Buried in Time
19th March – 31st Oct

11am – 4pm every day (excluding Mondays)
West Bay Discovery Centre

Discover West Bay’s Jurassic Past.
Pop-up exhibition unlocking the secrets of West Bay’s geology. Come and join us for fossil fun and fascinating facts – for children and adults!
11am – 4pm every day (excluding Mondays)
Admission free – donations welcomed

01308 427288
manager@westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk
westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk

Love My Object

What would you save if the museum was on fire?

Bridport Museum’s volunteers have displayed some special objects around Bridport for you to discover.

Everyone has a special thing. A family heirloom, your first Teddy Bear or perhaps a piece of jewellery. Anyone can see what it is, but why would you save that, and only that particular item from a fire?

The Museum Volunteers were asked this same question, with the twist that they could only choose something from the collection!

You can find the first Love My Object displays at Bridport Library, Bridport Leisure Centre and in the Museum from Tuesday 5^th April.

 Why not get involved by scanning the QR code and telling the Museum about the special object you’d save from a fire?

Alternatively, share a picture on social media and tag them on Twitter @bridportmuseum or Instagram @bridport_museum, using the hashtags #LoveMyObject and #TheRightStuff

 Love My Object is part of the Museum’s community project ‘The Right Stuff’, which asks some tricky questions – Why do we have certain things? Should we have them? If not, where should they go? Find out more about the project by visiting their website www.bridportmuseum.co.uk.

ALEX LOWERY recent paintings with AKIKO HIRAI ceramics and PETTER SOUTHALL furniture

Saturday 9 July until Sunday 11 September 2022

Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 4.30pm

At Sladers Yard, West Bay Bridport DT6 4EL

World-class artists fill Sladers Yard Gallery in West Bay this summer. Highly acclaimed landscape artist Alex Lowery from Charmouth shows his unique and distinctive paintings of West Bay and Portland alongside the work of Akiko Hirai, a Japanese ceramic artist working in London who has taken the world by storm, and the exceptional furniture of Bridport’s own Petter Southall whose work in in many of the finest collections in this country and around the world.
Alex Lowery’s most recent paintings seem to express a feeling of release, of going to new places and looking with new eyes at familiar places. In his confident, thrilling paintings of West Bay and Portland, he has long been a master at transforming the local and everyday into something universal and heartstopping. Here Alex Lowery expands his range with paintings of new and diverse subject matter from London’s Barbican Centre to the Orkney Islands.
Born 1957 in London, Alex Lowery studied at Bath Academy, Sir John Cass School of Art and the Central School of Art in London. He has painted and shown regularly in Dorset and London since 1994. He exhibited for many years with Art First in London and has shown at the Estorick Collection and at Browse and Darby. His work is in many distinguished private collections as well as the Dorset County Hospital Art Collection, Great Ormond Street Hospital, St George’s Hospital Tooting and the Fidelity International Art Collection. He has shown at Sladers Yard since it opened in 2006. This is his sixth solo exhibition here. He lives in Charmouth with the artist Vanessa Gardiner. Shortlisted in 2019 for the prestigious International Loewe Craft Prize, Akiko Hirai is now one of the most popular potters in this country. Akiko Hirai was born in Japan in March 1970. She already had a degree in cognitive psychology before coming to England. Inspired to take up ceramics by the Korean moon jars in the British Museum, she studied ceramics at the University of Westminster and graduated from Central St. Martins. She now works in Stoke Newington, London. Her intensely handmade tableware has a remarkable purity. Deeply textured, glazed in soft white, matt black and natural colours, her forms are those of simple and satisfying workware. She chooses very rough dark clay and often glazes it with white, which forms a veil between the rough forms underneath and the smooth calmof the exterior. Her range is extensive and fine pieces of porcelain join intensely worked jagged edged Moon Jars and deeply glazed platters. She has shown at Sladers Yard almost every year since 2009.
Petter Southall is a dynamic designer in wood. He has been making his innovative stunning furniture designs with immaculate craftsmanship and detailing from his Dorset workshop since 1991. His work is in eminent private collections and in public and corporate collections all over the world. Recently he has enlarged his practice to include outdoor pavilions and buildings including the Wave Pavilion for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2019. Sladers Yard is his showroom, converted by him with sensitive beautiful detailing and filled with his work.
The sources for Petter’s designs are the shapes he steam-bends in solid hardwoods. Using this ancient boat building technique on exceptional, renewable Northern European timber, he makes shapes and forms that are practical, ecological and pleasurable for contemporary use. Aerodynamic lines spring naturally from his sense of curves and proportions. Natural finishes and textures with very little glue and no composites or MDF make healthy tactile furniture that will last and enhance life for generations.
Sladers Yard Gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 4.30pm. Café Sladers is a fully licensed seafood restaurant on the ground floor and in the yard at Sladers Yard. The Café opens the same hours as the gallery but is also now open on Sundays with a special lunch menu. Lunch reservations are welcome.

Abbotsbury Swannery Summer Spotter’s Trail

Friday 22nd July- Sunday 4th September

10am-5pm

at Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury

Grab your spotters sheet from our sheet on arrival and find as many objects as you can throughout the Swannery.

As well as being great fun, there is a chance to win one of three amazing prizes; a family season ticket, a swan adoption pack or a fluffy swan from the gift shop

Don’t forget, we also have pedal go-karts, a living willow swan maze, the wild meadow, coffee shop, picnic areas and a gift shop (as well as lots of swans)

www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/swannery

The Stompers are one of the top UK jazz bands and play the music of the golden age of jazz … great melodies from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington… and the band’s wide repertoire also features songs made famous by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, Fats Domino… Beneath it all lies that enthralling pulse – the sound of New Orleans. Great feet tappin’ music!

Burton Bradstock Festival of Music & Art 2022

Art Exhibition

The festival opens with a burst of colour and a warm welcome at 10.00 am in the Village Hall with the Art Exhibition. Closing time 7.00pm.

The Art exhibition runs from Tueday 16 August
to Sunday 21 August
Opening times are: Tuesday 16 August 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Wednesday 17 August
Thursday 18 August
Friday 19 August 10am – 8.30pm
Saturday 20 August 10am – 6pm
Early closing on the last Sunday, 21 August 10am – 12.30pm

The Art Exhibition is open during the concert intervals

Wednesday 17th August

Jazz Evening

7pm St Mary’s Church

Take two
Award winning saxophonist Jake McMurchie joins David Gordon, Sandy Burnett and Paul Cavaciuti as they explore two towering figures of 20th century jazz, Dave Brubeck and Charles Mingus.

Jake McMurchie saxophone
David Gordon piano
Sandy Burnett bass
Paul Cavaciuti drums

Tickets: £18/£14/£12

Late Night Concert

9.45pm St Mary’s Church

A touch of tango Craig Ogden, Milos Milivojevic and David Juritz play music from Paris and Buenos Aires by Hahn, Pujol and Chaminade.

Craig Ogden guitar
David Juritz violin
Miloš Milivojević accordion

With soup and roll supper in the village hall at 9.15pm

Tickets: £10

Thursday 18th August

Lunchtime Concert

12.30pm St Mary’s Church

A midday serenade with Eluned Pierce, Craig Ogden, Anna Hashimoto and the Festival Players.

Maurice Ravel 1875-1935 Berceuse sur le nom Gabriel Fauré
Paul Reade 1943-1997 Suite from The Victorian Kitchen Garden
Gabriel Pierné 1863-1937 Serenade
Máximo Diego Pujol b. 1957- Suite Mágica
Robert Schumann 1810-1856 Drei Fantasiestücke Op. 73
Gabriel Fauré 1845-1924 Après un rêve Op. 7
Roma Cafolla Ambidexterity

Eluned Pierce harp
Craig Ogden guitar
Anna Hashimoto clarinet
David Juritz violin
Adrian Bradbury cello
David Gordon piano

To include a picnic platter and a glass of wine in the Rectory Gardens.

Tickets: £18, £16, £14

Chamber Concert

Mykola Lysenko was jailed in 1907 for writing patriotic Ukrainian music while Reynaldo Hahn represents the apotheosis of the French romantic. Peter Hope writes music for television, radio and the concert-hall, where he has worked with José Carreras, Dame Kiri te Kanawa and Jessye Norman. Craig Ogden plays Hope’s ebullient Divertimento and Anna Hashimoto plays Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet.
Mykola Lysenko 1842-1912 String trio in A minor
Reynaldo Hahn 1874-1947 Prélude, Valse et Rigaudon
Peter Hope b. 1930 Divertimento for guitar and string trio
W A Mozart 1756-1791 Clarinet Quintet in A major

Anna Hashimoto clarinet
Eluned Pierce harp
Craig Ogden guitar
David Juritz, Fiona McCapra violins
Yuri Zhislin viola
Adrian Bradbury cello Sandy Burnett bass

Tickets: £18, £14, £12

Late Night Recital

French connection

David Gordon leads the Festival Players astray in a romp through the French Baroque with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully and his compatriots.
David Gordon piano
David Juritz, Fiona McCapra violins
Yuri Zhislin viola
Adrian Bradbury cello
Miloš Milivojević ́ accordion
Sandy Burnett bass

Soup and roll supper in the Village Hall at 9.15pm

Tickets: £10

Friday 19th August

Gala Concert

7pm St Mary’s Church

Theatrical music by Jean-Baptiste Lully; Milos Milivojevic plays a Ukrainian accordion concerto by Igor Shamo; David Gordon in a chamber version of the Adagio from Beethoven’s Emperor concerto; extracts from Elgar’s Nursery Suite, written for the young Princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret. Anna Hashimoto brings the Festival to a lively finish with Milhaud’s Scaramouche Suite.

Jean-Baptiste Lully 1632-1687 Suite from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
Ludwig von Beethoven 1770-1827 Adagio un poco mosso from the Emperor concerto
Igor Shamo 1925-1982 Concerto for Accordion and Strings
Peter Hope b. 1930 Serenade for String Trio
Edward Elgar 1857-1934 Nursery Suite
Antonio Vivaldi 1678-1741 Sol da te, mio dolce amore from Orlando Furioso
Darius Milhaud 1892-1974 Scaramouche

Festival Players including:
Anna Hashimoto Claranet
Miloš Milivojević accordion
David Juritz, Fiona McCapra, violin
Yuri Zhislin viola
Adrian Bradbury cello
Sandy Burnett bass
David Gordon piano

Tickets: £20, £16, £12

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre 01308 424901 or online Burton Bradstock Tickets

www.burtonbradstockfestival.com

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic, directed by BMTC’s Dave Swaffield, features Cole Porter’s joyful score, including I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and the show stopping Anything Goes.

Anything Goes will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas from the comfort of the Bridport Electric Palace.

Performance dates & times:
Tuesday 16 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Thursday 18 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Friday 19 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Saturday 20 August *MATINEE*  •  Starts 2:30pm
Saturday 20 August •  Starts 7.30pm

Venue: Electric Palace

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Saturday Matinee tickets £13.00)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

For more information about the company visit The Bridport Musical Theatre Company facebook page.

Every Wednesday: Meet outside Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ.

Walks 30 to 40 minutes (mainly flat firm surfaces, might include gentle
slopes and no stiles).

A shorter walk is offered on 1st Wednesday of every month – shorter walk of under 30 minutes.

• Walks are free!

• No need to book, just turn up.

• Risk assessed routes with trained walk leaders.

• The friendly walkers and leaders socialise nearby after the walks (free or reasonably
priced refreshments available, bring your own mug on Thursday for outdoor
refreshments).

• New walkers always welcome, arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to complete a short form.

• Walkers should wear suitable footwear and clothing.

Contact Sarah Davies: 01305 252222
Sarah.davies@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-health-walks

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic, directed by BMTC’s Dave Swaffield, features Cole Porter’s joyful score, including I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and the show stopping Anything Goes.

Anything Goes will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas from the comfort of the Bridport Electric Palace.

Performance dates & times:
Tuesday 16 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Thursday 18 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Friday 19 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Saturday 20 August *MATINEE*  •  Starts 2:30pm
Saturday 20 August •  Starts 7.30pm

Venue: Electric Palace

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Saturday Matinee tickets £13.00)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

For more information about the company visit The Bridport Musical Theatre Company facebook page.

Guided Walks in West Bay

Every Thursday until 31st October 2022

10:30am

West Bay Discovery Centre, Chapel on the Beach, West Bay, Dorset DT6 4EN

The West Bay Discovery Centre kicks off a new season of its popular guided walks programme on 2nd June. Our walks offer the opportunity to learn more about local history or just enjoy some fresh air and exercise !

Our programme includes, West Bays Hidden History, Stormy Seas and Crumbling Cliffs, a walk along the river and railway and a circular walk to the village of Eype.  There is a £5 fee per person (no dogs please)  There is no need to pre-book, you can just turn up.  Please visit our website for further details.

Take a walk back in time this year with Bridport Museum

Bridport Museum’s Historic Guided Walks are back by popular demand this Easter.

The volunteer guides will lead walks around Bridport, sharing some of their fascinating insights into the town’s unique past.

The walks will be running on Thursday mornings from 7 April.

These popular walks leave from the Museum at 11am, and last around an hour. All are easy level walking, and cost £5 per adult. Children are free.

There is no need to pre-book, you can just turn up.

Museum Director Emily Hicks said: ‘Delving into Bridport’s heritage: the buildings, the people and the stories: there is always something new to discover about our town. And, if you’d rather explore under your own steam, you can download trails from our website and get out and about when you feel like it.’

For more information: www.bridportmuseum.co.uk or follow the Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bridportmuseum.

Arts and Crafts to improve your well-being

Thursdays (from 30th June)

1pm-2.45pm

At Bridport Community Shed, Mountfield, Bridport

This friendly and supportive arts and crafts group is for those suffering with low mood and social anxiety. If you find getting out and about difficult, then this relaxed group with a maximum of 6 participants, could be just for you.

Mosaic, up-cycling, lanterns, lino printing, drawing, collage, clay, painting, beach treasure crafts, candlestick holders, sand casting and lots more!

Tutors experienced in a range of arts and crafts activities will be there to guide you through each process. Whether you have some experience or a beginner, tutors will be there to support you.

Bridport Community Shed is an inclusive project involving people of all backgrounds and abilities. The Shed is in Bridport town centre near Mountfield Town Council. To book on to the group simply drop Eileen a line (see below)

For more information or to book a place, please don’t hesitate to contact to call Eileen on 07879 280334 or email bridportcommunityshed@gmail.com

The group is free of charge. Donations to the Shed are welcome. www.bridportcommunityshed.org.uk

Life Drawing Sessions

Every Thursday

6.30pm-9pm

At Tower Studio, St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport

Weekly drop in sessions, just book your easel in advance- All abilities welcome, Drawing materials for sale or bring your own, Easels, boards and refreshments provided £12.50

07767 622470

clairenuttallart@gmail.com

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic, directed by BMTC’s Dave Swaffield, features Cole Porter’s joyful score, including I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and the show stopping Anything Goes.

Anything Goes will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas from the comfort of the Bridport Electric Palace.

Performance dates & times:
Tuesday 16 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Thursday 18 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Friday 19 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Saturday 20 August *MATINEE*  •  Starts 2:30pm
Saturday 20 August •  Starts 7.30pm

Venue: Electric Palace

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Saturday Matinee tickets £13.00)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

For more information about the company visit The Bridport Musical Theatre Company facebook page.

The Stompers are one of the top UK jazz bands and play the music of the golden age of jazz … great melodies from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington… and the band’s wide repertoire also features songs made famous by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, Fats Domino… Beneath it all lies that enthralling pulse – the sound of New Orleans. Great feet tappin’ music!

“….a massive theatrical achievement. …. deserves some kind of award!”
Brighton Source (Full Review here)

5 Stars! “… an exceptionally crafted and masterfully executed  epic.”
The Lewesian, Sept 2021 (Full Review here)

A thought-provoking, poignant, lump-in-throat, dynamic, energetic and semi-immersive theatre collage of the stories and era that surrounded the “Mother of Free Festivals.”

“The best feelgood, dance along, piece of theatre I’ve ever seen. Really brought everyone together. Highlight of my festival” via Sally Edwards.

“Among the festival highlights were watching Jonathan Brown’s play about Woodstock. If you get a chance to see this, do it!” Adam Wilder

“this was my festival highlight – utterly brilliant piece of work – and hope many many get to see it. Thank you!!!” Bianca Gavin

“…really entertaining- you are a master of character” Mo Cohen.

“…an amazing rollercoaster which is moving, hilarious, revealing and joyful. Jonathan is a high speed shapeshifter!” Mark Mansbridge

“…a real treat to watch it brought to life so brilliantly. What a hoot!” Lizzie Lights.

Inspired by the ethos of the hippie, counterculture, and free festival movements, and still retaining remnants of these  traditions, Award-winning Something Underground Theatre Company brings you it’s tribute to Woodstock ’69.

TICKETS: Buy tickets – The Spirit of Woodstock (Bridport) – Millienium Green, Bridport, Fri 19 Aug 2022 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM (tickettailor.com)

Welcome…

to Tomorrow’s World.

The Children of the 70’s…saw life change radically. Now you can too.

From the creator of The Spirit of Woodstock…  the next chapter… a highly dynamic & energetic collage of the stories, the time, the people, the music. A romp through the 70’s.

“Outstanding Show” …. masterly…such integrity…. both hilarious and chilling by turns. Brown’s extraordinary fluency & quick-change of voices, body language & peaked caps entertains first & foremost, informs last of all…. mesmerising… why (isn’t) this virtuoso writer, director & performer already a national icon?

There’s no greater writer/performer working in Brighton, or Sussex.” Fringe Review. May 2022

“We went back to the fabulous 70’s for a beautifully observed commentary on the events with a great mix of music. It was emotional & some of the events are still current! Thank you for a great evening” Carol Kennedy.

5 Stars “…an exceptionally crafted & masterfully executed epic. “The Lewesian on “The Spirit of Woodstock” Written & Performed by Jonathan Brown

Best New Play New Writing South 2012, Best New Play NWS (Shortlist) 2013, Bruntwood

Prize (Longlist) 2019, Best Male Performer 2013 (Brighton Fringe), Best Male Performer (nom) 2007 (Btn Fringe)

TICKETS: Buy tickets – Children of The Revolution (Bridport) – Millienium Green, Bridport, Fri 19 Aug 2022 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM (tickettailor.com)

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic, directed by BMTC’s Dave Swaffield, features Cole Porter’s joyful score, including I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and the show stopping Anything Goes.

Anything Goes will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas from the comfort of the Bridport Electric Palace.

Performance dates & times:
Tuesday 16 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Thursday 18 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Friday 19 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Saturday 20 August *MATINEE*  •  Starts 2:30pm
Saturday 20 August •  Starts 7.30pm

Venue: Electric Palace

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Saturday Matinee tickets £13.00)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

For more information about the company visit The Bridport Musical Theatre Company facebook page.

What is St Mary’s parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

Where is it?

The event takes place at Bridport FC, St. Mary’s Field, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing – it’s free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

St Mary’s parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers – email stmarys@parkrun.com to help.

We’re friendly!

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Rockburn Bouldering Centre, Priory Ln, Bridport, DT6 3RW – please come and join us!

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic, directed by BMTC’s Dave Swaffield, features Cole Porter’s joyful score, including I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and the show stopping Anything Goes.

Anything Goes will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas from the comfort of the Bridport Electric Palace.

Performance dates & times:
Tuesday 16 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Thursday 18 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Friday 19 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Saturday 20 August *MATINEE*  •  Starts 2:30pm
Saturday 20 August •  Starts 7.30pm

Venue: Electric Palace

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Saturday Matinee tickets £13.00)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

For more information about the company visit The Bridport Musical Theatre Company facebook page.

Bridport WI Hall

The evening will kick off with local folk dance side, Wyld Morris, and Jane Silver-Corren’s Voices of Hope choir. The spoken word concert will be hosted by MC Kevan Manwaring. Debut poet Estelle Phillips will share her poem about Ukraine, ‘Reaper’ (which has been translated into Ukrainian). Local wordsmiths Martin Maudsley, Dylan Ross, Ged Duncan, Robert Sean Casey, Tom Rogers, and Peter Roe will regale us with their poems and tales. After the break there will be more stories from Gloucestershire-based storytellers Anthony Nanson and Kirsty Hartsiotis, poetry from the current Bard of Bath, Tick Rowley, plus live music from Car Dia (Susan Marie Paramor from Glastonbury). To finish off the evening, DJ Emu Mama will get everyone dancing. There will be a licensed bar and a book stall.

Date: Saturday 20 August 2022

Time: 6.30pm

Ticket Price: Suggested Donation £10.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic, directed by BMTC’s Dave Swaffield, features Cole Porter’s joyful score, including I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and the show stopping Anything Goes.

Anything Goes will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas from the comfort of the Bridport Electric Palace.

Performance dates & times:
Tuesday 16 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Thursday 18 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Friday 19 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Saturday 20 August *MATINEE*  •  Starts 2:30pm
Saturday 20 August •  Starts 7.30pm

Venue: Electric Palace

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Saturday Matinee tickets £13.00)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

For more information about the company visit The Bridport Musical Theatre Company facebook page.

Howlin’ Mat has lived an almost nomadic lifestyle to become one of the hardest working solo blues acts around with gigs all over the UK and Europe. Howlin’ Mat started his blues journey some 15 years ago playing material by the likes of Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Earl Hooker, Robert Nighthawk, and Hound Dog Taylor.

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic, directed by BMTC’s Dave Swaffield, features Cole Porter’s joyful score, including I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and the show stopping Anything Goes.

Anything Goes will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas from the comfort of the Bridport Electric Palace.

Performance dates & times:
Tuesday 16 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Thursday 18 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Friday 19 August  •  Starts 7.30pm
Saturday 20 August *MATINEE*  •  Starts 2:30pm
Saturday 20 August •  Starts 7.30pm

Venue: Electric Palace

Ticket Price: £15.50 (Saturday Matinee tickets £13.00)

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

For more information about the company visit The Bridport Musical Theatre Company facebook page.

Oops Messy Art at West Bay Discovery Centre

Tuesday 23rd August

10.30am-3pm

West Bay Discovery Centre, Chapel on the Beach, West Bay, Dorset DT6 4EN

West Bay Discovery Centre is joining forces with Opps Messy Art for another exciting art session!

Come and make Invisible pictures, capture shadows and print with the sun. Find us outside West Bay Discovery Centre from 10:30am-3pm.Free and open to anyone from age 3 +.This event is linked in with our Buried in Time Exhibition, and we have lots of things for the family to do in our award-winning visitor centre.

NB Subject to weather conditions so if unpredictable please check our website or social media pages on the day.

For more information contact: 01308 427288  manager@westbaydiscovery.org.uk  http://www.westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk

Our family beekeeping experience is a true delight.

We meet at the beautiful sunflower farm just outside of Bridport.

We will explain how the bees live before we open the hives and meet the bees! Safety suits are provided. 

After the experience we will provide a delicious cream tea.

This experience is suitable for ages 5 and upwards. We will have a childrens craft table available too.

Places are limited to 10 adults and 8 children, so please drop me an email or call to check availability.

Prices are £70 per adult and £50 per child, we offer a £20 discount on a family of 4 ticket.

Please call or email for availability 

Helen 07494 935650

www.TheDorsetBee.com 

Bridport & District U3A Monthly Meeting & Talk  by Marcus K. Paul  Ireland to the Wild West

23rd August 2022

2pm

Bridport United Church Hall, East Street

This talk is based on his book which is a true account of a romance and adventure of emigration to the USA in the 1870s.  It starts with the birth of an Irishman in 1846 who emigrates to Philadelphia aged 17 and moves to the Wild West in 1863.  This was the time of Wyatt Earp.  The talk is richly illustrated with over 100 slides including many never-before-seen photographs.

 The talk is free to members and there is a £2 charge for non-members.  Refreshments will be available.  Please see the Bridport U3A website for further information about this and future talks and if you are interested in becoming a member: bridportu3a.org.uk.’

Every Wednesday: Meet outside Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ.

Walks 30 to 40 minutes (mainly flat firm surfaces, might include gentle
slopes and no stiles).

A shorter walk is offered on 1st Wednesday of every month – shorter walk of under 30 minutes.

• Walks are free!

• No need to book, just turn up.

• Risk assessed routes with trained walk leaders.

• The friendly walkers and leaders socialise nearby after the walks (free or reasonably
priced refreshments available, bring your own mug on Thursday for outdoor
refreshments).

• New walkers always welcome, arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to complete a short form.

• Walkers should wear suitable footwear and clothing.

Contact Sarah Davies: 01305 252222
Sarah.davies@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-health-walks

Melplash Show

Thursday 25th August

8.30am-6pm

West Bay Showground, DT6 4EG.

The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday.  Our 2022 Show will take place on Thursday 25th August.

Our show really offers something for everyone!  The showground is packed full of exhibits including livestock, horses, homecrafts and horticulture.  There are over 400 trade stands selling everything from locally produced food to tractors… and plenty in between!

Farming and agriculture really is at the heart of our show and visitors will be able to watch judging of the wonderful animals.  We will be building on the success of our Discover Farming marquee – a must visit for all families who are interested in learning more about food production and farming.  There will be a number of activities  and interactive demonstrations where children of all ages can get hands on experience of a variety of ‘Farm to Food’ activities.

Our show is a great day to meet with friends, enjoy the countryside and learn more about West Dorset.  It also offers a fantastic platform to conduct business so there really is something for everyone.

Guided Walks in West Bay

Every Thursday until 31st October 2022

10:30am

West Bay Discovery Centre, Chapel on the Beach, West Bay, Dorset DT6 4EN

The West Bay Discovery Centre kicks off a new season of its popular guided walks programme on 2nd June. Our walks offer the opportunity to learn more about local history or just enjoy some fresh air and exercise !

Our programme includes, West Bays Hidden History, Stormy Seas and Crumbling Cliffs, a walk along the river and railway and a circular walk to the village of Eype.  There is a £5 fee per person (no dogs please)  There is no need to pre-book, you can just turn up.  Please visit our website for further details.

Take a walk back in time this year with Bridport Museum

Bridport Museum’s Historic Guided Walks are back by popular demand this Easter.

The volunteer guides will lead walks around Bridport, sharing some of their fascinating insights into the town’s unique past.

The walks will be running on Thursday mornings from 7 April.

These popular walks leave from the Museum at 11am, and last around an hour. All are easy level walking, and cost £5 per adult. Children are free.

There is no need to pre-book, you can just turn up.

Museum Director Emily Hicks said: ‘Delving into Bridport’s heritage: the buildings, the people and the stories: there is always something new to discover about our town. And, if you’d rather explore under your own steam, you can download trails from our website and get out and about when you feel like it.’

For more information: www.bridportmuseum.co.uk or follow the Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bridportmuseum.

Learn to Linoprint with Bridport Artist Nicole Purdie 

Summer Workshop Sessions

June 26th 11am-2pm WI Hall Bridport

July 21st 11am-2pm Mercato Italiano Bridport

August 25th 11am-2pm Mercato Italiano Bridport 11am-2pm

Design, carve and print your very own lino in this fun and relaxed 3 hour session. Ticket Price includes all materials and equipment plus lunch and refreshments

£48 per person, for more information and to book please visit printsbythebay.com/shop or email nicoleprintsbythebay@gmail.com

Arts and Crafts to improve your well-being

Thursdays (from 30th June)

1pm-2.45pm

At Bridport Community Shed, Mountfield, Bridport

This friendly and supportive arts and crafts group is for those suffering with low mood and social anxiety. If you find getting out and about difficult, then this relaxed group with a maximum of 6 participants, could be just for you.

Mosaic, up-cycling, lanterns, lino printing, drawing, collage, clay, painting, beach treasure crafts, candlestick holders, sand casting and lots more!

Tutors experienced in a range of arts and crafts activities will be there to guide you through each process. Whether you have some experience or a beginner, tutors will be there to support you.

Bridport Community Shed is an inclusive project involving people of all backgrounds and abilities. The Shed is in Bridport town centre near Mountfield Town Council. To book on to the group simply drop Eileen a line (see below)

For more information or to book a place, please don’t hesitate to contact to call Eileen on 07879 280334 or email bridportcommunityshed@gmail.com

The group is free of charge. Donations to the Shed are welcome. www.bridportcommunityshed.org.uk

Brian lives alone in a remote village in the countryside.

Something of an outcast, he spends his spare time inventing things out of found objects in his garage.

Without friends or family to rely on, Brian decides to build a robot for company.

‘Charles’ is not only Brian’s most successful invention, but he appears to have a personality all of his own and quickly becomes Brian’s best friend, curing his loneliness and opening Brian’s eyes to a new way of living.

However, Charles creates more problems than Brian bargained for, and the timid inventor has to face-up to several issues in his life; his eccentric ways, a local bully, and the woman he’s always been fond of but never had the nerve to talk to.

Date:  Friday 26 August 2022

Time: Starts 7.30pm

Ticket Price: £6.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

The band formed in 2021 from a collection of like minded musicians who met through playing in several bands in the local music scene. Fronting the band Chris ‘Kipper’ Roberts is a singer/songwriter who has supported such acts as Damien Rice and Holy Moly & the Crackers. with a vast catalog of original material it was time to set the world on fire with a full line up. Jamie Parker, Rick Veall and Jack Ansell were recruited as the backbone of the band. Having performed in several bands together for the last 15 years, they provide a solid frame and tightness to Kipper’s songs and the Masau’u sound. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses powerful and thought provoking songwriting with a powerful tight sound including 3 part harmonies. Producing an energetic performance alongside Kipper’s witty stage banter. Masau’u will make you want to get up and dance.

Food Festival in Upton Country Park, Poole

Saturday 27th August – Monday 29th August 2022

Upton Country Park, Poole

General Admission: Adult (£10.00), under 18’s (FREE)
Disabled Visitor Tickets (£9.00) and Carer Tickets (FREE).

During the August Bank Holiday (Saturday 27^th August – Monday 29^th August 2022) Upton Country Park in picturesque Poole will host the third Fantastic Food Festival this summer. A new venue for this year, expect a gastronomic weekend packed with interactive masterclasses and experiences from a passionate community of talented food and drink experts and celebrity chefs. Situated on the front lawn, with the stunning backdrop of this grand Grade II listed Georgian House, the festival will be an opportunity to celebrate delicious regional and national produce from a diverse selection of stallholders with plenty of entertainment for all the family. Visit www.fantasticfoodfestivals.co.uk to book tickets.

 Engaging experiences will feature throughout this three-day event which is guaranteed to inspire and entertain even the most accomplished cook. Join multi-Michelin star chef, author and restauranteur, Jean-Christophe Novelli and hugely popular TV chef Dean Edwards for engaging demonstrations in the Festival Kitchen throughout the weekend. Perfect your pastry skills with Great British Bake Off’s Karen Wright in her Baking Masterclass or join top nutritionist Eva Humphries to help you whip up an indulgent but healthy treat or two. It’s definitely shaken not stirred in Andy Clarke’s Cocktail Class, get ready for some serious summer cocktail inspiration. Further Chefs and experiences will be announced nearer the time.

Family friendly shows, activities and splendid Jubilee celebrations and entertainment run throughout all of the Fantastic Food Festivals and include children’s favourite, ‘The Gastronaut’ Stefan Gates with the ‘Mindblowing Food & Science Show’ and something very special for our four-legged friends – ‘Dogology’.

A new feature for this year’s Platinum Jubilee is the Artisan Coffee Co. Jubilee Garden – the ideal place to dance the day away to vintage trio, ‘The Bluebird Belles’, for ‘Twistina the amazing balloon lady’ to rustle up balloon creations for all ages and to treat yourself to a beautifully British cream tea, a glass of fizz or a perfectly poured pint from the bar. Get your daily coffee fix from the Artisan Coffee Co. truck or sample one of their decadent Espresso martinis. Ticketholders can book a table for FREE in the Jubilee Garden – sit back, relax and enjoy the music, some delicious food and drink from the festival with a fantastic atmosphere, surely this is what summer is all about!

Visitors will have the opportunity to win a place at the tasting table of the Festival Kitchen at selected demos and there’s some great giveaways, including a hamper featuring a range of delicious produce from stallholders.  New for 2022 – pre-book seats at the front to see your favourite chef! The Tasting Tent allows visitors to join in with a variety of experiences with celebrities, experts and stallholders including taking part in a Taste Challenge or sampling new and exciting food and drink products.

If you have time during your visit, admire the stunning horticulture and Walled Garden at Upton Country Park and there’s plenty of room for the children to blow off some steam at the playpark.

General Admission, Masterclass & Experience Tickets are on sale now.  Why not treat yourself, family and friends to an extra special gift this summer.

Masterclasses – All individually priced on www.fantasticfoodfestivals.co.uk

To buy tickets or for regular updates about the festival visit www.fantasticfoodfestivals.co.uk
Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @fantasticfoodfestivals for announcements on venues, dates and updates on line-ups at each festival.

What is St Mary’s parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

Where is it?

The event takes place at Bridport FC, St. Mary’s Field, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing – it’s free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

St Mary’s parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers – email stmarys@parkrun.com to help.

We’re friendly!

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Rockburn Bouldering Centre, Priory Ln, Bridport, DT6 3RW – please come and join us!

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.

It’s not going particularly well.

When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions.

When the infamous supervillain super group, the Vicious 6, oust their leader—legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar® winner Alan Arkin)— Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become their newest member.

The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil.

With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

Date:  Saturday 27 August 2022

Time: Starts 11am

Ticket Price: £5.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN is an enchanting, moving and heart-warming adventure for a new generation.

1944 – As life in Britain’s cities becomes increasingly perilous, three evacuee children – Lily (Beau Gadsdon), Pattie (Eden Hamilton) and Ted (Zac Cudby) Watts – are sent by their mother from Salford to the Yorkshire village of Oakworth.

There to meet them on the train station platform are Bobbie Waterbury (Jenny Agutter, reprising her iconic role in the original film), her daughter, Annie (Sheridan Smith), and grandson Thomas (Austin Haynes), and with their help the evacuees are soon settling into their new life in the countryside.

When the children discover injured American soldier Abe (KJ Aikens) hiding out in the railyard at Oakworth Station, they are thrust into a dangerous quest to assist their new friend who, like them, is a long way from home.

Date:  Saturday 27 August 2022

Time: Starts 2pm

Ticket Price: £6.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk

The Smokin’ Pilchards are an alternative folk-stomping shanty machine based in the UK playing sea-shanty inspired folk and blues about murder, mischief and mis-adventure. The Band is made up of brothers John (Vocals and guitar) and Ed Cartwright (Sax), Blues legend Roberto Carlucci (Lead Guitar), Ryan Peters (U Bass) Chrissy Velveteen (Backing vocals) and Tracy Hickinbottom (Cajon and occasionally Kit). The first EP ‘Huer’s Cry’ was released back in 2016 followed by their debut album ‘Into the brine’ in 2018. Take a listen to the latest album ‘Blame it on the Kraken!’ released in Jan 2021. The shoals are amassing!

Join us for our Giant Car Boot Sale on Sunday 28th August 2022 at Symondsbury Cricket Club!

Set up from 07:00

Start & Finish 07:00-13:00

Free parking, Free entry on foot to buyers.

Cars  £7.00

Car & trailer £10.00

Small Van £10

Large Vans £15

Something for all the family.

Turn your trash into cash.

More information call Richard 01308 422638

Slinky Machine is a four-piece instrumental jazz fusion band who are equally at home in a jazz bar as they are playing to a festival crowd, with a typical Slinky Machine set ranging from exciting original material, through jazz fusion classics, to classy re-workings of contemporary tunes.

Comprising drums, electric bass, electric guitar and keyboards including lots of Moog and Hammond, Slinky Machine has been described as:

“A superbly-exciting band fused by the coming together of musical maestros. Slinky Machine’s progressive jazz is just what it says on their tin; a slinky, sleek sound with riffs that cling to the memory and an almost-samba sinuousness that sways the body with the blissful warmth of a summer breeze.” – Geoff Baker, former publicist for Paul McCartney

“What can I say. Amazing music last night and you guys must be so proud. The set, the arrangements, the slinky funky gelling of the band was top class stuff. Thank you so much for honouring our venue with such amazing music.” – Andrew Knutt, Director, Creative Innovation Centre CIC

Bristol fusion trio King Heron was created from the union of three different and distinct musical personalities. With improvisation, groove and a modern jazz mentality, they meld disparate influences into their own take on the guitar trio sound

Date: Sunday 28 August 2022

Time: 4pm at Bridport Millennium Green

Ticket Price: £5.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901 or

www.bridport-arts.com

This is a unique opportunity to view these talented Artists together at one venue.

Both Dorset artists, Jenny Penney (Relief Sculpted Landscapes & Ink Drawings) & Di Pattinson (Felt & Textiles) are inspired by our natural world, especially Dorset.

Their works are unique in their own art forms and are made out of natural materials.

Jenny starts every piece of work with a detailed drawing in ink pens (some of which will be on view) before selecting the shapes and colours for the next stage.  She produces her landscape pictures by cutting out card and layering it into what she calls  “Relief Sculpted Landscapes”. The complex pictures are strikingly individual, contrasting from other artist’s interpretation of  iconic Dorset views. Jenny is also selling printed products of her original images which transfer very successfully giving the viewer the false impression that the prints are also in relief!
Mugs, bags, coasters and cards also available.   Email: jennyvp@outlook.com

Di  creates 2D and 3D art work using various types of fleece and natural fibres.

Feltmaking is the oldest know method of making a fabric and it has always fascinated Di how a seemingly delicate fleece can be manipulated to create a tough durable fabric.

She works with undyed and dyed fleece and takes a painterly approach when creating her 2D pieces, laying down the background and blending colours to give a multiplicity of shades and tones. She then carries on with a process called wet felting. Di uses a needle felting technique to add finer details. The complex textures and detail give interest and intrigue. Her 3D pieces are more functional and again the design ideas come from natural forms. Each piece is entirely unique.
Some are wall hangings and others will decorate a lonely cupboard or tabletop.
Email: di@feltandtextileart.co.uk.

Open: Monday 29th August – Sunday 4th September 2022
Times: 10 am – 5 pm Except Sunday 10 am – 4.30 pm.
Entrance: Free

Every Wednesday: Meet outside Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ.

Walks 30 to 40 minutes (mainly flat firm surfaces, might include gentle
slopes and no stiles).

A shorter walk is offered on 1st Wednesday of every month – shorter walk of under 30 minutes.

• Walks are free!

• No need to book, just turn up.

• Risk assessed routes with trained walk leaders.

• The friendly walkers and leaders socialise nearby after the walks (free or reasonably
priced refreshments available, bring your own mug on Thursday for outdoor
refreshments).

• New walkers always welcome, arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to complete a short form.

• Walkers should wear suitable footwear and clothing.

Contact Sarah Davies: 01305 252222
Sarah.davies@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-health-walks