Daily Diary  June 2010

Tues 1st

Lyme Regis Conservation Area  Review which includes enlarging the Conservation Area. Local people are invited to have their say and Council staff will be available to answer questions  and provide copies of proposals and and comment forms at Lyme Regis Baptist Church 8.30am - 7pm.  Reviews and boundary changes can be viewed and comments made until Weds 30th June.   Proposals and comment forms available at www.dorsetforyou.com/conservationconsultation/west available locally at Lyme Regis Library and Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre. 

Half Term Family Fun Day drop in any time between 11am and 3pm. ‘Making Stories’ – make your own mini books and art.  free admission to everyone. Lyme Regis Museum

Annual General Meeting, Lyme Regis Town Band, 7.45 Woodmead Hall

Thurs 3rd  

‘Town Mill Brewery’  Talk on the history of the Town Mill Brewery, then a walk there to see the brewing process, with manager Jon Hosking. 2:30pm.  Lyme Regis Museum

Dr Phil's Rude Health Show  Marine Theatre

FRIDAY 4th 
Deadline for Local groups and organisations to apply for grants from the Town Council see right

Coffee Morning for Lyme Regis Save The Children  Gifts, cards,
cake stall, raffle. Entry £1 includes coffee and biscuits from 10am - 12noon.  Abbeyfield, Silver Street.

Sat 5th

‘Know Your Fossils’  Talk by enthusiastic fossil experts Paddy and Chris.  Learn how fossils lived, how to find and identify, and how to handle your finds. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum

Official Opening of the Malthouse, The Town Mill

Bric-a-Brac and Book Sale by Amnesty International  10am - 4 pm The Shelters

Benny Gallagher    "In an intimate evening of songs and stories about his days as a Staff Writer with The Beatles Publishing Co. Apple, Benny will perform all of the hits he penned for McGuinness Flint and Gallagher & Lyle - songs that have since been recorded by:  Art Garfunkel, Bryan Ferry, Colin Blunstone, Donavon Frankenreiter, Don Williams, Elkie Brooks, Fairport Convention, Garth Brooks (Concert in Central Park), Judith Durham, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Mary Hopkin, Phil Everly, Ricky Nelson, Ringo Starr, Rita Coolidge, Status Quo, Simon and Garfunkel (Concert in Central Park), The Fureys, and Lemon Jelly to name but a few..... along with some great new songs from his new Album ‘At The Edge of the Wave’ also see www.sonicbids.com/bennygallagher  www.myspace.com/bennygallagher   www.myspace.com/onsongrecords Marine Theatre

Sun 6th
Mayor’s Parade begins at Theatre Square for the Mayor’s Parade Service  with Lyme Regis town Band at 10 am St Michaels Church

‘Know Your Fossils’  Talk by enthusiastic fossil experts Paddy and Chris.  Learn how fossils lived, how to find and identify, and how to handle your finds.  2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum

Lyme Regis Town Band plays at Seaton Tramway, Colyton 2.30pm

Mon 7th  

Tuesday 8th World Oceans Day

WEDNESDAY 9th

‘Thomas Coram and his Foundling Hospital’  Anne Sankey talks about this son of Lyme who became the man who saved children. Lyme Regis Museum at 2.30pm

LIVE MUSIC By the Bay live music evenings are always popular and June sees the introduction of new musicians.  Ben Taylor will be bringing his own style of laid back jazz to By the Bay restaurant  from 7.30pm.  More local talent will follow at the end of the month!

Thurs 10th

Friends social evening  – drinks and a gift to the museum Free admission – everyone welcome Lyme Regis Museum from 5.30pm to 7pm
 
Le Petit Rien: Concerts in the West Francesca Thompson (recorders) and Francesco Corti (harpsichord)  Programme: Telemann (Concerto IV in B minor, Sonata in D minor, Concerto No 1 in D major), Dieupart (Suite No 1 in A major), van Eyck (Amarilli mia bella), J S Bach (Sonata in E minor BWV 1034, Sonata in E major BWV 1035, Partita No 1 in B flat major), Couperin (Concert Royal No 3 in D major)   www.concertsinthewest.org   www.francescathompson.com   Tickets (£10) from  the TIC on 01297 442138, on the door or online at www.marinetheatre.com.  7.15pm Marine Theatre
 

Fri 11th

'Wild Life Gardening' by Donald Cambell, Kilmington Village Produce Association 7.30pm Kilmington Village Hall

Watermill Theatre’s adaptation of Gulliver’s Travels:  "Jonathan Swift’s brilliant adult satire has been directed by Ade Morris, who also directed Watermill’s Bubbles, which came to us last September. I heard nothing but positive reaction from everyone I spoke to after Bubbles. It’s the kind of high quality theatre we want to do here.  The Spitting Image and Day Today of its time, Gulliver’s Travels remains as viciously funny and as outrageously truthful as the day it was first published. The Watermill claims that this imaginative new production will delight, shock, and thoroughly entertain just as Swift intended – why not come along and judge for yourself?"  Tickets are £12 (£9 concessions),  from the TIC on 01297 442138, online at www.marinetheatre.org.uk or on the door.  TheatreFriends qualify for £1 off (Bronze), £2 off (Silver) or £3 off (Gold) for Gulliver’s Travels   Marine Theatre

Friday 11th to Sunday 13th

Whitchurch Flower Festival: 'Those Special Days'  10am - 6pm Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum

Sat 12th

Learn About Marine Volunteering Opportunities in West Dorset and rockpooling at low tide. West Dorset Marine Volunteers 10am - 1.30pm The Pilot Boat. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
 

Relay for Life at Lyme Regis Football Club www.cancerresearchuk.org/relay

Nettle Eating Competition, The Bottle Inn, Marshwood
 

"Clock to Clock" march soldiers arrive 18.30 Lyme Regis, to be welcomed by Royal British Legion Lyme Regis Branch and members of the public:  
"We are currently enlisted Territorial Army Soldiers primarily from C Company 6 Battalion, The Rifles. Based in and around Dorchester and Poole in Dorset.  We take pride in our Armed forces as much as we do our own fitness so when we were talking and drinking too much I jested about marching from Exmouth to Weymouth along the coast to keep or fitness up and raise money for our servicemen and women that serve overseas, the boys said its a great idea, so here it is and its for everyone to have a go, anyone may join us, as we will march in our own time as civilians, with civilians like you.

We will march 53 miles over two days, June 12th and 13th along the South West Coast Path from Exmouth Town Clock to Weymouth Town Clock, hence the name "Clock to Clock".  For route and admin details see www.clocktoclock2010.co.uk We will be doing this march as civilians apart from our reserve duties."

Leaving SEATON 15.20 arriving LYME REGIS 18.30   Come and give them your support. Overnight stay in the Masonic Hall, departing in the early hours.
Ed:  I love this extract from their website: 'Charmouth has a slight hill known as Golden Cap'

Sun 13th 

'Taster Session' with Lyme Regis Gig Club: email: henrycbarlow@google-mail.com

Coast to Coast Motorcycle Run: Lyme Regis to Weston-super-Mare - parade of bikes first.  Westland Motor Cycle Club. Westland Classic Motorcycle Club 01935 851512   The Coast-to-Coast run is an event for Veteran, Vintage and Classic Motorcycles that were built before the 1970's era. and this year is the Coast to Coast Classic, Vintage and Veteran Motorcycle Run's 25th Anniversary.   As in past years, the HEADWAY (Somerset) Society will be helping and raising funds for their cause. The run will be started by the Mayor of Lyme Regis and the Town Crier at 9.50am from Cobb Gate/Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, and then pass through the West Dorset countryside. Arrive early to have a good look at the bikes!  More info www.wcmcc.org.uk

'Lyme's Got Talent'  Audition:  Singers, Dancers, Groups, Musicians, Comics, showcasing the talent in Lyme. by Philip Evans Media (events) in aid of Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival. From 10am Woodmead Hall.  Conditions and Entry forms available from 'View From' offices, St Michaels Business Centre

Lyme Regis Museum Walks Week:  a walk every day as follows:

MONDAY 14
‘Coombe Street to Mill Green’  A walk along the most important street of 1940s Lyme, with Ken Gollop – meet at Lyme Regis Museum 2.30pm Part of Lyme Regis Museum Walks Week

TUESDAY 15
‘Mary Anning’s Lyme Regis’  Walk with Daphne Baker through the town that Mary would have known – meet at Lyme Regis Museum 2.30pm. Part of Lyme Regis Museum Walks Week

  "FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY" by Hilary Minson - a talk with a video for the Heritage Coast U3A.  Marine Theatre 7.30pm

Wednesday 16th  
THANKSGIVING DAY Parliament decreed at the end of the English Civil War that there should be a day of celebration and prayer in Lyme to commemorate the end of the unsuccessful siege of Lyme by the Royalist Forces. It was one of the longest sieges of the Civil War. In Lyme we will carry on the tradition by dressing in clothes of the period and parading through the streets. Join us in our celebration.  Organised by the Regatta and Carnival Committee.  7pm from the Baptist Church to Theatre Square

‘Fishermen, Fossils and the French Lieutenant’s Woman’  Walk around the Cobb with local boatman Ken Gollop – meet at Lifeboat Station. 7.00pm Part of Lyme Regis Museum Walks Week

Quiz Night TheatreFriends, Marine Theatre

Thurs 17th 

‘Nature and History of the River Lym’  A stroll to Uplyme with bird expert David Cox – meet at Lyme Regis Museum 10.00am  Part of Lyme Regis Museum Walks Week

Cream Tea Virginia House, Silver Street, Lyme Regis. This delightful garden venue is kindly provided by David & Sue Gale to help raise funds and awareness for the Marine Theatre. 2.30 - 4.30pm,  £5 TheatreFriends members, guests £6:  Please phone Jenny on 01297 444756 or 07989208143 to reserve your delicious scones (made by Aroma, Bridge Street) jam & cream!  In case of adverse weather conditions on the day, please ring Jenny to check

Coastal Forum Meeting re Phase IV Coast Protection Scheme: Progress update;  Phase IV Planning Consent and Conditions;  Other Consents;  Grant Application and Other Funding;  Future Work/Programme;  Questions and Discussion.   Lyme Regis Town Council,  7pm Marine Theatre

FRIDAY 18
‘Ghost Walk of Old Lyme Regis’  Carl Salter’s fun tour of the famous ghosts of Lyme Regis – meet at Lyme Regis Museum 7.30pm.  Part of Lyme Regis Museum Walks Week

Mari Wilson's Threesome  FAB, NOT FOOTBALL  Have you already had enough of the Football? Not planning to be stuck to the TV on Friday night for England’s next match?  Here’s your chance to escape, and have a truly fabulous night out…   Why not dig out some of your legendary 80’s outfits, get together with the girls - or boys- and have an “evening complete with the right amounts of irony, kitsch, coolness and witty repartee sprinkled over a killer songbook”  Mari Wilson first appeared on the UK music scene in the early eighties with her trademark skyscraper beehive hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion and twelve piece band The Wilsations. In 1982 her records began entering the charts and she soon had six hit singles, the biggest being Just What I’ve Always Wanted and Cry Me A River, both taken from her album Showpeople.   Mari Wilson’s Threesome, her show at the Marine Theatre, is an intimate affair, with Adrian York at piano and Matt Backer on guitar. They will be performing early hits, songs from Mari’s latest album, Emotional Glamour, and her unusual choice of covers (including the showstopping Wild Horses, and the sublime Be My Baby), sprinkled with storytelling, repartee and limitless glamour.  Fans of retro pop, jazz, soul and irony – this is a night for us!  Take a look for yourself at: www.mariwilson.co.uk  Mari Wilson will be on stage at the Marine Theatre on Friday June 18^th at 8pm. Tickets cost £14.00, available from Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre on 01297 442138, online at www.marinetheatre.org.uk, or on the door. TheatreFriends two tickets for the price of one.  Be there or…watch the football

'Young Pupils of the Purcell School' 7.30pm The Church of St Candida, Whitchurch Canonicorum 01297 489629

SATURDAY 19th

Coffee Morning in aid of The Christmas Lights 10 - 12 The Inn Place, The Pilot Boat

‘Know Your Fossils’ Talk by enthusiastic fossil experts Paddy and Chris. Learn how fossils lived, how to find and identify, and how to handle your finds. 11.00am Lyme Regis Museum

‘As Jane Austen Might Have Seen It’  A walk around Lyme Regis in the time of Jane Austen, with ‘Admiral Croft’ – meet at Lifeboat Station 2.30pm.  Part of Lyme Regis Museum Walks Week

'The First Chapter: Writing in Charmouth'  Open to everyone who has an interest in writing.  In support of Charmouth Literary Festival.  9.30 - 1pm Cliff House, Old Lyme Road, Charmouth. Info and booking 01297 561493
 
Open Garden in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Society,  tea and cake available, 2 - 5pm.  Sequi, Old Lyme Road, Charmouth

Sun 20th Father's Day

'Lyme's Got Talent'  Audition:   Singers, Dancers, Groups, Musicians, Comics, showcasing the talent in Lyme. by Philip Evans Media (events) in aid of Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival. From 10am Woodmead Hall.  Conditions and Entry forms available from 'View From' offices, St Michaels Business Centre

‘Mills of the River Lym’  A walk to discover the old cloth, silk and oil mills tucked away in the Lym Valley, with Richard Bull – meet at Lyme Regis Museum  2.30pm.  Postponed due to illness (sprained ankle)

Undercliffs National Nature Reserve Walk to Goat Island to see the orchid display with Axe Vale's Dr Allen.  Booking only  0781 4477 422

‘Songs of Praise’ with Lyme Regis town Band, 6pm Branscombe Beach

Weds 23rd

‘From the Amazon to Hollywood’  Imogen Thomas talks on the Uplyme-based explorer Percy Fawcett, the 1920s hero of Brad Pitt’s latest film 2.30pm.  Lyme Regis Museum

'Help for Heroes' Concert for the Troops  Enthusiastic E.N.S.A. concert party, natty N.A.F.F.I. Ladies, amazing accompanist.  Uplyme Village Hall.  Tickets £8, includes a cup of tea and a wad, available from Mrs M Faragher 443724; Uplyme Post Office; Making Waves and Martin Diplock.  Available after 11th May but priority booking from Mrs Faragher

'Inspiration for Flower Arrangers:  The Home or the Summer Show' flower arranging demonstration  by Christine Badger, Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society 7.30pm NB Woodmead Hall

Thurs 24th
'Help for Heroes' Concert for the Troops  Enthusiastic E.N.S.A. concert party, natty N.A.F.F.I. Ladies, amazing accompanist.  Uplyme Village Hall.  Tickets £8, includes a cup of tea and a wad, available from Mrs M Faragher 443724; Uplyme Post Office; Making Waves and Martin Diplock.  Available after 11th May but priority booking from Mrs Faragher

Fri 25th
Coffee Morning 10 -12 Bethany Chapel, Coombe Street

New Amen Corner Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair if you are coming to the New Amen Corner concert at the Marine Theatre this Friday 25^th June. If you can bear to dig out your 60’s fashions we’re offering discounts at the bar for appropriate dress!
The New Amen Corner, formed from the roots of the Amen Corner, and with musicians of superb pedigree and experience, has emerged in the last couple of years as the hottest band on the 60’s circuit because of their ability to recreate so perfectly the sound and atmosphere of that era. 

Their power house live show has made them one of the most exciting bands around. With period clothing and authentic equipment, their shows really breathe life back into what must be music’s most prolific decade.  With music from Procol Harum, Pink Floyd, Mamas & Papas, Moody Blues and the Beatles (among others), you’ll soon be in a “Summer of Love” mood. New Amen Corner’s music is full of that feel good factor!  The New Amen Corner will be whisking us back to the psychedelic 60s at the Marine Theatre on Friday 25^th June, 8pm. Tickets are £15 (Gold TheatreFriends can buy 2 tickets for the price of 1 – max 2 tickets per friend) available from www.marinetheatre.org.uk or Lyme Regis TIC 01297 442138. www.newamencorner.com       www.facebook.com/newamencorner  www.myspace.com/newamencorner       www.soulsurvivors.co.uk        

Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th
Axe Vale Festival of Gardening and Crafts

Sat 26th
Greg Morris (Temple Church) Organ recital. Admission by ticket £10/8, Children £5. Tickets from Lyme Regis TIC on 01297 442138.  7.30pm St Michaels Church

'The Hamsters': The Legends Return to Lyme Now in their 24th year together, having performed more than 3,750 concerts, the Hamsters are established as the UK’s premier blues-rock attraction. Although primarily performing their own brand of material, are widely regarded as the leading interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix. 100% high energy value for money!  www.thehamsters.co.uk  Woodmead Halls, doors open 7.30. Tickets £12  from Tourist Information Centre, 01297 442138; Focus, 62 Broad Street;  ONLINE:  Lyme Regis TV  Apologies to all, but due to illness, the Hamsters show is CANCELLED.

Sunday 27th

'Lyme's Got Talent'  Audition:   Singers, Dancers, Groups, Musicians, Comics, showcasing the talent in Lyme. by Philip Evans Media (events) in aid of Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival. From 10am Woodmead Hall.  Conditions and Entry forms available from 'View From' offices, St Michaels Business Centre

'Taster Session' with Lyme Regis Gig Club: email: henrycbarlow@google-mail.com

Open Garden:  CHIDEOCK MANOR    10am – 5pm  DORSET GARDENS TRUST 2010 GARDEN DAY (DT6 6LF A35 2 miles west of Bridport) Entry costs £5 (children free) and all funds raised will help  the DGT to continue its work in protecting the historic parks and gardens of Dorset  More info see left and www.dorsetgardenstrust.co.uk

Exeter Male Voice Praise with family service followed by tea 4pm Bethany Chapel, Coombe Street

WEDNESDAY 30

‘The Monmouth Rising’  John Lello talks about the rebellious townspeople of 17th century Lyme 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum

'The International Year of Biodiversity' by Doug Huyler guest speaker at  East Devon AONB Annual Forum 7 - 9.30 Uplyme Village Hall Please Book 01404 46663