjoy this voyage of discovery in an epic live audio-visual concert experience unlike any other.

Blue Planet II Live in Concert comes to the BIC Windsor Hall in Bournemouth on March 13th. Ticket Prices £55.75 – £76.50.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bic.co.uk.

Or for a chance to win a pair of tickets enter our competition on the opposite page.

Win Tickets to Blue Planet II Live in Concert

Simply tell us the name of the orchestra conductor for Blue Planet II - Live in Concert and you will be entered into a draw to win a pair of tickets to this fabulous event. Send your entries on a postcard, along with your name, email, mobile and postal address, to Marshwood Blue Planet competition, Lower Atrim, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5PX or by email to info@marshwoodvale. com. Final date for receipt of entries is February 18th.

The competition prize has no cash equivalent. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Coast &Countryside Events THUR 31 JAN – SAT 1 FEBRUARY Mother Goose presented by All Saints Pantomime Society. A traditional family pantomime but with the ‘All Saints’ treatment! Performances start at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £6 and £3 and the box office opens on January 8th. Please ring Barbara on 01297 35687 or email her at barbara. foulkes@btinternet.com for tickets.

FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY West Dorset Ramblers 8 miles Burton Bradstock, West Bay, Cogden. Starts at 10am. Bring picnic, no dogs. All welcome.

Please call 01308 897702.

East Devon Ramblers moderate 5.5 mile circular walk from Bickwell Valley.

10am start. Dogs on short leads. 01395 578699.

Coach Trip to House of Marbles & Trago Mills Enjoy a relaxed day out at this working glass and games factory set in a historic pottery and then browse thousands of discount home & garden products at the southwest’s original discount warehouse. An Axminster Heritage Event. Pick ups in Axminster and Chard. £12. Info and to book call 01404 831207.

The Living Tree Weekly Meeting.

2pm Tripudio. 2.15pm speaker to be confirmed. Macmillan Filming Day. 3.15pm – 4.15pm Therapy session – worry busting with Louise Wender. Drop in any time between 2pm and 4.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 95 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ. Tel 07341 916 976. www.thelivingtree.org.uk.

At The Ebeneezer…Antonia B-K : Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. In The Seed Factory, Aller, Somerset TA10 0QN. £15 on the door. Includes soup supper & glass of wine. To RSVP, please email ebenezer@ebenezerpresents.com.

Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society meeting at Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road, BA20 2BU at 7.30pm have an interesting talk ‘Roman History of Ilchester, about the occupation of Ilchester and the surrounding area.’

The Speaker is John Smith. Guests £2 at the Door. Contact 01935 477174. www. yalhs.org.uk.

Mike Denham’s SpeakEasy Unmissable vintage jazz inspired by the Jelly Roll Morton trios of the 1920s. Mike at the piano, with clarinettist John Maddocks and drummer Nick Ward. At 8pm.

Tickets: £14 (£29 with pre-show supper at 7pm – must be pre-booked). Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

Literary Quiz 7pm £8 per person to include curry supper £8. www.bridport-

arts.com Bridport Arts Centre.

Royal Opera Live Screening: La Traviata (12A) 6.25pm Adult £15.30, Student £12.30. Richard Eyre’s beautiful production provides the perfect setting for Verdi’s opera about a courtesan who sacrifices all for love. Verdi’s bestloved opera returns with star sopranos Ermonela Jaho and Angel Blue as Violetta; the casts also include Plácido Domingo and Charles Castronovo. The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ www. beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

Excalibow by comedy quartet, Bowjangles 7.30pm. Legends tell of one ‘bow’ made more powerful than all others.

Many battles were fought in the quest for this bow, for the person to weald it would truly be Lord of the Strings.

This bow was known as….. Excalibow!

Join Bowjangles as they tell this story of ancient gods, whilst leaping, tumbling, juggling, joking as well as playing their instruments. Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, New Road, TA14 6SF. £6 child Under 16 yrs / £10 adult Buy 4 tickets or more and get a 10% discount from Norton Sub Hamdon Village Shop or from John Bailey 01935 881227 or from www.takeart.org.

Plastics, Plankton and Poo Dorset Wildlife Trust. Dr Ceri Lewis, senior lecturer in marine biology, Exeter University, gives an illustrated talk on the the impact of microplastic pollution on marine invertebrates. Starts 7.30pm at the Bridport United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LJ. Suggested donation of £2 (£3 for non-members). www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.

SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY South Somerset Monochrome Group 10am – 12.30pm at The Monks Yard at Horton Manor, Horton Cross, Ilminster, TA19 9PY. “Looking for Less” - an illustrated talk by award-winning photographer Tim Booth. All levels of experience welcome. £5 including refreshments. For more information please email southsomersetmonogroup@ gmail.com.

Clapton Wayford Drimpton & District Horticultural Society Annual Potato Day 10.20am – 2.30pm.

Location: Drimpton Village Hall, Chard Rd, Drimpton, Dorset, DT8 3RF. An opportunity to learn more about the humble potato. Pennards Plant support the organising of this annual event. A wide variety of different potatoes will be available as well as expert advice on how, where and when to plant them. However, it’s not just about Potatoes -- soft fruit vegetable seed , onion sets and many

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other plants are available to purchase.

There is also excellent food available, potato printing for children and a Potato growing competition. Fun for all ages.

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Pymore.

Mangerton, Elcombe Farm, Melplash 10.30am start. Bring picnic. No dogs. All welcome. Please call 01308 898002.

Candlelit Bach Vespers Service for the Feast of Candlemass with soloists, choir and small orchestra.

4pm, Whitchurch Canonicorum Church.

Philippa Mo, solo violin Partita, Fantasia, Caprice V Bach Sonata No. 1 in G minor 6.30 pm Tickets: £15 concert only or £33 with Dinner (main course) to follow. Internationally acclaimed British violinist Philippa Mo plays the complete works for violin by Bach alongside the complete Fantasias by Telemann in six concerts with other, carefully chosen and beautifully introduced dances and fantasias woven in. The concerts combine baroque and contemporary music with one of the six Bach pieces in each.

Sladers Yard Contemporary British Art, Furniture & Craft Gallery, Licensed Café, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EL 01308 459511 www.sladersyard. wordpress.com.

The New Elizabethan Singers ‘Te Deum’ by Bruckner and ‘Messa di Gloria’

by Puccini in St.Swithun’s Church, Bridport. The choir will be accompanied by an orchestra and professional soloists.

The concert starts at 7pm and tickets (£12, under 18s free) can be obtained from Goadsby and Bridport Music, both in South Street.

Bridport Ceilidhs at 7.30pm - 11pm in St Mary’s Church House Hall, South Street, Bridport, feature a new band for us, “Skillicorne”, with Nick Walden calling - both having performed at Sidmouth’s 2018 Folk Festival. All are welcome regardless of experience for a fun evening of dance with Bring & Share supper. No bar, but the Woodman Inn is just opposite. Tickets £9 on the door, cheaper at £8 if bought in advance at The Music Shop or booked on 01308 423 442 / monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk. See www.bridportceilidhs.wordpress.com.

The Uillean Pipers 8pm - 9pm. Leader Mick Megee. Sidholme Music Room, Elysian Fields, Sidmouth, EX10 8UJ. Free entry with retiring collection.

Geoff Lakeman at 8pm. Geoff has been described as “the father of a virtual Folk dynasty”, being dad of Seth, Sean and Sam and father-in-law of Cara Dillon and Kathryn Roberts. The boys began playing in a family band with Geoff and their fiddler mum. Following the release of his 2017 debut solo album, After All

Coast &Countryside These Years, at the age of 69 Geoff has firmly established himself as a performer on the Folk and Acoustic circuit. His album received four and five-star reviews and wide national radio airplay. Geoff has toured with the likes of Show of Hands and performed at festivals as varied as Cornwall, Sidmouth, Orkney, Whitby, Broadstairs, Dartmoor, Costa Del Folk and Chippenham. Tickets: £14 Full. £13 Concessions. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www.thedavidhall. org.uk.

Chris Woods Groove Orchestra 7.30pm. When Google book an artist for their event, someone described as ‘changing the perceived boundaries of the acoustic guitar’, you know you aren’t talking about your average musician.

Instrumental phenomenon – guitarist Chris Woods, began his career as a solo guitarist, originally catching the eye of the music industry for his creative approach to playing; using revolutionary techniques and a hugely individual approach to composition. Tickets: Show only - Adult £12 adv, £15 otd. Student £5 Creative acoustic guitar Workshop 4.30pm-6.30pm & Show, Adult £20, Student £15 A

relaxed workshop for all abilities and style of guitarists. Participants will leave having learned a range of exciting percussive techniques, enjoyed being part of a guitar orchestra and a whole lot more...

The Beehive,Honiton EX14 1LZ www. beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

SAT 2 – SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY Snowdrop weekends in February Forde Abbey House and Garden Adult £5, children £2.50. Throughout February, the 30 acres of award-winning gardens are carpeted in a spectacular display of snowdrops, heralding the start of Spring. It’s the perfect time of year to explore the topiary lined views and vistas and enjoy the garden starting to wake up from its Winter hibernation. Every Saturday morning in February from 10am - 12noon, Joshua Sparkes, our head gardener will be leading a tour of the gardens, starting with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Tickets will be £20 per person and include entry to the gardens. www.fordeabbey.co.uk. Every weekend in February.

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SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers moderate 8 mile circular walk from Dalwood. 10am start and bring picnic. Dogs on short leads.

01404 549390.

South Somerset Ramblers 12 mile walk from Sherborne. Meet Culverhayes CP at 10am. Bring picnic. Registered assistance dogs only. Details from Carl on 01460 30163.

Jurassic Short Mat Bowls Two wood Trippples Tournament at twelve mat arena Cloakham, Axminster. Check in 9am, Bacon butties, lunch & afternoon tea available. Multiple club team entries accepted. Entry £7pp via forms from jurassic.bowls@gmail.com.

Modern Jive Tea Dance 3pm – 5.30pm - Burton Bradstock Village Hall, DT6 4QS - £6 per person to include tea and cake! - All Welcome More information at www.dynamic-dance.uk.

A Midwinter Selection 3.30pm 4.30pm.with Josephine Cresswell: soprano, Clara Wood: contralto, Katy Davis: pianoforte. Music by Berlioz, Elgar, Finzi, Monteverdi, Parry, Poulenc, Purcell and Schubert. Sidholme Music Room, Elysian Fields, Sidmouth, EX10 8UJ. Free entry with retiring collection.

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MET Live: Carmen 6pm Tickets £17/£14 Bridport Arts Centre www. bridport-arts.com.

MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY Lipreading & Managing Hearing Loss Honiton Methodist Church 10am - 12noon. Learn how to manage your hearing loss by using lipreading and coping strategies, while building confidence in a supportive environment.

First session free. Small, friendly group.

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Contact Ruth for further details ruth@bizleyart. com 01297 442239 or just come along on the day. Also on 11th, 18th and 25th.

Friendly Morning Badminton Group 10am Every Monday (Adults only) At Charmouth St Andrew’s Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane. Call Monique 07709022299.

Inspired by Archives 10.30am (Stepping into Nature) Enjoy the countryside?

Love history? Enjoy both with pictures, maps or recordings at the Dorset History Centre (Dorchester) and learn something new about the natural world and local artists. The group is open to everyone including carers, those with dementia or with mobility, sensory or learning difficulties or those who would just enjoy the company and stimulation. It’s all about relaxing, meeting new people and having fun. Contact Maria on 01305 228947 or m.gayton@dorsetcc.gov.uk to book. Visit www.stepin2nature.org for more info. Also 18 February.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support free drop-in session in support of local people living through cancer. Come along for a supportive chat, meet the team and hear about activities and therapies available. 2pm – 4pm Lyme Regis Football Club.

Met Opera: Carmen Don’t miss this revival of Sir Richard Eyre’s dynamic production. Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine plays opera’s ultimate seductress and Roberto Alagna returns to the role of Don José, the good-hearted soldier in whom she unleashes an uncontrollable passion. Don José breaks the law, goes to prison, deserts the army and loses everything to be with Carmen. But the capricious gypsy soon tires of him and takes up instead with the bullfighter Escamillo - bass Alexander Vinogradov.

Encore Screening. Duration: 201 minutes including interval. £5 under 18s / £15 adult advance or on the door 10% off for Theatre Friends. Bar opens 4.55pm, starts 5.55pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www.marinetheatre.com.

Axminster Carnival Bingo Axminster Guildhall eyes down 8pm.

SOUP and SONG regular Mondays 6pm - 7.30pm where all abilities of singing

are welcome. By fun exercises you are directed to harmonise and improvise.

Also some modern hymns and familiar tunes practiced. Only £2.50 or whatever you choose...Held in the reading room of the Chapel in the Garden, East Street Bridport. A weekly creative vocal session plus a Free bowl of soup. More information see Chapel website or text 07719280375.

ASD and Social Anxiety Group 6.30pm – 8pm Bridport Children’s Centre, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport. A support group for young people 11-18 years and the parents of kids of all ages who struggle like this. Young people will get advice and support. Parents get separate support. For enquiries call Karen 07974 826891. Also 11 and 25 February.

The Arts Society Neroche South Somerset 7.15pm at Frogmary Green Conference Centre, South Petherton.

“Mind the Gap” – Graphic and Poster Design on the London Underground by Charles Harris. Visitors £5.

Evening of Scottish dancing with instruction and a break for tea and coffee.

7.30pm - 10pm at Chardstock Village Hall. No partner required. Cost £1.50.

Contact David on 01460 65981, Ann on 01308 422927 or Andrew on 01297 33461. February 4, 11,18, 25. Please note 25 Feb at All Saints Village Hall. Dance Saturday 9 February. Please bring a plate of food to share. Cost £3.

Bridport Folk Dance Club 7.30pm - 9.30pm in the WI Hall, North Street, Bridport DT6 3JQ. Enjoy folk dancing mainly in the English tradition from Playford-style to modern-day compositions at Bridport’s longestablished weekly club, with club callers and recorded music All welcome, no partner or previous experience required.

Admission £3 for members, £4 visitors (membership available). Taster sessions available at no cost. Contact Mecki on 01308 423 442. Also on 11th, 18th, and (live music on) 25th.

Scottish Country Dancing Every Monday 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Ashill Village Hall, Nr Ilminster, TA19 9LX. Come along for fun, fitness and friendship.

For more information contact Anita anitaandjim22@gmail.com or tel 01460 929383.

MON 4 – FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY Compton Valence Snow Drops Village Hall Lunches and Teas. Come and walk/ drive through this beautiful village and see the stunning white drifts of snowdrops. (The village hall is below the church) Open (weather permitting) 10.30am – 3.30pm daily. To Book Please ring or email so we can cater accordingly: Tessa Russell Tel: 01308 482227 or

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email: tessa@cvfarms.co.uk Or Pippa James 01305 889338 m 07880882985 email:enquiries@dovehousedorset.co.uk Pre booked guests will take priority as the hall is small. In bad/icy weather the village may not be open. Please be considerate of the village/verges etc when parking or ring to discuss your needs so they can advise you where to go.

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY Bird ringing demonstration 9am – 11am, Discovery Hut at Seaton Wetlands. Drop-in and observe as the Axe Estuary Ringing Group ring birds for conservation and monitoring. A rare chance to see birds up-close. A free event, no booking required. Find out more at wildeastdevon.co.uk. Contact Wild East Devon at: wild@eastdevon.gov.uk, 01395517557.

The Lyme Regis Society Annual Coffee Morning 10.30am until after 12noon in the Alexandra Hotel Chapel. An opportunity to meet with other members, chat, buy home made cakes to eat there or take home. 2019 subscriptions can be paid by cash or cheque or online; which remain at £7 for a single membership and £11for family membership. All welcome. Entrance by donation. www.lymeregissociety.org.uk.

Sing and stroll in Bridport (stepping into nature) If you would like to gently improve your fitness, sing along, meet others, exercise your memory or just meet up and have fun, this is for you.

Join on a guided walk to natural spaces in and around Bridport. On the way we will stop and sing. Led by experienced singing leader Tina Bridgman. Each walk is designed to avoid stiles and difficult terrain, and will have the option of a short, medium or longer walk to suit your fitness and time. Basic refreshments will be provided. All These walks are Free and are dementia friendly. Starting at 1.30pm at Buckydoo Square in Bridport. To book your place email timeandscale@gmail.com or call Peter on 07817 397331. Visit www. stepin2nature.org for more info. Every Tuesday.

Lipreading & Managing Hearing Loss Bridport Community Hospital 2pm 4pm. Learn how to manage your hearing loss by using lipreading and coping strategies, while building confidence in a supportive environment. First session free. Small, friendly group. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Contact Ruth for further details ruth@bizleyart.com 01297 442239 or just come along on the day.

Also on 12th, 19th and 26th.

Beaminster Museum Talk Michael Conroy - Kitson & Trotman – 260 years of a Dorset practice. Beaminster Museum at 2.30pm Entrance £3. 01308 863200.

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Coast &Countryside Psychic Development Group Black Dog tea room Uplyme 7.30pm - 9pm committed individuals only £5 per person contact Sonia@blackdogtearoom.co.uk.

The Stanchester Quire at 7.45pm, at The Martock Christian Fellowship Centre, Church Street, TA12 6JL. Learning songs depicting all aspects of rural life in the South West of England, culminating in performing them at various events during the summer months. New members are always very welcome. There are no auditions and the ability to read music is not essential as the group learn all of the songs by ear. What’s more, entrance for new members is free the first week. For more information please either e-mail stanchesterquire1@gmail.com or phone 01935 822287.

WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY Benefit Advice Session… an initiative

by Dorset Welfare Benefits Partnership.

Bridport, Sessions will operate on the first Wednesday in each month, 9.30am – 12noon at Age UK Dorchester shop in Bridport, 16 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QP2846. To make an appointment, please contact Bridport shop on 01308 424859.

East Devon Ramblers leisurely 8 mile circular walk from Lambert’s Castle. 10am start and bring picnic. Dogs on short leads. 01395 567450.

West Dorset Ramblers 6 miles Winyards Gap, morning walk and optional pub lunch. Starts at 10am. Bring snack, no dogs. All welcome. Please call 01300 341664 (before 5 Feb to book pub lunch).

Axe Vale & District Conservation Society 10am – 4pm Work Party.

Undercliffs; Humble Glades. Scrub clearance, tree felling. Meet at Whitlands (SY306911). Wear appropriate clothing and bring a picnic.

Cooking Made Easy - Axminster Masonic Hall - Axminster 10.30am – 1pm Chard Heart Hub. Health and Local Food for Families (HALFF) South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD Tel: 01297 631782 / www.halff.org.uk.

Pelleas Ensemble Harp, flute, and viola. St Mary’s Church Edward Road Dorchester 7.30pm.

Phil Beer: String Theory 8pm (doors & bar 7.30pm) £16 Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts. org.uk. As one-half of Show Of Hands, String Theory sets out to share some of Phil’s most-loved songs. With the odd laugh thrown in for good measure, Beer’s flawless musicianship and rich vocals will leave you wide-eyed and wanting more.

Illustrated Talk: Lido Days Are Limited, Swimming Through the 20th Century Earl Connolly tells of the golden

age of lidos and outdoor swimming; Including all the history of bathing habits, costumes and the associated legislation.

In particular the splendid 1930s Art Deco architecture when outdoor swimming really took off. Axminster History Society talk. All welcome, £2 guests. 7.30pm at The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH. Bridport Scottish Dancers at Salwayash Village Hall. Evening of Social dancing, 7.30pm - 10pm. Cost £2 including tea, coffee and cake. Contact Caroline on 01308 538141 or Ann on 01308 422927.

Gittisham Folk Dance Club at 8pm - 10.15pm in Gittisham Village Hall, Gittisham EX14 3AF. A friendly club with live music and guest caller every week - this week featuring Pair of Shears with Jane Thomas calling. Membership available, with entry at £4; visitors £4.50, includes light refreshments.

All welcome, no partner or previous experience required. Contact Steve on 07793 124 229 or secretary Rosie, secretarygittishamfolkdance@gmail.com.

See https://gittishamfolkdanceclub.org.

Also 13, 20, 27 February.

WED 6 – SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY Bridport Pantomime Players present ‘Robin Hood’. A traditional family pantomime with plenty to brighten a dull February. Evening performances 7.30pm, Thursday Matinee 1.30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Wednesday opening night all tickets £8, all other performances Adults £10, Children (under 12) £8.

Tickets can be purchased from Bridport Tourist Information Centre 01308 424901.

THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY Wellbeing Walk at Radipole Lakes (Stepping into Nature) 11am – 12noon.

This is a relaxed, sociable and gentle monthly walk which is open to all , a health walk for healthy body and mind. We generally walk about a mile in distance taking 40 minutes to 1 hour, usually around our Radipole reserve in the heart of Weymouth. You may see fabulous wildlife on the walk, but the focus is simply a stroll and chat. This walk is dementia friendly, and particularly suitable for anyone wishing to lose weight, recovering from illness or wanting to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Contact RSPB Radipole Lakes on 01305 778313. This event is free as it’s part of Stepping into Nature. Visit www. stepin2nature.org for more info. Also 21 February.

WDHS Retirement Fellowship at 2pm in the Boys Brigade Hall, Sawmills Lane, Dorchester DT1 2RZ when there will be

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a presentation by the National Coastwatch Institution. New members welcome.

Tatworth Flower Club Tatworth Memorial hall TA20 2QW Doors open 1.30pm for 2pm. Talk & willow instruction on making a snail! By Jenny Knight. Visitors £6 Home made cakes etc Further details Julie Kettle 01297 33924.

Dorchester Art Club Meetings are on Thursdays in St. George’s Church Hall, Fordington, Dorchester 2pm – 4pm. £1 including refreshments. Take the driveway to the left of the church tower and bear right. Parking is free. New members are always welcome. Details of the Club on website.

Talk: ‘Hold the Front Page’ by Richard Austin, award winning local photographer.

The talk will be based on Richard’s 35 years’ experience as a press photographer.

Please join for a talk starting at 2.30pm at Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis. Entry is £2 for Friends of Lyme Regis Museum & £3 for non-members. The talk is being organised by the Friends of Lyme Regis Museum. For further information please contact David Cox on 01297 443156.

Chard Camera Club Baptist Church Hall, Holyrood Street at 7.30pm for an evening talk by Photographer Liam Marsh.. Anyone interested in the club or anything to do with photography should call in on the night where they will be made most welcome. www. chardcameraclub.org.uk Joyce 01460 66885.

Lyme Voices Community Choir Sing for fun. Learn tunes by ear. Everyone welcome. Free taster session. From 7.30pm - 9.15pm at the Baptist Church (Pine Hall round the back), Silver St., Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY. Visit www-petelinnett.co.uk, phone 01297 445078 or email petelinnett@naturalvoice.net. Also on 14 and 28 February.

Broadwey, Upwey and District Horticultural Society St Nicholas and St Laurence Primary School, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset. DT3 5NQ at 7.30pm. Wildlife in the Garden Speaker, Neil Lovesay Membership is £6 per annum. www.budhs.org.uk.

Chard History Group Meeting at Phoenix Hotel, upstairs in The Ballroom at 7.30pm. Richard Kay MA, The Director of Lawrences Auctioneers will talk about `Fair Weather and Foul: 200 Years of British Marine Painting 1800 to the Present Day`. Refreshments are available. New members and guests are welcome. Members £2 and Guests £3.

For information call 01460 66165.

The Sunset Café Stompers Martock Church; TA12 6JL, 7.30pm, Admission fee: Tickets: £9 or £ 8 at 01935 829576 www.martockonline.co.uk/events, www. sunsetcafestompers.com.

John Donne: life and poems Talk with Readings by Graham Fawcett 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 or £30 with pre-talk dinner from 5.30 pm. Poet and priest, intellectual and sensualist, John Donne is the preeminent metaphysical poet whose work is as fresh and vigorous today as ever. Sladers Yard Contemporary British Art, Furniture & Craft Gallery, Licensed Café, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EL 01308 459511 www.sladersyard.wordpress.com.

FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers moderate 6 mile circular walk from Seaton Down. 10am start. Dogs on short leads. 07884 232855.

West Dorset Ramblers 7 miles Ringstead, Holworth, Moigns Down and Upton.

Starts at 10am. Bring picnic, no dogs. All welcome. Please call 01305 459315.

Seaton Wetlands outdoors club 10am - 12.30pm, Seaton Wetlands. Join our social club for over 55s to enjoy walks around Seaton Wetlands and wildlife themed activities. Part of the Connecting Actively to Nature Project. £2 per person, no booking required. Find out more at wildeastdevon.co.uk. Contact Wild East Devon at: wild@eastdevon.gov.uk, 01395517557.

Food on Friday 12noon at Clapton & Wayford Village Hall - two course lunch, roll & butter + unlimited tea/coffee, £4.50. Special diets can usually be catered for if requested in advance. Open to all ages; very friendly atmosphere, newcomers really welcomed, but please book places in advance by phoning June 01460 77057 or Jackie 01460 72324, who will also provide more information if required.

The Living Tree cancer self-help group.

2pm Tripudio. 2.15pm speaker Mary Tassell will talk about the use of herbs for minor complains and simple remedies. If you have questions in advance for her please let us know beforehand or on the day.

2.15pm – 4pm Therapy sessions: Amanda Jones from No Hands massage. Peter Cove offering Swedish massage for hands and feet (please check beforehand if you have Lymphoedema or lymph nodes removed).

Drop in any time between 2pm and 4.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 95 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ. Tel 07341 916 976. www.thelivingtree.org.uk.

A Friday Piano and Song Recital with Alex Wilson and Alex Poulton 3.30pm 4.30pm. The Music of Frederick Septimus Kelly, Ivor Gurney, Benjamin Britten and other early 20th Century Composers Please note this is a Friday afternoon concert because the Music Room is not available on the Sunday. Refreshments from 3pm. Sidholme Music Room, Elysian Fields, Sidmouth, EX10 8UJ. Free entry with retiring collection.

Vinous Tales - A Sparkling Insight at Furleigh Estate 7pm. Join in for an evening

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with Steven Spurrier, Decanter Man of the Year 2017, who’ll share stories of his life in the wine trade and guide guests through a tasting of wines from Furleigh Estate & Bride Valley paired with delicious canapés. Tickets: £25. To book visit furleighestate.co.uk/events Furleigh Estate, Salway Ash, Bridport, DT6 5JF. The Glen Manby Quintet with Steve Waterman Straight-ahead modern jazz with Glen Manby on sax and awardwinning trumpeter Steve Waterman. The best of UK bebop. At 8pm. Tickets: £18 (£33 with pre-show supper at 7pm – must be pre-booked). Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

Kilmington Garden Club talk 7.30pm, The self-seeded gardener by Kathy Crouch. Winner of The Gardeners World “Gardener of the decade”, Kathy brings extensive knowledge and a great sense of humour to her talk. Kilmington village hall, Whitford Road, Kilmington EX13 7RF Non members welcome £3.

Through the Decades: Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly 7.30pm. Darren Page teams up with Marc Robinson who both have careers dedicated to Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly, performing all over GB and around the world, come together to create a spell-binding show that will entertain and uplift you with pure nostalgia. Backed by a live band, it’s packed full of all the massive hits of both artists, with the addition of a few early tracks and rarities for good measure! Will Rock n Roll ever Die? That’ll be the Day! Tickets:£17 Seated. The Beehive ,Honiton EX14 1LZ www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

Angela Barnes: Rose Tinted 8pm (doors & bar 7.30pm) £15 / £13 members & concessions Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www. dorchesterarts.org.uk. Angela’s brand new show of stand-up and stories is trying, really trying, to look on the bright side of life. Her witty worldview has cataulpter her onto our radios and screens including appearances on Live At The Apollo and BBC R4’s The News Quiz.

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY Valentine Farmers Market come and buy someone you like a special food parcel and find true love. At least 16 stalls with parsnips, muffins and coffee. 10am – 1pm in the Moorlands Shopping Precinct, North Street, Martock. 16 stalls. 01935 822202 for a table.

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6.5 mile walk from Cogden.

Bredy Farm, Lower Sturt Hill, Modbury,

Berwick Farm, Swyre. 10.30am start.

Bring picnic. No dogs. All welcome.

Please call 01308 898002.

The Heart of Menopause 10.30am – 4pm. Masonic Hall, Lyme Regis bookings only with Fran Fleming 01297 445078.

A day to give quality attention to the changes that take place during this time.

West Dorset Group of the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society meeting, Loders Village Hall, 2pm. Jane’ Wednesday class students presenting some of their research. Members £1.50 and visitors £3, all welcome, tea and biscuits.

For more information contact Jane on 01308 425710 or email: jferentzi@aol. com.

Egyptian Society Taunton lecture “The Serapeum”. Speaker: Prof. Aidan Dodson. The lecture will take place at 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, Bath Place, Taunton, 4ED. This event is a ticket only event, please visit our website for further information. http:// egyptiansoctaunton.wixsite.com/home.

Arcadia String Quartet performing Haydn, Mozart, Bach (Double Violin Concerto) in the first half, and a selection of old, new and loved popular favourites in the second half. Light refreshments will be served in the interval. Uplyme Village Hall 7.30pm Tickets £10 at the door or from Carl Holland 0797 0068700 in advance. This concert is in memory of Tim Solloway who made his home, Chestnut Lodge, a popular venue for concerts in Lyme.

Bridport Scottish Dancers at Church House, South Street, Bridport. 7.30pm – 10pm Classes with instruction and social dancing, 7pm – 8.30pm extra instruction for new dancers. Come and have fun – no partner required. Cost £2 including tea, coffee or squash and biscuits. Contact Ann on 01308 422927 or Caroline 01308 538141 for more details. Also on 13, 20 and 27 February.

Jacqui Dankworth featuring Charlie Wood 7.30pm Bridport Arts Centre www. bridport-arts.com.

Mill Street Jazz Band with Guest Singer Come and enjoy an evening of traditional, mainstream and jazz standards by a superb local band; six accomplished instrumentalists plus singer Geoff Cotton. There will be the usual cash bar and refreshments to purchase from the kitchen. All welcome. The event is to raise money for St. Peter’s Portesham “Flush Fund” needed for building works to provide a flexible space, a new kitchen/ servery and a toilet at the church. Tickets in advance at £8 each from Andrea Wallis on 01305 871035, g.ww43@btinternet. com or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ stpetersevents. 7.30pm Start. Doors open

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7pm Portesham Village Hall, DT3 4NS, B3157 coast road.

Ezio at 8pm. In their 26-year career, the band Ezio have made a habit of dabbling in any style of music that takes their fancy. From the crunching Blues-Rock guitars of Crushed to the Jazz rhythms of The Gypsy Song, there’s plenty of ‘genre hopping’ on show here. Tickets: £14 Full. £13 Concessions. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www. thedavidhall.org.uk.

David Ford With four criticallyacclaimed studio albums and a live show described by the British music press as “unmissable,” David Ford is essential listening. His songs combine Americana, English melodicism, and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll - tied together with finely-crafted lyrics. £12 advance / £14.50 on the door 10% off for Theatre Friends Bar opens 6.30pm Starts 7.30pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www.marinetheatre.com.

SAT 9 – SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY Snowdrop weekends in February Forde Abbey House and Garden Adult £5, children £2.50. Throughout February, the 30 acres of award-winning gardens are carpeted in a spectacular display of snowdrops, heralding the start of Spring. It’s the perfect time of year to explore the topiary lined views and vistas and enjoy the garden starting to wake up from its Winter hibernation. Every Saturday morning in February from 10am - 12noon, Joshua Sparkes, our head gardener will be leading a tour of the gardens, starting with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Tickets will be £20 per person and include entry to the gardens. wwww.fordeabbey.co.uk.

SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers moderate 9.5 mile circular walk from Offwell Village.

10am start and bring picnic. Dogs on short leads. 01404 812678.

Norton-Sub-Hamdon Table Top Sale (TA146SF) Pre-loved / New / and Nearly new. Lots of bargains. New to you. No Jumble. Teas and cakes. 11am - 1pm. Free entry. Everyone Welcome. Any enquiries.

Jennie Harris 01935 881718.

Bird’s Eye View of Lyme A slide show and talk by Ken Gollop and Richard Austin on the recently discovered collection of local photographs taken in the 1930’s and 40’s by Percy Bird, a local steam locomotive driver. Included in the collection are never before seen photos of Lyme, the railway, seafront and countryside. Percy was also a collector of motorcycles, cameras, musical instruments and astronomical telescopes. Woodmead

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Halls, Lyme Regis. 2.30pm. Admission £3 in aid of Alzheimers. 01297 443678.

The Sunday Sessions with Square One This is a post-roast music session in our lovely bar overlooking the Cobb, with local drinks and a relaxing atmosphere.

This special edition is hosted by Square One, a popular local band that plays country and rock. Free entry, no tickets Bar opens and starts 5pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www.marinetheatre. com.

MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY Yeovil Probus Club from 1.30pm HMS Plymouth in the Falklands Conflict. The Yeovil Court Hotel. New Members always most welcome, please contact the Hon. Secretary on 01935 414765 for further details.

Swanage Eco Therapy Gardening 2pm - 4pm (Stepping into Nature). Based at an old nursery, Greengage, offers a large greenhouse, planting beds and even a toilet block! Join in with various activities such as planting fruit and vegetables, cleaning vegetation and general maintenance. The Greengage nursery is still in it’s infancy so there is something for all abilities. Refreshments and tools will be provided. This activity is free and delivered by Dorset Wildlife Trust as part of Stepping into Nature. Contact Katie on 01202 692 033 or kwilkinson@ dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk to book. Visit www.stepin2nature.org for more info.

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Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support free drop-in session in support of local people living through cancer. Come along for a supportive chat, meet the team and hear about activities and therapies available . 2pm – 4pm, Axminster Hospital Scott Rowe room.

Biodanza @ Othona Express, Connect, Relax! Dance like no one’s watching, no steps to learn, no partner needed, uplifting music + holistic health benefits.

All ages 19 to 90. Teacher: Julia HopeBrightwell. 2nd + 4th Mondays. 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Cost £8-£10. Othona Community, Coast Road, Burton Bradstock DT6 4RN. Contact Robin 01308 897 130 / biodanza-bridport.co.uk.

Radipole & Southill Horticultural Society at the Southill Community Centre at 7.30pm. “The Hedgehog Predicament” Colin Varndell, who is known to many as a wonderful wildlife photographer, will explain more about the natural history, decline of the species and what we can do to help the hedgehogs. The meeting is open to members and non-members and refreshments will be available. Further information is available on 01305 788939.

TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY Benefit Advice Session … an initiative

by Dorset Welfare Benefits Partnership.

Portland - Easton (an initiative with Island Community Action) Sessions will operate on the second Tuesday in each month, 10am - 12.15pm at Island Community Action, and will be by appointment only. To make an appointment, please contact Island Community Action on 01305 823789 or at Unit 13, Easton Shopping Centre, Easton, Portland DT5 1EB. islandcommunityaction@btconnect.com.

West Dorset Ramblers 5.5 miles prelunch walk from Symondsbury (optional lunch at Symondsbury Kitchen). Starts at 10am Bring snack, no dogs. All welcome.

Please call 01308 459282.

Chard Heart Hub The Crowshute Centre 11am – 1pm. Health and Local Food for Families (HALFF) Tel: 01297 631782 / www.halff.org.uk.

Time for Tea and Music Come and be Serenaded By Emily Seward: £3 Tea & cake served. 01404 831207 to book.

2pm - 3.30pm at The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH. Bridport History Society United Church Hall, 2.30pm. Paul Radford gives us the third part of his story about the Channel Island. ‘Channel Island: families divided by war’ What happened in 1945 and beyond?. Members £1 and visitors £3, tea and biscuits. For more information contact Jane on 01308 425710 or email: jferentzi@aol.com.

National Trust South Dorset at 2.30pm “ Food for Free: Foraging for Wild Food” by James Feaver. Presented by the National Trust South Dorset Association.

Brownsword Hall, Pummery Square, Poundbury, DT1 3GW Members NTSDA £3, Non-members £4 inc. tea/biscuits Contact: Yoka Ward 01300 320794.

Honiton Decorative & Fine Arts Society Images of the British Empire – John Stevens. 2pm The Beehive. www. honiton-dfas.org.uk.

Sidmouth Charity Tea Dances Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing with a warm, friendly welcome. £4 each, including Tea, coffee and biscuits at 2.30pmat St Francis Hall, Woolbrook, EX10 9XH. Further information from (01395) 579856 or 577122.

Ile Valley Flower Club 7.30pm at Broadway Village Hall, Near Ilminster.

Visitors welcome, £6 entrance. Beverly Clay from Cardiff Demonstrates with the title ‘Men Me and Flowers’. More info 01460 75025/67149.

Intuition 7.30pm Tickets £15 Bridport Arts Centre www.bridport-arts.com.

Axe Vale Stamp Club 7.30pm for 8pm Bradshaw Rooms, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. Members’ Evening (The Committee Entertains) and Bring and Buy. 01297 552482.

Chard WI meeting at Chard Baptist Church Rooms, Holyrood Street TA20

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2AH. Meeting starts 7.30pm. New members welcome. Call Sandy on 01460 239688 or e-mail info.chardwi@gmail. com for more information. Meetings second Tuesday of each month.

Turn Lyme Green Meeting at 7.15pm at Royal Lion Hotel Lyme Regis. Charlotte Eve of Edwards and Eve Cob building will give an inspiring and entertaining talk about cob building, and show you how you can do it for yourself. Event is free, donations happily received.

WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers strenuous 10.5 mile circular walk from Kingcombe Centre. 10am start and bring picnic.

Assistance dogs only. 01404 823781.

West Dorset Ramblers 8 miles Shipton circular, St Lukes farm, Uploders, Loders.

Starts at 10am. Bring picnic, no dogs. All welcome. Please call 01308 459159.

Nordic Walking at Furleigh Estate at 11.15am. This session is intermediate level and the group will walk a 3 mile circuit between two Furleigh Estate vineyards, led by Julia Williams and Paul Duffy from the Garden Studios in Bridport. The morning starts with fresh coffee and finishes with a rewarding glass of fizz. Tickets: £10 To book visit furleighestate.co.uk/events. Furleigh Estate, Salway Ash, Bridport, DT6 5JF. Colyford Axe Valley Centre National Trust AGM and talk by Salli CarrGriffin, Operations Manager at A La Ronde. Colyford Memorial Hall 2.30pm Non-members welcome £2 including refreshments. Further information, Membership Secretary 01297 631801.

Mike Denham Speakeasy Special with The Sunset Café Stompers 8pm (doors & bar 7.30pm) £15 / £13 members & concessions Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.uk.

Mike Denham’s first SpeakEasy night of 2019 will be a special night, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mike’s band, Sunset Café Stompers, containing some of the UK’s top vintage jazz musicians.

This is not a show to be missed.

Bridport Camera Club Club Competition 3 – Nature. Judge TBC. 7.30pm Bridport Town Hall, DT6 3HA. New members always welcome.

All enquiries call the Club Secretary on 07737 405474 or email secretary@ bridportcameraclub.co.uk.

Acoustic Café 8pm Free. A supportive open Mic session with host and guitarist Terry Stacey-Come along to the Beehive bar to listen or to play, everyone welcome.

The Beehive, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ. THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY Benefit Advice Session… an initiative

by Dorset Welfare Benefits Partnership.

Weymouth, Sessions will operate on the second Thursday in each month, 9.30am - 11.30am at Weymouth Community Safety Centre (new fire station), Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0QF, and will be by appointment only. To make an appointment, please contact Age UK Dorchester on 01305 269444. www.ageuk. org.uk/dorchester.

Seaton Garden Club at 2.30pm at the Masonic Hall, Queen Street, Seaton Martin Drake will give a talk entitled “The Insects in our Garden”. Visitors welcome, Cost £2 to include refreshments. Contact details: 01297 24049.

Thorncombe Gardening Club meets at 7.30pm in Thorncombe Village Hall. The speaker is Barry Reid “Reminiscences of a Nurseryman” Visitors welcome - £4 at the door. We are a very active group and also run day trips and outings for our members during the year. New members will be made very welcome and Subscription is only £10 per year. For further information please contact Mary Morris 01460 30938.

Chard Royal Naval Association Chard Rugby Football Club, Essex close at 7.30pm. ‘The modern Navy of today’ an insight into the current Navy delivered by the Royal Naval Information team. Mr Gary Pennells on 01460 77978 or www. royal-naval-association.co.uk.

Plant Heritage Dorset Talk by Charles Dowding on “No Dig Gardening” An illustrated talk on how to have healthy soil and enjoy easier harvests, followed by questions and answers. Charles has written nine books, writes for national and international magazines, runs a YouTube channel, appears on TV and radio including BBC Gardeners World, and teaches extensively at home and abroad.

Open 7pm for 7.30pm start. There will be plants for sale and plants on display, as well as gardening sundries to buy, and refreshments available. Admission £5 on the door, Plant Heritage members Free.

The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RR. Free parking opposite at the Top o’ Town Car Park. Visit www.plantheritage.org.uk.

Seavington Gardening Club at 7.30 pm talk ‘ Rogues Gallery- Garden Pests ‘ by Sally Nex in Seavington Millennium Hall. Visitors are welcome £2 at the door.

Enquiries to Karen Day 01460 249728.

Beehive Comedy with Suzy Bennett & MC Tom Glover. 8pm-An antidote to Valentine’s day! Winner of the prestigious Funny Women Award, Suzy Bennett is a dynamo of a comic, with a uniquely warm and chatty stage presence. After her appearance on Comedy Idol, Suzy was asked by Jimmy Carr to support him on his “Gag Reflex” tour and since then her career has gone from strength to strength.

Tickets: £8.50 adv. £10.50 otd.The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ www.beehivehoniton. co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers leisurely 4.5 mile circular walk from Uplyme. 10am start.

Dogs on short leads. 01395 567450.

Trio Sora 11am £10/£7 Bridport Arts Centre www.bridport-arts.com.

Henhayes Centre Special Lunch 12.30pm bar opens at 12noon. Roast Pork followed by Apple sponge.

Vegetarian options available. Start with fruit juice and finish with tea/coffee and chocs. for £9 (members £8) 01460 74340 Please book.

The Living Tree cancer self-help group.

1pm Singing with Jane. 2pm Tripudio.

2.15pm Living Tree member Robert Hansowitz will be giving a talk about his collection of fossils. 2.15pm – 4pm Therapy session. Peter Cove offering Swedish massage for hands and feet.

Drop in any time between 2pm and 4.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 95 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ. Tel 07341 916 976. www.thelivingtree.org.uk.

Concerts in the West presents Trio Sora Award winning chamber trio. For information see: www.concertsinthewest. org. At 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels 8pm Electric Palace, Bridport www.electricpalace.org.uk.

Ethel Smyth: Grasp the Nettle 8pm (doors & bar 7.30pm) £14 / £12 members & concessions Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www. dorchesterarts.org.uk. A new play performed with musical accompaniment by contralto and actress Lucy Stevens, following her triumphant appearance last year as Kathleen Ferrier in Whattalife!

Lucy returns to shine a light on the extraordinary life and music of Dame Ethel Smyth: composer, writer and Suffragette.

SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY Axe Vale & District Conservation Society 10am – 4pm Work Party.

Undercliffs; Goat Island. Scrub clearance.

Meet at top of Stepps Lane, Axmouth.

(SY266903). Wear appropriate clothing and bring a picnic.

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 8 mile walk from Foxbrake.

Muston, Little Puddlehill, Bushey Eweleaze 10.30am start. Bring picnic.

No dogs. All welcome. Please call 01308 898002.

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Kali 7pm – with the support of Take Art, storyteller Emily Hennessey & sitar player Sheena Mukherjee will present ‘Kali’, at Clapton & Wayford Village Hall. ‘Awe-inspiring, hilarious, mythical – this Hindu goddess is truly awesome’.

Licensed Bar & Raffle. Tickets (including an interval hot supper) - £15 (adults), £7.50 (school age), £30 (family 2+2), should be booked in advance please on 07422 330144 or 01460 75313.

Music Night Valentine Celebration with Tichord at Axminster Guildhall.

Listen or dance to up-tempo jazzy and silky romantic renditions of well-known popular songs from the 1930’s through to the 1990’s. Valentine Fancy Dress optional; Bar and Raffle. Tickets £10 from Archway Bookshop Axminster.

7pm for 7.30pm Proceeds to Axminster Heritage.

The Black Ven Spoken Word and Acoustic Music open mic nights at the Galley Cafe in Lyme Regis. Get warm and cozy on the third Saturday of the month. All welcome. Bring your ears and your songs, ballads, poems, story and acoustic music for a warm welcome and friendly reception. Sign up 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start £2 entry. With Keian’s delicious home-made cakes, hot drinks

and full bar available. blackvenpress@ gmail.com.

Lucy Porter Pass It On 8pm £15 Bridport Arts Centre www.bridport-arts. com.

The Tuckers Jazz Club 8pm La Vie en Rose. The Tuckers Arms, Dalwood, Near Axminster, EX13 7EG (just north of the A35 between Axminster & Honiton) Tickets £10 www.dalwoodvillage.co.uk 01404 831 280.

Tankus The Henge with support Imprints 8pm (doors & bar 7.30pm) £12 / £10 members & concessions / £5 Livefor£5 Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.uk Please note that this event is standing only.

Tankus The Henge is the five-wheeled, funk-fuelled, open top, custom paint job, rock‘n’roll jalopy that comes careering round the corner on a tranquil summer’s day. Ruining the silence and disturbing the bats. Support from Imprints, a ShantyFolk-Rock cider fuelled explosion from Bristol, guarantees foot-stomping fun and the mightiest and fieriest of jigs.

Blue Rose Code with support from Steve Dagleish at 8pm. A nomad both geographically and musically, Ross Wilson of Blue Rose Code writes from the heart, eschewing any specific genre. The 12 new songs on his The Water of Leith album - addressing themes of love, loss, travel, home, accepting the past and embracing the future. Tickets: £18 Full. £17 Concessions. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www.thedavidhall.org. uk.

Music of the 60s with Ruby and the Rockets presented by Hamdon Community Arts Project. Performance starts 7.30pm (bar open from 6.30pm). Tickets £14, £13 if ordered before 9th. to include pizza and garnish/strudel and cream. Box Office 01935 824064 if answer phone leave no. and we will respond. 60’s dress optional – bottle of prosecco for the best outfit.

Bring your valentine – A Rose for Every Lady.

Jive & Swing Dance to Kai Hoffman & her Kombo Westlands Ballroom, Yeovil.

7.30pm for 8pm. Kai and her Kombo have been jiving, rocking, and swinging in the UK for over 10 years, including an eight-year vintage club night residency at Ronnie Scott’s. They really know how to get you out onto the dance floor and having a great time. Tickets: £15 www. westlandsyeovil.co.uk Tel: 01935 422884.

Streisand The iconic sound of a legend in music and film is brought to life in this brand new production touring the UK. Barbra Streisand’s beautifully crafted songs are performed by a live band featuring West End musicians, with strings, double bass, and piano. Expect all the hits

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Coast &Countryside including Send In The Clowns, Don’t Rain on my Parade, and Woman In Love. £17 advance / £21 on the door 10% off for Theatre Friends Bar opens 6.30pm, starts 7.30pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www.marinetheatre.com.

SAT 16 – SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY Snowdrop weekends in February Forde Abbey House and Garden Adult £5, children £2.50. Throughout February, the 30 acres of award-winning gardens are carpeted in a spectacular display of snowdrops, heralding the start of Spring.

It’s the perfect time of year to explore the topiary lined views and vistas and enjoy the garden starting to wake up from its Winter hibernation. Every Saturday morning in February from 10am - 12noon, Joshua Sparkes, our head gardener will be leading a tour of the gardens, starting with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Tickets will be £20 per person and include entry to the gardens. www.fordeabbey.co.uk.

SAT 16 – SAT 23 FEBRUARY Superhero Week (Superheroes get to visit for free) from 10am - 4pm daily.

Calling all superheroes! Follow the trail to Shire Hall’s underground, secret lair, where you can design your own superhero badge! Afterwards, come up to Shire Hall Café for some heroic treats. Kids dressed up as superheroes get to visit Shire Hall for free.* (Up to two children per full paying adult.) Shire Hall, Dorchester. For more information visit shirehalldorset.org.uk or call 01305 261849.

SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers leisurely 8 mile circular walk from Peak Hill. 10am start and bring picnic. Assistance dogs only.

01395 278943.

South Somerset Ramblers 11 mile walk from Stonebarrow CP near Charmouth.

Meet at 10am. Bring picnic. Details from Jim on 01935 321786.

Sidmouth Charity Tea Dances Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing with a warm, friendly welcome. £4 each, including Tea, coffee and biscuits at 2.30pm Stowford Centre, EX10 9YL (opp Waitrose). Further information from (01395) 579856 or 577122.

Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowl Soundbath 2pm – 4pm Experience a magical performance of Pure Sound by musician Dean Carter using singing bowls plus sacred vocal overtoning which promotes a deeply relaxing and healing state to rebalance and re-energise your body, mind and spirit. Your ‘participation’ involves simply lying down and enjoying/ absorbing the sounds. (You may sit if preferred.) £12, Booking in advance and

further details www.centreforpuresound. org ahiahel@live.com 01935 389655.

Bring something comfortable to lie on and wrap around you. Bridport Unitarians, 49 East St, Bridport DT6 3JX. Snowdrop Tea at St Nicholas’ Church, Combe Raleigh, Nr Honiton, EX14 4TG, 2.30pm - 4-30pm. Admire the snowdrops in the churchyard, enjoy tea/coffee and cake, snowdrops for sale. For info phone 01404 43929 or 01404 43166.

Axe Vale Orchestra 3pm in Seaton Methodist Church. Music from Mendelssohn’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with narrator Penelope Lee, also Debussy Petite Suite & Haydn Symphony no 99. Tickets £10 (under 18’s free) includes Tea & Cakes.

Romantic Piano Music A St. Valentine’s Celebration 3.30pm – 4.30pm Pianist Reg. Wrathmell plays Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Rubinstein and Tchaikovsky. Sidholme Music Room, Elysian Fields, Sidmouth, EX10 8UJ. Free entry with retiring collection.

MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support free drop-in session in support of local people living through cancer. Come along for a supportive chat, meet the team and hear about activities and therapies available. 2pm – 4pm Lyme Regis Football Club.

Film “The 10.15 to Minehead” A film showing of “The 10.15 to Minehead” by the famous Crewkerne U3A production company Anorak Communications. A fascinating story about a railway journey on West Somerset Railway. This will be an interesting and informative film and early booking is recommended. Chard & Ilminster District U3A invites all U3A members, retired visitors are very welcome. Admission is free with tea and biscuits provided. A chance to find out what the U3A is all about. 2pm at The Guildhall, 14 Fore St, Chard TA20 1PH More info Tel 01460 68629 Website https://u3asites.org.uk/chardilminster Email: lewbat@outlook.com.

Lily and The Albatross Tall Tree Theatre 2.30pm (doors 2pm) £8 / £6 / £25 family ticket (max. 2 adults) Age 5+ Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.uk. A family show full of live music about wild weather, wild birds and wild ambitions.

Far out in the wild and remote ocean a small family on a fishing boat must pull together to get themselves and their great old boat moving again.

Axminster Carnival Bingo Axminster Guildhall eyes down 8pm.

Beaminster WI at 7.30pm at Beaminster Public Hall. Douglas Beazer will deliver

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a talk on ‘The Royal Train’. Guests are welcome to attend two meetings per year without charge.

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY West Dorset Ramblers 8 miles Portland Circular, Portland coastal path. Starts at 10am. Bring picnic, no dogs. All welcome. Please call 01308 423927.

TUE 19 – SAT 23 FEBRUARY Cinderella A sparkling family pantomime. 7pm. Performed by the award winning, Honiton Community Theatre Co. Cinderella lives with her evil stepmother and ugly step sisters, but dreams of a life free from their horrid clutches. When Prince Charming announces he’ll be holding a ball to find a suitable girl to marry, Cinderella signs up to attend along with her ugly sisters…Tickets: Adult £12, U16 £8.

The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ www. beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

Oklahoma! Presented by The Piddle Valley Players, 7pm Buckland Newton Village Hall, £10 including refreshments.

Tickets from Old Chapel Stores, Buckland Newton and Piddletrenthide Post Office.

WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers moderate 8.5 mile circular walk from the Parke Estate.

10.30am start and bring picnic. Dogs on short leads 07786 077407.

West Dorset Ramblers 7.5 miles Abbotsbury and inland. Starts at 10am.

Bring picnic, no dogs. All welcome.

Please call 01308 424722.

Bird watching for children 10am 11am and 11am - 12noon, Hide TBC Seaton Wetlands. Come and learn about the birds found at Seaton Wetlands with an experienced volunteer guide. See how many you can spot! £2 per child, booking required. Find out more at wildeastdevon.co.uk. Contact Wild East Devon at: wild@eastdevon.gov.uk, 01395 517557.

Friends of Sidmouth Town Band Coffee Concert Coffee 10.30am Concert 11am.- 12noon The Music Room, Sidholme Hotel, Elysian Fields, Temple Street, Sidmouth EX10 8UJ. The Shepherd on the Rock. Free Admission Refreshments £1. Disabled Access Retiring Collection for Sidmouth Town Band.

Inner Wheel Club of Crewkerne meet for a fun and friendship lunch at Haselbury Mill TA18 7NY on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12noon for 12.30pm. One of the largest service organisations for women in the world, offering membership to women over the age of 18 who enjoy fun and

friendship and being involved in ‘making a difference’. Interesting speakers booked.

Prospective new members are welcome to visit, advance booking required. Contact innerwheel@uwclub.net or 01460 63856.

The Arts Society West Dorset The Golden Age of Venetian Glass. Speaker: Jane Gardiner. The Seaside Boarding House, Burton Bradstock at 2.30pm. For details contact 01308 485487.

Thorncombe Rail Activities Club talk and slide presentation given by David Maidment entitled “The Life and Work of a British Railways Manager”. Thorncombe Village Hall, TA20 4NE at 7.30pm.

Non Members are welcome, there are refreshments, a raffle and the parking is free. Contact Richard Holt, Chairman Tel. 01460 30428 or Google TRAC “traclubsite” for information.

Devonshire Association, Axe Valley Branch at 2.30pm. An illustrated talk

by James Chubb (East Devon District Council) “Seaton Wetlands and its wildlife” At the Pavillion, Peace Memorial Playing Fields, Coly Road, Colyton EX24 5PU. Entrance donation £1 for DA members and £3 for non-members. Contact: Brian Denham 01297551529 or brian_denham@ talktalk.net.

Rouse, Ye Women Mary Macarthur and the Women Chainmakers Townsend Productions 8pm (doors & bar 7.30pm) £13 / £11 members & concessions Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www.dorchesterarts.org.uk. Through rousing traditional songs and moving ballads, Townsend Theatre Productions reveals the plight of the woman chainmakers of Cradley Heath. In 1910, their ten week strike more than doubled their earnings and successfully established the right to a minimum wage.

Colyton & District Garden Society Talk, ‘Herbs and Aromatic Plants’ by Becky Groves of Little Groves Nursery, Beaminster, at Colyton Peace Memorial Hall, 7.30pm Members free, guests £3.

Information from Sue Price 01297 552362.

Sherborne Group of the Dorset Wildlife Trust in Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne at 7.30pm, talk entitled ‘Farming and Wildlife Compatible or not?’ by Alex Butler from the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West. Cost £2.50.

THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY Chard Camera Club Chard Baptist Church Hall, Holyrood Street at 7.30pm for in house competition when members compete in the annual panel of prints for the Peter Partridge trophy and a triptych of Digitally Projected Images. Should be a good competitive evening with strong images on view. So if you are interested please come along and make yourself

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known, www.chardcameraclub.org.uk or call Joyce Partridge 01460 66885.

Bridport & District Gardening Club Spectacular South African Flora, speaker Rosemary Legrand, 7.30pm in the Women’s Institute Hall, North Street, Bridport. The meetings are also open to non-members (£2 entrance fee).

South Somerset RSPB Group ‘The Science and Beauty of Birds’ An illustrated talk presented by Oliver Smart, who is a wildlife photographer and ornithologist. The talk will guide us through some fascinating insights to the science of birds, their adaptations, evolution and physiology. 7.30pm The Millennium Hall, Seavington St Mary.

Entry: Group members £3, non-group members £4, under 18’s free (tea/coffee & biscuits included) – wheelchair access.

Non-Members very welcome. For further details contact: Denise Chamings (group leader) on 01460240740 www.rspb.org. uk/groups/southsomerset.

The Big Quiz With quizmaster Mark Freeman Teams of up to six people welcome. Book now via the Octagon Theatre website. 7.30pm, Johnson Studio at the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil. Tickets £6 per person. Box Office, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil Tel: 01935 422884 Bar available and nibbles provided at events. www.yeovilarts.co.uk Yeovil Community Arts Association.

Tatworth WI meeting Improve Your Health and Wellbeing is the subject with Celia Guppy at 7.30pm in Tatworth Memorial Hall. Interested visitors always welcome.

Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope West End actor Mark Farrelly stars in this hit play exploring the life of an icon. Quentin Crisp was an extraordinary raconteur and wit, and one of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century. Fresh from a national tour, Naked Hope shows Quentin in his beloved Chelsea in the 1960s and his final years in New York.

Ages 14 and over £14 advance / £16 on the door 10% off for Theatre Friends.

Bar opens 7pm, Starts 8pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www.marinetheatre. com.

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers moderate 5.5 mile circular walk from Ottery St Mary.

10am start. Dogs on short leads. 01404 549390.

Seaton Heart Hub The Marshlands Centre 11am – 1pm Health and Local Food for Families (HALFF). Tel: 01297 631782 / www.halff.org.uk.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf a puppet drama (suitable for age 3 upward), preceded by a workshop which is suitable for age 4 upward. Children must be accompanied. Tickets from Sarah Ryan 01258 839230 or on line from Artsreach

www.artsreach.co.uk: Workshop £3; theatre £6 adults, £5 children, £20 family (maximum 2 adults and 2 under 18s) 1.30pm - 3.30pm Howling Tales Workshop. Using an infectiously fun blend of improvised storytelling, music making and movement, Angel Heart Theatre conjure up a wild tale of howling delight with children and their parents/carers. No musical experience is necessary for this workshop and all instruments are provided. Places limited, enquire when booking. 3.30pm - 4pm Refreshments available. 4pm – 5pm Angel Heart Theatre - The Boy who Cried Wolf. Jacob is a young boy who loves to be playful, but when he is given the responsibility of being the village shepherd his wild imagination leads him astray. This delightful re-imagining of one of Aesop’s most loved fables is brought to life with Angel Heart’s impeccable combination of exquisite puppetry, dynamic storytelling, beautiful live music and the chance to join in.

Angel Heart Theatre are dedicated to The Art of Puppetry and Storytelling, creating original stories and re-imagining familiar tales with a visually striking, innovative style. Touring Dorset with Artsreach, the counties touring arts charity.

The Living Tree cancer self-help group.

2pm Tripudio. Living Tree AGM– this offers an opportunity for all members and supporters to meet the committee, to listen to a yearly review of 2018 and our aspirations for 2019, to say a collective thank you from all of us to everyone who has supported us over the last year. Between 2pm – 4.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 95 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ. Tel 07341 916 976. www. thelivingtree.org.uk.

Family Bingo (with raffle and refreshments) in South Perrott Village Hall (on A356). Doors open at 6pm with eyes down at 6.30pm. In aid of church funds.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Ilminster/ Chard group the Parish Hall, North Street, Ilminster TA19 0DG. 7.30pm.

No need to book. Entrance by donation £2.50 members, £3.50 non-members, no charge for children. Refreshments available. Sales table. Parking at roadside, town or Tesco car-parks. Enquiries: Valerie 01460 234551. Brown Trout and River Ecology - Mike Blackmore of The Wild Trout Trust describes the key role of wild trout in freshwater conservation and river restoration in the UK. Track Dogs are an acoustic four piece based in Spain but hail from Ireland, the US and UK. This closely-knit group of ex-pats have opted for Cajón instead of drums and trumpet in place of electric guitar. Fabulous four-part harmonies steal the show. Doors: 7.30pm for 8pm

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Tickets £12 booked in advance or £15 on the door, please bring cash. Book early in order to get a ticket as a limited number are available. Stockland Village Hall.

Book by ringing Wendy: 01404881207.

There will be a Pop Up Pub and all profits to go to Stockland Village Hall.

Ex149EF. Blue Commotion Sultry jazz & blues vocals, featuring the music of Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and others, performed by the Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral Quartet. At 8pm. Tickets £15 (£30 with pre-show supper at 7pm – must be pre-booked). Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

Jamie Smith’s Mabon – Twenty at 8pm. Two decades, four continents and around a thousand shows since their first performance, Mabon released their seventh recording, Twenty, in October 2018. Tickets: £16 Full. £15 Concessions. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www.thedavidhall. org.uk.

Golden Age of Jazz 8pm Tickets £10 Bridport Arts Centre www.bridport-arts. com.

Lyme Regis Comedy Club with Carl Donelly This month’s headliner has won a host of awards including Chortle Best Club Comedian 2017 and Chortle Best Newcomer. Two other comedians are on the bill with resident compere Tom Glover. £8 advance / £10 on the door 10% off for Theatre Friends Bar opens 7pm, Starts 8pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www.marinetheatre.com .

SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY Henhayes Centre Breakfast/Brunch 10am - 11.30am. Egg, sausage, bacon, tomato or beans, toast, tea/coffee all for £4.50. Extras available @50p each.

Vegetarian breakfast is available. No need to book Tel: 01460 74340.

Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 6 mile walk from Abbotsbury.

White Hill, Portesham 10.30am start.

Bring picnic. No dogs. All welcome.

Please call 01308 898002.

Maiden Newton 6th Annual Potato Day 10.30am - 2pm at Maiden Newton Village Hall (DT2 0AE). Free entry, refreshments, easy parking and next to the station with local arts and crafts as well. Come and choose from 60+ varieties of seed potatoes (all for sale by the single tuber), 700 heritage seeds, fruit trees, kitchen garden plants, herbs, dahlias and much more! All your growing needs for the new season and plenty of advice on hand if required! For more info ring Charles Le Vay on 01300 320974 (Maiden Newton Allotments Association).

Misterton Tennis Club Annual Quiz Night at the Globe Misterton Teams of up to 4 £6 per head to include light sandwiches at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt Names to Bob Waterhouse on 01935 891260.

A Murder Mystery Evening With Moonstone Theatre Company Presents...

7pm A glass of bubbly with nibbles on arrival, a two-course dinner and live, interactive theatre. Tickets £29 “Death in the Final Act” Email mail@ kennawayhouse.org.uk or call 01395 515551 to book. Kennaway House, Sidmouth.

Acoustic Night 7.30pm – 11pm. All styles and forms of performance welcome – not just music. If you wish to perform please drop us an email at folk@chriswatts.org to secure a slot. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www.thedavidhall.org. uk.

Dartmoor Pixie Band with Sarah Bazeley perform at Gittisham Folk Dance Club’s annual spring dance, 8pm at Broadclyst Victory Hall, EX5 3EE. £8 a ticket, £4 for under 16s. Call Gill on 01404 813 129 for details.

Turn Off the Screw 7.30pm £12 Bridport Arts Centre www.bridport-arts.com.

SAT 23 – SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY Snowdrop weekends in February Forde Abbey House and Garden Adult £5, children £2.50. Throughout February, the 30 acres of award-winning gardens are carpeted in a spectacular display of snowdrops, heralding the start of Spring.

It’s the perfect time of year to explore the topiary lined views and vistas and enjoy the garden starting to wake up from its Winter hibernation. Every Saturday morning in February from 10am - 12noon, Joshua Sparkes, our head gardener will be leading a tour of the gardens, starting with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake.

Tickets will be £20 per person and include entry to the gardens. www.fordeabbey. co.uk.

SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers moderate 10.5 mile circular walk from Four Firs. 10am start and bring picnic. Assistance dogs only. 01395 278943.

South Somerset Ramblers 10 mile walk from Martinstown. Meet by Church at 10am. Bring picnic. Details from Maureen on 01458 741880.

Nineteenth-century Criminal Justice – a talk by Dr Rose Wallis.1pm Tickets are £6.50 to include a soup lunch. For more information visit shirehalldorset.org.uk or call 01305 261849. Shire Hall, Dorchester.

Angels of Sound Voice Playshop 10am - 12.30pm. £12, Booking in advance and further details www.centreforpuresound. org ahiahel@live.com 01935 389655.

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Looking Ahead Friday 1 March

Richard Digance - The Platinum Tour - with special guest, Eric Sedge.

7.30pm. The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr.

Sherborne DT9 4LA. Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowl Soundbath 2pm – 4pm. £12, Booking in advance and further details www. centreforpuresound.org ahiahel@live. com 01935 389655. Bring something comfortable to lie on and wrap around you. Oborne Village Hall, Oborne, nr.

Sherborne DT9 4LA. Free Family Friendly Scottish Ceilidh Organised by the Somerset Branch of the RSCDS. Merriott Village Hall, 51 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QH 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Hot / cold drinks will be provided foc. All dances will be called.

Dancing to CD’s More information from Anita anitaandjim22@gmail.com.

Traditional Choral Evensong with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir. 6pm, Whitchurch Canonicorum Church.

Don Quixote 6pm Bridport Arts Centre www.bridport-arts.com.

Jazz in the Bar: Jazz goes to Hollywood Singer Heather Wensley guests in this concert exploring Hollywood’s favourite jazz tunes. She performs around the world for the likes of Jasper Conran and Harvey Nichols. £8 advance / £12 on the door 10% off for Theatre Friends Bar opens 7pm., Starts 8pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www. marinetheatre.com.

MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY Axe Vale & District Conservation Society 10am – 2pm Walk – Otterhead Lakes. For Snowdrops at the source of the R Otter. Inform Fran Sinclair 07804 835905 if attending. Meet at Car Park (ST224141).

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support free drop-in session in support of local people living through cancer.

Come along for a supportive chat, meet the team and hear about activities and therapies available . 2pm – 4pm, Axminster Hospital Scott Rowe room.

Golden Cap Association Winter Talk Is there such a Thing as a Perfect Tree? Talk by Ray Hawes. Ray has been working as Head of Forestry for the National Trust since 1989 and responsible for about 8 million trees.

He talks about how trees have been used and valued through the ages, with illustrations of some of the finest and most interesting ones. Trees and woods have been used for many different

Friday 1 March

The Savannah Jazz Band Tickets £16 (£31 with pre-show supper at 7pm – must be pre-booked). Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973.

purposes for thousands of years.

Bridport United Church Hall, East St, Bridport. 2.30pm Presented by the Golden Cap Association (West Dorset).

Non-members welcome. Admission £3.

Includes tea or coffee and biscuits. For further information 01308 863577.

Biodanza @ Othona Express, Connect, Relax! Dance like no one’s watching, no steps to learn, no partner needed, uplifting music + holistic health benefits. All ages 19 to 90. Teacher: Julia Hope-Brightwell. 2nd + 4th Mondays.

7.15pm for 7.30pm. Cost £8-£10.

Othona Community, Coast Road, Burton Bradstock DT6 4RN. Contact Robin 01308 897 130 / biodanzabridport.co.uk.

Axminster Carnival Bingo Axminster Guildhall eyes down 8pm.

Musbury Garden Club with local plantaholic, Graham Salmon. Graham, not a botanist or photographer, but a great enthusiast will cover “Crete Flowers in Summer and Autumn”.

The talk will begin at 7.30pm, with refreshments served from 7pm. All welcome. Non- members £2.50.

Musbury Village Hall.

TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY West Dorset Ramblers 8 miles Punknowle, Litton Cheney, Abbotsbury Ridge. Starts at 10am. Bring picnic. No dogs. All welcome. Please call 01308 897702.

Make and Munch Masonic Hall Axminster 10.30am – 12.30pm. Health and Local Food for Families (HALFF) Tel: 01297 631782 / www.halff.org.uk.

Seaton Cooking for One The Marshlands Centre 11am – 12.30pm.

Health and Local Food for Families (HALFF) Tel: 01297 631782 / www. halff.org.uk.

The Lyme Regis Society Talk “Romans in Dorset” – Chris Copston 2.30pm - 4pm at Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, Lyme Regis. DT7 3PG. All Welcome. Members Free. Visitors £3 Including refreshments. www. lymeregissociety.org.uk.

Sidmouth Charity Tea Dances Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing with a warm, friendly welcome. £4 each, including Tea, coffee and biscuits at 2.30pm All Saints Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES. Further information from (01395) 579856 or 577122.

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Sunday 3 March

Family History Beginners course.

2-day course, Marsh Barn Farm, Burton Rd. Bridport, 10am – 4pm, cost £60. For more information contact Jane on 01308 425710 or email: jferentzi@aol.com

Merriott Gardening Club ‘The Gardens of Japan’ a talk by Jenny Short describing traditional Japanese gardens and the inspiration to create the same principles of simplicity and tranquillity in UK gardens. Please meet at the Tithe Barn, Church Street at 7.30pm - refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome - non-members £2 at the door.

For more information please contact 01460 72298.

Young Picasso 7.30pm £10 Bridport Arts Centre www.bridport-arts.com.

Martock History Group 7pm for 7.30pm. Mat French will tell us all about dowsing and its use over time.

At Martock CofE school, Elmleigh Road. Admission £3 or annual subscription for only £10. Contact Fergus Dowding on 01935 822 202 for more info.

WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY East Devon Ramblers moderate 10.5 mile circular walk from Newton St Cyres. 10am start and bring picnic. Dogs on short leads. 01395 567987.

West Dorset Ramblers 10 miles Charminster Downs and Valleys. Starts at 10am. Bring picnic. No dogs. All welcome. Please call 01300 320084.

Coffee Morning 10am - 12noon. Free Entry. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www.thedavidhall. org.uk.

Honiton U3A meeting with speaker Dr. John Somers - and his talk is entitled ‘Paraffin Lamps & Jigsaw Puzzles.

John will be telling his own story of a childhood spent in Wales, in a house without either electricity or many of the conveniences which we now take for granted. The Beehive Centre, Dowell St., Honiton Doors open 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Members Free and Visitors welcome (suggested donation of £2) Further information: 01404 598008 Website: http://u3asites.org.uk/honiton.

Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society 7.30pm Talk ‘The Otters Return to Southern Britain’ by Graham Roberts.

Also, Competition for summer show: One potato tuber, grown in a container, both of which will be supplied by the Committee. The numbered container and potato will be available for purchase (£2.50) at the February meeting of the Society, and then from Committee

members until all sold. No other containers will be acceptable. To be emptied at the show and judged on quality and weight Sponsored by River Cottage. Two prizes will be awarded: one for the greatest weight of potatoes; the second for best quality crop, judged

by Will Livingstone of River Cottage.

Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3UY https:// ulrhs.wordpress.com/.

Bridport Camera Club Talk by Janet Haines - Creative Photography.

Internationally renowned for her creative work, Janet will cover ideas and techniques for creativity both in-camera and through post processing. 7.30pm Bridport Town Hall, DT6 3HA. New members always welcome. All enquiries call the Club Secretary on 07737 405474 or email secretary@bridportcameraclub. co.uk.

Colyton Parish History Society Start 7.30pm Entrance fees £2 for members, £4 for non-members - meetings open to everyone, Colyford Memorial Hall. Sir Thomas Gates - New World Adventurer.

From Humble Colyford to Governor of Virgini by John Dover.

Wilde Wednesdays: Lady Windermere’s Fan Directed by Kathy Burke and starring Jennifer Saunders,

this new production of Oscar Wilde’s social comedy was recorded at the Vaudeville Theatre in the heart of the West End, and was part of a year-long celebration of the Victorian writer.

Duration: 130 minutes including interval, Certificate PG £5 under 18s advance or on the door £11 advance / £14 on the door 10% off for Theatre Friends Bar opens 6pm, starts 7pm.

Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www. marinetheatre.com.

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY Benefit Advice Session… an initiative

by Dorset Welfare Benefits Partnership.

Dorchester, Sessions will operate on the fourth Thursday in each month, 9am - 12.30pm at Age UK Dorchester. To make an appointment, please contact Age UK Dorchester on 01305 269444 or at Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW www.ageuk.org. uk/dorchester.

Food for Thought - Nature’s Pharmacy 7pm - 8pm a talk by registered Nutritional Therapist Helen Ross at the Literary and Scientific Institute Bridport. Tickets £5 includes healthy nibbles, available from the LSi Alembic Canteen or Eventbrite.

Chard Ladies’ Evening Guild A new era begins. With a new venue for meetings, and new dates and times for each. From now meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Crowshute Centre (parking in the adjacent public carpark) and the doors will be open at 6.45 ready for the meetings to begin at 7pm. Welcoming old or new members and visitors to join in.

A lively and friendly group.

Thomas Hardye School Musical Showcases 1pm (doors 12.30pm) Free (Donations welcome) Dorchester Arts, The Corn Exchange, High East Street, DT1 1HF 01305 266926 www. dorchesterarts.org.uk. A concert series of solo performances by sixth-form students who are taking Music A-level. As ever, they will bring with them a variety of instruments and styles, but listen out especially for some classy woodwind and brass playing. Also Wednesday 27 March.

Fleetwood Bac Endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, this celebration of the seventies super group is the only one to replicate the ‘Rumours’ line-up. £16.50 early bird / £19 standard / £21 on the door 10% off Theatre Friends Bar opens 7pm, starts 8pm. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis www.marinetheatre. com.

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Charity now offers drop-in music sessions in Bridport and Lyme Regis

B Sharp’s weekly music sessions will now be offering new drop in options AS the New Year unfolds B Sharp, the Lyme-based music charity, is revealing some exciting new changes to its programme.

Under the directorship of new Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Ruth Cohen, the charity’s weekly music sessions Boombox, Hub Jams, and Bridport Jams will now be offering new drop in options alongside the regular memberships. B Sharp will also be introducing reduced session prices for the coming term.

Young people interested in music, who would like to play with others, create their own material, or join their first band, can apply now for spaces at any of B Sharp’s weekly sessions in Lyme or Bridport. ‘We’re keen for as many young people as possible to have the chance to make music and the New Year is a great time to start!’ said Ruth. ‘To ensure we are accessible to everyone we are reducing the session prices for the coming terms and we’ll also be starting a drop in rate for those who can’t make the commitment to a full term but still want to come when they can. Of course we hope that most families will want to come every week but we know that young people have lots of pulls on their time including school and exams.’

Sessions available include Boombox, a fun and friendly session for children aged 8 - 11, with musical games, singing, playing instruments and creating new music at the Hub in Lyme. Hub Jams, a relaxed, informal music-making and jamming session for age 11 – 19 year olds also at the Hub; or Bridport Jams, held at Bridport Youth and Community Centre, which is focussing on Pop Up Choirs, for ages 8 – 19 for the first half of the Spring.

Rates for all the courses range from between £3 - £7 and concessions/ subsidised places are available. Anyone interested in a place can email ruthcohen@ bsharp.org.uk, phone 07947 334 138, or just come along and try a session.

Full details are also available on B Sharp’s website www.bsharp. org.uk Music making, jam sessions and pop-up choirs - opportunities at B Sharp

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Prize Opportunity for West Country Writers THE Hall & Woodhouse DLF Writing Prize, a prestigious award aimed at local writers, is now launching its second year. Open to writers based in or associated with the West Country, it offers a great opportunity for publicity and promotion, and the chance to win the £1000 prize.

Last year the winner, from 52 entries, was Philip Browne, whose book The Unfortunate Captain Peirce told the story of the wreck of the Halsewell. Since then, he has started on his next book, been interviewed many times and appeared on the cover of a magazine.

The prize, organised by the Dorchester Literary Festival, and sponsored by Hall & Woodhouse, is open to writers of fiction, history, biography, travel and other literary genres except poetry and childrens’ books.

Entries must have been published, either by the author or a local publisher within the three years preceding the closure date for this year, which is the end of March 2019. Entries will be judged by professional writers, publishers, booksellers and a leading literary agent, and the winner will be announced in July.

Paul Atterbury, co-director of the Dorchester Literary Festival, says: ‘We launched the prize last year to encourage local writers, particularly those who had self-published their work. The response was exciting, and the 52 entries were wonderfully diverse. It was great to see that the literary traditions of the West Country were alive and well, and being developed in new directions. We hope this year will be even better, and can’t wait to see the entries, and find this year’s winner.’

All details of the DLF Hall & Woodhouse Writing Prize 2019 and the £1000 award, including entry forms are on the Dorchester Literary Festival’s website, www.dorchesterliteraryfestival.com Entries should be sent by post to: DLF Writing Prize 2019, 9 Kempston Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8XB For further details, please contact jess@happyshed.com or janet@dorchesterliteraryfestival.com

Crossword solution and winners

Out of dozens of correct entries received, the lucky winners of this year’s ‘Festive Crossword’ were: Sue Palmer, Seaton; Ron Glynn, Weymouth; Valerie Hall, Bridport; John Waltham, Sturminster Newton and Barbara Bartlett from Honiton. Each has been set a copy of Humphrey Walwyn’s book Laterally Speaking.

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Courses&Workshops SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY Dream Catcher Wall Hanging Create an impressive dream catcher wallhanging - the web is easy to make and the hanging strands limited only by your imagination.

Tutor: Claire Jeanes. 10am - 2pm. £20.

For materials list and to book call 01460 54973. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster.

TA19 0AN. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

Light Touch Massage Workshop 10am – 3pm Chapel In The Garden, Bridport. DT6 3JX. Cost £50. With Karen Wright MAR,IIHHT,PGCE. @ bridportholistictherapies 07974826891.

Silver Jewellery Making Course with Kathryn Arbon 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost is £100 and includes lunch and refreshments. There will be an additional charge for materials of approximately £20 - £40. Sculpture by the Lakes www. sculpturebythelakes.co.uk 07720 637808.

MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY Solo Charleston Course New 4 Week Course 6pm - 7pm - Chideock Village Hall, DT6 6JW - £22 per course book in advance at www.dynamic-dance.uk/bookonline - All welcome.

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY Introduction to Wet Felting 2pm 4.30pm £25 Leader: Gillian BeckmanFindlay. Join us for two and a half hours learning the process of wet felting. www. coastalcraftcollective.co.uk Coastal Craft Collective, 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon EX12 2QL 01297 691362.

TUE 5 – FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY Developing Reflex Drawing Technique £32; Tutored by Marie Blake, formerly a professional art teacher, who now focuses mainly on her own work See: http://www.marieblake.com/ 1pm – 4pm Spaces limited, phone to book: 01404 831207 An Axminster Heritage Craft Event, The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH. WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY All day appliqué class Learn the appliqué technique at our delightful studio in Loders, Bridport and create your own fabric picture of your own home, favourite image or scene (For example Lyme Regis, West Bay). Templates available and no sewing skills required. £85 includes all instructions, materials and lunch. More info: Boarsbarrow.com email info@boarsbarrow.com or call 07771 588 999 to reserve your place.

Learn Reflexology! Chapel In The Garden. Bridport, DT6 3JX. Cost £60, or £11 drop in per class. A six week introductory course which includes foot, hand and facial reflexology. With Karen Wright MAR,IIHHT,PGCE. @ bridportholistictherapies 07974826891 FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY By the Loom - A Fun Craft Day Axminster Heritage hands-on spinning and weaving group, everyone welcome, beginners to more experienced. 10.30am – 3pm £3 More info: 01404 831207 or to book. An Axminster Heritage Craft Day at Dalwood Pavilion EX13 7EU. Rag Rugs Learn this thrifty and ecofriendly craft in just two hours. All materials supplied (feel free to bring your own if you wish).11am - 1pm. £10.

Advance booking required. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

Oops Wow Messy Art Groups for 2-4 yr olds, 10.15am - 11.45am Youth Centre Gundry Lane, Bridport. £8 per session, pre-booking essential www.oopswow. co.uk.

FRI 8 – SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY Wood Carving for Beginners with Stephen Stokes 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost is £200 and includes lunch and refreshments. There will be an additional charge for the timber used which will be between £10 - £25. info@ sculpturebythelakes.co.uk Sculpture by the Lakes www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk 07720 637808.

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY Furleigh Estate Pruning Workshop in association with Groves Nurseries and Garden Centre 9.45am. Learn the pruning principles from the Furleigh professionals to maximise grape production & see your vine flourish. This workshop includes hands on experience in the vineyard followed by a glass of fizz and rustic two course lunch. A member of the Groves Nurseries team will be on hand to talk you through the world of secateurs with stock to try & buy. Tickets: £45 To book visit furleighestate.co.uk/events. Furleigh Estate, Salway Ash, Bridport, DT6 5JF. Spring Flower Painting with tutor Gina Youens £16. 10am - 12noon Phone to book: 01404 831207 An Axminster Heritage Craft Event, The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH.

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Beekeeping for Beginners East Devon Beekeepers, Hunthay Farm, Nr Axminster EX13 5RH. 14 hours of classroom tuition. Details from education@edbk. co.uk, or Richard Simpson, 07900 492242. Cost: £95 for the year’s tuition and support, and includes a free text book and annual membership of Devon Beekeepers’ and British Beekeepers’ Associations. Booking required. And subsequent Saturdays.

The Heart of Menopause 10.30am – 4pm. Masonic Hall, Lyme Regis bookings only with Fran Fleming 01297 445078.

A day to give quality attention to the changes that take place during this time.

Painting a Spring Flower in a Roundel 10am - 12.30pm Cost £16 Axminster Heritage Centre in the Bradshaw Room, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH. Come and learn how to paint a spring flower in a repeat pattern within a circle using gouache or watercolours. These make lovely presents. Call 01404 831207. Or email gina.youens@btinternet.com to book a place.

Rose Pruning Workshop with Thomas Stone MCI Hort MPGA 10.30am 3.30pm Cost is £65 and includes a light lunch and refreshments. Sculpture by the Lakes www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk 07720 637808.

SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY Willow Hearts - Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve 1pm - 4pm £30 Leader: Debbie Eden of Floralities. www. coastalcraftcollective.co.uk Coastal Craft Collective, 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon EX12 2QL 01297 691362.

Luxury Chocolate Making Course with award winning Chocolatier Jane Swayne from Gilbert and Swayne. Lunch included and refreshments included 10am - 4.30pm Frogmary Green Farm, South Petherton 01460 249758 www.frogmarygreenfarm. co.uk.

WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY Family History ‘Town and Country Life after WW1’ One day special, Marsh Barn Farm, Burton Rd. Bridport 10am – 4pm, cost £30. For more information contact Jane on 01305 425710 or email: jferentzi@aol.com.

Nordic Walking at Furleigh Estate at 11.15am. This session is intermediate level and the group will walk a 3 mile circuit between two Furleigh Estate vineyards, led by Julia Williams and Paul Duffy from the Garden Studios in Bridport. The morning starts with fresh coffee and finishes with a rewarding

glass of fizz. Tickets: £10 To book visit furleighestate.co.uk/events. Furleigh Estate, Salway Ash, Bridport, DT6 5JF. Upholstery Class with John Cooper.

9.30am - 3.30pm in Dalwood Village Hall, £15 per day. As places are limited, please book in advance by phone on 01404 831207. Also 27 February.

Modern Calligraphy 10am - 12.30pm.

At Axminster Heritage Centre Cost £16 to include materials. Contact Gina on 07703246481 or email gina. youens@btinternet.com to book a place. Axminster Heritage Centre in the Bradshaw Room, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY Circle & Star Weaving Learn how to make a circle weaving and /or a star weaving to create beautiful and dynamic rugs and wall hangings. Tutor: Claire Jeanes. 2pm - 4pm. £12. For materials list and to book call 01460 54973. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. www. themeetinghouse.org.uk.

FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY Family History, Refresher Day for those who need help getting back into their research. One day special, Marsh Barn Farm, Burton Rd. Bridport, 10am – 4pm, cost £30. For more information contact Jane on 01308 425710 or email: jferentzi@aol.com.

Painting an Illuminated Letter 2pm - 4.30pm at Axminster Heritage Centre. Cost £18. Materials supplied and refreshments. Contact Gina to book a place 07703 246481 or email gina. youens@btinternet.com. Axminster Heritage Centre in the Bradshaw Room, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH. SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY Peg Loom Weaving for Beginners with Rosie James £16 A fun session to learn the simple technique of weaving in and out of pegs in turn. Create a simple hanging or a cushion.10.30am - 3pm More info or to book a place: 01404 831207. An Axminster Heritage Craft Day at The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH. Learn to Crochet a Granny Square 1.30pm - 4pm £17.50, Leader: Michelle Bowers of Yingyangyarns. www. coastalcraftcollective.co.uk Coastal Craft Collective, 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon EX12 2QL 01297 691362.

Stone Carving for Beginners with John Davey 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost is £100 and includes materials and a lunch plus refreshments. Sculpture by the Lakes www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk 07720 637808.

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY Oops Wow Messy Art Groups for 2-4

yr olds, 10.15am - 11.45am Youth Centre Gundry Lane, Bridport.£8 per session, pre-booking essential www.oopswow. co.uk.

Oops Wow Messy Art Group for 4-8yr olds, 1pm - 3pm, Youth Centre, Gundry Lane, Bridport. £8 per child, pre-booking essential www.oopswow.co.uk.

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY By the Loom - A Fun Craft Day Axminster Heritage hands-on spinning and weaving group. Everyone welcome beginners and the more experienced.

10.30am – 3pm £3 More info or to book: 01404 831207. An Axminster Heritage Craft Day at The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH. SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY The Art of Ink - India Ink Workshop with Jessamy Keily 10.30am - 4.30pm.

In this relaxed and playful one-day course for beginners you will be guided through the basics of drawing with a dip pen and india ink and learn to focus on the natural world through art. You will be taught the techniques of drawing with pen and nib, and learning mark making to create texture and depth.

The group will experiment with ink and water, playing with washes to allow natural effects that will add interest and unpredictability to your work.

Cost is £100 and includes lunch and refreshments. An additional charge for materials of approximately £15 will be payable directly to the tutor. Sculpture by the Lakes www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk 07720 637808.

Willow Breton Button Basket 9.30am - 4.30pm, Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands.

Make a large round willow basket in a day. £45 per person, booking required.

Find out more at wildeastdevon.co.uk.

Contact Wild East Devon at: wild@ eastdevon.gov.uk, 01395517557.

SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY Pasta Making Course Learn to make wonderful authentic pasta at home including the process of making the dough and rolling and shaping. You will also make some delicious sauces with wonderful flavours to compliment your pasta and create a range of tasty dishes.

10am – 2pm Frogmary Green Farm Cookery School, South Petherton 01460 249758 www.frogmarygreenfarm.co.uk.

MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY Art and Design History course in Bridport, mid - late 18th century, Art, Design & Architecture/Interiors, 6 wks, dates for the next course are Monday 25th February -1st April.

2pm-3.30pm. ‘The White Room’ in the Chapel in the Garden, East st Bridport.

Fee: £60. Lecturer is Pam Simpson,

MA. Pam teaches at Bath Spa and for University of the Arts, London College of Fashion. The course will explore the latter half of the 18th century. To book a place contact Pam Simpson on chris.pamsimpson@btinternet.com or telephone 01300 321715.

Winter Willow Trough 10am - 1pm £22. Make a magical winter woodland design in a natural hand-woven willow trough that you can use again and again.

Created to inspire with just a few flowers, winter foliage and foraged materials, this stunning rustic design can’t fail to please. Workshops taught by awardwinning Somerset tutor Jackie Nicholls from Ashville Design. Venue Combe St Nicholas Village Hall near Chard, TA20 3NY. For details of this and upcoming workshops visit www.ashvilledesign.co.uk or call Jackie on 01460 67795 or 07906 259 683.

WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY Acrylics – until 3 April. Develop your own personal painting style in this wonderfully versatile medium. Suitable for all abilities. Wednesdays 10.30am 12.30pm. £66 for 6 classes. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

An Introduction to Portraits until 3 April. For students with some prior experience. Learn how to capture a likeness and hone your observational skills, working from photographs and the live model With Juliet Farnese.

Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm. £75 for 6 classes. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster.

TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www. themeetinghouse.org.uk.

Lino Printing Cards & Pictures 9.30am - 12.30pm £18 Leader: Alison Bowskill. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to transfer your designs / ideas into a print, ideal for producing cards or pictures. We will be using lino, a great material to cut your design in to. All materials are provided including coloured inks and papers to experiment with. www.coastalcraftcollective.co.uk Coastal Craft Collective, 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon EX12 2QL 01297 691362.

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY Gutta Work on Silk 10am - 1pm £25 Leader: Gillian Beckman-Findlay.

Gutta design on silk (also known as the Serti technique) is where a chosen design is outlined with gutta resist using a gutta applicator and nib. Once the gutta resist has dried it acts as a barrier for the Silk paint allowing you to achieve sharply defined borders. www. coastalcraftcollective.co.uk Coastal Craft Collective, 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon EX12 2QL 01297 691362.

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News &Views

CHARD

ILMINSTER

WEST MILTON

The former NatWest bank in Fore Street is being auctioned on 7 February with a guide price of £150,000 to £200,000. Its vault is bigger than the three storeys of the building, measuring 4,000sq ft. Auctioneer Graham Barton said that, at first glance, it is a prime town centre building with potential for redevelopment into flats and shops and also new-build on land at the rear. There is a vast underground vault at the north of the site where the Bank of England is reputed to have stored vital documents, banknotes and even the Crown Jewels in the Second World War. Mr Barton added: “How much truth lies in the tale is unknown but on the basis that the enemy aircraft knew where Threadneedle Street and the Tower of London were but had probably never heard of 7 Fore Street, Chard, it might just be true.”

Stroke victim Donald Hadfield has been refused access to his local bus. Mr Hadfield fought and won a battle with a clamping company after it clamped his motorbike while he was receiving hospital treatment in Taunton last year.

He’s now been refused access to the bus several times on his way to Taunton, causing him to be late for work. He says each time it is because there is a pushchair in the wheelchair space. Mr Hadfield complained to the bus company which assured him it wouldn’t happen again, but he was refused entry again just a few days later. Aled Williams, operations manager of Buses of Somerset, apologised.

He said drivers had not followed correct procedures and demonstrated a poor lack of customer service.

Villagers in West Milton, near Bridport, have put together a map to highlight the best things about where they live. Artist Gemma Hibbs, who lives locally, created the map. It is illustrated with sketches of local wildlife and can be found in the village bus shelter. It was commissioned by the West Milton Village Society and supported by a grant from West Dorset District Council.

Dorset-based charity Common Ground, which encourages communities to connect with their local environment, says parish maps are a starting point for local action. They enable residents to focus on the everyday things that make their community significant and different from the next. Adrian Semmence, chairman of the West Milton Village Society, said the organisation was thrilled how the map had turned out.

‘Crown Jewels’ building for auction

Disabled man’s new battle

AXMINSTER

Army veteran leads Artic expedition Former solider Steve Mackenney, 49, is leading a team of drivers on an expedition to the Arctic Circle. In April, they aim to travel non-stop from Calais to Nordkapp island, at the very top of Norway, in just 75 hours. It’s a journey of 2,765 miles. He says: “The aim is to raise money and awareness of PTSD and the Charity Combat Stress as I have a number of my own friends from the Army who are suffering from the condition.” Steve, who served in the Royal Logistic Corps, will lead a team of 12 mostly Devon-based volunteers in up to 10, four-wheel drive vehicles.

People can support the team by donating to the charity, via the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ charitydrivenordkapp

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Village puts itself on the map

DORCHESTER

Roman Gladiators wanted

Volunteers are being sought for a Roman gladiator battle at Dorchester Corn Exchange.

Battle re-enactment group Ludis Brittanica is staging the event this summer, and wants people to compete as gladiators, in full costume and with weapons. Organiser Callum JenkinsTeague, who runs the Roman history tours in Dorchester, says recruits will learn amphitheatre show fighting and emerge as fully-fledged fighters after three months of training sessions.

He says he has always wanted to make the county’s rich Roman history a highlight of Dorset as it’s such a colourful period in time.

In a message to applicants, he says it’s all about reaction skills rather than body type. For information search Facebook for ‘Cohors I Durotrigumvisit’ and to sign up or find out more email cjenko911@live.co.uk

Hearts and Cards Laterally Speaking by Humphrey Walwyn

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suppose it’s mostly to do with my increasing age and senility, but I fear that my life long romantic streak is now becoming dulled by cynicism and an onrushing wave of new technology. Valentine’s Day may be somewhat old fashioned but it does bring a little warmth to the daily grey sludge of wet and windy February. It causes a rush of hearts and cards to break out in gift shops—a rush or perhaps better a rash of pink and red like an outbreak of measles. It’s the month when the price of red roses rises to a Queen’s ransom and a pandemic of cupids infests our supermarket shelves.

Come to think of it, cupids are about the least romantic of any creature to represent Valentine. Why on earth should any small fat chubby baby armed with a dangerous weapon make me starry-eyed with love? In these modern days of suspected terrorism and dangerously fake news, I would expect any approaching cherub to be taken out with a killer drone. I shall arm myself with a shotgun as a means of self-preservation.

And new technology has helped to squash romance still further. Instead of paying good money and sending a proper card featuring real cardboard in the post (no cupid, please), people nowadays send their Valentine greetings via Facebook or WhatsApp. This is useless as the sender should aim to be anonymous. All kindly and well-intentioned social media such as online Valentine greetings can be traced, hunted or hacked. If not, it’ll end up either deleted as a harmful virus, or else dumped into the recipient’s spam folder. Passionate and adoring? I don’t think so…

Long ago I always rather liked Valentine’s Day and the hectic purchasing of cards as I scurried to catch the post in time. Before I had proper real girlfriends, I had a whole host of ‘pretend’ girlfriends.

Love was about quantity rather than quality and the more the merrier to brag about

in front of one’s mates at school. False girlfriends included the toothy tall girl I had met once on holiday and had kidded myself that she had a crush on me. In reality she probably didn’t even know my name, but I could still include her in my Valentine card target list. Then there was my cousin Susan who was at least two years older than me and already actually had a boyfriend. I knew this because I once caught both of them secretly kissing behind the kitchen door. But she could still increase the numbers on my Valentine hit list Then there was the gorgeous small blonde with whom I once had nervously exchanged a smile in the school car park on Parents’ Day. She was the older sister of Johnson from the lower sixth and a bit of an oik. Johnson I mean, not the girl.

She was called Amanda and she was going to get my best card because she was HOT. And I had got her address from Johnson so he was alright really. But would she know who the card was from? I needed to

include a sort of hint so it was still a secret but that she knew it was from me really.

This presented a slight problem. Signing the card as ‘the guy you smiled at next to my parent’s car’ didn’t sound at all romantic. In fact, it would make me sound like a nerd, so perhaps better not to send anything… remain silently romantic in the shadows.

And if I didn’t send a card to her, there was always my sister if I got desperate. That would boost the number of pretend girlfriends up still further. But would my sister like the card with the two hearts floating on a ‘violet sea of love’? Probably not. She certainly wouldn’t like the one with the pink cushion heart and the two cute cuddly kittens. Nobody deserved that one, so I’d send it to mum for a joke. But then I’d sign it so she would know it was a joke and she would have to know it was from me which rather destroyed the whole point.

Over the last several decades, the number of cards I sent (and perhaps more importantly received) has grown considerably less. This is a good thing and is also considerably cheaper for everyone. Last year, I received just the one card. It was a very nice card. It pictured a beautiful painting in red and gold of a couple of pheasants flying round a field. I have no idea who sent it because there is no writing and no clue inside. It was probably from our dog, although my wife might have also had a hand in organising it and sending it.

In truth, I think it might have been rather similar to one of the ones I had sent or had received the year before. And that of course is one of the main advantages of sending truly anonymous Valentine cards to people. Not only does it cause confusion and cause the recipient to wonder at the identity of secret romantic admirers, you can also use them again the following year if you don’t write inside them.

Romantic? Moi? Pass the roses and eat the chocolates!

See page 33 for the solution and winners of last month’s festive crossword puzzle.

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House&Garden

Lucy Porter in Bridport

ONE of Britain’s best loved stand up comedians, and a radio and television favourite, Lucy Porter brings her new show to Bridport Arts Centre on Saturday 16th February.

Renowned for her wit and her warmth, Lucy is a regular contributor on QI, Room 101, Live at the Apollo and Radio 4’s News Quiz and The Now Show.

The new show finds her musing on what we receive from our ancestors and what we pass on to future generations. She inherited dodgy knees and global warming from her parents—can she leave a better legacy for her children?

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Chris Woods in the Groove at Beehive

GUITAR virtuoso Chris Woods comes to Honiton’s Beehive Centre on Saturday 2nd February for a concert that will showcase his astonishing skills. Described as “changing the perceived boundaries of the acoustic guitar,” Chris Woods began his career as a solo guitarist, originally catching the attention of the music industry for his creative approach to playing; using revolutionary techniques and a hugely individual approach to composition. For tickets call 01404 384050.

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Tomorrow’s World

By Cecil Amor

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ast November BBC4 showed a 90 minute programme reminiscing about Tomorrow’s World, a programme which ran from 1965 to 2003, describing possible future developments in science and technology. I remember it well and was a great fan. Presenters included Raymond Baxter, an ex Spitfire pilot, always smartly dressed and Judith Hann, elegant with dark hair, cool and academic and the erudite James Burke. Then gradually came the younger more “with it” set, Howard Stableford, Maggie Philbin, Peter Macann and Michael Rodd. I hope I have not forgotten anyone.

Items Tomorrow’s World introduced to us included the home computer, digital watches, personal stereos and even artificial grass. Also hovertrains, mobile phones, cars without a driver, tidal power, pocket calculators and so on. Many of these are now common place, although some have not yet arrived, such as paper clothing. It was a very entertaining programme to me, as I was a technology fan.

I enjoyed the recent programme, but one sudden shock was Judith Hann with white or grey hair, rather than her earlier dark hair. But I have aged too! All the expectation now is that we shall all be driving electric cars, perhaps not driving but being driven by a robot. Even so, I had the pleasure of briefly riding a prototype electric motor cycle about the time Tomorrow’s World was beginning. I was amazed at its acceleration, but unfortunately the market and certainly the battery was not ready for it. Back before Tomorrow’s World arrived we had the “Sputnik” and I remember checking the newspaper for the times of its orbits and comparing notes with colleagues. I also remember discussing it with the lady who became my mother-in-law and saying we would send men to the Moon in our life time, which was met with an incredulous look. She was probably thinking “How has my daughter become involved with this idiot”, but years later admitted that the prediction was accurate.

Looking back, even in my own lifetime of “Yesterday’s World”, I am surprised at the changes. I started trying to collect car number plate details as cars passed along our Wiltshire village road. Cars were so infrequent that I gave up. Aircraft were also few and far between and as children in the playground we would all look up when a plane flew over. Later in the 1940s we were looking up all the time, at Spitfires and Hurricanes and then gliders with white stripes on fuselage and wings.

But looking back, cars were probably eclipsed by horses and carts. They were laden with hay, straw and manure at different times and it was not uncommon to see a cart in a field with a man distributing manure from it, shades of a song by “The Yetties” singing “fling it here, fling it there”. I believe our milkman originally had a horse and trap to deliver the milk. During a visit to my aunt in Edinburgh we were surprised to be awakened by a horse “clip clopping” along the city street. When we questioned my aunt she replied very seriously that it would have been St Cuthbert’s horse, which did not answer our query—was it a ghost of St Cuthbert? On further questions the answer proved to be that it was only the daily milk delivery from St Cuthbert’s Co-operative store. Delivery by horse power is now so rare that the Wiltshire brewery Wadworth’s of Devizes use shire horses as a marketing ploy to draw a dray around the town, delivering beer to hostelries.

The other common sight on our village road was a herd of cows being driven to and from the communal milking parlour by the farmer on his bicycle. Twice a year the nearest town held a fair selling sheep or cattle, together with a modern amusement fairground. I do not remember whether it was also a hiring fair as described by Thomas Hardy in his The Mayor of Casterbridge.

When I was small my village had no mains water supply, no sewage, no gas and no electricity. No doubt this was true of many Dorset villages also. I can remember when electricity was first brought into our house and I watched the electrician running cables up stairs. At first we only had electric lights, no power sockets, but it was a great improvement over

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the “Aladdin’s Lamp” powered by paraffin, or candles. I think “The Wireless” preceded mains electricity at home, as it was battery powered, with a lead acid “accumulator” for the filaments of the valves. Once mains power arrived a “battery eliminator” appeared. Before the electricity had arrived, the church organ was blown by a man “pumping” the bellows in a small room next to the organ. If he drowsed off and had not realised the sermon had finished, the next hymn would commence with an awful disappearing chord, which usually awoke the man from his sleep.

Our drinking water came from a shared well with a windlass and bucket, which I much preferred to tap water when I later tried that. We saved rain water from the garden shed roof for bath use. At one end of the village a small stream passed by a cottage and it was alleged that its occupier threw all his dirty water and other items into the stream which then flowed past the other end of the village where perhaps they used it for drinking. Before mains water arrived most households had a small outhouse in the garden which contained a seat enclosing a bucket for one’s relief. At intervals the householder would empty the bucket into a hole dug in the garden. If houses were in pairs quite often the facility would be shared with side by side holes in the seat. To ensure privacy it was usual to cough politely outside the outhouse to find if it was already in use. These rudimentary toilets were sometimes referred to as “Earth Closets”. However “Earth Closet” was more strictly used for the invention of the Rev Henry Moule of Fordington, Dorchester with his “dry earth system” of sanitation at the time of the cholera epidemic of about 1850. Moule’s invention was a container for dry earth which by operating a lever would deposit some earth over the contents of the bucket. In present day some people have introduced a “composting toilet” which uses earth, wood sawdust, etc., to update Moule’s model.

Some larger houses might have had their own electricity supply from a generator driven by an internal combustion engine, fuelled by paraffin and probably the generator charged batteries for lighting. A local man would be employed to start and switch off the generator at appropriate time. There might also have been a large water tank in the roof space filled with water by a pump from a well. The same man often operated the pump. The water would not only be used for drinking and bathing but could also flush the toilet into a cess pit in the back garden. This would require emptying at intervals.

Another change over the years is in education. In my day the village had an infant’s school and a “top” school, both clearly labelled C of E and children left when they were 14 years old. The nearby town had a Secondary, later a Grammar School, which took children from all around a wide area. At about 11 years of age we all sat the Secondary Entrance Examination, which preceded the “Eleven Plus”. The Secondary School charged a fee, but awarded a number of “free seats”, based on the pupil’s exam paper and I believe low parental income. Two “free seats” were awarded to our village school in my year and my best friend and I were pleased to receive them. Before the results appeared many of our fellow pupils said “we do not want to go, we would rather leave and start work”.

At that time many of jobs in the village were “on the land” and my grandfather originally worked on a farm, later becoming a jobbing gardener. He insisted that all his sons should take up apprenticeships. His father, my great grandfather, had farmed in a very small way, on seven acres, with the help of his eldest son.

So that was my “Yesterday’s World” and I think “Today’s World” is generally better. “Tomorrow’s World” remains to be seen, but I am an optimist!

Bridport History Society will meet as usual in the United Church Main Hall, East Street, Bridport on Tuesday 12th February at 2.30pm. All welcome, visitors entrance £3.

Cecil Amor, Hon President, Bridport History Society.

Julia’s House seeks Participants for 2019 Challenge Events JULIA’S House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity, is inviting people to sign up to one of their Challenge fundraising events for 2019.

The five events offer an exciting opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and achieve something truly amazing, whilst raising funds to help children living with life-limiting conditions.

Choose from a Jurassic Coast trek, a tandem skydive, two cycle challenges—one through Mallorca’s stunning coastal scenery or one closer to home in the Dorset/Wiltshire countryside—or you may prefer to pull on your running shoes and take part in the popular Bournemouth Marathon Festival.

The season begins on 8 June with the Jurassic Coast Trek—a challenging 13 or 26 mile hike which takes in breathtaking views along Dorset’s stunning coast.

Could you be brave for just one minute to help a child

feel brave for a lifetime? Take part in The Big Jump on 3 August and experience the thrill of a tandem skydive, jumping from 13,000 feet under the control of an ex-

perienced instructor. New for 2019 is the Mallorca Cycle Challenge (12-16 September), an epic 4-day adventure during which you will conquer the best and most pictur-

esque climbs on the island.

There’s also an opportunity to get on your bike closer to home with The Big Ride on 22 September.

If running is more your

style, join the Bournemouth Marathon Festival on 5-6 October. Find more information at juliashouse. org/challenge or call Hannah Miller on 01202 644262.

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Vegetables in February

By Fergus Dowding

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ne of the few things I’ve learnt in my vegetable career is that plants germinate better, stronger and faster when it’s warm.

Our 2019 new year’s resolution is to put all module trays in the airing cupboard this spring: a tricky pastime, but it worked well last year. After 3-4 days—about the time it takes to get 100 junk calls—and before the seedling emerge we’ll move them onto a soil warming cable in the greenhouse. They need less heat to grow on, but the cable warmth does help.

This is only for the extreme grower, who wants the first tomato in their village, but as all sports seem to be extreme these days why not vegetables? Last year we sowed f1 Sungold tomatoes mid-February, transplanted them to bigger pots, then into the greenhouse soil beds in early April. It was a really cold spring, but no frost, and they kept growing. We had the first ripe fruit on 3rd June. Lucky I’m not competitive!

For soil sowing it’s easiest to wait until April or even May. On an accurate weather forecast look out for a four day warm spell, and sow then. The trickiest crops are the slow-germinating umbels such as carrots and parsnips. As readers keep telling me, you can germinate them indoors in a pot with warm soil or on moist paper towels, but you have to forensicaslly transplant them as soon as you see the first signs of life to avoid multi-fanged roots.

Large ‘seeds’ such as 2nd early potatoes (more tasty than 1st earlies) and Aquadulce broad beans can be planted in late February, best results by far when covered with a thick fleece. In the airing cupboard mid month we’ll be sowing salad crops, beetroot, tomatoes and peppers, but leave it for another month if you have no greenhouse to transfer the seedlings to.

The full-on sunshine last year was so good for growth if you had access to water, well proving how most crops do better with sun and warmth. Even better, it was bad for slugs and carrot root fly, and there is very little damage on celeriac and carrots we are lifting from the soil now. Hope you enjoyed your Christmas crackers as much as we did, what happened to the hyena who swallowed a stock cube? He made a laughing stock of himself.

Aquadulce broad beans transplanted from seed trays in late December, now being nibbled by bean weevil, perhaps because of the mild weather. The plants usually grow away from weevil damage with little loss of yield in the spring. Overwintering beans should not be too tall before winter sets in or the stems start to rot—as these may yet do. Even if they do, they will recover and have lots of pods to pick in June.

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Track Dogs bringing harmony to Stockland

A QUARTET based in Spain who play a range of folk and world music will be playing a gig at Stockland village hall on Friday 22nd February.

Track Dogs are an acoustic four piece, who hail originally from Ireland, the US and UK. They play Cajón instead of drums, and trumpet in place of electric guitar—and their four-part harmonies are a delight.

Numbers are limited and booking is advised—call Wendy on 01404 881207. There will be a Pop Up Pub and all profits to go to the village hall.

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February in the Garden

By Russell Jordan

‘POTATO DAY’ was on 5th January in Bridport this year; too early for me to even start thinking about planting potatoes—I’m still lifting the remains of the crop I grew in containers last year!

Fortunately, there are many more potato selling events coming up this month (see www.potato-days.net) and February somehow seems more appropriate to start acquiring potatoes, to chit, prior to planting once the soil has warmed up a bit.

With all the stuff in the news at the moment, about reducing your meat consumption and eating more veg instead, I’ve been thinking about ways to grow vegetables within my ornamental garden. I have a small vegetable area, it’s too small to be called a ‘garden’ in its own right, but that’s a luxury for a lot of people and there is no practical reason why vegetables cannot be grown in the ‘flower’ garden.

Having said that, there is the practical consideration that you have to be able to tell that what you are harvesting, to eat, is not going to poison you! I reckon that if you have sown the edible crop, amongst your own ornamental plants, then you will know which is which. I was spurred on with this idea when reminded, by a radio programme, that, for at least a century after their original introduction, runner beans were grown for their scarlet flowers, rather than for their edible pods.

Herbs have often been incorporated into flower gardens due, I guess, to the fact that many of them are perennial and are ‘grazed’, rather than dug up completely, so their consumption does not leave gaps in the planting scheme. I am thinking here of plants such as thyme, marjoram, rosemary, lavender and the like. In fact, I have for many years used chives as an edging plant, at the front of a herbaceous border, where their purple, drumstick, flowers are a cheerful addition to their grassy leaves. There are enough of them to ensure that, when I snip off a handful of leaves to cook with, the harvested leaves are not noticeable.

As mentioned previously, growing vegetable in large containers is an easy way to incorporate them into a more formal garden where being somewhat ‘elevated’ excuses any lack of refinement.

Succession planting of spinach in a huge, old, galvanised, water tank works well for me. Sowing the spinach in modules, rather then direct sowing in situ, reduces the amount of time that the container is leafless and provides a useful ‘reservoir’ of burgeoning spinach plants waiting to replace the harvested ones.

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Spinach, along with any crops which are grown for their leaves, can be gathered by simply removing a few mature leaves from each plant so that, until the plants are completely exhausted, there are no gaps in your planting scheme. I particularly like doing this with lettuces, which make a fine formal edging, or under-planting in rose beds, where the sequential removal of the lower leaves, as they mature, eventually results in ‘standard’ lettuces where the lower stalk is exposed and each mini lettuce ‘tree’ is crowned with a rosette of the newest leaves.

I find the feathery foliage of carrot crops particularly attractive, although they are more tricky to incorporate into the flower garden because they need to be sown where they are going to grow. They require a deeply cultivated soil, preferably stone free, if they are going to produce the best roots to eat. Tall containers are one option, they also lift the carrot crop out of the flight path of their mortal enemy—the ‘carrot root fly’. Another way to foil the root fly is to ‘hide’ the carrots within another crop, preferably one with a strong scent. I’ve not tried it myself, maybe I will this year, but I guess that if carrots were sown amongst an ornamental annual, like English marigolds, then by the time the carrots are ready to be harvested the ‘cover crop’ will be so well established that harvesting the carrots, as required by the kitchen, will barely leave a hole.

Now, as far as February is concerned, some tasks are firmly fixed in the schedule, like doing the second shortening of wisteria shoots (to a few buds), while others are more random and reliant totally upon the state of the season. Even before the onset of global warming, the vagaries of the British climate have always ensured that no two years are the same. The comparative ‘earliness’ or ‘lateness’ of the season will determine much of what can, or cannot, be undertaken now.

With bulbs emerging ‘left, right and centre’, this may be your last chance to add a good layer of humus rich mulch, well rotted horse manure or whatever, to your beds. I always find it hard to get the timing right for this particular task. I don’t like to add a thick layer of organic matter right at the onset of winter where it will then sit, in a saturated mess, on the crowns of slumbering herbaceous perennials. I may be worrying needlessly but I fear that, in the wetness of West Dorset, this soggy carpet of decaying matter could do more harm than good.

Adding your mulch later, just as plants begin to break out of dor-

mancy, means that it will still trap winter rainfall in the soil yet the plants will be active enough to fight off any potential rotting under a blanket of organic matter. Sprinkling a generous quantity of your chosen fertiliser, I still use ‘fish, blood and bone’, as you lightly fork the soil, ensures that the fertiliser is held in the soil as the mulch is applied on top.

Other tasks will become apparent, as you go along mulching, and that’s why it’s a pleasing job to be doing at this time of year. I tend to prune the roses as I go along and also remove old foliage from anything else that is holding onto it from last year—but which doesn’t need it!

Getting a head start with a few propagating tasks, under cover, is always a good idea. Slow growing annuals can be sown, towards the end of the month, if you can provide them with supplementary heat and a light position. Otherwise a timely tidy-up and stock take, in readiness for the main seed sowing, makes sense.

Remember to open up the greenhouse, on sunny days, in order to give your overwintering plants a good airing. If you are of the forgetful persuasion, or just very hectic, then set an alarm or leave yourself a note, stuck to the fridge / TV / bathroom mirror etc., so that it does not get left open on what could well be a frosty night; there’s still a fair few weeks of winter to endure.

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PROPERTY ROUND-UP

Homes to Fall in Love With

By Helen Fisher

COLYTON £450,000

An elegant 3 bedroom period house set back on a small square overlooking the centre of town. Generous hallway with beautiful Victorian tiling plus original fireplaces, window shutters and floor boards. South-facing rear garden with courtyard and walled lawn area.

Gordon and Rumsby Tel: 01297 553768

NR UPLYME £835,000

Set within an elevated, rural location is this impressive, Mediterranean styled home. Flexible and spacious living, presented to the highest standard. Exceptional panoramic views of the sea and countryside from most rooms. Mature gardens, full length terrace, ample parking.

Jackson-Stops Tel: 01308 423133

BRIDPORT £190,000

Charming mid terrace Georgian cottage with 3 bedrooms in the town centre.

In need of some updating but lovely character features inc: sash windows, wooden floorboards and attractive fireplaces. Good sized bedrooms with views to Colmer’s Hill. Rear courtyard garden.

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TOLLER PORCORUM £599,950

A substantial Grade II listed period cottage with 5 bedrooms. Extensively renovated yet retaining many period features: exposed beams, window seats and an inglenook fireplace. Modern bathroom with roll top bath. Beautiful gardens with bridge across a small stream.

Stags Tel: 01308 428000

WEST BAY £215,000

A well presented purpose built, ground floor apartment with 2 double bedrooms. Currently set-up as a successful holiday let. Double glazed and under floor heating throughout. Open plan kitchen/living space. Allocated parking and further visitor parking.

Palmer Snell Tel: 01308 422929

BRIDPORT £650,000

A spacious 4 bedroom detached family home on the outskirts of town.

Versatile accommodation with feature fireplace and exposed ceiling beams. Beautiful well-stocked, mature gardens all set in about 1 acre with panoramic views towards Colmer’s Hill. Ample garaging and parking.

Parkers Tel 01308 420111

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Barge Fishing

By Nick Fisher

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’ve skimmed across Indian rivers on coracles. Paddled up Canadian creeks in canoes. Flown inches above backwaters on flats skiffs in the Everglades. Thumped out into the English Channel in a wooden hulled trawler. All in search of fish. But I won’t forget the first time I ever used a twenty ton, forty five foot steel box with two bedrooms, a kitchen, shower and full gas central heating, to creep up on things with fins.

I had a plan, see. Easter break. Boys off school. Family fun. Little bit of rod bending action. The closed season for coarse fishing has just been lifted on canals.... Add it all up, and what do you get? Barge holiday.

Before you can say ‘two pints of maggots and a bag of brown crumb’, I’ve booked us on a Hoseasons’ barge, fully loaded and pointed across the sumptuously green and pleasant ‘Heartland of England’ winding our way up the North Oxford Canal.

‘Stylish lines, smart modern boats and distinctive livery are combined in the Calcutt canal cruising fleets’ says the brochure. And they do not lie. Our boat, Lavender One, was a peach.

All mods cons. Bunk bed for the boys to squabble over. With ample fishing space, fore and aft, and all along the middle come to that.

My plan was taking shape. Things were firming up nicely. Bit like a bowl of cream five minutes into whipping. ‘From Braunston to Coventry’s Hawkesbury Junction, the Oxford Canal meanders under elegant cast-iron bridges, through rolling countryside, past reed beds and old wharves’ purrs the brochure. And I see my masterfully planned combination of fishing pleasure and family togetherness, easing into gear like a soft childs’ hand into a velvet glove.

Then, I achieve the impossible. The cosmic meeting of coincidences, the astral accident of all time, culminating into what will only be referred to in future annals of angling history as a ‘miracle’.

This miracle took the form of one Phillip A. Smith. Mr Smith was a big cheese at the Applied Environmental Research Centre in Essex.

A fish expert. More exactly Mr Smith was a fish location expert. His area of specialisation happened to be the location of zander. And the region he had studied most, is none other than the Midlands canal network.

Phillip appeared on my radio show Dirty Tackle just two weeks before I was due to set sail across the meandering beauty that is middle England. He told me of his extensive research carried out whilst studying at the School of Biological Sciences, in the University of Liverpool.

He then sent me a copy of his exhaustively researched paper to which he’d thoughtfully added bright yellow highlighter pen markings, to show the actual scientifically proven hot-spots of zander location on the North Oxford Canal.

Yessssss! I had achieved it. Bliss. Happy family. En route to angling Nirvana. A quest. An expedition. A plan neatly unfolding like crisp and perfect oriental origami. I was the master of my own piscatorial destiny.

Then, the rain came. And it came. And came. Like Noah’s worst nightmare. Before we even set off from the dock at friendly, cheerful, couldn’t-do-enough-to-help Calcutt boats, animals were queuing up on the tow path. In pairs. Begging to be let on board.

For four days and four nights, the heavens did open. And the waters did rise. God was angry at this man’s vainglorious beliefs in his own mortal piscatorial powers. And he did smite this cheekisome angler with a plague of locusts, a bad case of escapee maggots and yet more rain. Soon the skies were the colour of burnt parchment and the water flowed with the hue of lentil soup. And yea, did this sorryarsed angler beg forgiveness.

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headed. Left at Napton lock junction. Left at Braunston. Then eighty odd bridges, three locks and two days later we arrived. By which time I could hardly find my rods through the mud me and my boys had managed to transfer from the tow path to the deck.

We moored up. We fished. We stuck on red maggots, white maggots, sweet corn and worms in our quest for small roach to use as zander bait. Then we also used eel section and sprats and even small sardines as dead baits to tempt a zander or pike to open his pudding chute and show some spunk.

Zander thrive in murky conditions. Their wall eye is designed to be their most effective hunting weapon in low light conditions. But in the rain-lashed, mud-infused curry-textured canal water, a spoon would have been a more effective hunting tool.

We caught one bream. A nice bream. But only one. Apart from being similar in consistency to the stuff that half naked Turkish men wrestle in, the canal was colder than a polar bear’s bum. No fish with even a modicum of self-respect were going to come out to play in these conditions.

So, we limped our large green barge home.

I may have been downhearted because my beautifully crafted master plan had had the stuffing kicked out of it. But no one else on board minded a bit. The boys didn’t even notice it was raining. Hot meals and lashings of whisky laced tea were swigged at the helm and in the galley. Each night was punctuated by first choosing the perfect place to moor up. Did we want baaa-ing lambs or breathtaking vistas to greet us in the morning?

It is truly a joyful way to travel. Even in a deluge, fellow bargees all wave and smile cheery hellos. Offers of help are frequent every time you get yourself in a pickle with lock systems or bad steering. No one was ever anything but amiable and welcoming. Except the fish.

Food&Dining

Potato Day at Maiden Newton

MAIDEN Newton Allotments Association is holding its sixth Annual Potato Day on Saturday 23rd February.

In what has become a popular annual event, Maiden Newton Village Hall will open its doors between 10.30am and 2.00pm to welcome all keen gardeners, be they allotment veterans, experienced enthusiasts or complete novices who would like to talk to some experts, find helpful advice and share tips on all things gardening.

You can buy your spuds by the single tuber if you only have a small plot, although an amazing range of over 60 varieties of seed potatoes will be available.

Far more than just potatoes will be on offer, though.

In fact, this event could kick-start your gardening year with almost everything you need. 700 varieties of heritage and heirloom seeds, many varieties of onion sets and shallots, together with some unusual tubers, rhubarbs, artichokes and dahlias will all appeal to anyone wanting to get stuck in to their kitchen garden. Lots of herb plants will be available this year too and if fruit is more to your taste, there will be a range of raspberry varieties and soft fruit (including the new Pinkcurrant) as well as almond, mulberry, peach, apple, nectarine and quince trees.

Admission is free, plenty of refreshments will be on hand and local arts and craft stalls will be taking part too. And if you feel up to it, why not enter the potato-in-a-bag, sunflower, and pumpkin competitions? Take the seeds away and come back in August to have your results weighed and measured at our Village Produce Show.

Admission is free at the Maiden Newton potato day

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Guest Recipe

JOUDIE KALLA JOUDIE KALLA has been working as a chef for over 16 years. Having trained at the prestigious Leith’s School of Food and Wine, Joudie has worked at restaurants such as Pengelley’s (a Gordon Ramsey restaurant) under Ian Pengelley, Daphne’s, and Papillon with Michelin-starred chef David Duverger.

Joudie’s food is mainly inspired by her Palestinian descent - vibrant, moreish dishes that are easy to make and full of goodness.

Joudie’s first book PALESTINE ON A PLATE became an instant hit with critics, charting high on The New York Times bestseller list, and wowing food enthusiasts everywhere. Joudie’s career as an authored chef has been a long time in the making. It is through years of sitting with her mother, aunties and grandmothers listening to their conversations and being included in their daily cooking routines that Joudie became engaged in the beauty of traditional Palestinian and Middle Eastern dishes. For Joudie, her mission is for Palestinian food to be embraced as a go-to cuisine; to be seen in the same league as Italian and French cuisines.

HALLOUMI FRIES WITH TANGY SHATTA Halloumi makliyeh wa shatta A more gluttonous version of grilled halloumi. I like to change recipes to make them my own, and here I’m serving a traditional chilli shatta with fried halloumi. The vinegar, sugar, salt and chilli create an amazing sensation in your mouth – this works a treat against the creamy, squeaky halloumi! Shatta is a traditional paste made from red or green

chillies, garlic, vinegar and oil. It is found all over Palestine, but is most famous in the coastal areas of Gaza and Yaffa, where it is eaten on everything.

MAKLIYEH INGREDIENTS SHATTA INGREDIENTS • • • •

1 x 225g packet of halloumi cheese 2 egg yolks plain flour 150g breadcrumbs (I use panko breadcrumbs) • sunflower oil, for frying • 1 x quantity green or red • Shatta (see right) Serves 2-4

DIRECTIONS

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1 sterilized 750ml jar 500g red or green chillies 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1–2 tsp salt 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp golden caster sugar small bunch of fresh flat leaf parsley olive oil Serves 2-4

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the halloumi into four thick slices, 1. Remove the stalks from the chillies, then cut them into finger sizes. keeping the seeds. I like to crush the 2. Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Place chillies in a pestle and mortar (as my Teta some flour and the breadcrumbs in two used to do), or you can pulse them in more separate bowls. a blender. You don’t want them to be 3. Flour the halloumi pieces, then dip into smashed to a complete paste – they the egg yolk, then into the breadcrumbs. should be rustic and chunky with some 4. Ensure they’re well coated – you could smooth bits. even do it once more, if desired.

2. Transfer the chillies to a bowl, add all the 5. Heat a little sunflower oil in a frying pan other ingredients except the olive oil, until hot, then place the fingers into the and mix together until you have a thick pan one by one as you don’t want them rustic paste. Taste for flavour: you may to overcrowd the pan. Cook until a want to add more or less of something as lovely golden colour, then remove and everyone has an individual preference, eat straight away with a bowl of shatta but in general the paste should be spicy paste. and used sparingly. Once you have 6. The combination of the creamy, finished, transfer to a jar and add the rubbery, salty halloumi with the crispy olive oil to cover the paste completely. breadcrumbs and tangy chilli garlic The paste will keep in the fridge for paste is amazing. several weeks once covered with the oil.

Inspired by Port FURLEIGH Estate in Salway Ash is hosting an evening with Steven Spurrier illustrated with six wines from Furleigh Estate and Bride Valley paired with canapés from around the globe on Friday 8th February at 7pm.

The world of wine is full of fascinating stories—and Steven Spurrier’s life within the trade has been rich and eventful. From an inspirational glass of 1908 Vintage Port at the age of thirteen to the Judgement of Paris—a blind tasting by nine of France’s most revered palates who placed a selection of Californian wines above the greatest French wines—Steven has not only had singularly unique vinous experiences, but he has left an indelible footprint in a highly respected global industry.

A collection of five carefully crafted canapés reflecting Steven’s vinous travels from Bride Valley in Dorset to Paris, California, India and Japan will be served during the evening.

A welcome glass of Furleigh Estate Classic Cuvée 2014 will be served on arrival at 6.45pm and the tasting will start at 7pm. Ticket price is £25.00. To book tickets visit www.furleighestate.co.uk

February 2019 Food Markets Please check dates and times with venues or organisers

Sat 2nd Fri 8th Sat 9th

Thur 14th Fri 15th Sat 16th Thur 21st Sat 23rd Thur 28th

Poundbury, Queen Mother Square - 9am - 1pm Shaftesbury, Town Hall - 9am - 1pm Blandford, Blandford Forum - 9am - 1pm Bridport, Arts Centre, South St - 9am - 1pm Martock, Moorlands Shopping - 10am - 1pm Yarcombe, Village Hall - 10am - 12noon Purbeck, Commercial Road, Swanage - 9am - 1pm Wareham, Town Hall, East Street - 9am - 1pm Sherborne, Cheap St - 9am - 1pm Wimborne, Market Square - 9am - 1pm Crewkerne, The Henhayes Centre - 9am - 1pm Honiton, St Paul’s Church, High St - 8.30am - 1pm Dorchester South, High Street - 9am - 4pm Barrington, Village Hall, 10am - 12noon Yeovil, Middle Street - 9am - 2pm Wareham, Town Hall, East Street - 9am - 1pm Tel. 01308 423031 The Marshwood Vale Magazine February 2019 53

TEMPURA OF OYSTERS WITH APPLE AND SHALLOT RELISH Tempura batter shouldn’t be smooth, so mix it very briefly. Make sure you make the batter just before you use it.

INGREDIENTS • • • • •

30 oysters 200g/7oz plain flour 1 medium egg yolk 300ml/ ½ pint medium dry cider sunflower oil for deep frying

Serves 6

LESLEY WATERS

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep pan.

2. Place the flour in a bowl, season with a little salt and make a well in the centre. Whisk together the yolk and cider, pour into the well and mix together. Do not over beat the batter or it will not be as light as it should.

3. To test the heat of the oil, add a cube of white bread. If it browns in 20 seconds, the oil is ready for cooking.

4. Dip the oysters into the batter, add to the pan, 3 at a time, and fry, in batches, for literally seconds until puffed and golden. Carefully remove from the oil, drain on paper towels and season with a little salt. Serve warm with the apple and shallot relish.

For the Relish Mix together 2 dessert apples, halved, cored and chopped finely 5 shallots, finely chopped 1 large red chilli, halved, deseeded and finely chopped 1 small bunch chives, finely chopped 45ml/3tbsp extra virgin olive oil Squeeze lemon juice and season to taste

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PEOPLE IN FOOD

Chris Gasson - photograph and words by Catherine Taylor

CHRIS GASSON NOT many business plans put together in a local pub grow to fruition, but that’s not the case with Chideock Champignons. Over a pint, Chris Gasson listened to Nick Phillips wax lyrical about mushrooms, the different types, and how much he enjoys foraging for them. They went on to share many a foraging fungi tale. But when Chris saw the Kate Humble television programme ‘Back to the Land’ featuring a mushroom grower, it gave him the confidence to take the leap with Nick and start their own Shroomery. “Together”, Chris says, “two dreams have become one reality”. Nestled in an old barn in North Chideock, the pair are making an impact in the underground world of fungi.

In their heated growing room, they produce Pink, Yellow, Blue Grey, King, Elm, Indian and Pearl Oyster mushrooms, with more on the horizon. There is also a dark room to transform the mushroom spawn into mycelium, which are then transported into the growing rooms when ready.

Supplying local restaurants, farm shops and speciality food suppliers, nothing goes to waste. The mushrooms are fed by local spring water and grown using substrates from the surrounding land alongside hay, untreated pallets and old thatching straw. Any surplus mushrooms are dried for further sales.

After the process all the growing materials are recycled and used as compost to grow vegetables. Chris and Nick also have plans to grow mushrooms for pharmaceutical companies, due to the beneficial properties these fungi have.

When not in the Shroomery, Chris is busy running his floor and wall tiling company, Urban Improvements.

He loves being outdoors and gets out as much as he can, either fishing from his boat out of Seatown, catching crabs and prawns on Monmouth Beach or out foraging.

But he’s not alone. His partner Kerry, with their three young children join in, enjoying bringing their haul home for Dad to cook up a storm. They moved from East Sussex five years ago to bring up their children in “the wide open expanses of West Dorset” Chris beams. As Chris has spent 33 years holidaying in Seatown, before deciding to move from East Sussex, there wasn’t much contest as to where he wanted to relocate to. Today, Chris and his family enjoy his holiday escapades year round.

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TANDOORI JOHN DORY Photograph Matt Austin

Making tandoori dishes at home isn’t that difficult – you just need a very hot oven (though if you do have a wood-burning oven, all the better).

You can apply a tandoori marinade to most fish, from simple mackerel to a sophisticated fish like John Dory. The latter I am particularly fond of, and we often serve this at our curry nights every Tuesday at HIX Oyster & Fish House. You can serve this as a part of a main course selection or on its own with a coriander, mint and onion salad.

MARK HIX

INGREDIENTS

1.

Blend all of the ingredients for the marinade and season to taste.

1 large John Dory weighing about 1kg, or two smaller ones

2.

Score the John Dory 4 or 5 times on both sides, lay in a non-reactive tray, mix well with the marinade, cover and store in the fridge overnight.

For the marinade • 3 tbsp natural yoghurt 3.

• 2 tsp ground cumin • The juice of ½ a lemon • 2tsp garam masala • ½ tsp ground turmeric 4.

• 1 tsp chilli powder • 1 tbsp finely grated root ginger • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely grated or crushed

Pre-heat the oven to 240c/gas mark 8. Place the John Dory in a roasting tray and bake for about 12-15 minutes.

Serve whole on a serving dish or board and let your guests help themselves.

Serves 2-4

HIX Oyster and Fish House is Mark’s local restaurant that overlooks the harbour in Lyme Regis and boasts the most stunning panoramic views across the Jurassic coast—this is easily one of the most picturesque spots to enjoy British fish seafood.

To book please call 01297 446 910.

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Arts &Entertainment

Mike Leigh & ANDREW DICKSON in Bridport Film director Mike Leigh and composer Andrew Dickson talked to Fergus Byrne ahead of the Mike Leigh Film Festival coming to the Electric Palace in Bridport at the end of February.

F

or writer and film director Mike Leigh, one of the benefits of the convention of how he makes his films is that, alongside the collaboration of the team he works closely with, he is able to conjure up the finished product through his own imagination.

Nothing is determined by outside commercial influences, where, as he puts it, ‘a whole load of producers and people are all interfering and have to check it out.’ The result has been a body of work that is totally unique. From his first feature-length movie, Bleak Moments, in 1971, to this year’s Peterloo—his epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo massacre—his films have a unique insignia, a marker that sets them in a league of their own while ensuring the complete individuality of each.

In February, he is coming to Bridport to support a mini Mike Leigh Film Festival at The Electric Palace, which will focus on those films where Bridport’s Andrew Dickson wrote the score. The four-day festival will finish with a showing of Peterloo and will feature a Q&A session with Mike and Andrew each evening. The films to be screened are: Meantime, High Hopes, Naked, Secrets & Lies, All or Nothing and Vera Drake. Although quick to point out that these films are linked only by the composer of the score, he agrees that Andrew Dickson’s work has its own distinctive nature. ‘The scores that he did for my films are quite particular’ he says. ‘The great thing about Andrew is that he is a very idiosyncratic and original musician and composer.’ A talent that fits perfectly with Mike’s way of working.

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anything really exists in any proper organic sense. Whereas with my films, there isn’t a script, and having spent a lot of time preparing to do it, we make the film up as we go.’

One of the unique features and challenges for actors that work with Mike Leigh is his insistence that there is no discussion between participants about their parts or their characters until it’s time to begin rehearsals. Even then they will improvise and hone the scenes, rehearsing without full knowledge of the final story. Very often they won’t even meet all of the other actors until the wrap party. He works closely with each actor to develop their character, and a plot gradually emerges. While there is always a film running in his head throughout the process, it is organic and constantly changing and evolving. As he puts it, ‘the film in your head has to be able to grow and expand and contract and develop.’

For the composer, the process is slightly different in that they get sight of a rough cut from which to gather ideas for their score.

‘Even in its roughest form it can be assembled for the composer’ says Mike, ‘so they can start thinking about what they want to do with it. The creative process starts.’ Talking about Andrew, he explains that the most important thing about working with him is that it has to start with Andrew’s emotional response to the film. ‘And that’s why we click because we’re on the same page, the same wavelength, emotionally and in terms of ideas and feelings about life and all the rest of it. Andrew is obviously a purist, as I am. It’s all about working with the material in a completely uninhibited and uninterfered with environment, and arriving at something which is—without being selfindulgent about it—is kind of pure really.’

Mike Leigh © Myrna Suárez

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The process of independent development worked well for Andrew also. The inspiration would come from that first rough cut that he saw. ‘It’s really the overall atmosphere of the film, and the characters’ Andrew explains. ‘Initially, I’d get a few tunes in my head that seemed to fit the atmosphere of the film. I’d play Mike half a dozen different tunes. He might pick one he might pick none. Out of that, I’d develop variations. It’s always a process of eliminating, peeling away—creating an overall theme or feel.’ The tunes themselves were sometimes influenced by work that may have had an earlier incarnation. For example, the opening tune in Vera Drake was one that he had worked on in a band that a then fifteen-year-old PJ Harvey had been in with him. The tune was a song she sang about a goose fair that, as he put it, had the feel of ‘being simple but slightly sinister’. There followed a process of further development which often included rehearsing with whatever band or choir he was working with at the time. Again, in Vera Drake, the professional soprano voices that hint at an eerie memory of lost souls was originally rehearsed by a choir that Andrew worked with in Bridport.

The actual writing of the tunes, however, was the easy bit, according to Andrew. The real work began as the rough cuts came closer to the final film. Getting the timing right was always the hardest. In the days when he wrote those scores, everything was done mechanically, and there were no computer programmes to help tie the music to the film. ‘The way I did it was watching and counting’ he explains.

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lessly counting and watching’. For Andrew, the effort was worth it.

‘I loved working with Mike, partly because we became really good friends, but he got stuff out of me that I didn’t know was there. He made me work harder than I’ve ever worked before.’ A comment echoed by many of those that have acted in his films.

There is much fascinating detail about each individual film, from sticking drawing pins onto piano hammers to Mike’s suggestion of playing a tune backwards, that Andrew and Mike will discuss in question and answer sessions at the end of each evening. And there is also no shortage of entertaining, thought-provoking and emotional revelation within the body of work that Mike Leigh has contributed to theatre, television and film over his career—a career that so far spans more than half a century.

From Abigail’s Party to Peterloo Mike Leigh has had an impact on many of our lives and the films being shown at the Electric Palace are a small but powerful selection from his career. The chance to see them and then listen to the director and the composer’s insight is a rare opportunity not to be missed.

The Mike Leigh Film Festival is at The Electric Palace Bridport from February 21 – 24.

Tickets are sold on a per day basis to ensure customers have the same reserved seat for each film and the Q&A with Mike Leigh & Andrew Dickson.

Bridport TIC Ticketline 01308 424901 (Mon-Sat, 10-3).

Electric Palace Box Office. (Weds-Fri, 11-5. Sat 10-2).

Andrew Dickson will be talking about his life composing film scores at The LSI in Bridport on Wednesday Feb 20 at 7.30pm (doors 7pm). For info visit lsibridport.co.uk

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Museums&Galleries 2 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2019 Material Earth: The Abstracted Vessel Material Earth has established itself as a fundamental and popular part of Messums Wiltshire’s annual programming that explores their engagement with art through materiality and process and for the first time will celebrate the vessel, in all its abstracted forms. Showcasing new work by artists and makers from the UK, Japan, Canada, Israel and France, Material Earth: The Abstracted Vessel takes a new look at this ancient form, stepping beyond functionality into wider contemplation.

Clay, as the most elemental of all materials, has a history as old as our own civilisation, but it is how contemporary artists are using this material in new and dynamic ways – using process, metaphor and performance – to create objects that go beyond a mere receptacle, that the exhibition is casting a spotlight on here. The potters wheel plays a big part in the practice of many of the artists selected – including Thiébaut Chagué and Stuart Allen – as does performance, as seen with the work of Stephanie Buttle and Duncan Hooson. But it is the emphasis on experimentation and the possibilities of a raw material – used to create nonutilitarian, twisted, morphed and often torn vessels, like bodies of meaning and metaphor instead of those of blood and bones – that brings this group of artists together. Preview: Friday 1 February, 6pm RSVP. Talk: Meaning, Metaphor and Material – Understanding Clay, Saturday 2 February, 11am RSVP. Messums Wiltshire, Place Farm, Court St, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LW 01747 445042 www. messumswiltshire.com.

Paint – The Seen, The Unseen & The Imagined Contemporary European Painting. Featuring works by emerging and established artists, our showcase of contemporary European painting highlights a borderless narrative that explores figuration, spirituality, mystery, intuition and folklore. Bringing together artists who

were born in places as diverse as Israel, Canada, South Korea, Germany and the UK – but who all live and work in Western Europe – the exhibition looks at painters that are on the same fundamental mission: using the base matter of their pigments it is their imaginative process that translates it in to the gold of artistic vision. Within the diverse artistic, historical, cultural, sociological and societal heritages of these artists, it is the imaginary that has become real, made alive by the physicality of the material they use. Preview and Talk: Friday 1 February, 6pm Bookings. Messums Wiltshire, Place Farm, Court St, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LW 01747 445042 www.messumswiltshire.com.

UNTIL 3 FEBRUARY Focussed Inspired by several successful photographic exhibitions in 2018, this new wintertime showcase will focus on recent work by eight Dorset and Devon-based photographers: John Marriage, Moya Paul, Terry Jeavons, Pete Hackett, Tricia Scott, Tom Gladstone and Roger and Daniele Bradley. The Courtyard Gallery, The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU. Free admission. www.townmillarts.co.uk.

Priceless The Malthouse Gallery is proud to once again be the host of this annual exhibition of artwork created by students of all ages from Woodroffe School.

The Malthouse Gallery, The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU. Free admission. www.townmillarts.co.uk.

7 – 27 FEBRUARY Printmakers Open 2019 The main art event this winter in Lyme Regis will be the fourth annual Printmakers Open. The popularity of previous Opens, in which over 40 printmakers from the South West took part, encouraged its expansion into a second gallery last year, and both galleries will again be displaying the full gamut of printmaking techniques and subject matter in 2019. If you are a lover of printmaking,

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a visit to the Town Mill Galleries in February will be an essential diary date for your diary. The Malthouse and Courtyard Galleries, The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU. Free admission. www. townmillarts.co.uk.

UNTIL 9 FEBRUARY Inspired by Nature Group exhibition by artists who are informed and inspired by the natural world. Paintings, sculpture, photography, textiles and ceramics. Free.

Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www.themeetinghouse.org.uk.

9 FEBRUARY – 2 MARCH Christopher Riisager: Recent Paintings Christopher Riisager has spent almost all his life on the Dorset/Wiltshire border aside from the years spent studying Fine Art at Goldsmiths during the 1980’s.

He has a profound knowledge of, and relationship with, that landscape, developed through long, silent study. And yet, he finds that the most emotive landscapes are often those which reveal themselves in a moment of travel, or contemplation, where a movement of light or shadow can lead to a rediscovery of somewhere familiar. The paintings in this exhibition were nearly all begun outside during the long, hot summer of 2018 and finished in the studio. They include paintings of Dorset and Wiltshire, inland around Melbury Down and Hambledon Hill, and coastal landscapes from Abbotsbury to Studland. The Art Stable, Kelly Ross Fine Art, Child Okeford, Blandford www.theartstable.co.uk.

11 – 23 FEBRUARY Schools Go Visual VIII Colourful and imaginative display of artwork by pupils from local schools. The YBAs of the future. Free. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster. TA19 0AN. 01460 54973. www. themeetinghouse.org.uk.

23 FEBRUARY - 27 APRIL On Paper An Arts Council Collection Touring Exhibition. Paper becomes the subject of this exhibition, rather than the often overlooked support for drawings. Artists have used paper to construct three-dimensional objects as diverse as Karla Black’s delicate and sensuous hanging structures made from sugar paper, hair gel and chalk, Lesley Foxcroft’s two-tone corrugated bricks, Gareth Jones’ cloakroom ticket cape and Art and Language’s jig-saw. Also considered will be works on paper which have been burnt, torn and cut by artists such as Roger Ackling, Cornelia Parker, Tim Davies and Simon Periton. Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG), Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LX www.thelmahulbert. com 01404 45006.

UNTIL 24 FEBRUARY Material: Light Michael Hulls Over the last twenty years Michael Hulls has worked exclusively in dance, particularly with choreographer Russell Maliphant, and has established a reputation as a ‘choreographer of light’. His break out year in 2016 saw the first ever non-dance installation at Sadler’s Wells, a work later displayed at Messums Wiltshire.

For his return he joins an elite group of artists including Judy Pfaff and David Spriggs who have been invited to make a solo response to the unique setting of the thirteenth-century tithe barn.

Hulls’ work is a tightly choreographed relationship of light as a living, pulsing material contained in halogen bulbs.

Once the staple of the dance hall, these simple warm bulbs are being gradually erased from commercial activity. It is a decision that Hulls strongly disagrees with, pointing to the fallacy of judging one light form against another (LED is considerably lower in CO2 footprint than Halogen) but not taking into account the wider footprint of the lifecycle that in the case of LED sees considerable mining for trace metals and an as yet uncertain recycling path.

His works are in some ways therefore in the paeons of all great art, a soliloquy on the act or process of dying. The words of Dylan Thomas seem to glow within his works, ‘Rage, rage against the dying of the light’. Messums Wiltshire, Place Farm, Court St, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LW 01747 445042 www. messumswiltshire.com.

25 FEBRUARY – 16 MARCH A Moment in Time Eclectic group exhibition featuring bold, colourful Fauvist paintings, pastels and figure studies. Free. Ilminster Arts Centre, The

Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster.

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Matilda Temperley at the Somerset Rural Life Museum

UNTIL 3 MARCH Albert Irvin and Abstract Expressionism A major retrospective of Albert Irvin, and a 60th anniversary celebration of the seminal exhibition, The New American Painting. Royal West of England Academy (RWE) Queen’s Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 1PX 0117 973 5129 www.rwa.org.uk.

UNTIL 10 MARCH Tidal: Anthony Garratt paintings, David West gilded carvings, Petter Southall furniture Three artists whose work responds to tidal water in very different but complementary ways, each one thrilling and utterly original.

Anthony Garratt is an experimental painter of landscape. His paintings of Dartmoor and the Devon coast in this exhibition show his love of running and tidal water within the landscape.

Since he and his young family moved to Dartmoor, Anthony’s engagement with this wild landscape and its long history speaks in these dynamic paintings.

David West’s extraordinary talents both as a wood carver and as a painter seem to have realised a visionary peacefulness and contemplative quality in his recent work. Gilded carvings of the moon and of moonlight on the sea were the first signs of his bringing the mystery and wonder he discovered on the Kumano Kodo pilgrim trail in Japan in 2008 back to his own surroundings here in Dorset. Petter Southall has been making his distinctive furniture at his studio outside Bridport since 1991. He makes his designs by hand using an innovative combination of boat-building and fine cabinet-making techniques. He started working wood as a teenager building traditional boats in his native Norway. Sladers Yard Contemporary British Art, Furniture & Craft Gallery, Licensed Café, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EL 01308 459511 www.sladersyard. wordpress.com.

UNTIL 1 JUNE Matilda Temperley: A View From the Hill An exhibition of new images by the award-winning photographer capturing Somerset’s wonderful distinctiveness and some of the issues facing rural communities. Admission as part of museum entry. Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm, Chilkwell St, Glastonbury BA6 8DB. Tel: 01458 831197 www.srlm.org.uk.

Sophia Campbell preparing her scythe for topping weeds in the pasture at Tinkers Bubble by Matilda Temperley DOCUMENTARY and fashion photographer Matilda Temperley, who was the photography judge at the 2017 Marshwood Arts Awards, is turning her camera towards home territory for a new exhibition about Somerset today.

Matilda received the commission from the South West Heritage Trust, with an exhibition, book and documentary film out now. The exhibition, Matilda Temperley: A View From the Hill, is at Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury, close to where Matilda grew up and now lives. Her associated photobook further explores the people and places that are close to her heart.

Matilda said: “Having a commission to explore my own area has been wonderfully eye-opening. Looking a little harder at my surroundings has been an incredible adventure. It is more diverse and interesting than I ever imagined, and I have only scratched the surface.”

With brother Henry Temperley, and sister-in-law Lara Stower, Matilda has also produced a documentary about Somerset which will be premiered at the Museum and shown there in the Abbey Barn.

Matilda’s photography is diverse and includes fashion and documentary commissions. Her work regularly appears in internationally recognised newspapers and magazines and her best-selling book, Under The Surface—Somerset Floods, won the Royal Photographic Society’s Vic Odden Award in 2015.

Matilda Temperley: A View From the Hill, is open at Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury until 1 June 2019.

PERFORMANCE TUESDAY 29 JANUARY BATH, Theatre Royal, The Lady Vanishes, based on Hitchcock film, with Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield, to Sat. WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, La Traviata, by satellite from ROH, 6.45.

EXETER, Northcott, University G and S Society in The Yeomen of the Guard, to Sat, 7.30, Sat mat 2.30.

Phoenix, Wille and the Bandits.

Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Police and Hopsital Players in The Little Mermaid, pantomime, to Sun, various times.

EXMOUTH, Pavilion, The Band of the Royal Marines.

WEYMOUTH, Pavilion, Nish Kumar, It’s In Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves, comedy, 7.30.

THURSDAY 31 JANUARY BARNSTAPLE, The Factory, Wille and the Bandits.

BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Some Like It Hot, 1959 Marilyn Monroe film, 11am: The Little Stranger, film, 7.30.

Electric Palace, David Hare’s I’m Not Running, live by satellite from National Theatre, 7pm.

EXETER, University Great Hall, BSO cond Clemens Schuldt, Baiba Skride, violin, Schumann, Dvorak, Brahms, 7.30.

HONITON, Beehive, Dr Strangelove, 1964 film, 2pm: David Hare’s I’m Not Running, live by satellite from National Theatre, 7pm.

SEATON, The Gateway, David Hare’s I’m Not Running, live by satellite from National Theatre, 7pm.

WEYMOUTH, College Bay Theatre, Nos Three in Blooming Out, clown show, 7.30.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Roy Orbison Story.

Westlands, Laughing Boy Comedy Club.

FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY EXETER, Cygnet Theatre, Wren Music, Gothic Dartmoor, myths, legends and songs, 7.30.

Corn Exchange, Barry Steele and Friends, The Roy Orbison Story.

HONITON, Beehive, La Traviata, recorded from the Royal Opera House, 6.45.

ILMINSTER, Arts Centre, Mike Denham’s Speakeasy with John Maddocks and Nick Ward, jazz, 8.

MARY TAVY, Coronation Hall, The Devil’s Violin with Stolen, words and music, 7.30. ViA YEOVIL, Octagon, ABBA Mania.

SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Marius, French film, 11am : Fanny, sequel French film, 2.30.

BROADOAK, Village Hall, Tom Langham’s Hot Fingers, The Banned

Played On, 7.30. AR EXETER, University Great Hall, The Vaccines.

EXMOUTH, Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth Choral Society, Baroque music, 7.30.

Pavilion, Women in Rock, 7.30.

HONITON, Beehive, Chris Wood’s Groove Orchestra, 7.30.

SIDMOUTH, Parish Church, Isca Ensemble, light classical, 7.30.

SOUTH PETHERTON, David Hall, Geoff Lakeman, 8.

WEST BAY, Sladers Yard, Philippa Mo, violin, Telemann Fantasias and Bach Sonatas, 6.30, followed by dinner.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Islands in the Stream, music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.

Westlands, Party by Order of Peaky Blinders, fund raiser for St Margaret’s Hospice and Prostate Cancer UK, 7.

SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Carmen from the Metropolitan Opera by satellite, 5.55.

CERNE ABBAS, Village Hall, Tom Langham’s Hot Fingers, The Banned Played On, 7.30. AR MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, Carmen, from the Metropolitan Opera, 5.55.

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Faces, Places, Bridport Film Society, 7.30.

MELBURY OSMOND, The Sheaf of Arrows, Jonny Fluffypunk, poetry and pint night, 8. AR SIDMOUTH, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Youth Theatre in The Wizz, to Sat, 7.30, Sat mat 2.30.

WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY DORCHESTER, Corn Exchange, Phil Beer with String Theory, 8pm.

St Mary’s Church, Dorset County Museum Music Society, Pelleas Ensemble.

THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY BATH, Theatre Royal, Ustinov Studio, Ray Fearon in Blue Door by Tanya Barfield, UK premiere, to 9 March.

BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, The Happy Prince, film, 11am: Jean de Florette, French film, 7.30.

WEST BAY, Sladers Yard, John Donne, Life and Poems, talk by Graham Fawcett, 7.30, preceded by dinner.

YEOVIL, Octagon, The Young ‘Uns (with David Hall South Petherton) 7.30.

FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY DORCHESTER, Corn Exchange, Angela Barnes, Rose Tinted, comedy, 8pm.

EXMOUTH, Pavilion, The 60s Invasion with Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch, The

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HONITON, Beehive, Through the Decades, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly with Darren Page and Marc Robinson, 7.30.

ILMINSTER, Arts Centre, The Glen Manby Quintet with Steve Waterman, bebop, 8.

SCORITON, Village Hall, Daria Kulesh in Long Lost Home, storytelling and folk music, 7.30. ViA WEYMOUTH, Pavilion, The Elvis Years.

YEOVIL, Octagon, The Greatest Hits of Motown.

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Jacqui Dankworth, jazz, 7.30.

Electric Palace, Bridport Pantomime Players in Robin Hood, to Sat, 7.30, Thurs mat 1.30, Sat mat 2pm.

LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, David Ford, singer songwriter, 7.30.

SOUTH PETHERTON, David Hall, Ezio, 8.

YEOVIL, Octagon, The Classic Rock Show.

SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY EXETER, Northcott, Whitney, Queen of the Night, tribute, 7.30.

EXMOUTH, Pavilion, The Unravelling Wilburys.

LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, Sunday Session with Square One, local band, 5pm.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Dr Michael Mosley.

TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Luke Jermay in Intuition, telepathy, 7.30.

EXETER, Northcott, Rambert 2 in E2 7SD and Killer Pig, and Wed, 7.30.

Cygnet Theatre, Cygnet Co in Cautionary Tales for the World’s Worst Victorian Children, 7pm.

WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY BATH, Theatre Royal, Noel Coward’s A Song at Twilight, with Simon Callow and Jane Asher, to 23 Feb. DORCHESTER, Corn Exchange, Mike Denham’s Speakeasy with the Sunset Cafe Stompers, 8pm.

HONITON, Beehive, Acoustic Cafe, 8.

THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Dirty Dancing, film, 11am: Amelie, French film, 7.30.

HONITON, Beehive, Comedy Club with Suzy Bennett, Tom Glover and Morgan Rees, 8.

WEYMOUTH, Pavilion, As One in Escaping the Storm, play about Marie Stopes, gala, 7.30.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Armonico Consort, Love Handels - music for Valentines, soprano Eloise Irving, alto William Towers,

PERFORMANCE Handel, Vivaldi, Purcell, Monteverdi, 7.30.

The Hub, Rainbow Fish Speak Easy, A Love-in Against Loneliness, with Jonny Fluffypunk, 7. TA FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Concerts in the West, Trio Sora, Schumann, Brahms, Clara Schumann, 11am.

Electric Palace, Roddy Radiation and the Ska Billy Rebels, 8.

DORCHESTER, Corn Exchange, Lucy Stevens, singer and actress, in Ethel Smyth: Grasp the Nettle, new play with music, 8.

EXMOUTH, Pavilion, Amy, tribute to Amy Winehouse.

FRAMPTON, Village Hall, She’koyokh, klezmer from Eastern Europe, Turkey and the Balkans, 7.30. AR HALSTOCK, Village Hall, Lost Dog Dance in Juliet and Romeo, 7.30. AR ILMINSTER, Arts Centre, Concerts in the West, Trio Sora, Schumann, Brahms, Clara Schumann, 7.30.

SIDMOUTH, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Town Band and guests, popular classics, 7.45.

WOOTTON FITZPAINE, Village Hall, Kinetics, film about Parkinsons, 7pm. AR YEOVIL, Octagon, Hello Again Neil Diamond, tribute.

Westland, Mayor’s Charity Ball, raising money for Yeovil Hospital and Yeovil Freewheelers.

SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Lucy Porter, comedy, 8.

CLAPTON AND WAYFORD, Village Hall, Emily Hennessey and Sheema Mukherjee, Kali, storytelling, music and Kathak dance, 7. TA CREWKERNE, The Dance House, Concerts in the West, Trio Sora, Schumann, Brahms, Clara Schumann, 7.30.

DORCHESTER, Corn Exchange, Tankus the Henge, 8.

EXMOUTH, Pavilion, Strictly Nashville, music.

LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, Streisand, tribute with live band, 7.30.

PORTESHAM, Village Hall, The Mela Guitar Quartet, 7.30. AR SIDMOUTH, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Comedy Club, Daniel FitzHenry and guests, 8.

Parish Church, Sidmouth Music, Xinyuan Wang, piano, Leeds International Piano Competition 2018 winner, 3pm.

SOUTH PETHERTON, David Hall, Blue Rose Code, 8.

TAUNTON, Brewhouse, Stuff and Nonsense in The Gingerbread Man, 1 and 3pm.

WEYMOUTH, Pavilion, James Phelan, Trickster.

YEOVIL, Octagon, That’ll Be the Day.

Westlands, Jive and Swing with Kai Hoffmann.

MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY DORCHESTER, Corn Exchange, Tall Tales in Lily and the Albatross, 2.30.

MARTINSTOWN, Village Hall, Theatre Fideri Fidera, Oskar’s Amazing Adventure, 3pm: Oskar’s Hibernation Workshop, 4.15pm AR PIDDLETRENTHIDE, First School, Theatre Fideri Fidera, Oskar’s Amazing Adventure, 10am: Oskar’s Hibernation Workshop, 11.15am AR TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY HONITON, Beehive, Honiton Community Theatre in Cinderella, to Sat, 7pm.

PLYMOUTH, Theatre Royal, Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians and Terrible Tudors, to Sat. YEOVIL, Octagon, Chinese New Year Extravaganza, WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY DORCHESTER, Corn Exchange, Townsend in Rouse, Ye Women!, 8pm.

SEATON, Gateway, Joanna MacGregor, piano, 7pm.

SOUTH PETHERTON, David Hall, Somerset Youth Theatre Festival, (with Actiontrack and Wassail), and Thurs.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Buddy Holly and the Cricketers, Not Fade Away.

THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, 9 to 5, film, 11am: Before I Go To Sleep, film, with author SJ Watson, 7.

Electric Palace, Mike Leigh Film Festival, Q and A with Mike Leigh each night to Sun; Mean Time, 5pm: High Hopes, 7.40.

CHETNOLE, Village Hall, Angel Heart in Howling Tales Workshop, 1.30pm: The Boy Who Cried Wolf, puppetry and storytelling, 4pm. AR EXETER, University Great Hall, Fateful Fourth, BSO, cond Kees Bakels, Ronald Brautigan, piano, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, 7.30 EXMOUTH, Pavilion, Buddy Holly and the Cricketers.

LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, Mark Farrelly in Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, 8.

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Jazz Cafe with Emma Sander and Philip Cloutts, songs of Billie Holliday, Peggy Lee, etc, 8.

Electric Palace, Mike Leigh Film Festival, Q and A with Mike Leigh each night to Sun; Naked, 4pm: Secrets and Lies, 7.

EXETER, Northcott, Metta Theatre and Northcott in In the Willows, the hip hop musical, with Clive Rowe, to 2 March, various times.

EXMOUTH, Pavilion, Waterloo - the Best of ABBA.

ILMINSTER, Arts Centre, Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral Quaret, jazz and blues, 8.

LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, Comedy Club with Carl Donelly and Tom Glover, 8.

SOUTH PETHERTON, David Hall, Jamie Smith’s Mabon, Twenty, 8.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Killer Queen, tribute.

SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Box Tales Soup Theatre in The Turn of the Screw, 7.30.

Electric Palace, Mike Leigh Film Festival, Q and A with Mike Leigh each night to Sun; All or Nothing, 4pm: Vera Drake, 7.

EXETER, Cygnet Theatre, Multi Story Theatre in Digging the Dirt, 2.30 and 7.30.

EXMOUTH, Pavilion, Katy V Taylor, Showdown, tributes.

WEYMOUTH, Pavilion, James Taylor Quartet, jazz.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Singalonga Greatest Showman, 2 and 7.30.

SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Don Quixote, encore from the Royal Ballet, 6pm.

Electric Palace, Mike Leigh Film Festival, Q and A with Mike Leigh each night to Sun; Peterloo, 5pm.

LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, Heather Wensley, singer, Jazz Goes to Hollywood, 8.

MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY BATH, Theatre Royal, Tom Stoppard’s Rough Crossing, to Sat, 7.30, Wed/Sat mats.

BRISTOL, Hippodrome, Kinky Boots, to 9 March, various times.

EXETER, Corn Exchange, explorer Leo Houlding, talk, To the Ends of the Earth, 7.30.

PLYMOUTH, Theatre Royal, David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, to Sat. TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Exhibition on Screen, Young Picasso, 7.30.

YEOVIL, Octagon, BalletBoyz in Them/ Us, 7.30.

WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY BRIDPORT, Arts Centre, Lady Windermere’s Fan, recorded at the Vaudeville, 11am.

EXETER, Corn Exchange, Mark Thomas, Check Up Our NHS at 70, comedy, 8.

LYME REGIS, Marine Theatre, Lady Windermere’s Fan, recorded at the Vaudeville, 11am.

WEYMOUTH, College Bay Theatre, Owdyado Theatre in Twisted Tales, three dark comedies, 7.30.

YEOVIL, Octagon, Dvorak in America with the Zemlinksy String Quartet, Mozart, Dvorak, Smetana, 7.30.

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PREVIEW On Stage - In and Around the Vale Lakeman to Mabon SOUTH PETHERTON

FEBRUARY music at South Petherton’s David Hall starts with Geoff Lakeman, the father of the Lakeman brothers, on Saturday 2nd and ends with Jamie Smith’s Mabon, on Friday 22nd.

Geoff Lakeman’s three sons, Seth, Sean and Sam, are all leading folk musicians; Sam and Sean are married to star singers Cara Dillon and Kathryn Roberts. After releasing his debut solo album, After All These Years, in 2017, at the age of 69, Geoff has become a regular performer on the folk and acoustic circuit. He has toured with Show of Hands and performed at festivals including Sidmouth, Orkney, Whitby, Broadstairs, Dartmoor and Chippenham.

Ezio, on Saturday 9th, play music across several genres, from blues-rock guitars to gypsy jazz. What’s always set Ezio apart is the connection between frontman singer and acoustic guitarist Lunedei and lead guitarist Booga. This is the band’s first appearance at the David Hall.

Blue Rose Code, on Saturday 16th, features singer-songwriter Ross Wilson, who has been compared to John Martyn, Van Morrison and Tom Waits. Support comes from Hull-born Steve Dagleish, whose influences include Neil Young, John Martyn and Nick Drake.

Jamie Smith’s Mabon bring their MabonTwenty tour to South Petherton on Friday 22nd, celebrating two decades of live performance across four continents. Their seventh album, Twenty, was released last October 2018. Recorded live on the road, it features the band’s newest music alongside a career-spanning, greatest hits roll-call of reworked tracks from their back catalogue.

The last music night of the month is an acoustic session on Saturday 23rd when

all styles and forms of performance are welcome—not just music. Email folk@ chriswatts.org if you are interested in taking part.

Striking for a Living Wage DORCHESTER

Rouse, Ye Women, at Dorchester Corn Exchange on 20th February, is a new folk opera, drawing on traditional songs and ballads, which tells the story of the women chainmakers of Cradley Heath who struck for better wages and conditions.

Written by Townsend Productions actor and singer Neil Gore and veteran folk musician John Kirkpatrick, Townsend’s musical director, the show focuses on the charismatic union leader and organiser Mary Reid Macarthur who led hundreds of sweated labour home-workers to lay down their tools for a desperate ten weeks.

The strike drew the attention of the world to the conditions of these women who worked 50 hours a week, hammering chain-links in sheds in their backyards, with their babies and children, for a measly 5s (25p) a week.

The strike had a positive outcome—the women’s wages were doubled and the campaign helped to make the case for a national minimum wage.

Trio Sora TOURING

CONCERTS in the West returns for the 2019 season, with four concerts by Trio Sora, starting on Thursday 14th February at a new venue, Wellhayes Vineyard at Clayhanger near Tiverton.

On Friday 15th, the Trio will be at Bridport Arts Centre for a coffee concert and at Ilminster Arts Centre at the Meeting House in the evening. The final concert of the

series is at the Dance House at Crewkerne on Saturday 16th.

Trio Sōra are Pauline Chenais, piano, Magdalēna Geka, violin, and Angèle Legasa, cello. Founded in 2015 at the Paris Conservatoire by these three talented young women, the trio has literally soared to fame in just three years.

Awards along the way have included the Parkhouse Award in April 2017, as well as a number of French and International awards. They were also appointed HSBC Lauréates of the Festival d’Aix Academy 2017 and Lauréate of the Special Prize of the Verbier Festival Academy 2018. But what is really impressive is the strength and sensitivity they use to interpret chamber music. Playing with both warmth and energy, Trio Sōra is now considered an ensemble with a distinct artistic identity.

Their programme for the tour will be: Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor, Op 17, Brahms’ Piano Trio No 1 in B major, Op 8 and Robert Schumann’s Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales) Op 132. At the shorter concert at Bridport, the Trio will play the Brahms and Robert Schumann works.

Funny Woman HONITON

THE February comedy club at Honiton’s Beehive Centre on Thursday 14th offers the antidote to Valentine’s Day with Funny Women Award-winner Suzy Bennett.

Suzy Bennett has a warm and chatty stage presence. After her appearance on Comedy Idol, Suzy was asked by Jimmy Carr to support him on his Gag Reflex tour and since then her career has gone from strength to strength.

With the experienced, locally based MC Tom Glover, the evening also includes Welsh comedian Morgan Rees, who boasts

REMEMBERING QUENTIN CRISP QUENTIN Crisp was one of the most colourful, controversial and entertaining characters of the 20th century and his story is told in a one-man show, Naked Hopes, coming to the Marine Theatre at Lyme Regis on Thursday 21st February.

Crisp, who was famously played by John Hurt in a biopic, The Naked Civil Servant (also the title of his autobiography), had a conventional upbringing but acquired global notoriety both from the television film and book and from his own life.

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as early as the 1930s—when homosexuality was an offence punishable with a prison sentence. He spent decades being beaten up on London’s streets for his refusal to be anything less than himself. His courage, and the powerful philosophy that evolved from those experiences, continue to inspire people who want to be accepted for what they are.

Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, with Mark Farrelly in a bravura solo performance, is set in Crisp’s beloved Chelsea flat in the 1960s, and in his final years in his adopted New York.

PREVIEW

Balkan and klezmer band She’Koyokh are back in Dorset in February

a densely packed arsenal of impressive one-liners and hilarious short stories, and Christian Russell-Pollock who is praised as a “sharp and crafty gagsmith, with wittily obtuse takes on an impressively wide range of topics.”

She’Koyokh back in Dorset FRAMPTON

WIDELY acclaimed as Britain’s best Balkan and klezmer band, She’Koyokh are back with Artsreach, Dorset’s rural touring charity, at Frampton village hall on Friday 15th February and Shillingstone on Saturday 16th.

The seven international, virtuoso musicians have spent 17 years absorbing the rich folk music traditions of Jewish Eastern Europe, Turkey and the Balkans, fusing and celebrating the polyphonic melodies and intricate rhythms of Bulgaria, ancient tunes from Serbian villages and exhilarating Gypsy dances from Romania, as well as soulful Sephardic songs and klezmer music from the Jewish tradition.

The repertoire includes an Albanian folk song popular in southern Kosovo, a song from south-west Turkey about wild goats and unmarried women, a love song for a

Gypsy girl with penetrating green eyes, a beautiful Armenian song about migration and a Yiddish Swing number from 1950s New York!

She’Koyokh have performed on television and live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and World on 3, and performed at festivals including Glastonbury, Cheltenham and WOMAD. They won first prize in the International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam in 2008, and have been shortlisted twice for Best Group in the Songlines World Music Awards.

BSO Resound debut ARTSREACH

ARTSREACH, Dorset’s rural touring charity, continues its collaboration with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with a first visit to the rural county by BSO Resound, on 2nd February at Sandford Orcas and 3rd at Studland.

The orchestra’s newest ensemble, and the world’s first disabled-led orchestra, will be playing popular classics and works commissioned for the group, which made its BBC Proms debut in 2018.

Developed as part of BSO Participate’s Change Makers project, BSO Resound is di-

rected by James Rose, BSO Change Maker and conductor.

Artsreach co-director Kerry Bartlett said: “To be able to work alongside such a world class orchestra as the BSO and present them in rural communities across the county is a real pleasure, and something our audiences really treasure. The development of a disabled-led ensemble is simply fantastic and we are excited to have the opportunity to collaborate on performances with them this spring.”

Grasping the Nettle DORCHESTER

ACTRESS and singer Lucy Stevens brings one of the great figures of the fight for votes for women to the stage of Dorchester Corn Exchange on Friday 15th February.

Ethel Smyth: Grasp The Nettle, a new play with music, shines a light on the extraordinary life and music of Dame Ethel Smyth, the composer, writer and suffragette, who wrote the March of the Women, which became the suffragettes’ anthem.

Contralto Lucy Stevens came to Dorchester last year with a show about Kathleen Ferrier and returns with this play about the remarkable woman who was the

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embodiment of the courage and passion with which Victorian women challenged the “male machine.”

She was the first female composer to have her work performed at both Covent Garden and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Neither opera house featured work by a woman composer for more than a century afterwards.

Tall Tales of the Sea DORCHESTER

TALL Tree, a theatre company that stages shows for young children and their families, makes its first visit to Dorchester Arts at the Corn Exchange on Monday 18th February at 2.30pm.

Lily and the Albatross is a family show full of live music about wild weather, wild birds and wild ambitions. Far out in the wild and remote ocean there is a small family on a fishing boat.

When the whipping winds threaten their little world, the family must pull together, take a leap of faith and look beyond what they have always known to get themselves and their great old boat moving again.

The show is a delight, with imaginative use of puppets, infectious music and just enough excitement for everyone.

Museums ALLHALLOWS MUSEUM

High Street, Honiton.

01404 44966. www.honitonmuseum.co.uk

AXMINSTER HERITAGE

Phil Beer Spring Tour TOURING

PHIL Beer, multi-instrumentalist half of Show of Hands, comes to Dorchester Arts at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 6th February with his new show, String Theory.

The show finds Phil on top form as he shares some of his most-loved songs. With the odd laugh thrown in for good measure, his flawless musicianship and rich vocals String Theory is a real treat for fans of acoustic folk music.

Other local dates on this long tour are: Sunday 3rd March at Teignmouth Pavilions, Sunday 16th March at The Beehive, Honiton, 17th March at Beckington Memorial Hall near Frome, 13th April at Kingskerswell parish church and 31st May at Chettle village hall near Blandford.

Jacqui Dankworth BRIDPORT

AWARD-winning singer Jacqui Dankworth, a member of one of the jazz world’s great dynasties, is joined by American pianist and singer Charlie Wood for a concert at Bridport Arts Centre on Saturday 9th February.

Just You, Just Me is a programme of duets, celebrating a century of song, inspired by some of the great musical partnerships—Ray Charles and Betty Carter, Ella

Rose-tinted comedy DORCHESTER

COMEDIAN Angela Barnes brings her new stand-up show, Rose-Tinted, to Dorchester Arts at the Corn Exchange on Friday 8th February at 8pm.

Fans of her BBC Radio 4 show will know that she is always trying, really trying, to look on the bright side of life.

Since 2011, when Angela took the plunge and embarked on her life-long dream to become a comedian, she has been entertaining audiences with her witty world-view on television and radio.

Among many others, she has been on BBC One’s Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz.

Bach and Telemann WEST BAY

VIOLINIST Philippa Mo returns to Sladers Yard at West Bay on Saturday 2nd February

Please telephone for opening hours www.chardmuseum.co.uk.

CHIDEOCK MUSEUM

Church of Our Lady, North Road, Chideock. 01308 488348. www.chideockmartyrschurch.org.uk

Silver Street, Axminster.

01297 639884.

COLYTON HERITAGE CENTRE

www.axminsterheritage.org

Market Place, Colyton

BEAMINSTER MUSEUM

Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, George and Ira Gershwin and Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway.

The songs include Alone Together, Autumn In New York, It Don’t Mean a Thing, A Foggy Day, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and You’ve Got a Friend.

www.colytonheritagecentre.org

MUSEUM High Street, Ilchester

(at the side of the Town Hall).

01935 841247.

LYME REGIS MUSEUM

Bridge Street, Lyme Regis.

01297 443370.

NOTHE FORT

The Keep, Bridport Road, Dorchester. 01305 264066.

www.fortressweymouth.co.uk.

www.beaminstermuseum.

The Heritage Centre, Market Square, Crewkerne. 01460 77079.

217 Wakeham Portland.

01305 821804.

www.crewkernemuseum.co.uk

ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Bere’s Yard, Blandford Forum.

01258 450388. www.blandfordtownmuseum.org

BRIDPORT MUSEUM

South Street, Bridport.

01308 422116.

DORSET COUNTY

High West Street, Dorchester.

01305 262735. (Closed) www.dorsetcountymuseum.org.

EXMOUTH MUSEUM

www.bridportmuseum.co.uk.

Sheppards Row, off Exeter Road, Exmouth. 07768 184127.

CASTLETON WATERWHEEL MUSEUM

FAIRLYNCH ARTS CENTRE AND MUSEUM

Oborne Road, Sherborne.

27 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton.

01395 442666.

www.castletonwaterwheelmuseum. org.uk

CHARD MUSEUM

Godworthy House, High Street, Chard. 01460 65091.

GROVE PRISON MUSEUM

Governors Gardens, The Grove, Portland. 01305 715726.

ILCHESTER COMMUNITY

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Dowell Street, Honiton.

01404 45006.

THE MILITARY MUSEUM OF DEVON AND DORSET

CREWKERNE & DISTRICT MUSEUM

BLANDFORD MUSEUM

THELMA HULBERT GALLERY, ELMFIELD HOUSE

Barrack Road, Weymouth.

01305 766626.

Whitcombe Road, Beaminster.

01308 863623. wordpress.com

SIDMOUTH MUSEUM

Hope Cottage, Church Street, Sidmouth. 01395 516139.

PORTLAND MUSEUM

Queen St, Exeter, EX4 3RX. 01392 665858.

SEATON MUSEUM

www.keepmilitarymuseum.org.

TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS MUSEUM

Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester.

01305 848237.

TUDOR HOUSE

3 Trinity Street, Weymouth.

01305 779711 or 812341.

Top Floor, Seaton Town Hall, Fore Street, Seaton. 01297 21660.

www.weymouthcivicsociety.org.

SHERBORNE MUSEUM

Abbey gatehouse, Church Lane, Sherborne. 01935 812252.

Sutton Poyntz Pumping Station, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth.

01305 832634

www.sherbornemuseum.co.uk.

www.wessexwessex.co.uk.

SHIRE HALL MUSEUM

WATER SUPPLY MUSEUM

WEYMOUTH MUSEUM

High West Street, Dorchester.

01305 261849

Brewers Quay Hope Square, Weymouth. 01305 457982

www.shirehalldorset.org

www.weymouthmuseum.org.uk

for another recital in her series of works

by Bach and Telemann.

Over the course of six concerts, Philippa is playing Bach’s complete works for solo violin. The February concert features a Partita, Fantasia and Bach’s Caprice V, Sonata No. 1 in G Minor.

The recital starts at 6.30pm and supper is available afterwards in Sladers Yard’s excellent cafe.

Remembering Roy & Buddy HONITON

SINGERS Darren Page and Marc Robinson team up at Honiton’s Beehive Centre on Friday 8th February for Through the Decades: Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly.

Both have careers dedicated to recreating the songs of these icons of rock’n’roll, performing around the UK and the world.

Backed by a live band, they promise an evening of pure nostalgia, performing early tracks, a few rarities and plenty of the favourite hits.

Turning the Screw BRIDPORT

BOX Tale Soup theatre company comes to Bridport Arts Centre on 23rd February with an acclaimed new adaptation of Henry James’ disturbing story of horror and corruption, The Turn of the Screw.

The production had its premiere at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it sold out at the Underbelly Cowgate for its entire three week run.

In an isolated country house, a young governess arrives to take care of her new charges, Miles and Flora. But before long she begins to believe there is something darker at work in the depths of Bly House, and battles to save the children from the mysterious figures who seek to corrupt them.

Community Cinderella HONITON

HONITON’s talented Community theatre group will take to the stage of the Beehive Centre from Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd February with a sparkling version of everybody’s favourite pantomime, Cinderella.

Our heroine lives with her evil stepmother and ugly step sisters, but she dreams of a life free from their horrid clutches. When Prince Charming announces he is holding a ball to find a suitable girl to marry, Cinderella signs up to attend along with her ugly sisters.

The curtain rises at 7pm—oh yes it does!

GP-W

Philippa Mo returns to Sladers Yard at West Bay in February

On Screen - In and Around the Vale FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY Cold War (15) 2018 at 8pm presented

by Petherton Picture Show. In Polish with English subtitles. Tickets: £5. No concessions. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www.thedavidhall.org. uk.

MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY The Children Act (12A) Odcombe Movie Night at 8pm. Village Hall doors open at 7.30pm, Tickets: £5 in advance, £6 on door Phone: 07934 737104 for tickets.

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY Faces Places (12A) by Agnès Varda & JR, France, 2017, 90 mins, French with English subtitles. Doors open 7pm for 7.45pm film. Bridport Film Society, Bridort Arts Centre – for more information on how to join and book tickets go to www.bridportfilmsociety. co.uk. Members and guests only.

Enrollment can be made by application form obtained from the Art Centre, The Bookshop and other venues.

WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again (PG) Get ready to sing and dance all over again. Moviola screening at Kilmington Village Hall, doors and bar open 6.45pm with the show starting at 7.15 pm. Tickets £5 in advance: 01297 639758 leave contact info to receive acknowledgement. £5.50 at the door. See village web for email contact & film review https://www. kilmingtonvillage.com/other-organisations. html.

THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY In Between (2016, Israeli, 15, 102 mins, Subtitles, Director: Maysaloun Hamoud) is showing at Clapton & Wayford Village Hall, doors open at 7pm for an 7.30pm start. Note New and earlier start time for all films of 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).

Pre-booked guest tickets are £4 per film.

For more information, to join or to prebook, please email mickpwilson53@ btinternet.com or ring Mick Wilson on 01460 74849 or Di Crawley on 01460 30508.

FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY Detroit (2017) (15) Crewkerne Community Cinema at Wadham School and starts at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Tickets are £6 for visitors. Membership is £25 a year for 9 films.

King of Thieves (15) shown by Cinechard at 7.30pm in Chard Guildhall.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £5 from Chard PO, Barrons and Eleos or online at ticketsource/cinechard or £6 on the door.

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY The Old Man and the Gun (12A)

7.30pm. Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession. Tickets: Adult £6.80, U16 £5.80, Family of four £22 (Inc 30p BF) The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY The Children Act (12A),105 minutes, at Hawkchurch village hall. The doors of the village hall will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. After a short film and a break for refreshments (tea, coffee, ices) the main feature will be shown. Tickets cost £5 in advance from the village shop in Hawkchurch, or £6 on the door. Also at Beaminster Public Hall, 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Tickets at Yarn Barton 01308 862715 Or ring Elaine on 01308 861746 £5 (in advance) £5.50 (on door).

WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY True Grit The cinema lights will dim at 1.45pm, tea and biscuits will be served during the showing for just £2, ice creams will also be available. Evergreens Cinema at Age UK Dorchester’s centre in Prince of Wales Road. For further information please contact Lucy on 01305 269444.

Me Before You Supper and film night, £30 for welcome cocktail, 2 course supper and film ticket. Dinner at 7pm and film at 8.30pm. Alexandra Hotel, Pound Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HZ 01297 442010 www.hotelalexandra.co.uk/ events-and-offers.

FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY A Star is Born (15) at 8pm presented

by Petherton Picture Show. A musician helps a young singer find fame. Starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott.

Tickets: £5. No concessions. The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA 01460 240340 www. thedavidhall.org.uk.

Mortal Engines (12A) 7.30pm. From producer and writer Peter Jackson comes ‘Mortal Engines’, a thrilling new saga based on the acclaimed novel by Philip Reeve. Tickets: Adult £6.80, U16 £5.80, Family£22 (inc.30p Bf) The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ www.beehivehoniton. co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

The Post Milborne Movies at Milborne St Andrew Village Hall, DT11 0JX 7.30pm Doors and Bar open 7pm Tickets £3.50.

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SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY Peterloo (12A) August 1819. A peaceful public rally in Manchester. A band of cavalry charges with sabres drawn into a crowd of men women and children. Mike Leigh’s acclaimed retelling of The Peterloo Massacre. Halstock Village Cinema in Halstock Village Hall. All tickets £6 from Halstock Shop or on the door. Licenced Bar opens at 7pm for 7.30pm start.

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY In the Fade (18) by Fatih Akin, Germany, 2017, 106 minutes, German with English subtitles. Doors open 7pm for 7.45pm film. Bridport Film Society, Bridort Arts Centre – for more information on how to join and book tickets go to www. bridportfilmsociety.co.uk. Members and guests only. Enrollment can be made by application form obtained from the Art Centre, The Bookshop and other venues.

THUR 21 – SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY Mike Leigh Film Festival Electric Palace, Bridport. For details see page 58 or visit www.electricpalace.org.uk.

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY The Children Act (cert. 12A) shown by T & F Movies in Tatworth Memorial Hall at 8pm. The doors open at 7.15pm and the entrance charge is £4.50. This drama stars Emma Thompson as an eminent High Court judge who has to decide whether she should force a teenage boy to have the blood transfusion that will save his life.

MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY The Last Word Movies on Mondays 2017 Comedy Drama. Tickets £5 More info or to book: 01404 831207 Doors open 1.30pm for 2pm The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Axminster Heritage Centre, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH. THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY Nostalgic Cinema: An American in Paris (U) 2pm. The 1951 musical film inspired by the 1928 orchestral composition An American in Paris by George Gershwin, directed by Vincente Minnelli won 6 Oscars inc. Best Picture and Screenplay. Tickets: £3.80 - includes tea and biscuits. The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ www.beehivehoniton.co.uk Box office 01404 384050.

A Star is Born (15) 138 mins Wooton Film Club. Refreshments will be served during the break and, on film nights, the bar in the adjoining Social Club is open to non-members. Car parking is at the rear of the Hall, wheelchair accessible. Note: the car park has dark corners – bring a torch! Doors open 7pm, Film begins at 7.30pm, and tickets are £5, available on the door. All proceeds to the Hall.

Health&Beauty

Unusual Voluntary Opportunity with Independent Monitoring Board HMP The Verne is a category 3 prison on Portland. Like every other prison, it has an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)—a group of ordinary members of the public doing an unusual job.

IMB members are appointed by the Prisons Minister and work unpaid, for two or three days per month.

Their role is to monitor the day-to-day life of the establishment and ensure that proper standards of care are maintained.

The Verne has recently been refurbished and can now hold up to 580 men.

They are currently recruiting more members to their Board.

If you are looking for an interesting and challenging

role, which may sometimes be outside your comfort zone, then this could be for you!

If you would like to learn more and talk further about the possibility of joining

the Board, please telephone 01305 871966 to speak to a member from your area.

Alternatively, you may email: imbrecruitment@justice. gsi.gov.uk and ask for an application form.

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Services&Classified SITUATIONS VACANT

LAND FOR RENT

DECORATING

MUSIC

Land for rent. Near Drimpton. Potential for market garden, small holding, large allotment.

Rabbit proofing, animal pens. 01308 868452, mob.

07816438906

Quality decorator.

General maintenance.

Over 40 years experience.

Fast friendly service.

Phone Gary 07719 477828

RGT/LCM Examiner offers Electric and Acoustic Guitar Tuition.

Beginners to Advanced.

All Grades. charliemason3@btinternet. com Tel:07759 603912 01297 678691

Mar 19

LOGS

Apr 19

SURFACE PREPARATION

Seasoned hardwood logs £100 / load. Call 01308 458339.

Feb 19

Alberny Restoration In-house blast cleaning for home and garden furniture, doors and gates.

Agricultural/construction machinery and tooling.

Vehicles, parts and trailers etc. 01460 73038, email allan@alberny.co.uk, FB Alberny Sandblasting

UPHOLSTERY To advertise on these pages telephone 01308 423031

The Upholstery Workshop Broadwindsor.

Re-upholstery, curtains, cushions, fabrics 07745 572196

Monthly Quiz –

PICTURE FRAMING Professional Picture Framing Small jewellery repairs Firebird Studio 19C South Street Bridport Contact 1308 422758

SHEDS Ex-display sheds.

Gardenrooms, stables, fieldshelters, garages, summerhouses, anything to order. 01935-891195Feb 19

Piano, violin, theory tuition at your home.

Highly qualified teacher.

20 years experience.

Adults and children welcome. Beginners to advanced. Dr Thomas Gold 07917 835781 Feb 19

RESTORATION

Saxophone for Christmas? Get going with friendly, effective lessons.

Call Rob 01297 21181

Furniture restoration.

Antiques large and small carefully restored. City and Guilds qualified, ten years experience in local family firm. Phil Meadley 01297 560335

Interested in making music? For fun/occasional gigs. Influences: blues, JJ Cale, Seeger band. email rosemary.richards204@ btinternet.com

Apr 19

Win a book from Little Toller Books

Send in your answer on a postcard, along with your name and address to: Hargreaves Quiz, Marshwood Vale Magazine, Lower Atrim, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5PX. Study the clues contained in the rhyme and look carefully at the signposts to work out which town or village in South Somerset, West Dorset or East Devon is indicated. The first correct answer drawn out of a hat will win a book from local publisher Little Toller Books.

There is no cash equivalent and no correspondence will be entered into.

Last month’s answer was Stoford. The winner was S. Smith from Grimsby.

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FOR SALE

WANTED Dave buys all types of tools 01935 428975 Apr 19 Secondhand tools wanted. All trades. Users & Antiques. G & E C Dawson. 01297 23826. www.secondhandtools. co.uk.

Feb 19

Postage stamps. Private collector requires 19th and early 20th century British. Payment to you or donation to your nominated charity. 01460 240630.

Brown knee length boots size 5 worn twice £10 or near offer 01460 68047.

TT sound stories, LP 10m TT 1966 commentary by Murray Walker, 125m race junior race, 50m race senior race V rare LP £26 ovno 01935 411372.

Ugg boots genuine article bought in Oz grey size 7/41 worn once £50 01460

220885.

1250 litre oil tank free on collection 01297 489504.

Comfortable beige fabric recliner chair £55 01297 489414.

Round extending solid pine table & 3 chairs on top of table are a slight marks that can be removed with light sanding £40 01297 489414.

PERSONAL

Vintage & antique textiles, linens, costume buttons etc. always sought

by Caroline Bushell. Tel. 01404 45901.

Jun 19

Barbara Proctor, photograph and words by Catherine Taylor

FOR SALE

BARBARA PROCTOR

LLAMA yearling male.

Very quiet, kind, handled, £230. 01404 892981 mobile 078 114 15259 Woodburning stove (multifuel) Charnwood Island III. VGC. Cost new approx. £2800, accept £950 ono. Includes flue.

Ready for collection.

NB Large and heavy!

01963 440315 or 07866 404701.

DaRo Household UV water treatment system needs electronics repair and lamp £50 only 01460 239672 for details.

IKEA Bonde Black & Beech TV/Hifi unit, ‘Poang’ armchair, ‘Tullsta’ tub chair, both black leather £40 each 01305 750557.

Yamaha Alto Sax Excellent condition little played £695 01297 442198.

Silvercross Dolls pram £30, 7 single duvet sets bundle £15, brand new thermol picknit set £10, printed tea towels bundle, carnival punch bowl set £20, electric coal effect fire £15, Ladies shoes size 7 £15 a pair, mens shoes size 12 2 pairs £15, handbag mix £5 to £10 each 01297 678536.

6 month old electric cooker hob not used, top oven & grill and oven £75.

PEOPLE AT WORK

ELECTRICAL

BUILD

Some people have the skill to make a success of things, whatever they chose to do, no matter where they are. Barbara Proctor, owner of the interior design, build and project management company, Partners in Design, is one of these people. Working in London after leaving university, she ran a successful recruitment company before selling it and moving to the Far East. Settling in Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore in successive years, Barbara was not one to sit back after having her twins. She started to import furniture from America to sell to clients in the Far East, growing the business, and delving into the world of interior design.

When she did return to the UK, she had gathered a wealth of experience in importing furniture and helping expats set up home in unfamiliar surroundings. She expanded this knowledge, creating West Country Property Solutions; a company that searched for properties on behalf of expats who were yet to move to the UK. Following on from this she set up a sister company; Partners in Design, which could provide a full refurbishment and interior design service for those recently purchased properties. However, Partners in Design proved so successful that Barbara now concentrates her time towards growing and expanding that company.

Establishing the company in Bath nearly 16 years ago, Barbara was eventually able to move closer to the sea and chose Beaminster. She spent a year refurbishing her property, whilst continuing to commute to Bath. But when the lease of a local shop came up nearly four years ago, Barbara moved her business to Beaminster and set up another show room in Sherborne last year. Working with her team of designers, Barbara delivers a complete design and build package. Providing designs and liaising with clients for the finished result, the company works with their in house trades and craftspeople, enabling them to oversee the project from start to finish.

Energised by what she does every day, Barbara takes her enthusiasm with her wherever she goes. She enjoys amateur theatre, socialising with friends, cooking dinner parties as well as eating out. Inspired by her work and always striving to take her business in new directions, Barbara is a fun house of ideas, creating fresh new looks wherever she goes.

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FOR SALE Full size vintage Anvil plus stand, buyer collects £290 01460 64607.

Dog Kennel 12 ft long, 46 inches wide, 60 inches high, good condition new roofing felt £300 01308 868816.

12ft Beach rod complete with Fladen power surf reel £20 01297 560251.

Kochstar warm master German pasteuriser 29 litre capacity £50 01297 560251.

Three seater sofa bed; good condition Futon style off floor solid wood; red washable covers photos available £100 ono 07453137333.

Golf clubs – Taylor made graphite shafts 3 to PW irons, 3 and 5 burner woods £150 01297 489440.

Tan leather 2 seater sofa as new, 2 chests of drawers, divan double bed, 3 mirrors, doll’s house, pianoforte, child’s slide, prices negotiable but all under £1000 please call 07761721357.

Tyme cub woodlathe, 36” between centres, bowl attachment, face plate, heavy steel stand, excellent condition £250 ovno 07730376626.

Kenwood Food processor boxed unwanted gift £50 ono. Tefal Optigrill with instructions £65. Three dish buffet warmer £30 01297 442534.

Weight Training Equipment, cast iron

STORAGE

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weights 4 x 5kg, 4 x 2.5kg, 4 x 1.25, 2 x 1kg, 1 x 6ft solid steel bar with collars £55 Allan 01308 420801.

French language course essential guide from beginner to fluency 6 CDs and 2 books as new £25 01297 680560.

Style drive mobility scooter with cover new battery £375 ono 07805589194.

Axminster Radial Pillar drill, hobby series, 5 speed, 16mm chuck, immaculate condition, Brook Compton motor, £170 ovno 07730376626.

Hen coop new tantalised tongue & groove timber, suitable 8-12 hens £160 01297 552683.

Free 1950s Brown Wardrobe and dressing table, buyer collects 01308 424799.

Trolly table £12, decorative stool £5, brass taps telephone 01395 488862.

32 inch Panasonic TV nearly new includes view box and CD player bargain at £100 01460 68179.

Copper canopy suitable for over fireplace £20 small round drop-leaf dining table £10, grey retro phone £8 01395 488862.

Telescopic ladder 5 metres brand new £20, compost bin £5, Sidmouth 07940279684.

Beautiful Lambs wool throw cream with brown

foliage markings never used size 53”x78” £50 01308 456614.

Kiddies films (12) on USB stick keeps kiddies happy for hours £20 money goes to charity 01460 76453.

2 wrought iron painted singer sewing machine treadles with wooden table tops 92cms x 54cms x 77 cms £30 each ono 01460 62926.

Old stove birdbath height 58cms, width 29cms.

Sundial height 47cms, width 27cms. Assorted stone animals. Stone containers 24cms. sink. £30 each ono 01460 62926.

Old stone sink 60cmx 49cm 21cm high, ideal flower trough £150 01460 54254 Ilminster area.

Children’s metal detector unwanted xmas prezzie suitable for 8 to 12 year olds mint condition with instructions lightweight adjustable £150 ono Honiton area evenings 07594687485.

Black Dog Crate 30” for small dogs £20. In good condition 01297 560511 Cast iron fire back depicting crown and Fleur de lys. Height 21” width 21” 1” thick. £45.00 Tel 07743 456171 Single white wooden bed with mattress, virtually brand new. Sold together or separately, £25 bed £50 mattress. 07542 757054 Bowls bag - Emsmorn.

4-bowl zip compartment.

FOR SALE Grey £15 As new. 01404 549503 Bowls bag - Emsmorn 4 bowl zip comparment.

Black £15 As new. 01404 549503 Bowling shoes - Gents Tan 8.5 Ladies White 6.5. £12 pair. Excellent Condition 01404 549503 Performance Scroll Saw 16 inch FMTC 161NSS. vgc. £15.00 ono. Please tel: 01404 42081 Oak revolving bookcase circa 1900 18”square X 25” high £65.00 Tel 07743 456171 Miller’s collectable reference books 19 for £12.00 Tel: 07743 456171 Fitness massager/toner, upright stand-on, electronic 3 programmes. Full instructions, top condition. £50. 01297 444104.

Sherbourne Keswick Dual Motor Recliner Chair, Oyster colour. Minimal usage. Cost £800 will Accept £350. Sherbourne Recliner Bed with Motorised base and De Luxe Mattress. Hardly used Cost £1200 will Accept

£550. Tel: 07484689302 2 empty Campingaz bottles. 2.72kg size. With regulators. £5.00. Tel. 0146054254. Ilminster area.

Leather inlaid bowed table in Mahogany with front draw. Feature for lounge or hall £65.

Beautiful Mahogany Dining Table and 4 Chairs. Dining Table with extending middle. superb furniture. £220 Tel: 07484689302 Gplan Malvern 2 seat settee, Dark Brown, 2 years old. £90 01297552211 Hearth Slate, unused.

120x60cm, £60. Also firebasket and 2 fire guards, £50. £100 for the lot. Call 07449582364, please leave a message if no reply.

Axminster carpet, brand new, Moorland TweedCornish Cream 292cms by 180 cms with underlay. £40. Phone 01297631025, 21 Dukes Way, Axminster, EX13 5QP. Can deliver Black stand golf bag, Donnay with cover, and various right hand

Slazenger clubs (4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 iron, a wedge and a 3-wood) – used by a woman. £25. Tel: 01297 552813.

Tempur pillow, Original Queen (medium) – used for less than a week. £25. Tel: 01297 552813.

Wii Fit Plus Pack. Black.

In excellent condition.Little use. Still boxed. £35. Tel: 01297 444321 / 07815 082043 Wii Remote Controller with Motion Plus.

Minimum use and still boxed. £10. Tel: 01297 444321 / 07815 082043.

Electrolux Petrol Hedge Trimmer. Model HG18.

49cm stainless steel blade.

In very good condition. £20. Tel 01297 4443212 / 078715 082043.

27” television, £10. Slide projector, £10. Slide projector stand, £10. Buyer please collect.

Tel: 01460 62722 Bosch pressure-washer.

AQT 3400 model. Nearly new. Moving means not needed. Could poss’ deliver. £50 ovno. 01308

485669. Near Bridport.

Mattress, as new, 3ft wide, 5 inches thick. £50 ovno. Buyer collects.

Tel 01308485669, near Bridport Boules. Set of 8 steel boules & 2 jacks in deluxe carry case, excellent condition £10. Tel 07974 696733 Seaton.

Lovely coffee table, simple yet effective design. Would enhance any lounge. 160cm long 70cm wide. 37cm high £40. Great Condition.

Tel: 01308 424171 Two large conservatory chairs. Wicker with thick floral cushions. £45 each.

Telephone: 01308 458999 (Bridport).

Miniature bow fronted display cabinet, very decorative H 21” x W 13” £30. Assorted David Winter cottages and glass paperweights (in boxes) - offers? 01935

891591 Mahogany Writing Bureau Size: W75cm H96cm D44cm. Pull down front with real leather inlay.

Inside has 5 compartments + 2 drawers. Original Brass Key. Ex. Cond. £105 Wooden Computer Workstation Size: W107cms H 109.5cms D 45.5cms. Has pull out shelf & smoked black glass door.

On casters. Good condition solid workstation £30 Wooden Coffee Table Size: 62cms square Removable glass top. Sturdy shelf below glass top. Very Good Condition £20 Tel: 07773675792 (Charmouth) Red Three Seater Chesterfield style Sofa, very good condition.

Pet free and non smoking home. Fire cert.

228x100x73cm. £250.00 ono Tel 01460 279646 Crewkerne.

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