Wednesday, November 6
Fun With Flowers – a seven-week flower arranging course – will be held 7pm-9pm at Wyke Community Hall, Chamberlaine Road, Wyke Regis, with top floral designer Denise Jones. Call 07970 460 855 or email denisejones.floraldesigner@gmail.com
Enjoy a fabulously festive late-night shopping event at Goulds’ two stores in Dorchester’s South Street from 5pm-9pm. There’s up to 20% off lots of stock, double loyalty points, a welcome drink and nibbles, plus a charity raffle with five great prizes. Gouldsstores.co.uk
Wendy Lockley will be demonstrating some ideas for floral arrangement decorations – ‘The Floral Christmas Home’ at Dorchester and District Gardening Club in St George’s Church Hall, High Street, Fordington, DT1 1LB – doors open at 7.15pm. Visitors £4. Bring and buy stall, draw. All welcome. Contact: Jane on 01305 268523 or email dorchestergardening@gmail.com
Thursday, November 7
Come and meet Fabian Perez at Halo Fine Art, 6pm-8pm (11 Pope Street, Dorchester, DT1 1GW). RSVP on 01305 267061 or email info@halofineart.co.uk to secure your place.
Friday, November 8
Dorchester Arts is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a fundraising gala, with wine, food, dancing – plus amazing auction items and fabulous prizes.
Since its humble beginnings at The Grove in 1984, Dorchester Arts has become the heart of Dorchester’s cultural scene, now running the Corn Exchange and presenting a diverse year-round programme of performing arts. Tickets include a glass of Cuvee, dinner with wine, an auction of exclusive items and one-of-a-kind experiences and live music and dancing with The Sessions. Book on 01305 266926 or go to dorchesterarts.org.uk
Saturday, November 9
There’s prize bingo at Maiden Newton village hall, 2pm for a 2.30pm eyes down.
Ambassadors Big Band is in concert at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church DT4 7TH at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 in advance from Pete 01305 812637 or £12 cash on door.
Dorset County Orchestra perform at Dorchester Dorford Centre at 7.30pm. The programme includes Tchaikovsky Symphony 4, Wagner’s Rienzi Overture and the Mozart clarinet concerto with soloist Ivan Rogachev. Tickets on door or ticketsource. co.uk/dorset-county-orchestra
The Dorchester committee of the Children’s Society are hosting their annual coffee morning in the United Church Hall, South Street, Dorchester from 10am. Stalls of books, bric-a-brac, jewellery, homemade cake etc.
A Michaelmas Artisan and Craft Fayre will be held at Melbury Osmond Village Hall (DT2 0LU) 10am-4pm., just off the A37. 20 stalls, free parking and entry. Refreshments.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club seven-mile walk from Maiden Newton. Info on 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.
A Christmas Craft Fayre will be held at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church (DT4 7TH) 10am-2pm. Craft stalls, drinks, cakes, bacon butties. Free entry. In aid of Weymouth Food Bank.
A lunchtime concert will be held in St Peter’s Church Dorchester 12.30pm-1pm. Iris Lam (soprano) and Rob Taylor (piano). Free.
Sunday, November 10
Dorset Cottage Garden Society meets at Puddletown Village Hall at 2pm fto hear from speaker Sally Nex on A Rogue’s Gallery for Gardeners. Guests welcome £5. Raffle and refreshments
Monday, November 11
James Porter will talk of Jersey in Wartime to Dorchester Townswomen’s Guild at 2pm in Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, DT1 3DF. Visitors very welcome (£3). Enquiries 01305 832857.
The Somerset and Dorset Family History Society’s West Dorset Group will meet at Loders Village Hall at 2pm to hear about ‘The Big Red One’ First Infantry Division: 16th Infantry Regiment in West Dorset 80 years ago. All welcome. Visitors £3. More info jferentzi@aol.com
Tuesday November 12
Weymouth Art Group will be holding their annual exhibition at Southill Community Centre from 10am-4pm. Paintings in all mediums will be on show. Browse or buy and enjoy free refreshments. New members are welcome to join this group, which meets on Tuesday mornings 9am-noon. Admission £2. Beginners to experienced. Not a teaching group though they occasionally have a visit from a professional artist for a demo/workshop. Bring your own equipment. Just turn up or email carol.morrison7@icloud.com
Weymouth Camera Club meets on a Tuesday evening at the Centenary Club (DT4 7BG) 7.30pm-10pm. Small friendly club with talks from successful photographers about techniques, image manipulation and members’ workshops or photography competitions. Pop in, or email Mick Rose mickrose163@sky.com
The Lyme Regis Society will enjoy a talk on Hogchester & Roman Villa at Holcombe by Audrey Standhaft at 2pm at Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, DT7 3PG. All welcome, visitors £3. lymeregissociety.org.uk
The Royal British Legion’s Dorchester Branch will be holding a meet and greet social event for members and veterans 11am to 1pm (or whenever the conversation stops) at The Junction Hotel, Great Western Road, DT1 1UF. Email Carol Lewis at: DorchesterDorset. Chairman@RBL.Community
Wednesday, November 13
Bridport Camera Club presents a talk online by Stephen McNally: ‘Photo Montage Cubism’ 7pm for 7.30 start. Inspired by David Hockney’s photomontage work, Joiners Art, and by Lowry, Visitors welcome for £5. Book at bridportcameraclub.co.uk
Loders Local History Group will hold its AGM at 7.30pm followed by a talk on The Legendary Cider Secrets Of Loders at the village hall, DT6 3SA. Speaker Liz Copas said: “As a cider enthusiast I was intrigued by the suggestion that Dorset was the first place that cider was made in England. Was this possible? The French connections, from the early Celtic traders from the far east via the Atlantic Arc, to the cider making monks of Loders priory pre-conquest and, with the help of a little apple DNA science, it seems that Loders was where it all began.” All welcome, £3.
Thursday, November 14
Sherborne & District Gardeners’ Association will meet at the Digby Hall, Hound Street at 2.30pm to hear from Steve Jeffries on conifers. Conifers have had a lot of bad press. Here are the good ones. Non-members £3. Contact Richard Newcombe on 01935 389375.
The Royal British Legion’s Dorchester Branch will be meeting at 7pm at The Dorford Centre, DT1 1RR. Email Carol Lewis at DorchesterDorset. Chairman@RBL.Community
A talk on the Birds of Costa Rica by Mike Morse will be held at 2.30pm in the WI Hall, North St, Bridport. Entry is or £4 for Friends of Millennium Green.
Courtlye Musick, joined by actor and singer Scott Free, transport you back to the time of Shakespeare with a concert of music and readings at 7.30pm at Athelhampton House. A unique opportunity to experience the magic of Shakespeare’s world brought to life through music and storytelling. Limited capacity: bookings at dorchesterarts.org.uk
Plant Heritage Dorset is hosting a talk at the Dorford Centre, Dorchester DT1 1RR, 7pm for 7.30pm, on habitat creations for butterflies, people and animals. Renowned butterfly expert and Dorset entrepreneur Clive Farrell, who has an extensive wildlife-friendly estate near Sherborne, has featured in many magazines and Sunday supplements. Visitors welcome at £5.
Friday, November 15
The Berkeley Ensemble will perform at Bridport Arts Centre at 11.30am (tickets £14 on 01308 424901) and Ilminster Arts Centre at 7.30pm, then tomorrow (16th at The Dance House in Crewkerne at 7.30pm. Ilminster and Crewkerne tickets £18 from concertsinthewest.org/ how-to-book
Saturday, November 16
The Sherborne Singers will be in concert at St Osmund’s Church in Melbury Osmond at 7.30pm, with Musical Allsorts: a concert of choral and vocal music. Doors 7pm, tickets £10 inc refreshments: margbone@hotmail.com or on the door.
Frampton will be holding a Christmas craft fayre from 10.30am-3pm in the village hall (DT2 9NF). Light lunches and refreshments available.
Sherborne Book Fair, featuring secondhand books, maps and printed ephemera, will be held 9.30am-4pm at the Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, DT9 3NL.
Sunday, November 17
The WDM’s baking columnist Lizzie Baking Bird is having a Christmas Tasting at the Old Ship Inn, Upwey, 12pm-4pm. Have a cup of mulled juice and plenty to try, buy or order. Meet Mat Follas Mure Liqueurs, Jenna with Tulips and Cactus, Pear Tree Produce with preserves and pottery, cheese and more.
A coffee morning will be held at All Saints church Wyke Regis, 10am-noon. All welcome for cakes, books, Fairtrade stall.
Tuesday, November 19
Sherborne Historical Society will hear from Dr Russ Foster on Waterloo Remembered: celebration, commemoration & commercialisation since 1815, at 8pm in Digby Hall, Hound Street. Members free, visitors £5. sherbornehistoricalsociety.co.uk
Writing For Pleasure Weymouth is an informal group meeting monthly to try their hand at writing a short piece on a prompt. Efforts are then shared and discussed light heartedly. Poetry or prose, funny or sad. Contact Jayne 01305 786802.
Wednesday, November 20
TV valuer Paul Atterbury will be giving a talk on The Making of a Dorset Garden followed by a Q&A session to raise funds for Relate Dorset and South Wiltshire 7pm-9pm at Relate, 2 Poundbury Business Centre, Middle Farm Way, DT1 3WA. Tickets £20 inc glass of wine. Call 01305 257206.
Thursday, November 21
The New Arts Group will be hosting a talk on The Queen of Sheba: Empress or Enigma with speaker Chris Bradley at Bridport Town Hall from 1.30pm for a 2pm start. £10.
Weymouth Civic Society will hear a talk on Weymouth Heritage Trail by Graham Perry at Pilgrim House in Hope Square at 7pm, with refreshments from 6.30pm. Free, just turn up. weymouthcivicsociety.org
Goulds Garden Centre, in Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, is holding a late night shopping event 5.30pm-9pm, with fantastic discounts on Christmas trees, decorations, and more. There’s a welcome drink and mince pies, a charity raffle with five fantastic prizes and tastings of festive treats. You can even enjoy a super early two-course Christmas meal – call 01305 836031 to book.
Friday, November 22
Duncan Honeybourne will play at 7pm at St Nicholas Church Abbotsbury. A Virginal Recital, the program includes pieces by Bach, William Byrd and Gordon Jacobs Suite for the Virginal. Tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/t-rpopgyx or on the door.
Royal British Legion, Dorchester Branch: An evening with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Learn more about its work across the globe at Brownsword Hall, Pummery Square, Poundbury, DT1 3GW. Doors open 7pm. £5 cash on the door. Info from Carol Lewis at: DorchesterDorset.Chairman@RBL.Community
Wildlife, animal and portrait artist L Paul Matthews will open his studio at 23 High Street, Puddletown (DT2 8RT) today, 3pm-6pm, and Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24 10am-5.30pm. Pop in, or call 01305 848780 for more.
Christmas Cheer fundraising bingo in the Bridport Town Hall – open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm. To donate a bingo or raffle prize, drop into the TIC.
Saturday, November 23
Fundraising Friends 222 are holding a Christmas bazaar at the Trinity Club in Dorchester, 10am-2pm. Cakes, home made preserves, tombola, pyrography, hand-painted bird boxes, fairy doors and more. In aid of Dorchester Family Support.
A Christmas Fair is being held 10am-4pm at Bryanston School near Blandford (DT11 0PX) today and tomorrow, with over 90 stands inside and out, selling food, drink, crafts and homeware gifts – the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping. Wreath making sessions each day – book at bryanston.co.uk/christmas-wreaths
Live music, and a street food area, where you can enjoy snacks and lunches, including pizzas, bratwurst, falafels, Indian vegan street food, Dorset lamb burgers, hot potatoes, seafood and desserts, all washed down with coffee, tea, soft drinks or glühwein. There is also lots for children to enjoy, including a Frozen-themed room, where kids can have their pictures taken with Elsa and Anya, who will be joined by Captain America and Spiderman. There’s a craft room where they can make Christmas decorations, make sand Aart pictures, or have their face painted. Parking on site and a shuttle bus every 15 minutes from Blandford Tourist Information Office starting at 9.30am and running all day. Entry is £4 or £3.50 concessions, U16 free.
The Well Beloved, the latest Thomas Hardy adaptation from the Wessex Dramas project, is being shown at The Royal Manor Theatre on Portland at 7.30pm. Tickets royalmanortheatre.co.uk
Mapperton House (DT8 3NR) is holding its huge Christmas Market, with more than 100 stalls, live bands and Father Christmas today and tomorrow. Book at mapperton.com
There’s a fundraising autumn dance in aid of community organisations at Loders Village Hall. Silver Lining, rock n roll standards and 60s classics 7.30pm-10pm. Tickets £10 cash only, U12 free. Bring refreshment. Email bogle.2@outlook.com or call Pam on 01308 424556.
St Nicholas and St Laurence churches are holding a joint Christmas Fayre 10am-3pm at St Nicholas’s Broadwey (DT3 5LW), with 17 stalls, and six charity tables, tombola, raffle, cake stall, children’s Yuletide trail and a café. Free entry.
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 7 mile walk from Bothenhampton. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.
There’s an autism friendly day at Monkey World, Bovington: Neurodivergent visitors and their families can access the park at 9am, an hour before general opening, and enjoy a quieter day, with noise controls, sensory trails and a calm room. Book online at monkeyworld.org
A Choral Evensong will be held at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church Dorchester. Music by Tallis, Rose, Ives and Ireland. Free. musicatstpetersdorchester.org
A Christmas Market will be held 1pm-4pm at Norton- Sub-Hamdon Village Hall (TA14 6SF). Lots of sellers, a wide variety of stalls, food, gifts, Christmas decorations, toiletries, jewellery, crafts and candles, home fragrances, cards, knitted items. Bagnell Farm will be there with their amazing burgers. Refreshments, a children’s room with stalls and tombolas. A grand raffle with lots of prizes.
Dorset Chamber Orchestra perform at St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester at 7.30pm. They will be playing Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and Piano Concerto No 21, and Schumann’s Symphony No 3. Tickets £16 (£1 U18) from dorsetchamberorchestra.org or Linda Ryall on 01305 269069.
Dorchester: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is hosting a second-hand book fair from 10am-4pm in the Victorian Hall. Alongside the museum’s bookstands, other stallholders have been invited including the Hardy Society and Nangle Books. Thousands of high-quality books available. Free entry. Donations of good quality second-hand books should be dropped at the museum by Monday, November 18.
There’s an Owl Box coffee morning at St Ann’s Schoolroom, Radipole Lane, 10am-noon, fundraising for more owl boxes in our open spaces and gardens. Includes a talk by Kevin Webb, ecologist and owl enthusiast. Entry free. Coffee, tea and homemade cakes.
Film Night: Some Like it Hot Wyke Regis Memorial Hall, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm). 1959 American crime comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon. Entry £6, includes glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Tickets at parishofwykeregis.org.uk/events, or Jeff Thomas on 07710 09614.
Sunday, November 24
An indoor car boot/tabletop sale at Marston Magna Village Hall. Sellers from 10am, £5 a table. Buyers from 11am £1. Email: bookings.marstonvillagehall@gmail.com to reserve your table.
The Occasional Singers are performing an Advent concert at 3pm St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester DT1 2HL.Taking us from 1607 through to the present day, the songs and carols will range from contemplative to joyful. Free with retiring collection in aid of Dorchester Poverty Action.
A wheel of candles will make a spectacular finale to a day of celebrations on St Catherine’s Hill Abbotsbury.There’s an art workshop 12-3pm at Abbotsbury Village Hall, with art materials supplied, where you can decorate a candle bag for £2. Then at 3pm in St Catherine’s Chapel there will be music by Frenchay, an a capella group, followed at 3.45pm by a short service of thanksgiving and a cash collection for St Nicholas’ Church. Afterwards, you can see the hill lit up with all the decorated candle bags.
Tuesday, November 26
The Bridport U3A monthly talk at 2pm in the Bridport United Church Hall, East Street, DT6 3LJ will feature Alex Leger, on Life on the Licence Fee. He had a long career at the BBC producing and directing programmes including Blue Peter.
Wednesday, November 27
Bridport Camera Club presents a talk by Alison Webber: The Cloak of Conformity and the Corset of Expectation 7pm-10pm Bridport Town Hall DT6 3LF.
Alison tells the story of the relationship between her photography and autism, how her creativity was suffocated by efforts to conform, and how, by discarding the ‘cloak’ and the ‘corset’, she can express her true identity. Proceeds to ASCape, which supports children and young adults on the autistic spectrum in Dorset. Free, but donations welcome. You can support odd socks day by dressing in an unusual manner for the evening. Register at bridportcameraclub.co.uk, where you can enter £0 or a donation.
The Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society hosts a practical demonstration ‘The Answer Lies in the Soil’ by David Usher. Handout with useful soil-related information. Uplyme Village Hall DT7 3UY. Non-members £3. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments, talk starts 7.30pm. ulrhs.wordpress.com
Sherborne Science Café presents Professor Andrea Russell from Southampton University talking about batteries and fuel cells at 7.30pm at Digby Memorial Hall DT9 3NL. £3 entry on the door, no membership required. Sherbornesciencecafe.com
Thursday, November 28
Weymouth Civic Society will hear a talk on the histories of St Andrew’s Church and Rufus Castle on Portland by Johanna Roethe, Historic England architectural investigator at Pilgrim House in Hope Square at 7pm, with refreshments from 6.30pm. Free, just turn up. weymouthcivicsociety.org
South Dorset RSPB local group will hold a meeting in the Quiet Space, Poundbury DT1 3SE at 7.30pm. Richard Collier will give a travel talk on the East Coast of Australia starting at north ending at Twelve Apostles in south. Visitors £4 to include coffee and biscuits. All welcome.
Friday, November 29
The Friends of Greenhill Gardens are holding their Amazing Christmas Cracker Quiz at Preston Village Hall, Weymouth at 7.30pm. Subject and general knowledge rounds and a joker card to double points. Teams of up to six – £14 to include light supper. Email janechandler123@hotmail.com or call 07794 631771. greenhill-gardens.co.uk
Organ recital with Duncan Honeybourne at All Saints church Wyke Regis, 7:30 pm.
Music featuring All Saints’ 1884 Henry Jones organ. Entry £6, children under 16 free. Cash bar. Tickets available at parishofwykeregis.org.uk/events or Jeff Thomas on 07710 09614.
A wreath workshop will be held 10am-noon today and 11am-1pm tomorrow at 5 Crown Square, Poundbury, DT1 3EN. Cost £35 to include all materials and refreshments. Call 01305 269444 to book.
Weymouth One World Group is hosting another Quiz & Chips, with a fish & chips supper followed by a fun for all quiz. Tickets £15 includes a free entry to a Christmas hamper prize draw. 6.30pm in St Aldhelm’s Church Centre, Spa Road, DT3 5EW. Teams of up to six. To book call John 07989 930223 or Mike on 07942 678730.
Saturday, November 30
Open studios at Unit 1, Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, DT6 5BP. Visit the studios of artists Ella Squirrell and Grace Crabtree, and the Ink & Page Print Room. Open 10am-4pm both days.
An Advent carol service will be held at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church Dorchester sung by University Music Bournemouth Chamber Choir. Free. musicatstpetersdorchester.org
A Christmas bazaar run by The Triangle Trust will be held at Stoke Sub Hamdon Memorial Hall (TA14 6PZ) from 1pm-4pm. Lots of tables selling lovely things, refreshments, cakes and much more. Info from Jennie Harris on 01935 881718 or David Warry on 01935 822271.
Little Green Change’s free, annual, Children’s Christmas Give and Take event will be held 10.30am-12.30pm, at Woodmead Halls in Lyme Regis.
Last year’s event rehomed 275.6kg of children’s clothing, toys and books and directly benefitted 112 children, with lots more children benefiting from the free toys given to Uplyme Pre-School, Weldmar Hospicecare, and Axminster Community Primary Academy immediately after the event. You don’t have to bring anything to take anything.
Dorchester choir Encore Singers will perform at the United Church, South Street, DT1 1BY at 7.30pm. Admission is free, with a retiring collection for a local charity. A mixture of songs from the shows, other popular pieces and some seasonal music for the run-up to Christmas. There’ll even be a chance to join in with a few of your favourites.
A Mind Body Spirit Fayre with a taste of Christmas will be held 11am-5pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. Psychic mediums, tarot, therapists, stalls, tombola, free medium demonstrations. Homemade cakes served all day. Entry £1, children free.
Christmas luxury wreath making will be held at Wyke Regis Community Hall, Chamberlaine Road, with floral designer Denise Jones. £60 includes all ingredients, accessories, a demonstration and step by step hands on guidance and tools. Just rock up for a festive fun time. Festive treats and drinks included. You can use a stunning mix of luxury scented foliage, fruits, cones and a range of baubles and ribbons to add extra opulence or for a more natural look for hessian, raffia and feathers. Call 07970 460 855 or denisejones.floraldesigner@gmail.com
Concert before the Fayre will feature Portland Coves at Wyke Regis Memorial hall in Chamberlaine Road, (DT4 9EZ) at 7.30pm. The Coves play a mix of traditional music from around the world, mostly Celtic roots. Doors open 7pm, cash bar. Tickets £10 from Ian Cox on 07966 439161 or iancoxart@yahoo.com
Sunday, December 1
The Hunter’s Moon Inn in Middlemarsh (DT9 5QN) is showing Christmas movies from 4pm, to get you in the festive mood and raise some money for Prostate Cancer UK. To book a table call 01963 210966.
Tuesday, December 3
Sherborne Historical Society will be holding a members’ Christmas evening at 8pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, with Prof Sam Smiles talking about Stonehenge: Antiquaries and Artists. Visitors £5. sherbornehistoricalsociety.co.uk
Wednesday, December 4
Bridport United Church will be holding a Christmas tree festival from today until Sunday, December 15. Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm and Sundays 2pm-4pm. It will also be open on Christmas Cheer day, December 4, 4pm-7pm.
Bridport Christmas Cheer will be held today, 4pm-8pm. See page 19 for details.
Friday, December 6
Symondsbury Mummers will be performing at Symondsbury Christmas Fair at 4.30pm.
Saturday, December 7
There’s prize bingo at Maiden Newton village hall, 2pm for a 2.30pm eyes down.
The Hunter’s Moon Inn in Middlemarsh (DT9 5QN) is holding a Christmas karaoke from 8pm. To book a table call 01963 210966.
Plant Heritage Dorset talk at Morden Village Hall, BH20 7DT, 1.30pm for 2pm start. Visitors £5, inc refreshments. A Rogue’s Gallery for Gardeners and How to Manage Them by Sally Nex, a gifted speaker and talented horticultural journalist and writer (including BBC Gardener’s World). Seasonal refreshments, homemade cake stall, Christmas gardening gifts and quality raffle. Contact: martin.plantheritagedorset@ btinternet.com or go to plantheritagedorset.org.uk
Christmas luxury wreath making will be held at Wyke Regis Community Hall, Chamberlaine Road, with floral designer Denise Jones. £60 includes all ingredients, accessories, a demo and hands on guidance and tools. Just rock up for a festive fun time. Festive treats and drinks included. You can use a stunning mix of luxury scented foliage, fruits, cones and a range of baubles and ribbons to add extra opulence or for a more natural look for hessian, raffia and feathers. Call 07970 460 855 or denisejones.floraldesigner@gmail.com
Crossways Youth and Community Centre is holding a Christmas Fayre 9am to 1pm. £10 per pitch/table – please book via cycc@mail.com
Stanchester Quire presents A Christmas Concert by Candlelight at Holnest Church near Sherborne DT9 5PU at 7pm. Donations welcome. Mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets from Graham 01963 210632. Limited seating, booking advisable. Proceeds 50/50 to Stanchester Quire & Friends of Holnest Church. stanchesterquire.org, friendsofholnest@gmail.com
Bridport & West Dorset Rambling Club 4 mile walk from Lyscombe. For further information please ring 01308 898484 or 01308 863340. New members/visitors welcome.
Sunday, December 8
Symondsbury Mummers will be performing at White Horse, Litton Cheney at 5pm.
One Voice Choir presents ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas! at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church, 32 Melcombe Avenue, DT4 7TH at 3pm. Delightful medley of Christmas classics and festive tunes. Tickets £10 inc refreshments (under 16s free) from John Ellis 07779 772264 or cash on the door.
The Hunter’s Moon Inn in Middlemarsh (DT9 5QN) will be showing Christmas movies from 4pm. Call 01963 210966.
A free Santa’s grotto will be at Bridport WI Hall 10am until 2pm. Open to all ages. All children will receive a free gift generously donated and wrapped by Bridport’s Toymaster. To remind you of your visit a photograph will be taken by official photographer Tim Russ. To book a slot visit bridportandwestbay.co.uk or ring the Bridport TIC 01308 424801.