This listing contains a selection of events taking place across West Dorset this month. For full event information pop into your local Tourist Information Centre
Don’t miss this month…
1st Jan New Year Duck Race – Lyme Regis
1st Jan Annual Lyme Lunge
5th-7th Jan The Secret Garden – Family Theatre, Dorchester
WALKS
Fossil Walks Regular guided fossil hunting walks in Lyme Regis and Charmouth are run year round by Brandon Lennon
07944 664757 www.lymeregisfossilwalks.com, Lyme Regis Museum 01297 443370 www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk, Lyme Regis
Fossil Shop 01297 442088, the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre 01297 560772 www.charmouth.org and Chris Pamplin
0845 00943757 www.fossilwalks.com Times vary according to the tides, telephone for full details and booking information.
Sunday Strolls With the Ramblers Association from Bucky Doo Square, Bridport, 2.15pm. Tel: 01308 863754.
Walking the Way to Health in Bridport, with trained health walkers. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am from Bridport TIC. Walks last approx 30mins, all welcome, free of charge. Tel: 01308 452263 for more information.
Dorchester Strollers, walks with trained health walkers. Every Monday at 10.30am and Tuesday at 2.15pm. Occasional Thursday and Sunday afternoons. Walks last up to one hour, all welcome, free. Tel: 01305 263759 for more information.
Literary Lyme walking tours available throughout the year. Tel: 07763 974569 for details and to book.
Mary Anning Walks, Lyme Regis. Explore the paths and streets of Old Lyme as Mary knew them with expert guide Natalie Manifold. Details from Lyme Regis Museum. Tel. 01297 443370. www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
Marshwood Trails – guided walking and cycling tours in spectacular West Dorset 07796 135256 www.marshwoodtrails.co.uk
COUNTRY WORKSHOPS
Highway Farm, Bridport www.highwayfarm.co.uk 01308 424321
Local artists and craftspeople share their skills at one and two day workshops including wire & willow sculptures, hazelwood garden furniture, baskets, felt-making and many more. Small friendly groups, booking essential. Gift vouchers.
Kingcombe Environmental Studies Centre, Toller Porcorum www.kingcombe.org
Natural history, wildlife, archaeology and art and craft courses run all year. Booking essential. Gift vouchers available.
Mallinson Woodland Workshop, Holditch www.mallinson.co.uk
A wide range of two and five day courses, April-November, including carving a bowl, green woodworking, pottery, chair making and more. Also offer one day children’s courses suitable for ages 8 and up. Gift vouchers available. Booking essential.
The Dorset Wildlife Trust runs a programme of walks, talks, workshops, workparties and other wildlife events. Tel: 01305 264620. www.dorsetwildlife.co.uk
Monkton Wyld Court runs a programme of walks, talks, workshops and courses and other countryside events. Tel: 01297 560342. www.monktonwyldcourt.co.uk
The Bodger’s Barn Nr. Bridport. Green woodwork courses throughout the year – short courses and evening classes, all small groups. Also workshop sessions for groups including special needs. Tel. 01308 425455 www.brightwater.org.uk
Arty Crafty Workshops – Cake Decoration, Textiles and Creative Crafts Contact Dennie Rose for details of this month’s workshops 01308 459100 www.dennierose.co.uk
Countryside Conservation Services – Hedgelaying Courses on 14th & 28th January. Tel. 01963 23680 or email coppiceworks@aol.com for more details
MARKETS
Bridport Weekly Market in the Town Centre every Wednesday and Saturday, Farmers’ Market 2nd 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 Ave 8am-3pm every Wednesday, Farmers’ Market 1st Saturday in each month at Poundbury, 9am-1pm, Country Market at The Corn Exchange every Friday (exc Easter) 8.30-11am. Farmers’ Market in South Street 4th Saturday in each month
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 3rd Friday in each month – Cheap Street, 9am-1pm. Saturday Antiques & Flea Market – held the fourth Saturday every month (except April and December), Church Hall, Digby Road. 9am-4pm . Monthly Book Fair – held third Saturday every month, Church Hall, Digby Road. 9.30am-4pm.
Owermoigne Monthly market in the village hall 2nd Saturday of the month, 10.30am – 12 noon. Homemade produce, bric a brac, plants, crafts, books.
Local events diary
05 Powerstock Cinema: Unknown (2011) Powerstock Hut, Powerstock DT6 3SL, 7.30pm. Licensed bar and snacks available. Tickets £4 on door. 01308 485375 info@powerstockcinema.co.uk www.powerstockcinema.co.uk
PANTOMIMES AROUND THE AREA
Bath Dick Whittington 01225 448844
Theatre Royal, Sawclose, BA1 1ET www.theatreroyal.org.uk
15th December 2011 – 22nd January 2012
Bournemouth Jack & the Beanstalk 0844 576 3000
Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, BH1 2BU www.bic.co.uk
3rd December 2011 – 2nd January 2012
Bristol Peter Pan 0844 871 3012
Bristol Hippodrome, St. Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
10th December 2011 – 8th January 2012
Exeter We’re going on a Bear Hunt 01392 493493
Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, EX4 4QB www.exeternorthcott.com
8th December 2011 – 1st January 2012
Poole Cinderella 0844 406 8666
Lighthouse Theatre, Kingland Road BH15 1UG www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
9th December 2011 – 8th January 2012
Salisbury Jack and the Beanstalk 01722 320333
Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, SP2 7RA. www.salisburyplayhouse.com
7th December 2011 – 7th January 2012
Southampton Peter Pan 023 80 711811
The Mayflower, Commercial Road, SO15 1GE www.mayflower.org.uk
9th December 2011 – 14th January 2012
Street Sleeping Beauty 01458 442846
Church Street, Street BA16 0AB www.strodetheatre.co.uk
27th December 2011 – 2nd January 2012
Taunton Alice in Wonderland 01823 283244
The Brewhouse Theatre, Coal Orchard, TA1 1JL www.thebrewhouse.net
2nd December -31st December 2011
Weymouth Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 01305 783225
Pavilion Theatre, The Esplanade, DT4 8ED www.visitweymouth.co.uk
14th December 2011– 2nd January 2012
Yeovil Cinderella 01935 422884
Octagon Theatre, Hendford, BA20 1UX, www.octagon-theatre.co.uk
10th December 2011 – 1st January 2012
MARINE THEATRE
13th & 14th January A Secret Garden
24th January Budapest Café Orchestra
Daytime classes:
Ballroom Dancing – Wednesdays 11-12 (beginners) 12.15-1.15 (improvers)
Salsa DX Dance Exercise Class – Mondays 10.30-11.30
A Dance A Day – Thursdays 11.15-12.14
For full details 01297 442394
www.marinetheatre.com
Marine Theatre Box Office: 01297 442138 (Lyme Regis TIC)
ELECTRIC PALACE
13th January Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
20th January Fiddle & Banjo Celebration Concert
23rd January Met Opera ‘Enchanted Island’
Coming Up:-
9th Feb National Theatre ‘Travelling Light
11th Feb The Phil Beer Band
13th Feb Met Opera ‘Wagner’s Gotterdamerung’
17th Feb Bella Hardy
27th Feb Met Opera Verdi’s Ernani’
Electric Palace Box Office: 01308 424901 (Bridport TIC)
DORCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
5th – 7th January The Secret Garden
7th January Blues Night with Guy Tortora & Coasta Tamcredi
15th January Lazi Bird (part of Sunday Sessions
28th January Magic Drum Workshop
New Dorchester Arts Brochure out in the New Year
www.dorchesterarts.org.uk
Ticket Office : Dorchester TIC 01305 267992
Box Office : 01305 266926
ARTS
Regular Art Exhibitions are held at Dorset County Museum, Dorchester (www.dorsetcountymuseum.org), Lyme Regis Museum (www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk), the Town Mill Gallery, Lyme Regis (www.townmill.org.uk) and Bridport Arts Centre (www.bridport-arts.com).
Dorchester Arts Centre (www.dorchesterarts.org.uk), Bridport Arts Centre (www.bridport-arts.com) and Eype Centre for the Arts www.eypechurcharts.co.uk run a full programme of performances and events – drama, music, comedy, dance and more – suitable for all ages.
Artsreach present a range of live professional arts events in rural Dorset. Full programme online at www.artsreach.co.uk
Opening times, programmes and further details from your local TIC
www.visit-dorset.com