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48 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UT | 69 The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7AA www.nantes.co.uk Community News Multi-level parking for Wollaston Field? By Richard Reed A new lightweight multi-level car park could be built on the Wollaston Field car park site as an alter- native to the controversial underground car park planned for the town centre redevelopment. The move follows savage criticism from English Heritage of the basement parking proposals due to the archaeological damage that would occur. Now top-level discussions have taken place with developers Simons and West District Council to look at Wollaston Field as an alternative. The news comes as the council confirmed its An artist’s impression of the proposed development environment director, David Evans – the officer in charge of the development – is to retire. Wollaston Field site as an alternative to the Charles The car park proposal is revealed in a 10-page Street basement car park has been mooted in the English Heritage report to the council on the Charles Voice by the likes of former County Archaeologist Street scheme – and it pulls no punches in con- Laurence Keen – who suggests some of the Roman demning the impact on the site’s archaeology. baths beneath the site could also be put on display The report states, “The proposed Charles Street as a tourist attraction (see p12). development as presently configured will totally Matt Prosser, chief executive of destroy a significant part of the surviving area within District Council, said: “English Heritage set out in the walled Roman town, and represents one of the their planning response to the current application single most significant and harmful impacts on a the suggestion that a lightweight decked car park Roman regional capital in for many years.” on Wollaston Fields could be explored. This is the However, it continues, “If the lower basement responsibility of the developer, Simons, to pursue at were omitted from the proposals, the archaeologi- this stage as a concept and not the district council. cal impact would be much reduced. In discussions “The district council has not taken a position on with yourselves and the developer, it appears that it this as it is the responsibility of the developer. might be possible to do this through providing the “Should they resolve these issues and think that it necessary car parking opposite the site by construct- is a route to proceed down, then the district council ing a lightweight decked car park above the existing would have to consider the planning implications of Wollaston Fields parking area.” such an application and the impact that this might The proposal to create decked parking on the have on the existing development agreement.” Men’s Shed for Dorchester A new opportunity for men to meet socially and share their skills is set to come to Dorchester. The Men’s Sheds movement started in Australia and now has more than 150 sheds in the UK where members can come together to work on personal or group projects. Co-ordinator Graeme Tinder said, “When I broached the subject I was surprised at the enor- mously positive response I got. We are currently in the process of making an offer on a site.” You can contact Graeme on 01305 267722. www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 3 Dorchester Voice Crowds flock to explore Dorchester prison By Jerry Bird

Hundreds of people flocked to see the Dorchester prison at a recent open day – the first time for most to take a peek at the grand architecture behind the forbidding walls. The prison closed in December 2013, and has been bought by the Essex-based company City & Country, for a mixed residential and commer- cial development. The company is keen to involve the local community in discussions about its future, and the open day also gave people a chance to discover its history. The Dorchester ‘Model’ Prison was completed in 1795 and cost £18,000 to build. It was built on the site of the old medieval castle built in 1154, but disused from about 1290. It replaced the previous jail in High East Street. Prisoners were segregated by their sex and the different grades of felony. The prison buildings are of a typical design for the period with wings radi- ating from a central hub with galleried landings. There were originally 88 cells, each 8’6” x 6’6” x 9’. In the early 19th cen- tury prisoners were employed in four trades – timber, hatting, netting and mop-making, though for some reason hatting was discontinued in 1808. For many years public hangings took place outside the prison gates, though they were quite rare. One of the first was John Higham, executed for highway robbery in 1801. Eliza- beth Martha Brown, a mother of two, was the last woman to be hanged in public in Dorset and was executed in North Square for murdering her husband in 1856. Thomas Hardy, aged just 16, was among the crowd of 3,000 who witnessed the hanging. The hanging in Tess of the d’Urbervilles was, no doubt, inspired by this experience.

Dorchester Voice 4 May-June 2015 Clockwise from left – the cavernous main hall, visitors quiz staff from City & Country at the open day, the little seen grandeur of the architecture, the tiny cells, and the prison clock. Photos: Jerry Bird

www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 5 Dorchester Voice Historic village bridge Minette Walters helps out rebuilt to halt flooding Home-Start barn dance

This summer will see a new bridge replace the When novelist Minette Walters offered her lovely existing listed bridge in . thatched barn as a venue for a fundraising barn The current bridge has small arches and restricts dance, staff and volunteers at local children’s char- the flow of the River Cerne through the village. ity Home-Start West Dorset were thrilled. At times this has caused flooding and damage to Senior Organiser at Home-Start, Helen Horsley homes and the listed parish church. said: “When Minette kindly offered us the use of English Heritage have now agreed that the exist- her barn in Whitcombe we were really delighted ing listed bridge can be dismantled and rebuilt – it’s the picture perfect setting for a summer barn with much bigger arches to allow a better flow of dance.” water through the bridge. Helen added: “I’m sure very many people like Work on the new bridge is planned to start in me have often driven past the barn and admired May and is expected to last several months, with it, so it’s a great opportunity to actually go inside it the road closed to both vehicles and pedestrians. and have a proper look, and to have a fun evening The scheme design has been developed in dis- as well!” cussion with the church, the local community and Helen continued: “Home-Start West Dorset’s key organisations such as English Heritage. barn dance is on Saturday 6 June, we are having a The replacement bridge is intended to reflect the hog roast and there will be a licensed bar. We are character of the existing bridge, using as many of also proud to have Dorset’s premier ceilidh band the original bricks as possible. Up & Running playing at the event.” The existing historic parapets will be carefully Tickets are £15 per person and are available stored and re-used on the new bridge. from the Home-Start office on 01305 265072.

Dorchester Voice 6 May-June 2015 Far From the Madding Crowd hits town The new film version of Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd is taking the town’s cinemas by storm. Filmed largely in Dorset – unlike Polanski’s Tess – the Thomas Vinterberg film has attracted rave reviews. A lot of work went into finding a site for Bathsheba’s farm at ‘Weather- bury’ – Hardy’s name for . Ultimately, production designer Kave Quinn decided on House, a Jacobean manor near . The film also includes scenes shot in , including the abbey. “The people of Dorset were extreme- ly welcoming,” says co-producer Allon Reich. “We recruited a lot of locals – farmers, thatchers and various skilled Carey Mulligan people – who were happy to grow their as Bathsheba Everdene, beards, put on their period clothes and Matthias really get into the Hardy spirit.” Schoenaerts as Three of the costumes worn by Carey Mulligan Gabriel Oak are on display at the Dorset County Museum and Michael until 8 June, and two more can be seen at Sheen as Hardy’s Cottage until 5 July. Boldwood

www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 7 Dorchester Voice Lord Fellowes opens new Hardy centre A new visitor centre celebrat- ing Thomas Hardy and bring- ing together his cottage and the landscape that inspired his writing,has been opened by Downton Abbey creator Lord Julian Fellowes. The timber-built visitor centre – a joint project between and the National Trust – is in woods, at Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, a short walk from Hardy’s Cottage through the his- Lord Fellowes with the New Hardy Players at the opening of the visitor centre toric broadleaved woodland. The Hardy Birthplace Visitor Hardy Players who performed tage, and a number of interactive Centre is designed to help visi- songs and readings from Thomas activities and events are planned tors find out more about Hardy Hardy. to help visitors learn about his and the surrounding woodland Hardy wrote several of his life and work, as well as ongoing and landscapes that influenced early short stories, poetry and conservation work. his work. novels including Under the The Hardy Players are due to At the ceremony, Lord Fel- Greenwood Tree and Far from return to the cottage for some lowes was joined by the New the Madding Crowd in the cot- performances later in the year.

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www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 9 Dorchester Voice check she is safe and warm | change the light bulb | deal with the post | make time for tea and a chat ‘Why we need to support wind turbines plan’ There are lots of people who sup- port the planning proposal for six wind turbines at Slyers Lane as a real opportunity for our commu- nity to support and benefit from a local renewable source of clean, safe and secure energy. It is interesting that the Nos’ article doesn’t raise any concerns about cost or noise; their con- cerns seem related to the potential visual impact – “the damage to our landscape and heritage” and “the visual impact on the town’s historic centre” which, of course, Members of the Slyers Lane Clean Energy Group is a subjective viewpoint. Plans for a wind farm at , and Wey- There are residents of Charmin- Slyers Lane, Charminster have mouth are going to stop visiting, ster, and aroused fierce controversy. This shopping and doing business who would be happy to see these is a summary of the views of in Dorchester due to six wind turbines as part of the wider land- those who support the project. turbines outside the town? scape north of Dorchester as a Finally – and rather ironically tangible commitment to the provi- � In the event of new and better – the Nos assert that “Dorchester sion of renewal energy because: future technologies, the wind farm Town Council were swayed by � We all need to take responsi- site can be returned to its natural emotional arguments about green bility now for action to reduce state after 25 years. energy” when they seem to be carbon emissions. Every week Those of us who support the influenced by their own emotive there is evidence of the impact of planning proposals refute the ‘Nimby’ assertions that are not global warming, most recently the unfounded ‘doom and gloom’ backed by evidence. reduction of Arctic ice. arguments of the Nos’ article as to They would be much more � The UK is the windiest country the impact of six turbines – “wil- honest if they just said they don’t in Europe. With modern turbines fully ignore the impact… on the like the look of wind turbines able to generate power 70-85% number of tourists …and loss of rather than use specious reasons of the time, six turbines have the income and employment”, and to justify their perspective. capacity to provide the energy “how can our representatives be Some of us have tried to engage needs of 5,000 local homes. so blinded by ideology contrary to in the process, look at the infor- � Wind power technology is the interests of the town”. mation, ask questions, and have available now at an economic Where is the evidence for these reached an objective conclusion cost. In Denmark, wind power assertions? Is it being seriously that the proposed wind turbines is the cheapest source of energy, suggested that foreign and UK are an appropriate development providing a third of the county’s visitors are going to be prevented for our community. total energy needs. from enjoying the various Hardy Hopefully the planning com- � This size of wind farm is on an reference points across Dorset? mittee will look at all the facts appropriate scale in the context They do not seem to have been and the evidence and make an of the continuing development of deterred from visiting Hardy’s objective decision on planning Dorchester, including , Cottage by the concrete and grounds, aware of our need for and visually will be absorbed into constant background noise of the renewable energy not just now the wider landscape. The country- Puddletown bypass. but for the next generation. side is always changing, and has Are the Nos also seriously Slyers Lane Clean Energy Group, shown itself resilient. suggesting that, say, people from Charminster

Dorchester Voice 10 May-June 2015 Fond farewell for the vicar of St Peter’s Nearly 200 people packed into St Christmas. Vicky’s appointment Peter’s Church, Dorchester for the means the cathedral now has two final service by the popular vicar, female full-time canons for the Rev Vicky Thurtell, who is leaving first time in its history. to take up a post as a canon at “I’m delighted to have been Exeter Cathedral. asked to join the cathedral and Clergy and congregation bring the experience I’ve gained from the town’s other churches in music and leading services in joined the service, presided over Dorchester with me,” said Rev by the vicar of St Mary’s, and Thurtell. team rector, Rev Canon Thomas “I believe very passionately Woodhouse. Rev Thurtell was that music plays an important presented with a boxed set of Rev Vicky Thurtell at St Peter’s part in children’s learning and I’m tuning forks and a cheque as a girl choristers attend the cathedral looking forward to building links leaving present. school next door, and Vicky will with schools.” The Rev Thurtell, 55, will also be priest to the school. The Dean of Exeter Cathedral, join Exeter Cathedral shortly as Canon Anna Norman Walker the Very Rev Jonathan Draper, canon precentor, looking after was appointed as the first full- said: ““We look forward to Vicky the cathedral’s liturgy and music, time women canon to the and her husband Clive joining us and its choristers. All 36 boy and cathedral in 900 years before shortly.” Green School ‘a sort of civilised St Trinian’s’ “A sort of civilised St Trinian’s,” was how guest speaker Rev Vicky Thurtell described the Dorches- ter Grammar School for Girls – widely known as the Green School from the colour of their uniforms – including their underclothing! The outgoing vicar of St Peter’s, Dorchester made history as the Old Hardyeans’ first female guest speaker in their 110-year history at the annual reunion dinner. Rev Thurtell said although Hardye’s [boys] school was not far away across Dorchester, there was a concerted effort to keep girls and boys apart. “The boys travelled by train from Weymouth, but we Weymouth girls caught a special Bere Regis bus for the trip across the Ridgeway to Dorchester,” she said. “Teachers repeatedly warned us about not catching the train, being much concerned the lights may go out in tunnel! I don’t know what they thought we might be up to!” Rev Thurtell became head girl at the Green School. “Both of my children received a very good education at Thomas Hardye School and I wel- come the warm links that exist between the parish church and the school,” she said. “I do hope the links will continue and I am go- ing to miss you all in Dorchester.” www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 11 Dorchester Voice Baths: ‘Learn from Exeter’ Dorchester can learn lessons from how Exeter is planning to re-excavate its Roman legionary baths and put them on display. That is the message from former County Archae- ologist Laurence Keen, who says at least part of Dorchester’s Roman baths could be put on show. “With the depth of the Wollaston House re- mains, the potential for display below a decked car park might merit investigation to obviate the mas- sive archaeological interventions on the Charles Street site,” he said in a letter to the Voice. Mr Keen says he “greatly enjoyed” Suzanne Armstrong’s article in the last issue reminiscing on the excavation work on the baths in 1977-78. For the record, he says the excavations were not carried out because the site was to become a car park. Dorset County Council had selected the site for a new school, and the excavations were within the footprint of the school – eventually built elsewhere. It has always been his ambition that any important remains would be conserved and displayed as an educational resource, and believes this would be the ideal opportunity to do so.

Dorchester Voice 12 May-June 2015 Town residents fuming over dog poop By Richard Reed “It’s simply not acceptable, and it gives all dog Dorchester residents are fuming over dog owners owners a bad name.” who refuse to clean up after their pooch, leaving Barking and Dagenham Council recently became poop littering the town’s streets and parks. the first local authority in the UK to introduce DNA One responsible local dog owner told the Voice testing for dog poop. how her spaniel became covered in dog excrement All dogs using their parks will be required to have while chasing a ball on Salisbury Field. their dogs’ DNA registered on a database, and will “It’s absolutely disgusting the way irresponsi- be fined £80 if testing on poop proves their dog ble dog owners just leave dog poop everywhere to be responsible. Dog faeces can carry a number without making any attempt to pick it up,” said the of dangerous bacteria and parasites that can infect woman, who asked not to be named. humans, and children are particularly vulnerable. “My dog was covered in it, and I had to take him Town councillor Alistair Chisholm backed the home and bath him. Next time it could be a child idea of a Barking-style scheme. “I think that would playing football. be an excellent idea and I would certainly encour- “The town council now not only provides poop age the council to look at it,” he said. bins, but also poop bags in case people forget to “If it works in Barking I see no reason why it can’t bring their own, so there’s no excuse. It’s just sheer work in Dorchester. laziness. I always scoop the poop. “If one or two people get hammered then the “And it’s not just Salisbury Field – the path along word will go out and more people will behave the River Frome regularly has mess that hasn’t been responsibly. cleaned up, despite notices everywhere, and often “I just think it needs to happen and for people to the pavements along Icen Way and Durngate Street know there is a real risk of the owner being identi- are affected, too. fied. It’s a thoroughly unpleasant business.”

www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 13 Dorchester Voice Folklore & Heritage Village bobby nearly ended Garland Day By Jerry Bird n the 19th century, the fishermen of appear to have been a pious and superstitious Ilot. In 1863 the Rev William Jenkins noted that the fishermen “have some old and very peculiar customs, which are strictly adhered to”. “Before the first launching of the boat in every week, when the net and all are ready, the captain says ‘Let us pray!’ when the whole crew, bare- headed, fall on their knees around the boat and join in silent address to the Almighty, recommending themselves and their undertaking to his protection and favour. Having gone through this ceremony, A painting of Garland Day by PR Morris they rise, all saying, ‘In the name of God’, their from 1893 (since lost) shows the offering to Neptune united efforts thrust the boat from the shore.” In 1900, Wilkinson Sherren wrote in his guide- garlands of flowers, which are as wide as a child’s book The Wessex of Romance about a custom hoop, and surmounted by two intersecting semi­ which seemed “to be a survival of votive offerings circular arches, so as to resemble a crown, proceed to Neptune, which still lingers in the fishing village with them round the village from house to house, of . Before the nets are taken to soliciting gifts of money from the inhabitants. There the beach the contents of a 7lb tin of biscuits are are separate garlands for each boat’s crew, this year scattered on the adjacent field by the fishermen, 11 in number. After the perambulation of the village in the hope that it will ensure a good season”. This is concluded, the garlands are taken to the boats, peculiar, and rather pagan-sounding practice, was which are rowed out from the shore, and their floral no doubt appreciated both by the local children tributes deposited on the waves. and the resident seagulls of . Mayo also wrote that other garland ceremonies The garland ceremony at Abbotsbury was first re- besides that at Abbotsbury survived at and corded in 1867 in Hutchins’ History of Dorsetshire: , though in each case only a single A pleasing custom still obtains on Old May Day. garland was paraded. He missed out Burton Brad- The children belonging to the crew of each boat stock, where the children paraded single-handled build up a large garland of handsome flowers upon garlands, smaller than Abbotsbury’s. Here the a frame, and carry it from house to house, usually ceremony continued up to 1914, by which time the getting a few pence a-piece from those who can garlands were no longer deposited in the sea, but afford it. The people throng the beach, weather taken instead to the church. permitting, in the afternoon, when the garlands are The garland ceremonies were gradually reduced taken out in boats and thrown into the sea. The late in stature as the fishing fleets declined, until by Lord Ilchester […] had of late years provided an en- 1906 only two or three garlands were made in tertainment for the children, often close upon 200 Abbotsbury each May, though they were accompa- in number, and was accustomed to attend them to nied by those from Swyre and Puncknowle. After the beach, where the vicar read a suitable portion of the First World War, one was sacrificed to the sea, scripture, a psalm was sung, and prayer offered for and another was placed on the war memorial. the general welfare. Although it declined in the late 19th century, the In 1893, Canon Charles Herbert Mayo, the vicar ancient custom survived, with the schoolchildren of Long Burton, wrote about the changing nature of being given an annual holiday. this old tradition: In 1954 the ceremony made national news. The The Abbotsbury children, having prepared their Daily Express reported that the village constable 0

Dorchester Voice 14 May-June 2015 Green living St Osmund’s gets a new bike shelter

upils at St Osmund’s School in Dorchester have Punveiled new, secure cycle storage facilities. The new bike shelters will encourage more students and staff to cycle to school and is part of a project by charity Sustrans. Sustrans is working with schools, students and parents to persuade them to choose two wheels for the school run. The project is funded by Dorset County Council who provided the £55,000 funding for the shelters. Sustrans is also Pupils and staff at St Osmund’s School officially open their new bike providing bike pump facilities at shelter, provided by Sustans and Dorset County Council the schools. and schools are working together keep the bikes safe and dry, Jonathan Dixon from Sustrans, to encourage students and staff encouraging others to try travel- said: “Walking and cycling to to cycle to school more often. ling this way.” work or school is a great way for These new cycle shelters mean Matthew Piles, the county people to get the exercise they that everyone has somewhere council’s head of economy, need every day to keep healthy, secure to leave their bikes.” said: “By providing the infra- and research shows it helps Jim Williams, head teacher of structure the county council people to work more effectively St Osmund’s School, said: “Our is helping local residents find whether they are working or ultimate aim is to have more healthy transport alternatives that studying. children and staff cycling or will help reduce congestion on “Sustrans, the county council scooting to school. The shelters the school run.” of Abbotsbury had stopped the children’s Garland dent. “It is no part of my policy to interfere with old Day Procession as it danced its way to the sea, on village customs”, he stated. the grounds that it constituted ‘begging’ and was Afterwards, in a letter to the Dorset County therefore against the law. He also confiscated the Chronicle John Fox-Strangways claimed that on the collection, which amounted to £1.1s.71/2d. The evening of that fateful Garland Day one of the best resultant uproar reached John Fox-Strangways, shoals of mackerel of the year came in, so clearly chairman of the parish council and son of the Earl of the sacrifice had worked. He also claimed that the Ilchester, who contacted a solicitor and said the vil- garland ceremony might have originated in the fifth lage would take steps to preserve its ancient custom. century AD and was certainly 1,000 years old. In the evening the children put the Garland on its The school holiday continued until 1981 when pole and again danced down to the sea. Abbotsbury School closed, since when the ceremo- On 20 May, The Times announced that the Chief ny has been held on the nearest Saturday to 13 May Constable of Dorset had expressed his sincere apolo- each year. Nowadays the ceremony is used to raise gies for the “unfortunate occurrence” to Abbotsbury money for local charities, and, there being no fishing parish council and said the constable had acted boats left on this stretch of coastline, the garlands are without the knowledge of the divisional superinten- taken to the war memorial, instead. www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 15 Dorchester Voice Health & Wellbeing New home for town’s oldest gym By Laura Gardner

orchester’s longest-running gym has moved to a new home in the old Salvation DArmy hall in Durngate Street. Dorchester Health and Fitness club left its former home in Somerleigh Road and its 400 members are settling into the tastefully restored hall. Debbie Easter and daughter Rachel work together in running the gym. Debbie says people don’t come here just for a physical change but for a lifestyle makeover, to change both their bodies and mind. They work with clients to develop individually tailored programmes that help them develop into the person they want to be. It may sound like a cliché, but even as a visitor I was welcomed into the family. The gym is full of the latest equipment, catering for everyone’s needs – from free weights to machines that develop and tone specific muscle groups, from cross-trainers to stepping and running machines and bikes; it’s all there. Debbie (right) and daughter Rachel in their stylish There is also a range of classes such as spinning new Durngate Street gym Photos: Laura Gardner and body pumping, and hydraulics machines spe- cifically designed to help slowly work out the body, for people who have had strokes or ME. The club’s oldest member is 80, showing that the gym appeals and caters to all age groups. It’s open seven days a week, and they are ready to motivate you in any shape or form. Walking into the thriving gym, I was greeted by owners and members alike. It was my first visit to the building since I was in the kids club way back when, and I still remember the beautiful architecture – to me it feels more homely than an ordinary ‘chain’ gym, perhaps a reflection of Debbie’s and Rachel’s caring influence. When speaking both to members who have been going for 20 years and new members alike, all agree that while going to a gym is normally a chore, they actually enjoy coming here. Debbie and Rachel have worked hard to make the new gym ‘happen’ – at one stage it looked as if they might have to close completely when a previ- ous new venue fell through. But thanks to their hard work and dedication, Dorchester Health and Fitness is good for the next 20 years.

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www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 17 Dorchester Voice The mysterious Dorset death of Lawrence of Arabia

By Jerry Bird Sea port. The campaign continued, leading to the capture of Damas- here can be few more cus in October 1918. evocative sounds than that Lawrence then left for London Tof a powerful motorcycle to continue the political campaign speeding along a lonely country for Arab independence and at- road. tended the Paris Peace Conference For those who live within ear- in 1919, famously wearing Arab shot of a certain stretch of road be- dress. tween Bovington and Wareham it Before the conference had even may send a shiver down the spine, begun, however, the British and for the ghost of a motorcyclist, who French had agreed on the future of died after an accident here on 13 Turkey’s Arab territories. Lawrence May exactly 80 years ago is said to was disillusioned by his failure to haunt that stretch of road. bring the Arabs self-rule, but was The motorcyclist in question T.E. Lawrence by now a celebrity, largely due to was the archaeologist, scholar, affairs, he was posted to British the efforts of American journal- adventurer, army officer and politi- Military Intelligence and joined an ist Lowell Thomas, who had shot cal campaigner for Arab independ- archaeological expedition explor- dramatic film footage of him in ence, T.E. Lawrence, the ‘Indiana ing northern Sinai – useful cover Arabia, and brought his slide and Jones’ of his day – also known as for intelligence gathering behind lantern show to London. ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. enemy lines. In 1921, Colonial Secretary Thomas Edward Lawrence was In June 1916, the Emir of Mecca, Winston Churchill appointed born on 16 August 1888 in north Sherif Hussein, took up arms Lawrence as an adviser, during Wales. His father, the aristocratic against the Turks – the Arab Revolt which time he successfully lobbied Thomas Chapman, had left his had begun. As Turkey was an ally for self-government for Iraq and wife to live with Lawrence’s of Germany, the British were keen Jordan, which at least fulfilled mother, a governess; and changed to encourage the rebellion. Law- some of the promises he had made his surname. rence was sent to the Hedjaz to to his Arab friends and allies. In 1896 they moved to Oxford, act as liaison officer and adviser to In the summer of 1922 he where Lawrence gained a first Feisal (or Faisal), the Emir’s son. completed his novel, the Seven class honours degree in modern Lawrence proved a superb tacti- Pillars of Wisdom, an account of history at Oxford University in cian and of guerrilla warfare. His his experiences during the Arab 1910. After graduating he joined a small but effective irregular forces campaigns. British Museum archaeological dig attacked Turkish supply routes By now, his wartime privations at the Hittite city of Carchemish in and communications, keeping the and the stress of political cam- Syria, where he stayed from 1911 Hedjaz Railway from Damascus paigning had brought him to the to 1914, and learned Arabic. He to Medina inoperable, and tying verge of a nervous breakdown. He developed a deep sympathy for the down thousands of Turkish troops resigned from the government and Arab people who had lived under who would otherwise have been joined the Royal Air Force under Turkish rule for centuries. fighting against the allied forces. the name of John Hume Ross in an The month the First World War Lawrence’s overriding aim, attempt to find anonymity. began, Lawrence joined the map however, was to help the Arabs Unfortunately he was tracked department of the War Office in achieve a victory that would lead down by the Daily Express, which London, charged with preparing a to self-government after the war. embarrassed the RAF and tempo- map of Sinai. By December 1914 The Arab forces won their first rarily ended his career. he was a lieutenant in Cairo. By major victory in 1917, seizing Aqa- With the help of an old friend now regarded as an expert in Arab ba, a strategically important Red in the War Office he then enlisted

Dorchester Voice 18 May-June 2015 The mysterious Dorset death of Lawrence of Arabia

in the Tank Corps as a private, under the name of T.E. Shaw, the pseudonym perhaps influenced by his friendship with George Ber- nard Shaw. He was posted to Bovington Camp in Dorset, where he continued his literary activi- ties, working on an abridged, illustrated, limited edition of Seven Pillars. Finding living at the camp distracting, he began looking for a quiet refuge in 1923, and soon came across a tiny dilapidated cottage for rent, a mile from Lawrence on one of his beloved Brough Superior motorcycles Bovington, called ‘Clouds Hill’. ‘music room’, as he later called his Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert Clouds Hill had been built in upstairs study – the first part of the and Brahms, and they would sit 1908 as a labourer’s cottage, prob- cottage he made habitable. upstairs listening to the gramo- ably for a forester on the Moreton Lawrence craved the company phone together. Estate. When Lawrence first saw of other writers, and on moving to The overnight accommodation it, the cottage was in a poor state, Dorset, he immediately sought out could only be regarded as spartan, having been unoccupied for years, Thomas Hardy, visiting him at Max guests being given a sleeping bag except by a few passing tramps. Gate. After the first meeting, Flor- on the bed downstairs, while Law- To pay for its renovation, he ence Hardy described Lawrence as rence slept on the floor. In his last sold a gold dagger that had been ‘a most brilliant, magnetic young days, he constructed a bunk bed in made for him in Mecca during the man’. When Hardy visited Clouds what had been his upstairs pantry. war. He had the roof repaired and Hill, often with other literary fig- Lawrence much preferred the installed a large roof-light window ures such as George Bernard Shaw, RAF to the Tank Corps, and even- to give him enough light to work E.M. Forster and Robert Graves. tually, in 1925, he managed to on the new edition of his book, Lawrence’s hospitality would persuade them to take him back. which he did nearly every day after have been somewhat basic, how- He was stationed at Cranwell fulfilling his military duties. ever, as he was a strict vegetarian, in Lincolnshire and then in India, Often, though, he would sit and ate his food mostly cold, out of but was obviously still enchanted “dream, or write or read by the tins, and eschewed alcohol and by his tiny Dorset refuge at Clouds fire, or play Beethoven and Mozart tobacco. Importantly for Law- Hill, and, perhaps looking forward to myself on the box”. The ‘box’ rence, they all shared a love of to retirement from the services, he was a large wind-up gramophone, music, particularly the work of decided to buy it. which still sits proudly in his the Romantic composers such as He returned to England in 1929,

www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 19 Dorchester Voice by which time his new version of Seven Pillars of Brough Superior motorcycles, and owned eight Wisdom had been published, and had already between 1922 and 1932, always having the latest become a collector’s item. A cheap, popular version model, which he ordered direct from the works was also published in 1927, called Revolt in the in Nottingham. The Brough was regarded as the Desert, which had become a bestseller. Rolls-Royce of motorcycles and was the fastest and He had also finished his second book, The most expensive machine on the road between the Mint, and was working on a translation of Homer’s wars, reaching speeds of up to 120mph in testing at Odyssey. The advance from his American publisher Brooklands. for the latter enabled him to complete the purchase of Clouds Hill, and he then began to spend his Mysterious black car royalties on renovating and furnishing the rest of Lawrence enjoyed pushing it to the limit, much to the cottage. He also had an outside ‘convenience’ the consternation of the local police, whom he al- installed, as well as a small thatched garage for his ways left standing – as he boasted to George Brough beloved motorcycle. himself, who personally oversaw the building of In December 1933 he wrote: “I have lavished the last model he rode, which he called George VII, money these last three months upon the cottage, and also (as he referred to all of them), Boanerges, adding a water-supply, a bath, a boiler, bookshelves, meaning ‘Son of Thunder’. Its registration number a bathing pool (a tiny one, but splashable into): all was GW2275 (here, the much-lauded film starring the luxuries of the earth. Also I have thrown out of it Peter O’Toole is inaccurate), and he described it as the bed, the cooking range: and ignored the lack of the “silkiest thing he had ever ridden”. George VII drains. Give me the luxuries and I will do without was actually paid for by George Bernard Shaw, who the essentials.” was later lamented that giving it was like ‘handing a Unfortunately Lawrence was not able to enjoy pistol to a would-be suicide’. his completed home for long. He loved riding his May 13 1935 was a bright, clear, breezy day. Lawrence’s neighbour brought him his post, which included a letter from the writer Henry Williamson to say he would visit the next day. Lawrence went to Bovington to send him a telegram. On his return, emerging from a dip in the road, he swerved to avoid two boys on bicycles who appeared suddenly in front of him. He clipped the tyre of one of them and crashed the Brough. He died at the hospital in Bovington Camp six days later of head injuries, hav- ing never recovered consciousness. Then as now, when a celebrity and/or political figure dies suddenly in exceptional circumstances, conspiracy theories abound, and Lawrence was no exception. Much was made of some ‘mysterious’ circumstances such as a black car that was seen in the vicinity of the accident; a witness who reported seeing the car later killed himself; the two boys were kept incommunicado at Bovington Camp, but did not testify at the inquest; the inquest itself was conducted by MI5 rather than the local police. The most popular theory posits that like other vet- erans of World War I, Lawrence abhorred the idea of yet another coming war in Europe, and had sym- pathy for the peace movement, which unfortunately included Sir Oswald Moseley, who had launched his British Union of Fascists in 1934. Lawrence’s beloved Clouds Hill cottage Henry Williamson admired Hitler and supported

Dorchester Voice 20 May-June 2015 Somehow the artist has managed to capture some of his subject’s fiery temperament in its eyes. It is likely that this temperament, which tended towards recklessness, and his love of speed combined to cause his downfall. It is even claimed that he once raced a biplane on his motorcycle. He had a Greek inscription carved into the lintel above his front door, which translates as ‘Why worry?’. Clouds Hill was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1939 by Lawrence’s brother Arnold, and is much as he left it, except that the rhododendrons have recently been grubbed out and replanted. His grave is in the churchyard at nearby Moreton, and a rather more elaborate memorial depicting a recumbent Lawrence in Arab dress, also by Kennington, is in the old Saxon church of St Martin, in Wareham. George VII was eventually repaired by Brough, and is now in the hands of an anonymous private collector, though in the past it has occasionally been displayed in public at exhibitions. The site of the Lawrence’s grave in Moreton churchyard accident is commemorated by two stone plaques, one by the old roadside, and another on the modern Moseley, who believed dialogue with the German road, which has been slightly realigned, straight- dictator was the only way to achieve lasting peace. ened and elevated to remove the hidden dip which Some conspiracy theorists believe that Williamson proved so fatally dangerous in 1935. was about to visit Lawrence to set up a meeting with Hitler, which would have been embarrassing to the government, who had him assassinated as a result.

Rejected Hitler’s overtures However while he was a long-standing friend of Williamson, and had been courted by Moseley’s fascist movement, who wanted him as their chief Advising the local community of staff, he had publicly rebuffed them, saying “No please don’t make me any part of your club”. for over 40 years Interestingly, he had already been contacted by Hitler’s foreign affairs emissary Kurt von Lüdeke in Insurance protection for all your 1932, but had rejected the overture. It is likely that Henry Williamson, who wrote for the Daily Express, personal and business assets actually perpetrated the Hitler rumours himself as an exercise in self-aggrandisement in the eyes of COMMERCAL PROPERTY MOTOR his fascist peers. Several times Lawrence referred to himself as a ‘philosophical anarchist’ and was a fierce anti-royalist who refused honours from King George V, so would have made an unlikely fascist. Despite his demonstrative character, robust physique and commanding presence, Lawrence was only 5’ 5” tall and very conscious of his stature. In Clouds Hill a bronze bust, by his sculptor friend Eric Kennington, is mounted on a wooden pjaiken.com 01305 266 522 column at the actual height he would have stood. www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 21 Dorchester Voice Hidden Dorchester Theatre sparked career for famous thespian By Jerry Bird ome residents of Dorches- ter, and many visitors, must Swonder at the curious name of the busy little café on the corner of High West Street and Trinity Street – The Horse With the Red Umbrella. It has to do with one of Dorchester’s lost architectural gems – a Georgian theatre demolished for redevelop- ment in the 1960s. The first theatre on this site, at 10 High West Street, was built for the well-known theatre man- ager and impresario Henry Lee in 1792 by Charles Curme, the The former Loyalty Theatre and the erroneous blue plaque architect son of a local builder, opened as the Horse With the close association with the Loyalty using part of a 17th-century Red Umbrella in 1970, its name Theatre, having accepted an offer building. Curme is inaccurately supposedly taken from the last from Henry Lee to play there named as the theatre’s ‘proprie- play performed there. in 1813 that was to prove his tor’ on the building’s blue plaque. Thomas Hardy took a great breakthrough. The same architect was also re- deal of interest in Dorchester’s Although the theatre was only sponsible for the new theatre on theatrical history, and wrote a third full, S.J. Arnold, the man- the same site, which incorporated three letters about it to the Dorset ager of the Drury Lane Theatre part of the fabric of the old one, County Chronicle in 1897. In in London, was watching the much heightened and almost 1924, when Hardy’s own adapta- performance from his private box. doubled in size. It opened on 22 tion of Tess of the D’Durbervilles Arnold immediately engaged February 1828 with “the Comedy was being staged by the Hardy Kean to appear at Drury Lane on of John Bull and the Farce of the Players, he persuaded John God- a three-year contract. Spoil’d Child,” according to James win to open up the old theatre His first appearance, as Savage’s History of Dorchester. building so that he and several Shylock in The Merchant of The new Dorchester Theatre, famous guests could view it. They Venice in November 1814, was which later became known as the all signed Godwin’s visitors’ book, a sensation, and he went on to Loyalty Theatre, remained open now in the County Museum. play Richard III and Othello, and until 1843, with Lee’s company The signatures include author was soon regarded as the leading presenting performances three J.M. Barrie and T.E. Lawrence, tragedian of the age. times a week. The building was who unusually (perhaps because He became very rich, but then taken over by Godwin’s Hardy was standing next to him) squandered his wealth in dis- Glass and China Stores, and the used his own name, instead of solute living. Eventually he was old theatre auditorium was used ‘T.E. Shaw’, the name under sued for adultery with the wife as a warehouse at the back of the which he was living as a private of Alderman Cox, a prominent shop until it was sold in 1963, in the Tank Corps (see p18). Dorchester citizen, to whom he and finally demolished in 1965. Hardy was particularly inter- was ordered to pay £800. His The frontage on High West ested in the great Shakesperian career collapsed and he died in Street was spared, however, and actor Edmund Kean, who had a poverty in 1834.

Dorchester Voice 22 May-June 2015 Do you know identity of the lady in red?

This haunting portrait of a beautiful young woman on the beach at has a timeless quality – yet it was taken in 1913 and is one of the earliest colour photographs, using the autochrome process. The picture was taken by Mervyn O’Gorman, who was involved in the introduction of the High- way Code in Britain in the 1930s, and was Superin- tendent of the Royal Aircraft Establishment – but the identity of the girl, Christina, is uncertain. Colin Harding, curator of photographs at the National Media Museum said: “The truth is we do not know who Christina is. There is no record of Lieutenant Colonel Mervyn O’Gorman and his wife, Florence, having any children. “There is a census record of a woman named Christina O’Gorman living in Dublin, who was born in the 1890s. We do know Mervyn O’Gorman had family links in Ireland. It is very possible she is a relative, but we can’t say for sure. “If anyone does know her identity we’d be very interested in finding out.” Several photos of Christina are on display at the National Media Museum in Bradford, as part of its exhibition Drawn by Light: The Royal Photographic Collection, which runs until 21 June. Do you know her identity? [email protected] www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 23 Dorchester Voice Wine & Dine Fifties memorabilia – and great food!

Re Loved, Cornhill eave your way through the crowds in Dorchester’s Cornhill and you will find WRe Loved tearooms. At first glance, Re Loved looks like a shop, although the tables outside are a clue that there is a tearoom to be found upstairs. First, however, you have to go through a vintage shop; an eclectic mix of 1940s-50s hand-crocheted baby garments, embroidered cushions, odd bits of furniture from that era and vintage clothes. The shop assistant adorns a fifties hairstyle- pin- curls with a bow or hair clasps and clothing makes you think you have indeed walked into a different era. Mount a narrow yellow-painted staircase, without carpet, and you will find the sun-filled tea- rooms upstairs. Here is a living room of the fifties complete with a large fireplace. You will certainly think you have taken a step Re Loved in Dorchester’s Cornhill back in time among the variety of different shaped The main menu is on large blackboard above tables covered with floral or checked table-cloths the fireplace, and what a choice, with soups such of different colours, odd chairs from straight-back as broccoli and Stilton, butternut squash, and and spindle to fiddle-back; and little nooks and spring vegetable and herb. crannies filled with memorabilia for sale. Scattered Main courses include such delights as saffron- around is an extraordinary mix of knick-knacks infused chicken with an almond crust and lemon that shout nostalgia. There is even a library filled mayonnaise; home-made beefburgers; and home- with books dating back to the 1940s. cured salmon gravadlax with salad. Lighter bites The tearooms are truly a family business, run by include hot garlic mushrooms on toast, and I still mum Sandra, dad Terry and their son and daugh- have memories of the homity pie they had on ter. The Hicks family opened the Dorchester-based their previous menu – and you can be sure every Re-loved two years ago but there is another in ingredient is fresh and locally sourced. Wareham (also extended family) which has been Bistro nights are also becoming popular. Simply open for six years. bring your own wine, and enjoy the Spanish When it comes to the food, be prepared to be guitarists who provide a fabulous atmosphere on tantalised not just by the menu and the generous Friday and Saturday nights 7 – 11pm. portion on your plate, but by the surroundings, The food is a little different on a Friday Saturday too, which will bring memories of your grandpar- night – beef and dark chocolate pie may sound ents’ house flooding back. It certainly promotes like a strange combination, but do try it. In fact conversation. there are 11 main courses on offer in the evening, When you arrive in the tearooms the large and the menu is about to change for the summer home-made cakes are guaranteed to catch eye. months. Lemon cake, gooey chocolate cake, Victoria Re Loved tearooms are also open for bookings sponge, spicy ginger cake, and Dorset apple cake. for hen parties and recently catered for a party for Little wonder this gem is a popular place to bring a 150 people. friend for coffee or tea. Sheena Pain

Dorchester Voice 24 May-June 2015 Visit the Poet Laureate in Poundbury and try our delicious home-cooked meals from our new Spring menu Plus… Special offer on Poet’s Puds! Buy a main course and drink, and get one of our delicious desserts for free!* For reservations & queries call Alex or Nicky on 01305 251511 or visit www.thepoetlaureate.co

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www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 25 Dorchester Voice Out & About Hardy returns home to celebrate new film release At 34 years old, Thomas Hardy Sir Andrew Motion has al- had his first literary success with ways been hugely influenced by Far from the Madding Crowd, Hardy’s poems, and on Hardy’s penned in the tiny cob and birthday on 2 June he will open thatch cottage in deepest Dorset a new Writing Places season where he was born. with a Hardy poetry reading and Nearly 150 years on, actress talk at Max Gate (www.national- Carey Mulligan’s costumes from trust.org.uk/writingplaces). the new film adaptation are On the evenings of 9 and 10 bringing Hardy’s Cottage to life. July, the New Hardy Players will Through the spring and sum- perform Hardy’s The Return of mer, both Hardy’s Cottage and the Native in the garden of Max nearby Max Gate – where Hardy as supporting artists in the new Gate (booking 01305 266079.) later lived and died – will be film of Far from the Madding Martin Stephen, National filled with the words and music Crowd. Howard and Alison Pay- Trust Visitor Services Manager, of true Hardy country. The New ton now live in Dorset, and have said: “With the release of this Hardy Players (pictured) will be a lifelong passion for Hardy. major new film, we can bring celebrating the work of Thomas Howard appears in the film as an both Hardy’s first and last homes Hardy, and this year some of the Everdene farmer, and Alison as a to life with wonderful Wessex Players’ major claim to fame is farm worker. words and music.” Help remember VE-Day with 1940s garden party This Whitsun half-term, to coincide with the 70th Anniversary of VE-Day (Victory in Europe), the Tank Museum will be staging activities related to the Allied victories across Europe. The Tank Museum will also be hosting a 1940s garden party where you can take part in creating flags, bunting and other crafts for the occasion. There will also be an opportunity to climb in one of the main battle tanks, ride in a tracked vehicle, try on replica uniforms and take part in fun-filled family activity trails. Tanks In Action will take place every weekday at 1.00pm from 23-31 May. See tanks thunder into action and watch in awe at their firing capabilities. Meanwhile the weekend of the 27-28 June sees Tankfest at The Tank Museum, bringing the story of tanks, tank crews and soldiers to life – and an original Second World War Spitfire will be flying on both days. Historic vehicle displays will see a number of vehicles making their show debuts, and several old favourites returning to the arena.

Dorchester Voice 26 May-June 2015 Out & About Gormley work unveiling at Sponsored walk at perform An Anthem for Landmark to River Jordan is welcoming everybody to cel- at each of the 25 open Landmarks. Would you like to be involved ebrate 50 years of the Landmark Sammy Hurden will lead the in a sponsored walk to the River Trust, with a sculpture by Antony Freedance Choir in a performance Jordan as part of Christian Aid Gormley and music by an award- of their interpretation of the an- Week? winning composer. them, and will also perform a rep- An 18-mile walk is being A Golden Weekend on 16-17 ertoire of locally inspired music, staged, with several stops on May will mark the 50th anniver- plus a brand new composition by the way, from Dorchester to sary of the Landmark Trust. Since Sammy, again inspired by Clavell , Weymouth, May 1965 more than 200 signifi- Tower and its surroundings, and and back. If you think that’s too cant buildings have been rescued supported by Dorset AONB. far, there are various stopping by the historic buildings charity. Joining the Freedance Choir are off points for buses en route. Visitors to Kimmeridge will see the Ridgeway Singers & Band, led Sponsorship forms are available a striking life-sized cast-iron sculp- by folk musicians Tim Laycock from Steve Rider (St Mary’s ture on the shoreline, created for and Phil Humphries, performing a Church) on 01305 262839. Landmark’s 50th anniversary by selection of folk songs. And don’t miss the Christian renowned artist Antony Gormley. During the afternoon, Kim- Aid Week Annual Market on Another highlight is a Golden meridge Village Hall Committee Wednesday, 13 May at noon in Moment at 3pm on Saturday 16 will also be serving cream teas, the United Church Hall, South May when local musicians across with funds going towards a new Street, Dorchester. the country will simultaneously children’s playground. FORDINGTON

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www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 27 Dorchester Voice Dorchester Arts Scene Farewell act at arts centre Wilde returns with Guitar phenomenon Rodney Branigan features at Picture of Dorian Gray Dorchester Arts Centre for its farewell act. Artists are often described as having “a unique talent”; few epitomise this more than multi-instru- mentalist Branigan. In fact, Texan-born Rodney’s talents are as plentiful as the many instruments he expertly plays side by side. Described by Music Connections magazine as “impossibly talented”, Rodney’s talent is jaw-drop- ping as he masterfully plays two guitars at once – but make no mistake: this is no novelty act. He manages to play with an almost piano-like capacity, focusing each of his hands on either melodic, rhythmic or percussive duties. Rodney Branigan will be the last blues night at the Arts Centre and all future events will be at the Corn Exchange venue. However, Dorchester Arts promises that while the venue will change, the up- Based on the rapturous response to The Trials of close-and-personal feel will stay the same. Oscar Wilde at Shire Hall last year, Dorchester Saturday 16 May, 8pm (doors & bar 7:30pm), Dorchester Arts Arts is welcoming back European Arts with its Centre. Tickets: £13 / £6.50* in advance, £14 / £7* on the new theatrical adaptation of Wilde’s The Picture of door, Senior Citizens £11 in advance / £12 on the door Dorian Gray. Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful young man called Dorian Gray becomes infatuated by the exquisite portrait that Basil Hall- ward has painted of him. He makes a Faustian pact that he will remain forever young while the picture grows old. Adapted by Wilde’s grandson Merlin Holland and European Arts’ John O’Connor, this is a gripping and hugely entertaining theatrical event. Fri 15 May, 8pm (doors and bar 7:30pm), Dorchester Corn Exchange, £12 / £10 members & concessions Scintillating flamenco In a scintillating fusion of heart-wrenching vocals, explosive footwork and virtuoso guitar playing, we welcome Jaleo as they return to Britain with their latest stage show. ‘A Compás’ (‘In Rhythm’) charts an evocative musical journey through the diverse flamenco regions of Andalusia. In this completely authentic show some of Spain´s finest artists combine their talents in a mesmerising tour de force. A spectacular evening encapsulating the very essence of flamenco. Thursday 14 May, 8pm (doors & bar 7.30pm), Dorchester Corn Exchange, £15/£13 members/conc

Dorchester Voice 28 May-June 2015 Dorchester Arts Scene Thought-provoking yet uplifting look at war Rhum and Clay bring their Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit, A Strange Wild Song, to Dorchester in June. This critically acclaimed en- semble will enchant audiences with their unforgettably touching tale about finding light in the darkest of places. A Strange Wild Song takes the audience to northern France during the Second World War, where three children encounter a lost American soldier. Dec- ades later, the soldier’s camera is unearthed and the photographs A Strange Wild Song – finding light in darkest places inside reveal an incredible story of childhood and imagination. imagery, absurdist humour, and Dorchester Corn Exchange, Thursday 4 June, 8pm (doors & bar 7:30pm) Accompanied by an original physical theatre to tell an epic £10/£8 members/conc, 01305 266926 award-winning musical score, story that is thought-provoking Arts Centre 5 June 7:30pm the production fuses cinematic yet entertaining. 01308 424204 Art exhibition and talks look at Hardy the man Artist Susan R Hughes returns to the home of Thomas Hardy with an exhibition of new art that looks at the final year of the relationship between Dorset’s most famous writer and his first wife. Open until the end of May, this show is situated in the Tess study at Max Gate and aims once again to present a visually stimulating show for National You will Trust audiences, Hardy enthusiasts and art lovers. Meanwhile, a series of illuminating talks about author Thomas Hardy and his work is taking place be through the year at Dorset County Museum. Professor Angelique Richardson will give a talk moved!

on Hardy and the New Science on 28 May. Other talks in the series include professor Ann Heilman Independent on Hardy, women and marriage (30 July) and Philip Mallet on Hardy, Wessex and the poetry of Sales, Letting & war (29 October). Property Agent Talks begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm). Free, £3 dona- tion is welcome. 49 High West St templehillproperty.co.uk Max Gate opens from Wednesday to Sunday until 1 Novem- Dorchester, DT1 1UT 01305 751772 ber, from 11.00am-5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm). Admission £7 for adults and £3.50 for children. www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 29 Dorchester Voice Dorchester Arts Scene Kaz will get you dancing Aladdin is set to dazzle Underground for years as a secret songwriter, Kaz Hawkins is now established as one the biggest performers to come out of Northern Ireland. With support slots for Van Morrison, Nanci Grif- fiths, Chris Farlowe and Matt Andersen under her belt, Kaz was recently awarded the 2014 Rising Star Award from Blues & Soul magazine. Having recently launched her debut album Get Ready – a passionate celebration of her roots and inspirations in music – Kaz wants her live shows to evoke a time when people danced in the aisles, so invites her audience to dance and rejoice in the glory of her gutsy, heartfelt blues and soul songs. Saturday 13 June, 8pm (doors & bar 7:30pm), Dorchester Corn Exchange, £13/£6.50 conc. in advance £14/£7 on door. Rich European folk music In 19th century Eastern Europe, Jewish musicians travelled from town to town performing at wed- dings and other celebrations, meeting and playing Ballet Theatre UK is set to wow audiences with local musicians and sharing repertoire. London-based group She’Koyokh has spent Following the enchanting production of Swan the last decade soaking up the rich folk music of Lake, Ballet Theatre UK returns with a dazzling re- Eastern Europe, Turkey and the Balkans. telling of Aladdin – an exotic tale boldly brought to This acclaimed group’s evolution spans the life through the magic of classical ballet. humble origins of busking at London’s Columbia With just one rub of the magical lamp, Aladdin’s Road flower market to performing in the concert journey will sweep you into an exotic world full of halls of Europe, as well as Glastonbury. daring adventure, enchanting spells, unbelievable With a sumptuous mix of violin, accordion, riches, treachery and of course true love. clarinet double bass, guitar and percussion, and Ballet Theatre UK is building a reputation as one vocals from acclaimed Turkish singer Cigdem of the finest small-scale touring dance companies Aslan, expect a night of exhilarating music. in the UK, and now there is the chance to see Wednesday 3 June 2015 at 7:30pm, Vil- these talented young dancers and choreogra- lage Hall, tickets £9, £7 u18s, £28 family 01300 345455. pher Chris Moore’s imaginative productions in Dorchester once more. Thursday 28 May, 7pm (doors and bar 6:30pm), Dorchester Corn Exchange, £15/ £13 members, £11 conc. Seascapes exhibition opens Down To The Sea is a new exhibition of paintings by Angela Goodman at The Gallery on the Square in Queen Mother Square, Poundbury during May. Angela, who lives in Weymouth, is an artist whose paintings and printings have sold widely throughout the South-West and in London, and whose recent work has centred around a series of Dorset cliff studies and seascapes.

Dorchester Voice 30 May-June 2015 Dorchester Arts Scene Don’t miss Restoration romp Catch Curst Sons at Goldies Do the names Patrick Stewart, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jeremy Irons, Miranda Richardson, and Pete Postlethwaite ring a bell? They all trained at the renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School – so don’t miss the school’s flying visit to Frampton to stage The Beaux’ Stratagem. The Lichfield stagecoach is a’comin’ on over the hill, laden with gallants and intent on fine females and their even finer fortunes. But are they prepared for cross-dressing Irish priests, honourable highwaymen, lardy landlords Curst Sons have a unique and entertaining take on and scheming servants? American traditional music, playing blues, gospel The stage is set for one of the finest Restora- and bluegrass with a kick-ass stomp and a large tion comedies of the age. George Farquhar knits shot of wry humour. together a panoply of stock and ‘not so stock’ The Brighton-based trio have released five characters, weaving plots and sub-plots in an 18th albums on their own Curst Mountain record label, century carnal comedy, where not all is as it seems played too many pubs and clubs to remember, and the country folk of Lichfield are not quite as played two sessions for Radio 2’s Mark Lamarr, dumb as we think. and were both the Guardian’s ‘pick of the week’ Saturday 27th June 2015 at 7:30pm and Time Out’s ‘critic’s choice’ in January 2014. Frampton Village Hall, tickets £9, £7.50 u18s 07968 586906 Sunday May 10 4pm Goldies, High East Street, Dorchester. Birdy’s cellist Morse-Brown BBC Young Musician joins DCO creates moving soundscape Dorset Chamber Orchestra welcomes Cordelia Williams as the soloist in Grieg’s immensely popu- Duotone is the name under which Barney Morse- lar but ever fresh and exhilarating piano concerto Brown (cellist for multi-platinum artist Birdy) writes in a concert at St Mary’s Church, Dorchester. and performs his own contemporary acoustic Cordelia (pictured) is the latest in a remarkable songs. series of BBC Young Musi- Single-handedly disproving the myth that men cian of the Year prizewin- can’t multi-task, Barney loops guitars and cellos, ners to appear as soloist percussion and voices to create ethereal sound- with the orchestra. She has scapes around which to weave his poignant lyrics. appeared all over the world Following hugely successful appearances at the with major orchestras and End of the Road Festival and Green Man, Duotone performed Beethoven’s Em- is fast growing in popularity, with his unique peror Concerto at the Bar- shows moving seamlessly between riotous energy bican Hall, London in December 2014. Cordelia and heartfelt intimacy. An emerging band not to has been acclaimed as a pianist of “great power miss. and delicate sensitivity”. She is recognised for the Meanwhile backing him is Indie/electro outfit depth and maturity of her interpretations. The White Bicycles, who have gained a local The concert opens with Cinderella, one of following from their last two visits with Saturday Rossini’s most sparkling overtures, followed by Sun and Lily and Meg. Their hugely original sound Schubert’s famous Unfinished Symphony, con- weaves ambient electric guitar melodies and ducted by Robert Jacoby. sparse drumscapes around Matthew Howe’s poetic May 16 7.30 pm St Mary’s Church, Dorchester. Tickets £12 in and melancholic lyrics. advance or £13 at the door. Under 18s free. Advance tickets Friday 12 June, 8pm (doors and bar 7:30pm) Dorchester from Harmony Music, 3-4 The Forum Centre, Trinity Street, Corn Exchange, £9/ £7 members/conc. Dorchester 01305 260360. www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 31 Dorchester Voice Out & About

May rence trail. Clouds Hill. 01929 405616 8-10 May Diesel Gala. Steam Railway. 20 May 1.00pm & 3.30pm Adult Craft Workshop – Rug Weav- 9 May Printmaking Workshop. Create your own lino-prints with ing. Dorset County Museum. £10 per session. 01305 756827 Sarah Morrish. The Kingcombe Centre. £80 includes materials. 21 May 7.30pm Tom De Wit – The Protest. The Justice Book online at www.kingcombe.org Café at Shire Hall. £5 01305 266926 9-10 May Boat Show. Poole Quay. 22 May 7.00pm Talk: Stolen Images – Pagan Symbolism and 9-10 May 10.00am-5.00pm Saxon & Viking Academy. Corfe Christianity by Peter Knight. Dorchester Museum. Free (donation Castle. (Normal admission prices apply). 01929 481294 of £3 encouraged) 01305 756832 9-22 May 10.00am-4.00pm Dorchester Arts Centre Open 2015 23-25 May Hawk Experience. Weymouth Sea life Park. Exhibition. The Grove. 23-25 May Kingcombe Arts Weekend. A celebration of nature, 10 May 10.00-6.00pm Animal Festival. Kingston Maurward. landscape and wildlife inspired art from Dorset and beyond 01305 215003 including exhibitions, talks, sculpture, photography, painting and 10 May Willow Structures for the Garden. Create obelisks, hur- more. Full details at www.kingcombe.org dles and willow structures with Kim Creswell. The Kingcombe 23-24 May 10.00am-5.00pm Saxon & Viking Academy. Corfe Centre. £85 includes materials. Book online at www.kingcombe. Castle. (Normal admission prices apply). org or call 01300 320684 23 May – 7 June Purbeck Art Week. Various locations throughout 11 May 2.00pm Alan Payne talks at Max Gate about Brough Purbeck. Superiors. 01929 405616 23-25 May Monkey World Big Banana Bonanza! Monkey 11-17 May Lawrence Week at Clouds Hill. A week of talks, World, Longthorns, Wareham. 01929 462537 walks and activities. For further details call 01929 405616 23-31 May King Tut’s Treasure Hunt. The Tutankhamun Exhibi- 11-23 May 11.00-4.30pm Art Exhibition in aid of Cancer Trust. tion, Dorchester. 01305 269571 The Studio, Vermont, Cheselbourne. 01258 837082 23-31 May 10.00-5.00pm Victory in Europe. The Tank Museum, 12 May 2.00pm Alan Payne talks at Max Gate about Lawrence’s Bovington. 01929 462359 journeys 01929 405616 24 May Dorset Tour Vintage & Classic Vehicle Rally. Lodmoor 13 May 1.30-4.00pm Tim Laycock performs Lawrence and Country Park, Weymouth. Friends, an afternoon of stories, song and music in celebration 24-25 May 10.00-6.00pm Fayre in the Square. Trinity Road, of Lawrence and the interesting friends who visited him. Clouds Weymouth Harbour. Hill. 01929 405616 24-25 May 12.00-10.30pm Quayside Music Festival. Custom 13 May From 12pm Christian Aid Week Annual Market, United House Quay, Weymouth Harbour. Church Hall, South Street, Dorchester. Stalls galore. Coffee and 25 May 10.00-6.00pm Sherborne Castle Country Fair. 01963 tea, ploughman’s Lunches and desserts. 220490 14 May 11.30am Peter Preen tllks about Lawrence’s notoriety. 26-31 May The Spice Box. One-woman street theatre show. 12.15pm Roger Holehouse talks about the diplomatic back- Corfe Castle. For times and more details tel. 01929 481294 ground to the Arab revolt. 2.30pm Alison Jolly gives a short talk 27-30 May Royal Bath & West Show. Shepton Mallet, Somerset (approx 20 minutes) about the Kennington bust of T E Lawrence. 27-30 May 7.30pm Evita. Weymouth Pavilion. Details and 3.00pm Marilyn Holehouse talks about Lawrence’s family back- tickets from Pavilion box office. 01305 835554 ground. Clouds Hill. 01929 405616 27 May 10.30am to 12.30pm Family Activity – Become an Ar- 14 May 7.00pm Dorset in Film. Dorset History Centre. Tickets chaeologist’s illustrator. Dorset County Museum. 01305 756827 £10 (including canapés & glass of wine) 01305 228945 28 May 7.00pm Thomas Hardy Talk. Dorchester Museum. Free Mid May – end June Cygnets hatching. (donation of £3 encouraged) 01305 756832 15 May 8.00pm The Picture of Dorian Gray – European Arts 28 May 7.00pm Aladdin – Ballet Theatre UK. Dorchester Corn Company. Dorchester Corn Exchange. £12/£10 members. 01305 Exchange. £15/£13 members/£11 concessions. 01305 266926 266926 29 May 3.00pm Aladdin – Ballet Theatre UK. Dorchester Corn 15 May 1.30-4.00pm Tim Laycock performs Lawrence and Exchange. £15/£13 members/£11 concessions. 01305 266926 Friends, an afternoon of stories, song and music in celebration 31 May 3.00pm Pop! A Magical Comedy Show – Children’s of Lawrence and the interesting friends who visited him. Clouds Theatre. Dorchester Corn Exchange. £6/£20 family ticket. 01305 Hill. 01929 405616 266926 15 May 2.00pm St Martin’s, . Community Market. June 15 May 7.00pm A John Craxton Talk: John Craxton’s Dorset by 4 June 8.00pm A Strange Wild Song – Rhum and Clay Theatre Ian Collins. Dorset County Museum. 01305 756827 Company. Dorchester Corn Exchange. £10/£8 members and 15 May 10.00-5.00pm Tank Experience Day. Bovington Tank concessions. 01305 266926 Museum. 01929 462359 5 June 6.00pm Archaeology Field Trip: Maumbury Rings. For 15 May Dawn Chorus Breakfast. Join Su Gough for a guided details 01305 756832 walk followed by a hearty breakfast. The Kingcombe Centre. 6-7 June Historic Falconry at Corfe Castle. 01929 481294 £15. Book online at www.kingcombe.org or call 01300 320684 7-11 June Flower Festival. House. 15-31 May Jawsome Sharks: BRP Roadshow. Weymouth Sea life 7 June 10.00-4.00pm Blue Pool 80th Anniversary Celebrations. Adventure Park. Blue Pool, Furzebrook, Wareham. 01929 551408 16 May Christian Aid Week. Charminster & Charlton Down 10-11 June 7.00pm Alice in Wonderland/The Jungle Book. DYT 16 May 11am-3.00pm Gathering of Brough Superior double bill. Corn Exchange. Tickets £7.50/£4 under 18s. 01305 motorbikes.1.00am – 3.00pm National Trust Archaeologist 266926 Nancy Grace will be on hand with a display of archaeology 13-14 June Historic Falconry at Corfe Castle. 01929 48129 finds and brass rubbings. Clouds Hill. 01929 405616 13 June Behind the Castle Musical Festival. Sherborne Castle. 16-17 May 10.00-4.00pm Spring Tide Food Festival. Hive Beach, Adults £46, children 8-17 £25, under 8 free. 01935 812072 , Nr Bridport. 01297 489481 14 June 10.00-5.00pm Open Day & Country Fair. Kingston 16-17 May 2.00pm-5.00pm Smedmore Hose & Gardens Open Maurward. 01305 215003 Day. Smedmore House, Kimmeridge, nr Wareham. 07811 17 June 1.00pm & 3.30pm Adult Craft Workshop – Midsummer 871347 Willow Garland. Dorset County Museum. £10 16-17 May 10.00am-5.00pm Saxon & Viking Academy. Corfe 20 June 10.00-4.00pm Dorchester Craft & Gift Market. Corn Castle. Free event (normal admission prices apply). 01929 Exchange 481294 20-21 June Historic Falconry at Corfe Castle. 01929 481294 17 May 11.00am-3.00pm National Trust Archaeologist Nancy 20-26 June Weymouth & Portland Armed Forces Day Celebra- Grace will be on hand with a display of archaeology finds and tions. Weymouth Seafront. 01305 785747 brass rubbings. 2.30pm Guided walk around part of the Law- 21 June 2.00-5.00pm Abbotsbury Open Garden. The Old Gate

Dorchester Voice 32 May-June 2015 House, Abbotsbury. Corn Exchange regular bookings 25 June 7.00pm Thomas Hardy Talk: Whistler and Monet. Dorchester Bridge Club - Monday Evenings Dorchester Museum. Free 01305 756832 Leroc Dance Classes - Tuesday Evenings 26 June – 4 July Beaminster Festival of Music & Visual Arts. Taekwondo - Tuesday Evening Beaminster. 01308 862943 Fizzy Boppers - Children’s Dance Classes - Wednesdays am 27-28 June Historic Falconry at Corfe Castle. 01929 481294 Bridge Lessons - Wednesday Evenings 27-28 June Armed Forces Weekend at Swanage Railway. Salsa Cascara - Salsa Classes - Wednesdays Dorchester Country 27 June 7.30pm The Beaux Stratagem by Bristol Old Vic Theatre. Market - Friday Mornings Dorchester Family Church - Sunday The Village Hall, Frampton. Tickets £9, £7.50. 07968 586906 Mornings 27-28 June 10.00-5.00pm Tankfest! Tank Museum Bovington. The Kingcombe Centre, , offers a variety of 28 June 10.00-4.00pm Jurassic Mini Car Club Display. Jubilee courses and guided walks Visit www.kingcombe.org Clock Weymouth seafront. 28 June 10.00am Fun Day & Classic Car Show. School Hill, Chickerell Weymouth. Tickets £4 Local farmers’ markets Poundbury Farmers’ Market is held on the first Saturday July 3 July 6.00pm Archaeology Field Trip: Druce Farm Roman Villa. of the month For details 01305 262735 Bridport Farmers’ Market is held on the second 4 July 3.00pm-9.00pm Show of Hands – Annual family open-air Saturday of the month concert. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. 01305 871130 Sherborne Farmers’ Market is held on the third Friday 4 July Coastal Festival. Corfe Castle. 01929 481294 of the month 9 July 7.30pm The Magnificent Three – Miracle Theatre. Dorchester Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Outdoor theatre at Maumbury Rings. £12/£10 members, £8 Saturday of the month concessions, £30 family. 01305 266926

Gig Guide pop, rock, folk, classical…

May Museum, Dorchester 01305 262735 10 May 3-5.00pm Jack Daniels. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, 21 May 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester Dorchester 01305 756019 01305 264020 10 May 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, 21 May 8-10.00pm Steve Frapwell. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, Dorchester 01305 259250 Dorchester 01305 756019 10 May 4.00pm Curst Sons (Americana). Goldies, Dorchester 22 May 1.00pm Lunchtime Concert: Illumine (classical piano 01305 458202 and clarinet. Dorchester Museum. Free (donation of £3 is 11 May 8.00pm Traditional music session, Fox & Hounds, Cat- encouraged). 01305 756832 tistock 01300 320777 22 May 9.30pm Red Rooster (blues). Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 13 May 1.30-4.00pm Tim Laycock performs Lawrence and 01305 264020 Friends, an afternoon of stories, song and music in celebration 23 May 9.30pm Finnian McKurk (Celtic folk). Tom Brown’s, of Lawrence and the interesting friends who visited him. Clouds Dorchester 01305 264020 Hill. 01929 405616 24 May 3-5.00pm Will Sear. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, 14 May 8-10.00pm Jerry Bird (English & Celtic folk on guitar & Dorchester 01305 756019 fiddle). Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, Dorchester 01305 756019 24 May 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, 14 May 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester Dorchester 01305 259250 01305 264020 24-25 May 12.00-10.30pm Quayside Music Festival. Custom 14 May 7.30pm Jaleo: A Compas (Flamenco dance) Corn House Quay, Weymouth Harbour. Exchange, Dorchester 28 May 8-10.00pm Mitch Norman. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, 15 May 10.30am Alan Davies with Merry Conceit (Playford Dorchester 01305 756019 dance workshop). Village Hall, Corfe Mullen 01202 872795 28 May 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester 15 May 9.30pm Vanilla Radio (pop/rock covers). Tom Brown’s, 01305 264020 Dorchester 01305 264020 28 May 8.00pm The troubadours. Sunray Folk Club, Village Hall, 15 May 1.30-4.00pm Tim Laycock performs Lawrence and Broadmayne 07786 654074 Friends, an afternoon of stories, song and music in celebration 29 May 9.30pm The Darwins. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester of Lawrence and the interesting friends who visited him. Clouds 29 May 7.30pm Namvula & Band (World music), Village Hall, Hill. 01929 405616 Corfe Castle 01929 480483 16 May 9.30pm Dusty Stray (alt. folk). Goldies, Dorchester 29-30 May jazz & Blues Weekend. 16 May 9.30pm Dinnerladies (60s/70s covers). Tom Brown’s, 29-31 May Wessex Folk Festival. Trinity Street, Weymouth Dorchester 01305 264020 Harbour. 16 May 7.30pm Rodney Branigan (DA Blues) Arts Centre, The 31 May 3-5.00pm Julie Lewis. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, Grove, Dorchester 01305 266926 Dorchester 01305 756019 16 May 7.30pm Dorset Chamber Orchestra play Rossini and 31 May 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, Schubert, with BBC Young Musician Cordelia Williams. St Mary’s Dorchester 01305 259250 Church, Dorchester. Tickets £12 in advance/£13 on door, Under June 18s free. Tickets from Harmony Music, 3-4 The Forum Centre, 3 June 8.30pm Traditional Folk Music Session. The Blue Raddle, Trinity Street, Dorchester. 01305 260360 Dorchester 01305 267762 17 May 3-5.00pm Kipper (Dylan covers/Americana). Durnovaria 3 June 7.30pm She’Koyokh (gypsy/E European folk). Village Hall, Wine Bar/Café, Dorchester 01305 756019 Buckland Newton 01300 345455 17 May 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, 3 June 8.30pm Jazz Club. The Three Compasses, Charminster Dorchester 01305 259250 01305 263618 18 May 8.30pm Traditional Folk Music Session. Goldies, 4 June 1.00pm Lunchtime Concert: Emilie Capulet. Dorchester Dorchester 01305 458202 Museum. Free (donation of £3 encouraged). 01305 756832 20 May 8.30pm Jazz Club Open Session. The Three Compasses, 4 June 8-10.00pm Jamie Parker. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, Charminster 01305 263618 Dorchester 01305 756019 20 May 8.30pm Matt Tarling & Friends (Irish Folk Session). The 4 June 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester Blue Raddle, Dorchester 01305 267762 01305 264020 21 May 1-2.00pm Mike Denham (ragtime piano). Dorset County 5 June 9.30pm Skimmity Hitchers (Dorset scrumpy & western/ www.dorchestervoice.co.uk 33 Dorchester Voice Gig Guide pop, rock, folk, classical… cow-punk). Goldies, Dorchester 01305 458202 2 July 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester 6 June 9.30pm T.B.C.. Goldies, Dorchester 01305 458202 01305 264020 7 June 3-5.00pm Jerry Bird (English & Celtic folk on guitar & fid- 4 July 9.30pm The Skones (punk). Goldies, Dorchester 01305 dle). Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, Dorchester 01305 756019 458202 7 June 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, 4 July 7.30pm Brooks Williams (DA Blues). Corn Exchange, Dorchester 01305 259250 Dorchester 01305 267992 8 June 8.00pm Traditional music session, Fox & Hounds, Cat- 4 July 9.30pm Howling at the Moon. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester tistock 01300 320777 01305 264020 11 June 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester 4 July 3.00pm-9.00pm Show of Hands – Annual family open-air 01305 264020 concert. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. 01305 871130 12 June 7.30pm Duotone/The White Bicycles (contemporary 5 July 3-5.00pm Bitter & Twisted. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, acoustic music). Corn Exchange, Dorchester 01305 267992 Dorchester 01305 756019 12 June 9.30pm Tom Clements. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 01305 5 July 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, 264020 Dorchester 01305 259250 12-14 June various times Wimborne Folk Festival www.wim- 9 July 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester bornefolk.co.uk 01305 264020 12 June 8.00pm Duotone + The White Bicycles. Corn Exchange. 10 July 9.30pm~ Neon. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 01305 Tickets £9/£7 concessions. 01305 266926 264020 13 June 8.00pm Kaz Hawkins and Her Band O’ Men - DA 11 July 7.30pm~ Mozartissimo – An evening of Mozart opera, Blues. Dorchester Arts Centre. £13/£6.50 in advance, £14/£7 on Swansea City Opera. Corn Exchange, Dorchester 01305 the door 267992 13 June 7.30pm Acoustic Strawbs. Village Hall, Harmans Cross, Telephone numbers are those of the venue/box office/ organiser. Swanage www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk Dorchester Voice suggests you check for ticket availability and 13 June 7.30pm Kaz Hawkins & her Band O’ Men (DA Blues). prices (where necessary) before attending. Please note, regular Corn Exchange, Dorchester 01305 267992 music sessions sometimes vary times. 13 June 9.30pm Million Dollar Bash (Dylan/Band tribute). Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 01305 264020 Information in this magazine is published in good faith. The Dorchester 14 June 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, Voice does not accept any liability for the accuracy of any material Dorchester 01305 259250 included, nor from any losses or claims arising from any such inaccuracies. 14 June 3-5.00pm Kipper (Dylan covers/Americana). Durnovaria All contributions are accepted on the basis that they are free from any Wine Bar/Café, Dorchester 01305 756019 copyright restrictions. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any 15 June 8.30pm Traditional Folk Music Session. Goldies, form without the publisher’s written permission. Published by New Media Dorchester 01305 458202 Horizons Ltd, 7 Durngate Street, Dorchester DT1 1JP. ©2015 17 June 8.30pm Matt Tarling & Friends (Irish Folk Session). The Blue Raddle, Dorchester 01305 267762 17 June 8.30pm Jazz Club Open Session. The Three Compasses, Charminster 01305 263618 18 June 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester 01305 264020 19 June 9.30pm The Remedy. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 01305 264020 19 June 7.30pm Dallahan (Irish/Hungarian folk). Hut 01308 485264 19 June 7.00pm The Nash Ensemble (classical). Dorset County Museum, Dorchester 01305 756827 20 June 9.30pm Blue Commotion. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 01305 264020 21 June 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, Dorchester 01305 259250 21 June 7.30pm Dallahan (Irish/Hungarian folk). Village Hall, Studland 01929 450204 25 June 9.00pm Open Mic. Night. Tom Brown’s Dorchester 01305 264020 25 June 8.00pm Boo Hewerdine. Sunray Folk Club, Village Hall, Broadmayne 07786 654074 26 June 9.30pm Gill Anne. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 01305 264020 26 June 7.30pm The New Jersey Boys. Oh What a Night – The Frankie Valli Story, Corn Exchange, Dorchester 01305 267992 26 June – 4 July Beaminster Festival of Music & Visual Arts. Beaminster. 01308 862943 27 June 9.30pm Inspire. Tom Brown’s, Dorchester 01305 264020 28 June 7.30pm Songwriters’ Open Mic. Night, Sydney Arms, Dorchester 01305 259250 July 1 July 8.30pm Traditional Folk Music Session. The Blue Raddle, Dorchester 01305 267762 1 July 8.30pm Jazz Club. The Three Compasses, Charminster 01305 263618 2 July 8-10.00pm Julie Lewis. Durnovaria Wine Bar/Café, Dorchester 01305 756019

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