Events

Treat Dad to the weekend away following Fathers Day and come and sample a great selection of real ales and ciders. Shanty Singers from Lyme Regis Gig Club will appear on Friday night followed by a disco. Saturday brings a BBQ from 1pm -3pm with Saxophone Jazz music from 2pm = 3pm and live music in the evening. A fun weekend of activities and ales.

A great day out for all the family with local craft and trade stands, food hall, children's entertainment, displays and demonstrations and live bands. Licenced bar and refreshments available.

Axminster Showground - Saturday and Sunday 22nd & 23rd June 2013.
Takes place from 10am until 6pm on the Saturday and 9.30am until 5.30pm on the Sunday.
Tickets available on the day or in advance from the local area.

For more information and details about the prices and directions visit www.axevalefestival.org.uk

 

New event - Lyme Regis Walking Festival takes place on 9th - 16th February 2013.
It is also hoped to repeat the event in late autumn, positioning the Festival as a celebration of the changing seasons in and around Lyme Regis 3rd - 9th November.
As the South West Coastal path is heralded ‘One of the finest walks in the world’ by Lonely Planet, local businesses in Lyme Regis have joined forces to promote the area as a destination for walkers by organizing the town’s first ever Walking Festival.

Lyme Regis lies at the heart of the 95-mile long Jurassic Coast, sitting on a stunning section of the celebrated South West Coastal Path, and is the perfect destination for walkers looking to explore the beautiful coastline and inspiring hinterland of West Dorset and East Devon.

Regatta and Carnival Week –3rd - 11th  August 2013 - Lyme Regis
Fun and events for all the family including Power Boat Rides for children by Lyme Regis Powerboat Club from the North Wall, Lyme Regis Gig Club Regatta, Joshua Memorial Family Dog Show, Theatre Square ,Lifeboat Display in the bay and at the Lifeboat Station, Regatta Sailing Club Races, fireworks from the Cobb and much much more...

Honiton Show is a showcase for the best of local farming, crafts and rural skills. It draws exhibitors and visitors from all walks of life. Over 20,000 people attend the show and in the region of 1500 livestock entries are received.

The show is proud to host The West Of England Hound Show - a show within a show - which attracts entries from more working packs of hounds than any other event of its kind in the country. There are more than 350 trade exhibitors, which makes the show one of East Devon’s biggest business events.

The main weekend for 2013  is on Saturday August 17th  and Sunday August 18th. Events arcorss th town from 10am - 8pm
The Grand Carnival Procession sets off from St Swithun’s Road at 7.30pm on Saturday night folowed by dancing from 9pm - 1am.

Sunday August 18th. ThE torchlight procession is the grande finale – and one of the highpoints – Bridport Carnival. The river of fire leaves the Town Hall at 7.30 pm but people can buy their torches in Bucky Doo Square from 6.30pm onwards.  

  

 

 

 

The Melplash Agricultural Show takes place at the Showground, West Bay, Bridport on Thursday 22nd August. Attracting around 16,000 visitors a year from town and country, it is no surprise that it is regarded as the South West’s Premier one day Agricultural Show, and is known by regular visitors as the ‘friendly’ Show. Show includes many Agricultural exhibitions, heavy horse display, trade stands, food hall, By the sea stand, Professor Crump and Sheridan the Sheep Dog and much more..........

Wednesday 28th August until Sunday 1st September 2013

This major annual event showcases our national industrial, agricultural and leisure history. Last year hosted stunt displays from The Royal Signals Motorbike Display Team and The International Bug Pete Monster Truck Display Team. There was also Steam Exhibitions, Vintage and Classic vehicles and Rural displays.

The Steam fair takes place in Tarrant Hinton, Blandford, Dorset. More information about what's on and the event prices can be found at www.gdsf.co.uk

    

 

Geoff Bakers Guitars on the Beach - 1000 players signed up already to attempt a record of 2000. All playing Buddy Holly's "Rave On" on his birthday.
www.guitarsonthebeach.co.uk
  

This is the 11th year of the Artsfest andwill be a lively celebration of the arts, showcasing the quality and diversity of local talent. Meet artists in their studios; follow the art trail in over 100 shops through the town; visit exhibitions; learn a new skill (stained glass, mixed media, dance, poetry, photography and painting) in one of many workshops; experience an ArtsFest event including dance, drama, film, concert, street theatre, stone-balancing and busking.

Jane Austen Tour

On the tour you will follow in the footsteps of Austen and her characters, see the steps from which Louisa Musgrove fell on the famous Cobb and visit the inns mentioned in the novel. Booking is advisable.

Mary Anning, The Fossil Woman of Lyme Tour

In modern times Mary Anning is recognized as one of the worlds greatest fossil hunters. In 1811 Mary discovered the first complete Ichythyosaur in the cliffs near Lyme Regis. She and her family went on to discover many more species which aided scientific study and provided evidence for the theory of evolution. During this tour you will see where Mary lived and where she sold her fossils.

Architecture of the Undercliff

Enjoy an all day outing on this 8 mile woodland trek from Lyme Regis to Seaton through the Undercliff National Nature Reserve. With stunning views across Lyme Bay this tour includes historical informaiton on great Victorian houses, country living, farming, the English Civil war, smuggling and the compelling landscapes that inspired literary greats. Please note this walk is strenuous; no under 18s and not suitable for pushchairs.

For further details, meeting places and prices see http://www.lymeregis.org/whats_on/events.

Come and join us for the finale to our spooky Halloween week with the end of season Halloween Ball.
5 days of Halloween fun including creepy kids club, haunted alley (Thursday and Friday), and much much more...ending with our Halloween Ball on Saturday night 2nd November with live music and optional fancy dress. There will be a prize for the best dressed.

River Cottage day courses and evening events run throughout the year. Including a four day cookery course at Park Farm. All four days are completely hands on and you will learn all the essential skills based around Bread & Pastry, Meat, Fish, and Vegetables. You will learn about home smoking, cooking offal, marinating fish and some outdoor cooking. There are also events at the Store and Canteen which was featured in the chicken out programme with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and filmed in nearby Axminster.

Upcoming Events and Courses

Head of Events Steven Lamb has penned his latest update from River Cottage HQ as work gets underway on the temporary structure which will replace the barn while it's restored to its former glory. Friday and Saturday evening meals and cookery courses are still available for March.