Events Guide n Lt Col James Porter will be giving a talk titled ‘Custer’s Last Stand’ in aid of The Keep Military Museum. In the talk he explores the background to the Indian Wars in the USA, the personality of Gen George Armstrong Custer, the campaign and the Battle of The Little Big Horn in June 1876 in which Custer and hundreds of his men died. The talk, which last about 50 minutes, will be given on Wednesday February 23 at 6pm on the internet via Zoom. There is a charge of £5 which goes entirely to The Keep. Please note that the Zoom talk will be recorded and so anyone unable to watch it live can request a copy of the recording to be emailed to them. Anyone interested in watching the Zoom talk should contact James in the first instance by email: jameskrporter@aol.com n The Bridport Chamber Orchestra is putting on a concert in St Swithun’s Church, Bridport, at 3pm on Sunday, March 20. Tickets are £10 on the door, or from The Music Centre and The Book Shop in South Street, Bridport. Students have free admission.
n David Hall, South Petherton. Details www. thedavidhall.org.uk Saturday February 19 8pm Mr Tea and The Minions £16/£15. Raucous Ska Folk blended with full-fat Balkan beats and a squeeze of tangy Dub has made them partystarting festival favourites. Sunday February 20 Acoustic Night – 7.30pm Donations. Live at the Hall, Do please book ahead rather than, as previously, just turning up and expecting to get a spot. It doesn’t matter if you’re a performer or audience. A great night. Wednesday February 23. 10am Coffee Morning. Pop in for a cup of real coffee and a chat.Look around the book and bric-a-brac stalls and more often than not, listen to some live music. Friday February 25. Petherton Picture Show film 8pm. Saturday February 26 8pm John Hegley: Peace Love Potatoes £12/ £11 over 12s only. John Hegley is an English performance poet, comedian, musician and songwriter who we have long wanted to bring to Somerset. This show is about his family, friends, working life and everyday goings-on, which resonates with audiences who (when it
Shaftesbury Arts Centre After unavoidable delays, singing sensation Thomas Cameron is making a welcome return to Shaftesbury Arts Centre. A charismatic English tenor, Thomas has a powerful voice that’s making waves in the world of classical music. His first three singles, Bring Him Home, Nothing Lasts Forever and Music of the Night, taken from his beautiful debut album The Voice of Thomas Cameron have been met with critical acclaim and great enthusiasm from his fanbase. With his inimitable personality and performing a number of wellloved songs including musical theatre hits and beautiful classical pieces, Thomas is sure to please many tastes and gives a very special performance to remember. Saturday March 12 at 7.45pm. Tickets £18 Members and Under 18s £13. www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk or Box Office 01747854321. is safe to do so), are invited join in with the singing! Sunday February 27, 7.30pm. Peter Knight and Jon Spiers £19/£18. David Hall South Petherton Legendary fiddle player Peter Knight, part of Steeleye Span’s classic 1980s line-up, pairs with leading melodeon player and Bellowhead co-founder, John Spiers, for a special one-off performance. n Royal Airforces Association, Shaftsbury Branch, announce the AGM for Wednesday March 2.
Friday February 25 7.30pm at All Saints Church, Castle Cary: Malcolm Archer – Organ Recital Malcolm Archer has had a distinguished career in church music which has taken him to the posts of Organist and Director of Music at three English Cathedrals. Malcolm will be performing works by Mendelssohn, Bridge, Jackson, Bach, Franck, Archer, Vierne, Saint-Saens, Dubois. A bar and light refreshments during the interval. Tickets cost £10 each and are available from Eventbrite via www. castlecaryallsaints.org.uk And from Bailey Hill Bookshop and the Market House Information Office in Castle Cary. Numbers of tickets are limited to help prevent the spread of covid, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Coffee at 10.30am, meeting 11am. All welcome to attend at the Royal British Legion Hall, Coppice Street. n Shaftesbury’s very own PCSO Leatt coming to Shatesbury Library on the following Thursdays: March 10, April 7 and May 5. She will be offering crime prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. On Monday February 21 from 10.30am-11.30am, Sherborne Library host ‘Under the Sea’ – a themed crafts session for children aged 4+. Booking is essential – visit Eventbrite online or call 01935812683. On Tuesday February 22 from 2pm-3pm Sherborne Library host ‘Anne of Athelhampton’. Join Giles Keating and Noah Warnes as they discuss the history of Athelhampton House and how this led to the creation of a children’s novel. Suitable for adults and
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