Celebrations in and around Bridport
To have your event listed here please email: bridport.tic@bridport-tc.gov.uk
THURSDAY, 9th JUNE 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7.30pm
Celebration Organ Concert
Bridport United Church
SUNDAY, 19th JUNE 2022
3.00pm
Queen’s Jubilee Concert
St Swithun’s Church, Bridport
In celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee, the Bridport Chamber Orchestra is presenting an afternoon of popular classical music, including the dramatic Egmont Overture by Beethoven, Richard Strauss’ Concerto for French Horn No. 1 (soloist Laura Morris) and Haydn’s Drumroll
Symphony No. 103. The string orchestra will be augmented by guest wind and percussion players for this special occasion and teas will be served after the concert. You can obtain tickets in advance for £10 from The Bridport Music Centre and The Book Shop, as well as on the door, and student admission is free.
PAST EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY, 1st JUNE – TUESDAY, 7th JUNE 2022
10.30am – 5.30pm
Explosion of Colour and Texture Exhibition, through the medium of ceramics and photography, EYPE Centre for the Arts, Bridport. Plenty of parking! Free Entry.
Two Bridport women, Margaret Preuss-Higham and Shirley Holbrook Cooper (aka Zeba Arte) have come together to exhibit photography and ceramics from their own unique perspectives. Margaret serves as a priest in Portesham and artist Zeba spent 28 years in Ibiza before returning home to Bridport. Expect to see an explosion of colour in their joint exhibition.
WEDNESDAY, 1st JUNE 2022
Time: TBA
Charmouth Village people Jubilee Party
The Village Hall, Wesley Close, Charmouth, DT6 6BE
Open to public, advance booking/ticket required
This party is for the senior residents of Charmouth. They are welcome to dress in 50’s style clothes, there will be 50’s music coronation chicken, trifle, bubbles and lots more food. The Lyme Regis Moonrakers will be singing sea shanties and lead the National Anthem.
Find out more: Jude57@btinternet.com. 07906 840950
THURSDAY, 2nd JUNE 2022
11.00am – 4.00pm
Symondsbury Estate Garden Party
Symondsbury Estate, Manor Yard, Bridport, DT6 6HG Bring the whole family to Symondsbury Estate and enjoy some good old-fashioned British fun. There is something for everyone, including live music, children’s entertainment, creative workshops, fête games, competitions and of course delicious homemade food!
11am
Bucky Doo Square
Skalatans Live
2.00pm
Bucky Doo Square
Proclamation by Mayor and Town Crier
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Burton Bradstock Grand Jubilee Village Fayre
Rectory Garden
Traditional English family fun for all, with Coconut Shy, Frog Game, Toy Pig Racing, Wheel of Fortune, Train Game and many more.
Lots of stalls, face painting, plant and more.
Cream teas, burger bar and £100 Prize Draw.
Entry £1, under 12s Free.
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Celebration of the Jubilee
Flowers in St. Mary’s Church, Burton Bradstock
7.00pm to late
Platinum Jubilee Hog Roast, Live Music, Beacon & Bonfire
Cooper’s Field, Allington Hill 7pm.
Entrance: Main Gate, Hospital Lane, North Allington
Hog Roast with vegetarian option
Live Music with Rough Assembly
Bonfire at 7.30pm
Torch procession to top of Allington Hill
Jubilee Beacon lit at 9.45pm
Advice: Please bring a torch as paths are uneven
Payments: Cash and card.
8.30pm – 11.00pm
Psychadelephant
The Pymore Inn, Bridport, DT6 5PN
9.15pm
Beacon on the Coast
At the top of Cliff Road, Burton Bradstock
9.45pm
Jubilee Beacon – Coneygar Hill
Time: TBA
Wanderwell Farm House – Party in the Garden
Wanderwell Farm, Farm Lane, Bridport, DT6 4JW
Just holding a lunch to celebrate and raise the profile of our association of child protection professionals we move to include vulnerable adults …
Open to public, advance booking required – details to follow.
FRIDAY, 3rd JUNE 2022
10.00am – 4.00pm
Celebration of the Jubilee
Flowers in St. Mary’s Church, Burton Bradstock
11.00am
Civic Service at St Mary’s, South Street, Bridport
Mayor to attend
11.00am – 4.00pm
Life in Burton Bradstock in the 1950s
Exhibition in Burton Bradstock Village Hall
12.00noon – 6.00pm
Dance The Day Away – Summer Vibes with James Baker
The Bull Hotel, East Street, Bridport
DJ in the courtyard
12.30pm onwards
Peasants’ Picnic
Coneygar Hill – Millennium Green
Bring to share your finest victuals, tipples, odes and ballads!
All Riff Raff, Peasants and Commoners welcome!
5.00pm – end time TBA
A Celebration with Music at Hive Beach
Burton Bradstock
8.30pm – 11.00pm
Jinder
The Pymore Inn, Bridport, DT6 5PN
8.00pm-1.00am
Stomp & Circumstance Jubilee Rave
Bridport Youth & Community Centre
Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3FPLu7q
SATURDAY, 4th JUNE 2022
9.00-11.30am
Jubilee Big Breakfast
Bridport United Church
10.00am – 4.00pm
Celebration of the Jubilee
Flowers in St. Mary’s Church, Burton Bradstock
Tea and Cake 2.30pm – 4.30pm
10.00am – 4.00pm
Life in Burton Bradstock in the 1950s
Exhibition in Burton Bradstock Village Hall
12.00noon – 4.00pm
Jubilee Garden Party
Parnham Park, Beaminster
This is a ticketed event. Currently sold out.
Sorry, no dogs. Card payment encouraged for refreshments.
12.00noon – 11.00pm
Pirates Day
West Bay
Fun for all the family
West Bay Days Café open from 12.00noon to 5.00pm
Live music on the mount from 1.00pm to 11.00pm
Games, Craft Stalls, Entertainment and Music on the Green
Outside bar and BBQ on The Mound
Fireworks at 10.00pm
12.00noon – 4.00pm
Al Fresco BBQ Jubilee Lunch
Bridport Arts Club Restaurant
2 sittings: 12.00noon to 2.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm
2.00pm – 5.00pm
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea Party
Gore Cross Recreation Area
Light refreshments available – children’ activities – music – tree dedication
Bring your own picnic, chairs, blankets etc.
A FREE event arranged by Bradpole’s Community Groups.
3.00pm
Jubilee Cake Giveaway
The Bull Hotel, East Street, Bridport
A toast and a big cheer to the queen at 3.00pm
6.30pm
Songs of Praise
Held at Holy Trinity Church, Bradpole
8.30pm – 11.00pm
Double D Junior
(Shelby’s Elbows four piece band)
The Pymore Inn, Bridport, DT6 5PN
10.00pm
Fireworks
West Bay
SUNDAY, 5th JUNE 2022
10.00am – 4.00pm
Celebration of the Jubilee
Flowers in St. Mary’s Church, Burton Bradstock
12.30pm – 5.30pm
Jubilee Jamboree
Rectory Gardens, Burton Bradstock
Official opening – toast to The Queen – National Anthem
Bring your own picnic lunch and dress in 1950s style. The Gardens will be open from 1000am – 1030am to allow picnics and chairs to be left.
Free Games: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Children’s Entertainer “Strawberry Jam”: 2.00pm
Burgers and Ices: 2.00pm
Free tea, coffee, squash: 2.30pm
Live music from local bands 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Dogs welcome – on leads please.
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Jubilee Picnic Lunch
Mountfield Lawn.
Live music from local bands. Bring your own picnic and rugs. Free, but donations towards the upkeep of the Green appreciated. Cake stall. Details Sandra Brown, 01308 423078.
3.00pm – 6.00pm
Jess Upton and The Guilty Pleasures
The Pymore Inn, Bridport, DT6 5PN
Time: TBA
Community Picnic
Allington Hill – details to follow
Time: TBA
Platinum Praise
Churches Together. Harbour Green, West Bay.
Outdoor service followed by a tea party
Monday, 6th June 2022
7.30pm- 10.15pm
Dance for the Jubilee
Chideock Village Hall
Modern Jive Dance Class with Celebratory Cakes! Doors open 7:15pm Beginners class 7:30pm Social Dancing & Cake 8:20pm Intermediate ‘Jubilee-theme’ Class 8:45pm More Social Dancing 9:25-10:15pm Just £6 per person – book online or on the door www.dynamic-dance.uk
THURSDAY, 9th JUNE 2022
7.30pm
Celebration Organ Concert
Bridport United Church
SUNDAY, 19th JUNE 2022
3.00pm
Queen’s Jubilee Concert
St Swithun’s Church, Bridport
In celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee, the Bridport Chamber Orchestra is presenting an afternoon of popular classical music, including the dramatic Egmont Overture by Beethoven, Richard Strauss’ Concerto for French Horn No. 1 (soloist Laura Morris) and Haydn’s Drumroll
Symphony No. 103. The string orchestra will be augmented by guest wind and percussion players for this special occasion and teas will be served after the concert. You can obtain tickets in advance for £10 from The Bridport Music Centre and The Book Shop, as well as on the door, and student admission is free.