Self Catering Holiday Apartments - Lyme Regis - Dorset

WHAT'S ON

EXHIBITIONS

07/02 – 09/03 Favourite Pieces Town Mill Galleries, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis. An exhibition by local artists of their own particular favourites. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 4pm. 01297 443579.

19/01 – 15/03 Peter Thursby : A Retrospective Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. Sculptures, paintings and drawings dating from 1950 to 1990 by this distinguished RWA Academician. 01305 262735 www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

27/12 - 17/03 Lyme's Disappearing Farmland Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street , Lyme Regis, . An exhibition featuring Lyme's fields lost to development, supported by Lyme Regis Town Council. Museum open from 11am Wednesday - Sunday. 01297 443370. www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk

16/02 - 06/04 Elisabeth Frink Exhibition Sherborne House, Newland, Sherborne. "Works from the Archive" - an introduction to the work of this major 20th century British artist through sculpture, prints and drawings from her archive. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm (closed Easter Sunday). Admission free. 01935 816426.

15/03 - 13/04 Tangents Town Mill Galleries, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis. Exhibition by painter and sculptor Alastair Michie FRWA. Open Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 4pm.

21/03 - 29/03 Dorchester Art Club Spring Exhibition Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester. Dorchester Art Club Members' 49th Spring Exhibition. Open 10am - 5pm. Closed Sunday and closes at noon on final day. Admission free. 01305 269734.ww.eelespottery.co.uk

FOSSIL WALKS

Lyme RegisFossil walks with Dr Colin Dawes every Sunday at 1pm. No need to book – meet at the Old Forge Fossil Shop, Broad Street. Lasts approx. 2.5 hours. Adults £8, Children £5

Fossil walks at Lyme Bay with Brandon Lennon take place every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Times vary according to tide and start from The Anchor, Cobb Gate. Private bookings available on other days. Tel. 07944 664757 for further details and to book. www.lymeregisfossilsforsale.co.uk/fossilwalks.htm

Fossil walks fromLyme Regis MuseumWalks last approx. 2 hours – Adults £8, Children £5, including entrance to museum. Tel. 01297 443370 to book (essential) and for further details.

Fossil walks from Lyme Regis Fossil Shop Booking essential on 01297 442088

Charmouth Fossil hunting walks from the Heritage Coast Centre, Charmouth Walks last approx. 2 hours and include a 20 minute talk on fossils. £7 adults, £3 children. During March there is a Fossil Fantastic Weekend on 8 th & 9 th March (booking essential) plus walks over the Easter weekend - Friday 21 st at 10.30am, Saturday 22 nd at 11am, Sunday 23 rd at 11.30am and Monday 24 th at 12noon Tel. 01297 560772.ww.charmouth.org.

REGULAR MARKETS

BRIDPORT Weekly Market in the Town Centre every Wednesday and Saturday, Farmers’ Market 2 nd Saturday in each month – Arts Centre 9.30am-2pm, West Dorset Country Market in the WI Hall, North Street every Saturday 9am-12 noon.

DORCHESTER Weekly Market in Fairfield Car Park, Weymouth Avenue, 8am – 3pm every Wednesday

Farmers’ Market 1 st Saturday in each month – Poundbury, 9am-1pm

SHERBORNE Pannier Market on the Parade every Thursday and Saturday; Country Market in Church Hall, Digby Road, Thursday mornings, 9.15am-11.15am; Farmers’ Market 3 rd Friday in each month – Cheap Street, 9am-1pm.

MARCH EVENTS

07 - 08 Eclipse Baroque Fusion's Spanish Spice The Electric Palace Cinema, South Street, Bridport. Performances Friday 4.30pm and Saturday 7pm. Eclipse Baroque Fusion's Spanish Spice comprises lively early music with a modern twist evoking the atmosphere of a gypsy encampment, with virtuosic improvisations on harps, recorders, viol, guitar, theorbo and percussion. Eclipse performs exhilarating flamencos, lyrical ensemble pices and the swirling, passionate tarantella. The guest artist, flamenco and contemporary dancer Gabriela Rosa, creates an exciting link between early music and the folk world of flamenco dance. Tickets (Friday 7th £7 adults, £4 children; Saturday 8th £14 adults, £8 children) available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre 01308 424901 or book through Abbotsbury Music, PO Box 5968, Abbotsbury DT3 4JR 01305 871475. ctricpalace.org.uk

08 Bluesnights at Dorchester Arts Centre Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester , doors and bar open at 7.30pm, performances starts at 8pm. A season of five bluesnights at Dorchester Arts Centre. 01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

08 Sherborne Chamber Choir – St. John’s Passion Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne, 7.30pm. St. John's Passion by Bach, peformed by Sherborne Chamber Choir. Conductor: Paul Ellis. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets priced £5 (unreserved), reserved £10, £12, £14, £16. Students under 18 free, available from The Dorset Music House (01935 816332). www.sherbornechamberchoir.org.uk

08 - 09 Lambing Weekend Kingston Maurward Nr. Dorchester. 01305 215003. www.kmc.ac.uk

08 Seckou Keita + Evershot Village Hall, 8pm. (See entry on 7 th for description). (01935 83580) rtsreach.co.uk

08 Dance - Mainly Ballroom Lyme Regis Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Lyme Regis, 8pm. Dance - Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence - in aid of Hall funds. Everyone welcome, price includes Tea & Biscuits. 01297 442439.

08 Family Workshop - Painted Silk Heraldic Banners Dorset County Museum, High West Street , Dorchester , 10am – 12pm. Study Heraldic symbols and paint your chosen design on silk - to flutter from your castle battlements or bedroom wall. No booking required - just turn up on the day. Up to 2 children admitted free with every adult. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

08 Secondhand Book Sale Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, 11am – 3pm. Secondhand Book Sale in aid of Uplyme Village Hall, raffle and refreshments. To book a table please ring 01297 631919..

08 Spring Book Sale Joseph Weld Hospice, Herringston Road, Dorchester, 10am – 2pm. A large selection of hardback and paperback books. 01305 215315. www.weld-hospice.org.uk

08 Murder Mystery Dinner St Andrew's Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 7.30pm. A Murder Mystery presented by the Murder to Measure Company, set in the 1920's (period dress optional), licensed bar. Tickets available from Devonedge Hairdressers, Charmouth. Raising funds for St Andrew's Community Hall 01297 560531.

08 Sherborne Jazz Club White Hart Inn, Bishops Caundle, Nr. Sherborne, doors open 7.30pm. Sherborne Jazz Club presents Compassionate Dictatorship, which is primarily a collaboration between guitarist Jez Franks and saxophonist tori Freestone with Ben Reynolds on drums and Jasper Hoiby on double bass. Tickets £12, £8 students, £6 under 16s available on the door. 01963 23301. www.myspace.com/sherbornejazzclub

08 Sam Newgarth’s Evening of Popular Classics featuring the World’s Best Loved Music St. John’s Church, Milborne Port, Nr. Sherborne, 7.30pm. A concert of your favourite music given by four top performers in support of church funds. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine from 01963 251359/250030, Wayne Pullen Butchers, Milborne Port or on the door.

09 Dorset County Orchestra Concert St. Mary's Beaminster, Nr. Bridport, 7.30pm. With soloist Helen Nicholas. Programme includes McCunn's Land of Mountain & Flood, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Tickets £8 (students £3) are available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre 01308 424901.etcountyorchestra.org.uk

09 The Cottage Garden Society Dorset Group Spring Meeting Brownsword Hall, Poundbury, Nr Dorchester, 2.30pm Speaker Pam Lewis of Sticky Wicket - "Gardening in Tune with Nature." Raffle and Plants for sale. Non Members welcome. 01258 940894.

11 Buildings of Bridport - styles, details & materials Main Hall, Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport, 2.30pm. Bridport History Society talk by Richard Durham. Mr Durham has made a study of the building of Bridport and will talk to us about his findings. Entrance members £1; visitors £2 including refreshments. 01308 456876.

11 The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes Bridport Arts Centre, South Street , Bridport, 7.45pm. On the eve of her wedding, beautiful singer Malvina is murdered and abducted by malevolent Dr Droz to be reanimated. Piano tuner Felisberto is summoned to activate the dreaded doctor's musical automata and attempts to rescue Malvina. Directed by the Brothers Quay, who have a cult following for their dark films involving themes of animation, manipulation and puppetry, the film provides an echo of the haunting Houdini’s Suitcase (March 6). Tickets £5, £4 supporters, concs. 01308 424204. www.bridport-arts.com

11 To The Marrow The Drax Hall, Bere Regis, 7.30pm. (See entry on 4 th for description) (01929 471342) .co.uk

12 Geology Lecture: Triassic East Dorset Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester , 6.30pm. Triassic deserts; evidence of climate change as seen in the rocks, and possible causes. By Dr Ramues Gallois, BGS, Exeter. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

12 Quiz Night - Lyme Regis Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, 7.30pm. Theatre Friends invite you to their Quiz Night; teams of up to 6 persons; Bar, Teas & Coffee, Raffle. 01297 442394. www.marinetheatre.com

12 Sherborne Flicks – Elizabeth, the Golden Age Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, 7.30pm. The Flicks come to Sherborne on the second Wednesday of each month. Tickets £5 - available from Sherborne TIC. 01935 815899. www.sherbornehouse.org.uk/artslink

12 A Bridge Afternoon in aid of Parkinson's Disease Society The Village Hall, Alweston, Sherborne, 2pm – 5pm. £25 a table (including tea); raffle. 01935 812940.

12 Youth Makes Music Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, 7pm. An evening of musical entertainment by pupils from the schools in the Sherborne area, organised by the Rotary Club of Sherborne. Tickets £3 adults, 50p under 16s, £5 family, available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre. 01935 815341

13 The Winged State Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, 2pm. Inspired by the myth of the boy who flew too close to the sun, The Winged State is a compelling story with a message for our time, by No Limits Theatre company. When Icarus and his father try to flee their living nightmare, will they fly or will they fall? Tickets £5, £4 supporters, concs. 01308 424204 . www.bridport-arts.com/whatson

13 To The Marrow Sixpenny Handley Village Hall, 7.30pm (See 4 th for description) 01725 552591.w.artsreach.co.uk

13 - 16 The New Scorpion Band presents 'Cold Blows the Wind' Concerts at Durweston Village Hall on 13 th, Halstock Village Hall on 14 th, Ibberton Village Hall on 15 th and West Lulworth Village Hall on 16 th, all at 7.30pm. A collection of magical ballads, spooky stories, enchanting instrumentals and rare rituals drawn from the folk traditions of the British Isles. The show will be characterised by mystery and imagination, featuring wild and unusual sounds from the NSB's extraordinary collection of musical instruments. The New Scorpion Band specialise in the subtle use of a very wide range of folk instruments and wonderful harmonies to bring their exquisite material to life. Contacts : Durweston 01258 453170; Halstock (01935 83347), Ibberton 01258 817269 and West Lulworth 01929 400181. www.artsreach.co.uk

13 - 14 Carving A Wooden Bowl Mangerton House, Mangerton, Bridport. Spending time working in the woodland workshop is very relaxing, satisfying and fun for all levels of experience. Learn the ancient craft of green (unseasoned) wood working under the tuition of Guy Mallinson and various specialist co-presenters. Use of very high quality tools, materials and delicious lunches are included and you should expect to go away with the fruits of your labours to show friends and family. 01308 485111. www.mallinson.co.uk

13 Romney Event: The Age of Elegance - Dress in the 18th Century Dorset County Museum, High West Street , Dorchester, 6.30pm. Costumes from the period of Romney by Penny Ruddock, former curator of the Assembly Rooms Museum of Costume in Bath. A 'Romney appeal' fundraising event at the County Musuem to raise funds to purchase three portraits by George Romney, one of the key figures in 18th century British art and a contemporary of Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

14 Bridport & West Dorset Music Club Event: Sorrel Quartet with Christopher Langdown Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bridport, 7.45pm. The highly acclaimed string quartet will play Haydn, Shostakovich and Elgar. Single tickets £12, subscription for full season £40. Reductions for students.

14 Mad Woman in the Attic Briantspuddle Village Hall, 7.30pm. Presented by the Boiling Kettle Theatre Co. Set in a rural community in Somerset, 'The Mad Woman In The Attic' is a humorous, poignant play that challenges preconceptions about 'senior citizens' in a world dominated by youth culture. It will strike a chord with anyone who's going grey and give their younger friends and relations a new perspective! www.artsreach.co.uk

14 Charterhouse Auction – Collectors’ Items, Clocks and Antiques Monthly antiques auctions. Viewing Wednesday from 10am to 4pm and Thursday from 10am to 7pm. Sales start on Friday at 10a m, with viewing from 8.30am to 10.45am. 01935 812277. www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

14 Crimea !! Church Hall, Yetminster, 7.30pm. A lecture on the Crimean War and Charge of the Light Brigade by Colonel Oliver Lindsay CBE FRHistS. Tickets £6 including a glass of wine. 01935 872711.

14 To The Marrow Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Tarrant Keyneston, 7.30pm. (See 4 th for description) 01258 456714

14 Black Voices Sydling St Nicholas Church, 7.30pm. World famous a cappella group Black Voices has forged its own dynamic way of distilling and re-presenting black music from a Caribbean, black British perspective. From spirituals to gospel, Caribbean to African, jazz and blues, Black Voices is firmly rooted in music that energises and uplifts, challenges and educates. Please book early to avoid disappointment. (01300 341104). .art

14 'Beauty and the Beast' Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester. Two shows - 1pm (doors open 12.30pm) and 6pm (doors open 5.30pm). The Puppet Lab’s newest production of the classic fairytale Beauty and the Beast combines beautifully crafted wooden marionette puppets and blue screen technology which results in an entirely unique performance. The mixture of live puppetry and on screen animation, traditional and modern, produces a fascinating piece of theatre which appeals to adults as well as children. 01305 266926. terarts.org.uk

14 Four Head Gardeners in the Andes Village Hall, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, 7.30pm. A presentation by Stephen Griffith (Curator at Abbotsbury Subtropical gardens) exploring the Chilean National Parks. Tickets on the door. 01308 898222. www.burtonbradstock.org.uk

14 Pretty Witty Nell Marine Theatre, Church Street , Lyme Regis, 8pm. Two Friends Productions present 'Pretty Witty Nell', a one-woman play about the life of Nell Gwyn, the most popular mistress of Charles II. 01297 442138.

15 Piddle Valley Beautifully Observed 1977-2002 Piddlehinton Village Hall, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, 7.30pm. Photos and tales of Jubilee Years. An evening with Brendan Jackson. 01300 348404.

15 JS Bach - Passion and St John St Mary's Church, Edward Road, Dorchester, 7.30pm. Organised by Dorchester Choral Society. Tickets available from Harmony Music., 01305 262005.

15 The Magic of Mozart Cheap Street Church, Sherborne, 7.30pm. A programme of magical and evocative music from 18 th century Vienna performed by London Chamber Soloists. Tickets – Adults £8.50, Children/Students £4.50, from Dorset Music House 01935 816332.

15 Monfi Cats Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester , doors and bar open 7.30pm, performance at 8pm. Inspirational fusion music from The Monfi Cats, a group of high calibre multi-instrumentalists. Performance includes original compositions drawing on a combination of different genres, including world, blues, jazz and folk. 01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

15 Museum Club - Eggtastic Egg-Flying Contraptions Dorset County Museum, High West Street , Dorchester. Become and Eggtastical Inventor, make an egg-flinging machine and see who can fling the egg furthest. Or parachute an egg from the museum balcony or make an egg glider and see if you can fly the egg to the end of the hall. Discover some of the traditions behind egg rolling and help hunt down chocolate eggs hidden in the museum. Prizes will be given! 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

15 Michael McIntyre Marine Theatre, Church Street , Lyme Regis, 8pm. Off the Kerb Productions presents for one night only - Michael McIntyre - bringing his smash hit West End Show to the Marine Theatre. Adults only. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com

15 Workshop at Highway Farm: Flowers for you! Highway Farm, West Road , Bridport. Learn to be creative with the help of tutor Sylvia Dunsford. Please bring along flowers and foliage and learn how to make buttonholes & handtied posies Cost £25 inc. lunch. 01308 424321. www.highwayfarm.co.uk

15 Sherborne Monthly Book Fair Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, 9.30am – 4pm. New, second-hand and antiquarian books for sale, also magazines, prints, postcards and ephemera. Free admission. 01803 613356.

16 Parnham Voices In Concert The Brownsword Hall, Poundbury, Dorchester. Parnham Voices in concert with guest harpist Florence Astley, in aid of The Weldmar Hospice Trust. Tickets are £10 each, to include a glass of wine. 01305 269200. www.parnhamvoices.org.uk

16 10k 'Multi-Terrain' Running Race Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, 11am. Sherborne Castle 's 10k Multi-terrain running race plus 1800m junior race. 01935 813182. www.yeoviltownrrc.com

18 Dorset Industrial Archaeology Society Dorset Room, Colliton Club, Dorchester, 7.30pm. The Portland Industrial survey, a talk by Dr Peter Stanier. Non-members welcome at £2.00 per person.

19 Bridport Camera Club Meeting The Salt House, Fisherman's Green, West Bay, Bridport, 7.30pm. Visiting speakers, competitions and presentations. New members always welcome. 01308 459443. dportcameraclub.co.uk

19 Music Society Concert: Eden-Stell Guitar Duo Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, 7.30pm Classical guitar duo of Mark Eden and Christopher Stell perform Bach, Villa-Lobos, de Falla and Torroba. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

19 Momentum 'Anima' Corn Exchange, Dorchester, 8pm. Momentum's new production 'Anima' is based on dreams and explores the dynamics between the conscious and subconscious. Visually enthralling with an original soundtrack, animation, aerial elements and innovative lighting. 01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

20 A Trip Down Musical Memory Lane Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, 7.30pm. Chard Light Operatic Society present an evening of light hearted entertainment including a selection of music hall songs. Tickets for sale on the door. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com

21 The Jamm Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, 8.30pm. This tribute show to The Jam is backed by the experience of over 2000 live performances. The show has over 30 songs packed into a high energy, authentic performance. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com

21 - 24 Easter Egg Hunt at Kingston Maurward Kingston Maurward, Dorchester. 01305 215003. .kmc.ac.uk

21 - 24 The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt The Dinosaur Museum, Icen Way, Dorchester. Explore the Dinosaur Museum, in Dorchester, with its exciting mix of actual fossils, skeletons, and life-size dinosaur reconstructions combined with hands on and multi-media displays to discover the answers to the clues in the Dinosaur Mystery. All children who solve the Mystery correctly win a special prize dinosaur! 01305 269880. thedinosaurmuseum.com

21 - 24 The Giant Easter Egg Hunt Sub-Tropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, gardens open daily 10am-5pm, 10am-6pm on Bank Holidays. 01305 871387. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk

21 – 24 Beer Festival Black Dog Pub, Broadmayne, Dorchester. Sample over 20 Ales, Ciders and Beers from around the country, with free live music throughout the weekend. Easter Sunday special - The Wurzels playing in the marquee from 1.00pm. Tickets £10.00. 07990810689.

22 Sherborne Book Fair Church Hall, Sherborne, 10am – 4pm. Antiquarian and second-hand books offered for sale by West Country Booksellers. 01935 850210. www.pbfa.org

22 Dance - Mainly Ballroom Lyme Regis Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Lyme Regis, 8pm Dance - Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence - in aid of Hall funds. Everyone welcome, price includes Tea & Biscuits. 01297 442439.

22 Fossil Roadshow - Charmouth Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 10.30am – 4.30pm. Entry is free and there will be lots to see and do, including a fossil hunting walk, fabulous collections, 'identify your fossils', fossil mould making, Ammonite slice polishing, and a fossil lucky dip. 01297 560772. th.org

22 Little Fishes St Peter's Church, High West Street, Dorchester , 2.15pm. Short services for pre - school children and their parents or carers. Stories and songs will be followed by a chat over refreshments. 01305 264199 or 01305 260592.

22 Reg Meuross Band Church Street , Lyme Regis, 8pm. Reg Meuross, one of Britain's finest singer/songwriters performing a marvellous set of songs. The evening also features Jackie Oates, who was a finalist in the Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.com

22 - 23 Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, 11am – 4.30pm. Reduced price entry to the gardens and grounds. 01935 813182. www.sherbornecastle.com

23 Easter Bonnet Parade Langmoor Gardens, Pound Street , Lyme Regis, 2pm. Annual Easter Bonnet Parade commencing at the top of Langmoor Gardens.

24 Craft Fair Salwayash Village Hall, B3162 North of Bridport, Salwayash, 10am – 4pm Quality crafts for sale; refreshments available all day. Admission Free. Ample parking. 01308 488101.

24 Bank Holiday Organ Recital Sherborne Abbey Sherborne. 01935 812452. www.sherborneabbey.com

24 Gartell Light Railway Open Day Common Lane, Yenston, Templecombe, 10.30am – 4.30pm. Narrow gauge steam on the old Somerset & Dorset Railway. Visitor Centre, refreshments, souvenir shop, lakeside picnic area. Unlimited travel : Adults £6, Children £3, OAPs £4.50, under 5s free. 01963 370752. www.glr-online.co.uk

26 Yetties Concert Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, 7.30pm. Concert in aid of the Friends of Yeatman Hospital. Tickets available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre. 01935 812841. www.theyetties.co.uk

26 Sherborne Science Café Sherborne House, Newland, Sherborne, 7.30pm. A talk by Gary Shainberg on “The Future of Communications and Media” 01935 815052. www.sherbornesciencecafe.co.uk

26 Wednesday Afternoon Walks at the Kingcombe Centre Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, 2.15pm. Wednesday Afternoon Walks are very popular with visitors and local people alike. Each walk will cover a particular subject - perhaps flowers, birds, freshwater life, butterflies or mammals. Most walks meet at the Kingcombe Centre at 2.15pm and return for tea and cake at 4pm - 4.30pm. Please telephone before arrival to confirm details. Wellington boots generally recommended. 01300 320684. www.kingcombecentre.org.uk

28 St. Martin's Broadmayne Market St Martin's Community Hall, Broadmayne, Dorchester , 10am. Raffle, craft, plants, books, jigsaws, cards, local trout, sausages & eggs, cakes and preserves. Chance to sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee. All proceeds for St Martin's Community Hall. 01305 852886.

28 Little Fishes St Peter's Church, High West Street, Dorchester , 2.15pm. Short services for pre - school children and their parents or carers. Stories and songs will be followed by a chat over refreshmensts. 01305 264199 or 01305 260592.

29 Sherborne Saturday Antiques & Flea Market Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, 9am - 4pm. 01963 250108.

29 Workshop at Highway Farm: Living Willow Highway Farm, West Road, Bridport, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Tutor Amy Ralph. Come and have a go, learn to plant, weave and make beautiful living arbours, tunnels and natural screens. Guidance and instructions to take home so you can create your own living archways and fences. Cost £20. 01308 424321. www.highwayfarm.co.uk

29 Bluesnights at Dorchester Arts Centre Dorchester Arts Centre, The Grove, Dorchester, 8pm. A season of five bluesnights at Dorchester Arts Centre. (0)1305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

30 Point to Point at Littlewindsor Signposted from A3066, Littlewindsor, nr Beaminster. Cattistock Hunt event with the first race at 1.30pm. 01300 320683.

31 Easter Holiday Activity : Puppet Making Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, 10am – 12pm. Shadow puppets, hand puppets or simple string puppets, what will you choose? Come with your friends and make puppets for a show. No booking required - just turn up. Up to 2 children admitted free with every adult. 01305 262735. www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

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 FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON EVENTS AND THE LOCAL AREA PLEASE CONTACT:

Tourist Information Centre, Antelope Walk, Dorchester Tel: 01305 267992

Tourist Information Centre, South Street, Bridport Tel: 01308 424901

Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, Lyme Regis Tel: 01297 442138

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of going to print, we cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions.