WHAT’S ON in and around
BRIDPORT
October 2021
Walks & Cycling
Fossil, ghost and Historical Walks with Lyme Regis Museum Fossil Walks, Events & Exhibitions: Lyme Regis Museum Fossil Walks Brandon Lennon 07944 664757 https://www.lymeregisfossilsforsale.co.uk/fossil-walks.html Jurassic Gems 01297 444405 Jurassic Gems (webs.com), the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre 01297 560772,Charmouth Fossils and Fossil Hunting on the Jurassic Coast Jurassic Coast Guides 07900 257944 [email protected] Chris Pamplin 0845 0943757 www.fossilwalks.com Times vary according to the tides, telephone for full details and booking information. Jurassic Jaunts Andy Pedrick +44 (0) 7790 474 478 www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk Walking the Way to Health in Bridport, with trained health walk leaders. Starts from CAB 45 South Street every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am. Walks last approx 30mins, all welcome, free of charge. 01305 252222 or sarahdavies@dorset.gov.uk https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walk/search/Bridport%2CDorset Durotriges Roman Tours Every day at Town Pump:11am, 1pm and 3 pm. Pre Booking Essential 07557472092 [email protected] 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. 01305 263759 Dorchester Strollers | Walking for Health LL Tours Lyme Regis tours available throughout the year. 07763 974569 for details and to book. LL Tours - formerly Literary Lyme Walking Tours Ghost Walks From Kings Arms Dorchester Thursday 8pm plus Tuesday 28th A£7, C £3 Chris on 07971 352555 [email protected] Lyme History Walks May-Sept Weds/ Thurs & Saturdays - 11am meet Marine Theatre Square. Approx 1½ hours. £8 adults, children £4. 01297 443140 / 07518 777258 www.lymehistorywalks.com Explore Historic Sherborne Learn more about Sherborne from a Blue Badge Guide. Tel: 07989 453966, Email: [email protected] or visit: https://sherbornewalks.co.uk West Dorset Ramblers Regular walks around the area. 01297 631130 Find a walk or route - Ramblers Jurassic Coast walks with the Jurassic Trust https://jurassiccoast.org/news-events/events/ South Dorset Ramblers Walks in Dorset on Sat, Sun & Wednesdays. www.southdorsetramblers.org.uk 01305 262839 / 269381 Cyclists’ Touring Club West Dorset Long and short rides. More info: Secretary Angela on 01305 266648 [email protected] https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/west- dorset-cycling
Markets Bridport Street Market- Every Wednesday & Saturday (Weather permitting) Bridport Growers and Makers Market- Second Saturday of the Month on Barrack Street and in the Lyric Theatre Bridport Vegan/Craft Market- Third Saturday of the Month on Barrack Street and in the Lyric Theatre West Bay Summer Market- Wednesdays 4pm-8pm Fisherman’s Green, West Bay Lyme Regis Farmers’ Market- Second Friday of the Month in the Marine Parade Shelters
Local Events Diary
01-31 Gaia at Symondsbury,Symondsbury Estate Manor Yard, Mill Ln, Symondsbury, Bridport DT6 6HG 10am-10pm Art Installation, suitable for all the family Free. Gaia at Symondsbury - Activate (activateperformingarts.org.uk)
01-02 BridtoberFest Plottingham Fields, Bridport Music, Beer, Cider, £5 inc. cup and 1 pint Bridport
Round Table
01-03 Dorset Boogie Fest Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4PT Friday from
7.30pm until Sunday 10.30pm Various Artists and packages available. Free Camping for ticket holders.
For prices and information: www.freshwaterbeach.co.uk/boogie 01308 897317
02-03 Greener Homes. Visit examples of eco homes, village halls and churches. http://dorset.greenopenhomes.net/ [email protected] 02 Bridport Soul Club Masonic Hall, East Street, Bridport 8.30pm DJ DR Funk Tickets £10.50 available from Bridport TIC 01308 424901 02 Teapot Workshop Bridport 10.30am-3.30pm Sarah Gee Ceramics £60 includes materials for teapot and kiln firings [email protected] 07445 662583 03 The Small Mercies The Market House Inn, West Street, Bridport 5.30pm Live Music Free 05 Ropemakers Pub Quiz The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport 8pm Fun pub quiz. Booking essential. Free 01308 421255 09 Veles Ensemble St Mary's Church, Beaminster 3pm Afternoon concert by the celes Ensemble, a string trio' From the classics to the 20th century-the journey of the string trio' including works by Boccherini, Beethoven, Kodaly and Dohnanyi. Tickets £12 available online or by phone 0333 666 3366 / 01308 456297 10 Mutter Slater Band The Market House Inn 5.45pm Great band, free entry 01308 459669 Home - The Market House Inn 12 Ropemakers Pub Quiz The Ropemakers, West Street, 8pm Bridport fun pub quiz. Booking essential. Free 01308 421255 12 Music Night at The Woodman The Woodman, South Street, Bridport 8pm. On second Tuesday of every month for an evening of acoustic music01308 456455 The Woodman - Purveyors Of Good Times 12 Bringing back the beaver and its pals Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis 7pm Help our Planet-Talk 4 Derek Gow is a farmer and nature conservationist, talking about his book 'brining back the beaver' Tickets £10 in advance £12 on the door U21's £5 For more information contact Barry Bates [email protected] 0333 666 3366 www.marinetheatre.com 16 The Back Wood Redeemers The Ropemakers 9.15pm Live Music, Free 01308 421255 The Ropemakers - Palmers Ales, Live Music and Excellent food in a 300 year-old coaching inn 16 Barn Dance The Tithe Barn, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, Bridport, DT6 6HG 7.30pm-11pm supper included, fully licensed bar & raffle with generous prizes Tickets £12.50 available from Bridport Music Centre 01308 455660 [email protected] 17 Alex Green Live The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport 4pm Acoustic and vocals, free enter 01308 421255 18 Sunset Café Stompers The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport 8.15pm Live Jazz, free 01308 421255 The Ropemakers - Palmers Ales, Live Music and Excellent food in a 300 year-old coaching inn 19 Ropemakers Pub Quiz The Ropemakers, West Street,8pm Bridport fun pub quiz. Booking essential. Free 01308 421255 21 Jess Upton, Robbie McIntosh and Steve Wilson + Support Eype Centre for the Arts, St Peter Eype 6.30pm doors, 7.30pm start Concert, Bar, Parking. £12 + booking fee https://umweype.eventbrite.co.uk 24 Jinder The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport 4pm Live Music,free 01308 421255 The Ropemakers - Palmers Ales, Live Music and Excellent food in a 300 year-old coaching inn 25 Golden Cap Talk Bridport United Church Hall An illustrated talk from the Golden Cap Association 01308 459855 Golden Cap Association (West Dorset) – a local association of the National Trust (goldencapnt.org.uk) 26 Ropemakers Pub Quiz The Ropemakers, West Street, 8pm Bridport Fun pub quiz. Booking essential. Free 01308 421255 28 Ropemakers Folk Night The Ropemakers, West Street,Bridport 8pm Live Music Free 01308 421255 30 Muddy Waters and The DFWs The Ropemakers, West Street,Bridport 9.15pm Live Music, free 01308 421255 The Ropemakers - Palmers Ales, Live Music and Excellent food in a 300 year-old coaching inn 30 Halloween Bash Market House Inn, West Street The Skalatans playing, DJ Victor Vector, games, costumes and prizes 01308 459669 Home - The Market House Inn
30 Domestic Lighting- Saving £s and the planet Bridport WI Hall. 9.45am-10.30am Energy efficiency campaign workshop Tickets via Eventbrite 30 Exterior Lighting-saving £s and not disturbing the neighbours Bridport WI Hall 11am-11.45am Energy efficiency campaign workshop Tickets via Eventbrite 30 Understanding the challenge of decarbonising our homes Bridport WI Hall 12pm-3.30pm Energy efficiency campaign workshop Tickets via Eventbrite 31 Bridport Vintage Market Art and Vintage Quarter, St Michaels Trading Estate Vintage and Antiques, Good and Drink and Music [email protected] 31 Dryadic The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport 4pm Live Music,Free 01308 421255 The Ropemakers - Palmers Ales, Live Music and Excellent food in a 300 year-old coaching inn
Bridport Arts Centre 01 MUSIC Classic Concert Emma Halnan Flute & Eblana String Trio 14 THEATRE The Death of King Arthur 16/10-13/11 EXHIBITION Keith Rogers- Beyond the Golden Reeds 21 MUSIC The Yoruba Women Choir 22 MUSIC Jazz in the Theatre Radio Banska 23 EXHIBITION FREE Artist talk- Keith Rogers, Beyond the Golden Reeds 23 THEATRE Roustabout Theatre, This Islands Mine 28 MUSIC Jamie Smith’s Mabon- The last Huzzah Tour www.bridport-arts.com Box Office : 01308 424 204
Electric Palace 01 MUSIC The Wurzels & Corky 08 COMEDY The Comedy Store-Bridport 2021 09 MUSIC The London African Gospel Choir 16 FILM The Courier (12A) 20 SCREENING Tom Petty Somewhere you feel free 22 SCREENING Lawrence: After Arabia (12A) 30 MUSIC Fleetwood Bac www.electricpalace.org.uk
Electric Palace Box Office: 01308 424901 (Bridport TIC)