GUIDED ROCKPOOLING

Investigate the rock pools of Broad Ledge with museum geologist Paddy Howe and marine biologist Chris Andrew. Sessions last 1½ hours. 3.00pm  booking advisable: telephone: 01297 443370  email info@lymeregismuseum.co.uk  or call in at Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

First Tuesday Concert of ‘Music by the Sea’ 2012
Lyme Regis Town Band, 8pm The Shelters, Marine Parade

 A Dance A Day
offers weekly dance classes to enhance fitness, wellbeing and creativity:   a new community dance project aimed at the over 50’s which encourages adults across Dorset to get active through dance.

 11am to midday, Marine Theatre

LYME’S MONMOUTH RISING

John Lello talks about the anti-royalist townsfolk’s support of the Duke of Monmouth in 1685 as he attempted to seize the Crown. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum

Legends Return to Lyme Regis: Larry Miller Band
Woodmead Halls, promoted by Lyme Regis TV
 

The Big Read Challenge Quiz
7.30pm The Pilot Boat

Judging of Lyme Regis Britain in Bloom Garden Competition

 

THE COBB AND ITS HISTORY

Walk around the Cobb with local boatman Ken Gollop as he discusses its fishermen, fossils and French Lieutenant’s Woman.  In aid of  Lyme Regis Museum 7.00pm meet at lifeboat station

Planning Lyme's Future
LymeForward and Lyme Regis town Council want to hear your views on Sports, Culture and Lifelong Learning and Health, Well being and Safer Communities in Lyme Regis.  Help set priorities for the next 2-3 years  7pm The Guildhall
 

Summer Show - Lyme Regis Pantomime Society:  Marine Theatre

The Beach Stall:  Cakes, books, bric-a-brac, Jewellery, Handicrafts in aid of St Michaels Church  10am - 3pm Marine Parade

Cobb/Harbour/Boats: Oil Painting Workshop  
with Lyn Whiteman,  (10-4pm) For booking and further information: lyn.whiteman@btinternet.com
 

THE HISTORY AND BUILDINGS OF EXETER CATHEDRAL
  A talk by Conrad Donaldson, Chair of Friends of Exeter Cathedral.  The Cathedral was first built in Norman Romanesque style in 1114.  Each age has altered it in their own style.  Many treasures were taken during the Reformation, parts were destroyed during the Civil War and World War II.  This illustrated talk will show some of these changes throughout the Cathedral’s history.  Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis.  Coffee 10:00am-10:45am   Talk 11:00am-12:00noon

HOW OUR GRANDPARENTS LIVED

The health and welfare of Lyme’s residents in the first half of the 20th century – talk by Martin Roundell-Greene. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum


Car Boot Sale

all proceeds being split between the Candles on the Cobb fund, The Hub youth club and the Lyme Regis and St George’s Twinning Association.  9am to 1pm at Charmouth Road Park and Ride field.  Entry for sellers cost £5 and for buyers £1.
 

Stompin' Dave Marine Theatre

PLAYING WITH FIRE – JAMES McNEILL WHISTLER IN LYME
A talk by Sandra Lello on this influential American-born artist – a wit, dandy and shameless self-promoter who worked in Lyme in the late 1800s 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum
 

Quiz Night
In aid of Lyme Regis Pantomime Society, Woodmead Hall
 

Theatre Friends Quiz Night  Marine Theatre

EBB & FLOW - THE STORY OF MARITIME LYME REGIS

Maritime author Peter Lacey discusses the sea’s influence on the fortunes of Lyme through the centuries. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum

  Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week (click the link to facebook) the following items in red are in aid of Lifeboat Week.
For full information; competition entry details and confirmation of times please see the full programme available from outlets throughout the town and posters. (Sorry but the organisers have asked us not to publish times in order that they can sell more programmes - only £1.50 from shops around the town) Fun for all the family. 

 Friday 22^nd to Sunday 24^th July   WOODFEST! Woodmead Community Arts Festival Three Days of Music from Woodmead Halls

 End of Term St Michaels School

WOODFEST! Woodmead Community Arts Festival
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Competition.
POETRY PRIZE:
Friend of LymeRegisTV, Sandy Burnfield has offered £100 for a new and original poem about the work of the RNLI.  We need to have all entries in hand by 6pm Friday 22^nd.
PAPA LE GAL
Originally a local band, now based in Bristol, but making waves nationally and across the world. A perfect band for a summers night, featuring their own brand of ‘Tropical Rock’. New EP, ‘Voo Doo is already receiving great acclaim in the music press. Declared by Geoff Baker as ‘the sound of summer in Lyme’ and The Triangulators  Doors open 8pm  Advance tickets £5 at door £6.50
BILLY MATTHEWS
After Midnight Cabaret and Piano Bar in the Small Hall. Billy is a local professional and experienced singer and musician who also performs with 'boy band', Innocent.

Barbeque on the Slipway at the Cobb – run by the crew .  Organised by Neville Causley.        

Lifeboat  Welcome Display in the main bay

                             
 Lyme Regis Bowls Club are having their RNLI Drive at the Bowling Green – Monmouth Beach

MARK HIX Cooks Crab.  Renowned Chef Mark Hix will give a cooking demonstration on the Slipway  "This year we’re putting on the Lyme Regis Crab Festival which will coincide with Lifeboat week.

UPLYME GOSPEL CHOIR will be singing in the Performance Area of the Shelters.

Skittles on the Slipway – play skittles for the nightly prize with the crew.  50p for 3 balls

 Live Music at the Cobb Arms.  Presented by John & Linda McClements

The RAF RED ARROWS Aerobatic Display Team
with the kind co-operation of the MOD. Commentary by Red 10.    Details of the team can be found in the programme.  RAF liaison by David Gallier.  Performance time: 12 noon over Lyme Regis for Lifeboat Week.   Visit The Red Arrows website

Art Exhibition at the New Shelters.  An exhibition of paintings, drawings and other artwork put together by the Lyme Regis Arts Group

 Open Air Service with Lyme Regis Churches at the Marine Parade Shelters.  Collection in aid of the RNLI

Songs of Praise presented by the Lyme Regis Churches accompanied by the Lyme Regis Town Band playing in the Marine Parade Shelters
 

 Skittles on the Slipway - play skittles for the nightly prize with the crew.  50p for 3 balls

Lyme Regis Museum open free for  FAMILY FOSSIL DAY

Fossil hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew talk and answer questions all day on the big fossils of the Jurassic Coast – the vertibrates: ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and fish. See the museum’s impressive fossils and take the rare opportunity to see Paddy and Chris’s personal collections. Bring your own fossils for identification.  Lyme Regis Museum

WOODFEST! Woodmead Community Arts Festival Day 3 at the  Woodmead Halls in Hill Road
Sunday features a SONG OF THE SEA with a £100 Prize for the best poem about the RNLI, with invited singers, musicians and poets celebrating Lyme's maritime heritage in the afternoon:

SONG OF THE SEA: An ‘Open Mic’ session with invited guests. The theme is sea songs. Winner of Lifeboat Poem Competition will also be announced. Doors open 2pm

In the evening, The Last WaltzBallroom Dancing rounds off the weekend. Woodmead Hall. Members £2 non members £3  If you want to take part, call: lymeregistv@live.co.uk  Doors close 10.30pm

Afternoon Promenade concert
by Peter Dillistone - Organ recital. 3.00pm - St Michaels Church

RNLI Lottery All Day   – Tickets available from RNLI shop and Information Desk at the Shelters – chance to win £5,000

Fresh Cakes, Fruit and PRODUCE STALL, in the shelters on Marine Parade.  Fruit donated by Forde Abbey Fruit Gardens, Cakes and produce from local supporters. Organiser Jan Dover

Sand Sports on the Sand Bar with Alan and Lynne Vian and helpers.  Open to all children £1

Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the Shelters. Admission Teddy Bears £1: accompanying children and adults free! For children of all ages, but especially the under eights. Bring your own picnic, we'll provide a drink. Play party games, traditional singing games, meet the Bears, have your photograph taken with them, listen to a story. Organised by Alice's Bear Shop & Alan Vian

Skittles on the Slipway – play skittles for the nightly prize with the crew.  50p for 3 balls

CHICAGO BRIDGE DRIVE at Lyme Regis Golf Club.  All are welcome to join in.  Charge £5 includes light refreshments. Organiser Peter Hurst. 

Family Quiz at The Woodmead Halls.  Organised by Jackie Hedley-Tuffs.  £2 per person, £1 children.  Prizes for under and over 12’s.  Teams up to 6, bar, raffle, tea and coffee.

Lyme Regis FIRE BRIGADE EXERCISE dealing with simulated “Fire and Rescue” at the Lifeboat Station, The Cobb

JAZZ Evening at the Nag’s Head, Silver Street.

Theatre Friends Quiz Night  Marine Theatre

RNLI Lottery All Day  – Tickets available from RNLI shop and Information Desk at the Shelters – chance to win £5,000

Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture  Competition for children and families on the main beach.  Entrance fee £1 or £3 for a group of up to 4. Organised by Alan Vian & Rob Michael. Prizes presented by Grahame Forshaw Lifeboat Operations Manager

Children's Crab Fishing Competition in the inner side of the Cobb Harbour.  Sponsored by the Tackle Box on Marine Parade.  Register from 13:00.  Entry £1 Entry forms and rules available from the Tackle Box or the RNLI Shop.  Prizes £40 in total.  Children under 8 yrs and non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult throughout.  Prizes presented by Mark Hix.

Skittles on the Slipway     play skittles for the nightly prize with the crew.  50p for 3 balls

BARN DANCE at Uplyme Village Hall. Music and calling by popular local group “Long Odds and Short Straws” Tickets £8-50/£3-00 (under 15’s) or £20 Family of Four (2+2) including Ploughman’s Supper. Licensed Bar thanks to Steve Gardiner of the Talbot Arms, Uplyme. Free Parking. Tickets available now from the Lifeboat Gift Shop, the Kiosk, Marine Parade or by post Ring 07831-533580

Lyme Regis Golf Club Golf day at the Club on Timber Hill.   Entry Fee includes a contribution to the RNLI, also raffle and side competitions.  Organised by Ray Farrell (07836744269).
 

RNLI Lottery – All Day Tickets available from RNLI shop and Information Desk at the Shelters – chance to win £5,000

              
 Tombola in Market Area of Shelters –Loads of Prizes! Organised by RNLI Guild and Committee

Guided tour of the Lifeboat Station. Organised by Phil Ball and the Lifeboat Crew

Twinning Association’s Admiral Sir George Somers Commemoration Parade from Langmoor Gardens to the Cobb, led by the Lyme Regis Junior Town Band and followed by the memorial service for Sir George Somers on the Cobb. 

Royal Navy BLACK CATS.  The Navy Helicopter Display team will be giving a demonstration of their acrobatic flying across the bay – we are expecting both aircraft to arrive this year.  Salute by Commodore MGB Manning AFC JP RN.  Royal Navy liaison by David Gallier. see Black Cats

 EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPLAY

The Coastguards, the Charmouth Fire and Rescue Service – with help from the Dorset FRS, the Lifeboat Crew and Rescue helicopter106 will be putting together some exercises on Charmouth Seafront showing how they would deal with real emergencies in the home, on the cliffs, on the shore and at sea  PLEASE DO NOT WALK TO CHARMOUTH via THE BEACH this is only a demonstration we don’t want to do it for real today!!

 Lyme Regis Sailing Club RNLI Pennant Race

Hawkridge Birds of Prey

Come and meet the raptors. “LIFEBOAT WEEK” fund raising evening.  In conjunction with the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Guild’s Lifeboat Week we are hosting a “Birds of Prey” demonstration by Hawkridge Birds of Prey. Take a close up look at live Hawks and Owls and learn all about these fascinating predators. We are expecting that large number of people will be interested in attending this fund raising event so admission, will be by ticket. Tickets  Adults £3-00 Children (under16’s) free are available from Uplyme Post Office, RNLI Gift Shop, Cobb Square and (during Lifeboat Week) RNLI Lottery office, The Shelters, Marine Parade.  Organised by Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society,  7.30pm Uplyme Village Hall.  Info tel: 01297 444034 

Skittles on the Slipway – play skittles for the nightly prize with the crew.  50p for 3 balls 

Yard of Ale Competition at The Cobb Arms.  Entry Fee £4 (max 2 yards per person) Sponsored by the Cobb Arms with commentary by Elliot Herbert. Followed by LIVE MUSIC at THE COBB ARMS.

The Mysterious and Fantastical Wartime Tale of the Salty Socks of Dunkirk
 Shanty Theatre Company: 4.00pm & 7.30pm Marine Theatre
 

Family Quiz night  
A fun quiz night with prizes for the winning team, and  a raffle by Lyme Bay Photographic Club.  Teams of up to 6 people, although don't worry if you don't have a team of 6, because we will sort that out on the night, £2 per person entry.  7.30 pm start. The Ship, Coombe Street

RNLI Lottery –All Day  Tickets available from RNLI shop and Information Desk at the Shelters – chance to win £5,000

Paul Atterbury BBC Antiques Roadshow expert will host a top-class auction
Organisers of the auction have already received offers of items for sale including paintings by local artists and a free holiday.  See above right for more info.

Anyone who would like to contribute to the auction is asked to ring 07974 268504 or 07769 655362 or to hand in items at the RNLI shop on the Cobb. Auction at the Marquee on the slipway starting at 10.30a.m.

 RAF FALCONS Parachute Display Team, landing on the Sand Bar at the Cobb. PLEASE KEEP CLEAR. Team and Display details on the previous pages. By kind co-operation of the RAF and liaison by David Gallier – Salute by Group Captain Brian Lavender. OBE, AFC Rtd.   see their website

                  
Presentation to commemorate 150 years of a Lifeboat in Lyme Regis
with Michael Vlasto OBE:  RNLI Operations Director and past and present members of the crew in the Marquee on the slipway

                   
 HMS Conway Calcutta Cup Last awarded in 1893 for a race between HMS Conway and HMS Worcester in Calcutta, India, the cup has now been donated to the Lyme Regis Gig Club to be raced for annually

Swimming Race for Children and Adults from Cobb Gate to the Harbour Mouth.  Entrance Fee £1, children 50p.  Presentation of prizes and certificates with refreshments (cordials) provided in the Lifeboat Station. Organised by Tim Wadsworth . Sign in at Cobb Gate from 16:30 or earlier at the Information Desk

 Skittles on the Slipway – play skittles for the nightly prize with the crew.  50p for 3 balls

Tug of War – Lifeboat Crew against the Coastguards with help from the Lifeguards.  Tug across the Harbour Mouth – Losers get wet.

 The Famous Nag’s Barbeque.  Food and LIVE MUSIC ’til late at The Nags Head, featuring REAL WORLD and Robin’s burgers. Sponsored by Robin and Debbie Hamon.

 

GEORGE SOMERS AND THE BERMUDA CONNECTION

Barbara Austin Town Councillor and member of the Lyme Regis–Bermuda Twinning Association. talks on Lyme’s links with Bermuda and the town’s naval hero, George Somers, on the anniversary of his discovery of the island, July 28, 1609 – 402 years ago.  Everyone is welcome to Lyme Regis Museum and its talks. One admission fee (£3.75 adults; £3.25 seniors, children free) allows any number of visits for a year. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum

FOSSIL WALK with Nigel Clarke - meet at the Lifeboat Station to take a guided tour of Lyme's Fossil Heritage while the tide is out. 11.30am  Adults £5, Children £2.50

 Grand Duck Race  £1 per duck.  First Prize £50, 2nd £25, 3rd £10 with £5 for the last duck.  Tickets on Sale at the Hut and Lifeboat Shop and other outlets. Race to be started by The Mayor accompanied by the Town Crier.  Organised by Carys Lowe. Prizes sponsored by Casualwear and the Marler Family  12 noon from the Upper Mill, Windsor Terrace to Jordan Flats.

                      
 Pavement Artists Competition  Five Age Groups: Under 5’s; 5-7 yrs; 8-11yrs, 12- 16 yrs and Adult.  Entrance Fee £1 includes chalks.  Organised by Alix Fairley with a team of judges. Chalks only to be used . Marine Parade 2pm.

Mark Hix Crab Recipe Competition – Final at the Oyster & Fish Restaurant in Lister Gardens.  Mark will choose the best recipe from those submitted 3.30pm

 "Meet the Lifeguards” - Fun, Games and Sport with the Lifeguard Team on the beach 4pm 

                      
 COBB WALK with Nigel Clarke- a tour of the history and unique features of the Cobb. The mediaeval harbour was once one of the largest ports in England; there are secret stone carvings, fossils, a whispering gallery, a ghost story.  5pm.  Adults £5, Children £2.50

 “Disco Party” for the 10-12s.  In the Shelters’ Performance Area with music from Ginger Chris, dancing and games £1 per person  6.30 - 8pm

Uplyme Morris Men.  traditional English Morris.  Opportunity to join in.  On the Slipway and adjoining area – 7pm  Sorry - cancelled

The Lifeboat Crew are playing 20-20 Cricket against a team from Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club at the Uplyme Cricket Ground. 6pm  Refreshments and Bar available
 Marine Week   Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
                      
Breakfast Baps – on sale at the Lifeboat Station 9am

                      
 Sand Sports on the Sand Bar with Alan and Lynne Vian and helpers.  11am Open to all children £1

Belly Dancing  in the Shelters. Come, watch, learn a few moves. Organised, and performed by Julia Rorstadt 12 noon - 12.45

The Lyme Regis Majorettes will give a demonstration of their prize winning performances 3pm at the New Shelters.

Bath Tub Race.  Entrance Fee £1 per person. Organised by Jon Cable. Race to be started by Town Crier.   Sign in at Cobb Gate from 16:30 or earlier at the Information Desk.  RULES available NOW at the Lifeboat Shop  6pm From Cobb Gate to the Harbour mouth.

RED BULL Harbour Reach Wakeboarding over the Harbour Wall.  Using a new advanced cable system watch the wakeboarders jump the Harbour wall and compete on the custom made features.    For more information please go to Harbour Reach

Blackdown Steel Band will be performing in the Shelters. 7.30pm

 The Rescuers Cup – for the Caroline Wiscombe Trophy -  Skittles Match between Coastguards, Firemen and Lifeboat Crew        

Live Music in the ROYAL STANDARD on the Seafront.  9pm

 Grand Firework Display Generously supported by the Traders and Businesses of the town. 10pm from the North Wall at the Harbour. 

Kilmington Village Produce Association Annual Show
The recreation field, Kilmington

Legends Return to Lyme Regis: Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes
Woodmead Halls, promoted by Lyme Regis TV
 

Coastguards Mud and Cliff Rescue demonstrations which are happening at low tide

Classic Car Display by members of The Southern Milestone Club,  Judged by Phil Ball (DLA) 11am on Marine Parade in front of the Bay Hotel and the shelters.

 Lifeboat crew training exercise in the bay with the rescue helicopter 2pm

Fun Run. Start and Finish at the West Gate on Marine Parade (near By the Bay).  Enter between 4 and 5:15pm at the Lifeboat Station.  Entry Fee £2 adults, under 16’s £1,. Organiser Robert Crabbe & Andrew Rice. Race to be started by the Mayor with Town Crier. Prizes sponsored by  West Country Vending.  Event sponsored by Steve and Jane Phillips of the Royal Standard where refreshments will be available

ILLUMINATED BOATS sponsored by the local fishermen the boats will display across the Bay for the annual cup awarded by the Mayor.  9pm

Afternoon Promenade concert by Linda Nicholson, Organ recital. 3.00pm - St Michaels Church

A Recital of Piano Works for the Left Hand by STEFAN WARZYCKI
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Lyme’s Got Talent Show Audition
Open to everyone aged 10 and above with the final being held during Regatta and Carnival Week on Tuesday, August 9th. The audience will pick their winner, who will take away £200! Woodmead Halls.  Tel 446057 for application form
 

Get Fossiling on the Jurassic Coast! Join one of Lyme Regis Museum’s famous fossil walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Some families return time and again to search with Paddy and Chris among the sand and rocks for fossils that have been washed down onto the beach after 190 million years. For adults and children alike, it’s an unforgettable experience.

Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more. Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.