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November 2013

 

    ~  Fireworks ~ Remembrance Day ~ Concerts ~  Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Switch-on Saturday ~

 

Saturday 2nd

 

Fireworks
The Harbour  followed by
 bonfire on the beach
 Lyme Regis Carnival

 

 


 

 

 3rd - 9th November  Walking Festival

 

 

 

 

Sunday 10th Remembrance Day

 

Remembrance Sunday Parade
from Langmoor Gardens  1430:
followed by
Remembrance Service
with Lyme Regis Town Band at St. Michael's Church at 1500.  All local organisations welcome to take part, serving representatives form all of the Armed Forces are expected to attend in uniform. 


 

Monday 11th  Armistice Day  NATIONAL TWO MINUTES SILENCE at 11.00 am

   
Armistice Day Service.
At the Monmouth Street War Memorial, St Georges Square. 11am:  Please be sure to arrive early.

 


Tuesday 26th

'Hidden Dorset'
by Colin Varndell, Wildlife Photographer  Tuesday 26th joint meeting with West Dorset Wildlife Trust.   Members £2.00  Lyme Regis Society 2.30pm Woodmead Hall
 

Wednesday 27th

Quiz and Social evening. 7.30pm Uplyme Village Hall.  For more details contact 01297 444034 or  Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society
 

 

 Saturday 30th Switch-on Saturday – the switching on of the Lyme Regis Christmas Lights.

Free lantern-making workshop
at the Lyme Regis Baptist Church Hall, Broad Street 3pm

Lantern Competition

In the Baptist Church 4.45

Christmas Parade

5.15pm prompt from the Baptist Church


Switch on of the Christmas Lights by the Mayor of Lyme Regis.
5.30pm prompt -  
Come early for the Lantern Parade and enjoy the atmosphere:
Join in the countdown -
don't be late or you'll miss it!  
The Shambles, Broad Street 

 


A selection of 2012 events

Half Term Family Fun Day - free
Local artist Alison Bowskill gets crafty at Lyme Regis Museum’s family fun day. Make your own stained glass-effect picture of Lyme Regis with pens and tissue paper. Take it home, hang it in a window and... let the light shine through! Drop in any time between 11am and 3pm, free admission and free materials for everyone.  Lyme Regis Museum’s winter opening: Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am to 4pm, plus Monday and Tuesday in school holidays. Telephone 01297 443370.

Charmouth Dinosaur Talk
This short illustrated talk is about the discovery of one of England's most complete and best preserved dinosaurs. Come along and find out how experts have pieced together the story of these incredible dinosaurs 16:30 - 17:00  Tickets - £2 per person.  Places are limited and tickets are available from the Charmouth Heritage Centre (01297 560772)


 Royal British Legion Poppy collection

Lyme Regis Writers Group
Welcomes writers of all genres and experience.  Members share their writing and enjoy constructive and supportive feedback.  2.30 - 4.30 , St Michaels Business Centre, Pooles Court, DT7 3DB  Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.  Further info: 01297 22677, email indrielart@live.co.uk
 

Oliver Letwin Advice Surgery
To make an appointment email charlesa@parliament.uk or Tel 01308 456891.  3pm Alexandra Hotel


Fossil Fantastic Day

Join the Warden Team at the Centre for a whole day of fossil hunting and activities for families and children! Lots of fun for everyone!  Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre   Booking essential Tel 560772
 

 

Lyme Regis Res v Bradford Abbas
 - Dorset Junior Cup R1 (1.30pm ko) - followed by the live game on espn.  Lyme Regis Football Club,  The Davey Fort Ground, Charmouth Road, DT7 3DU




Fireworks
& Party on the Beach
Bonfire from 6pm  Fireworks  by Charmouth Traders Association 7pm Charmouth Beach

 

 

 

Festival of Remembrance
Royal British Legion  Festival of Remembrance,  with Lyme Regis Town Band.  Tickets £3 at the door 7.30pm Woodmead Halls

 

 

 

 

Jo Brand  with support from Andy Robinson 
Long established as one of the UK’s best female comics, Jo Brand is a household name. The star and writer of Getting On, the BBC’s BAFTA award winning series set on a hospital’s geriatric ward, Jo’s other television credits include The Brain Drain, the award-winning Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (Channel 4), and as a regular guest on QI. In 2003, she was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy. We're very excited to announce that she'll be coming to the Marine Theatre for one night only to do a very special warm up gig. 8.00pm  Marine Theatre.  All Tickets £12.   On sale from Thursday 25th from Lyme Regis Tourist Information centre or www.marinetheatre.com


 
 

Last Posting date for surface mail to Eastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta and Iceland



Pastel

by Barry Watkins.  Lyme Regis Art Society meeting. 2 - 4pm Woodmead Halls

 

 

 


Soup and Sweet Lunch

Raffle and Bar.  In aid of the British Red Cross. £5 donation 12 - 2pm Woodmead Hall.  All welcome

 

 

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Silver Screen Presentation... British pensioners on a tight budget move to a retirement home in India; their adventures there giving them a new lease on life....   Silver Screen Presentation. Presented in Digital Projection with 6-channel Digital sound.
Tickets £3.50 including tea or coffee  Anyone is welcome to come to Silver Screen; you don’t have to be over a certain age to enjoy these shows.  10.30am. Regent Cinema

 

Royal British Legion Poppy collection



ANNUAL AGM
Annual General Meeting and election of U3A committee members.
Speaker Richard La Trope Bateman MDES RCA,
has an international reputation for designing and building structures – from chairs and tables to bridges – using home-grown timbers Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis.  10:00-12:00noon  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SUBS (£12 per person)

 

 

 

Competition: Framed and OPEN Competitions

Lyme Bay Photographic Club 7.30 pm Woodmead Halls
 

 


BEN & ALFIE
Ben & Alfie are a unique duo of 5-string violin, double bass and vocals. Their classical instrumental skills are subtly overlaid with jazz, folk & world influences. They have performed as far afield as Spain and Senegal, as well as prominent home venues such as Colston Hall. They have played festivals across the country including Bristol Folk Festival, HOME, Summer Sundae, Interrogate and were awarded “The Musicians’ Union Ensembles Award” at The National Festival 2012. This young duo are fast becoming a much sought after act, supporting renowned artists such as Chris Wood and Seth Lakeman. After being impressed by this young up-and-coming act at Dartington’s Home Festival, we are excited to be welcoming them to the Marine Theatre this season. 
Marine Theatre

Fun Quiz
on behalf of Charmouth Twinning Tickets £5 (includes bread and cheese) from the  Salon, Charmouth or Tel 560251..  7.30pm Village Hall, Wesley Close, Charmouth
 

Laying of Wreaths and Poppy Crosses,
Commonwealth War Graves, 1030:  Lyme Regis Cemetery, followed by

L
aying of Wreaths and Poppy Crosses,
  The Polish Memorial, Anning Road



RNLI Charity Jumble Sale

RNLI Christmas Cards & Goodies and lots of bargains, coffee, tea.  2pm Woodmead Hall.  Info 443872



Lyme Regis Res v West & Middle Chinnock
 - Perry Street League Division One (2.30pm ko) - followed by the live game on espn.  Lyme Regis Football Club, The Davey Fort Ground, Charmouth Road, DT7 3DU

 

Charity Auction to welcome back 'Slow ride to Turin'
In aid of charities for people suffering from depression.  Local auctioneer Jim Rowe.  Followed by popular band Spin 2.  Bar. 7.30pm Newlands Holiday Park, Charmouth.  Reserve your free tickets now by emailing jackie@newlandsholidays.co.uk

Surprise Surprise
In
recognition of 22 years' loyal service, RNLI Coxswain Dave Steenvoorden from Humber Lifeboat Station gets the surprise of his life from a special celebrity guest. Nominated by fellow Crew Member Tom Ward, Dave is called out on an RNLI rescue with a difference and one he will never forget!! 7pm ITV1 and ITVHD  (Nothing to do with Lyme but we thought  our RNLI supporters may enjoy it)
 

Mark Hix's Kitchen Table Demonstration at Mark's home

Join Mark in the kitchen at his Charmouth home for an intimate cooking experience. Every month Mark hosts an open cooking demonstration where he will demonstrate and cook a stunning array of dishes based on the best of the season's ingredients. Mark cooks the dishes, which are served as part of a four course lunch with wines to match each course.  With plenty of time to chat to Mark while he creates a British seasonal feast in front of your eyes Hix's Kitchen Table is a culinary experience to savour. Classes run from 11.30am till 2.30pm and cost £175 per person which includes a signed copy of Mark's new cookbook, HIX Oyster & Chop House. Places are limited to 8 people per course and bookings must be made in advance. Please note tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.  To book your place contact Jo Harris

 

In Conversation with  Mark Hix & Philip Evans

Join Mark Hix & Philip Evans, Editor of View from Lyme Regis Philip Evans, Editor of ‘The View From...’ newspapers will be 'in conversation with' Mark Hix to talk about Mark's new book ON BAKING (and other aspects of cooking no doubt).  Accompanying this dynamic duo will be a 3 course menu to feast on,  featuring dishes from the new book. 7pm.  Book now (£45) on 01297 446910 or email.
 


Memory Cafe Opening
10.30am - 12 noon  Woodmead Halls.  Help wanted see right
 


 


Red Tails
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II....    Silver Screen Presentation. Presented in Digital Projection with 6-channel Digital sound.
Tickets £3.50 including tea or coffee  Anyone is welcome to come to Silver Screen; you don’t have to be over a certain age to enjoy these shows.  10.30am. Regent Cinema

 

Ladies Night
with returning favourites Sugar Plum Fairy Boutique on Friday, Browse and buy Sugar Plum Fairy's winter collection of boots, shoes, bags and other accessories. Get all your Christmas shopping done at once or treat yourself. There will also be a raffle, drink specials, cakes and nibbles. Free entry, all welcome! Bring along your friends, mums, sisters... everyone! 7.30pm. Lyme Regis Football Club




Quiz Night

Organised by Lyme Regis Gig Club.  cash prize for winning team.  £3.50 Bread and cheese provided.   Book your tables (4-6 people) email rexandjackieireland@googlemail.com or text 07811 264507 7pm for 7.30 Uplyme Village Hall

 

SUNDAY JUMBLE SALE
In Aid of the Marine Theatre.  Entrance 50p including cup tea/coffee  2pm - 4pm Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis.   Enquires 01297 443696

 


 



The Human Rights Situation in Cuba
Talk by Sue Bingham, Amnesty International 5.30pm Hallett Court, Queens Walk, Free admission / Parking


 

 


  Last Posting Date for Surface Mail to Western Europe

 




Wildlife of The Falkland Islands
An illustrated talk by Brian Petit, world wildlife photographer.  Joint meeting by the
Lyme Regis Society and Dorset Wildlife Trust  £2 includes refreshments.  2.30pm Woodmead Hall

 


 

Sixth Form Information Evening
Presentation b y Mr J Thomas, Head of 6th Form 6.15 - 6.45 in the School Hall.  5.30 - 7.30pm Woodroffe School


 

Our fete in your hands!

You are invited to a public discussion:  Let us share ideas on next year’s Uplyme fete which promises to be one of the best yet.  The organising committee have a lot of ideas already to tell you about but also want yours. Organisers of next years Uplyme fete are very keen to make it an event for the whole region. 

"We want to make it a great day for everybody in the Lyme area" says organiser Roger Trask. "That's why we are inviting everyone to a public meeting to discuss what they would like to see at the fete".  The meeting will also hear about the plans that have already been laid for the event. "We are looking to provide something fun and exciting for everyone", adds Mr Trask, who promises that the June 15th event will include both traditional and new features.

 Come along to the village hall for an hour and let’s make sure the 2013 fete has something for everyone in Uplyme and its surrounds. “Think not what Lyme can do for you but what you can do for the Uplyme Fete!”   7.30pm Uplyme Village Hall.  For more information contact: Roger Trask: roger.trask@btinternet .com ( 01297 792046 or 07770 837 075) or Jon and Charlotte Matthews  01297 444780 or jonmatthews504@btinternet.com / charlottematt75@aol.com)   Date for your diary: Uplyme Fete – Saturday 15th June 2013

The Lady
The film is about the life of Aung San Suu Kyi (Yeoh) who spent more than a decade under house arrest. David Thewlis portrays Suu Kyi's husband, Dr. Michael Aris.    Silver Screen Presentation. Presented in Digital Projection with 6-channel Digital sound. Tickets £3.50 including tea or coffee  Anyone is welcome to come to Silver Screen; you don’t have to be over a certain age to enjoy these shows.  10.30am. Regent Cinema

Budapest Cafe Orchestra
with songs from their new album. Playing entrancing folk with blistering czardas, grief-stricken ballads and rollicking dances, the Budapest Cafe Orchestra cast an intoxicating spell on all who experience their performances.  After three sell-out Artsreach tours, this smoking hot gypsy band are back; originally for two nights, but after such a demand for tickets, a third night has been added to the tour! With Eddie Hession on free bass accordion, Kelly Cantlon on double bass, Chris Garrick on violin (& hair tricks), and Adrian Zolotuhin on guitar, the romance of the Budapest Cafe Orchestra will resume in rural Dorset once again! 
Tickets £10  Tel 560948 or 560480  7.30pm.  Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall

 

 

Film and Food Night

Film: A French comedy with English subtitles.  Bring your own bottle.  Please come and support this event and we look forward to seeing you and updating you on our Twinning links with Barfleur.   LYME REGIS/BARFLEUR TWINNING ASSOCIATION.  6.30PM Baptist Hall, Silver Street, Lyme Regis £5.00 per member, £8 non members (please pay on the night)  To book contact  jonner_dover@hotmail.com or Tel 01297443872 by Monday 19th November.

 

 

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair
lots of fun stalls, loads of things to make and decorate wonderful things to eat and drink and a fantastic raffle.  Organised by Mrs Ethelston's School PTFA.  3.30pm - 5.30pm Uplyme Village Hall

 

 


Chard v Lyme Competition‚ Lyme to host

Lyme Bay Photographic Club 7.30 pm Woodmead Halls

 

 

     National Tree Week
The UK's largest tree celebration annually launching the start of the winter tree planting season. 
The Tree Council is urging everyone who cares for their environment to put one tree – or more – in the ground.  Not simply because it is a carbon sequestration and storage tool and a regulator of the urban microclimate that takes up air pollution, nor because it ameliorates adverse effects of weather, reducing windspeeds on blustery days, giving shade on hot days, cooling the air, reducing heating and air conditioning costs and saving energy, which in turn cuts down air pollution caused by burning fossil fuels – though it is, and does, all of these things.... read more Tree Council

 

 

Christmas Bazaar
Cakes and Produce, Books, Homecrafts, Raffle, Bottle tombola, Bric-a-brac, Christmas items, refreshments and light lunches etc in aid of St Michaels Church and St Michaels School.  Entrance 50p, children free 10.30am - 2pm  Woodmead Hall


 

Jurassic Art and Craft Fayre
See and buy art and handmade crafts by local people: paintings, pottery, jewellery, knitted and stitched gifts, driftwood items and more.  Free entry to Centre and Fayre .  10.30am - 4.30pm Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre


 

Colyford Christmas Fayre

Craft and gift stalls, cakes and raffle. Also serving bacon rolls, soup, mince pies and tea and coffee. Free entry and parking. 10-2pm Colyford Memorial Hall, Colyford, Devon, EX24  6PW.  For further details please contact 01297 551288
 

 

 

Cantamus 'Lo He Comes' - carols  through the ages
Refreshments.  Tickets £8 on the door  7.30pm St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum  www.cantamus-dorset.org

 

 

Jurassic Art and Craft Fayre
See and buy art and handmade crafts by local people: paintings, pottery, jewellery, knitted and stitched gifts, driftwood items and more.  Free entry to Centre and Fayre .  10.30am - 4,30pm Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

 


 


THE PIED PIPER

With several fantastic events already under its belt, “See-Play-Sunday” continues to bring the best in theatre for children, young people and families to the Marine on the last Sunday of every month. As if that wasn’t enough, there are plenty of opportunities to join in too, with messy sessions, workshops and lots, lots more.

 

When the Pied Piper plays his flute the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance.  Norwich Puppet Theatre's humorous and irresistible one person show combines a skilful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping live music and storytelling that will have audiences young and old entranced.  Why not drop in to the theatre beforehand and make your very own puppet? Running at the theatre from midday onwards, just pop along and say hello. We’ll have the kettle on for Mum and Dad too!  Marine Theatre
 

Memory Cafe
The Café provides friendly and social environment, along with access to information and support for those affected by memory problems. 10.30am - 12 noon  Woodmead Halls.  see right



Exploring Watercolour

by Roger Clemens.  Lyme Regis Art Society meeting.  2 - 4pm Woodmead Halls


 

Wildlife Work Party
Help Axe Vale Conservation volunteers with the pond clearance of Ware Pond in the Undercliffs NNR Info Tel 552945
 


Quiz and Social eveningUplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society
Once again this annual popular pre Christmas Quiz and Social evening has been prepared by question master Tony Cook with supplementary table question sheets by members of the committee. So please come along  either as a team or help to create a team on the night to win some great prizes and enjoy our even greater refreshments.   Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society. Members  free Non-Members £2.  7.30pm  Uplyme Village Hall  Details 01297 444034

 


J Edgar
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life...   Silver Screen Presentation. Presented in Digital Projection with 6-channel Digital sound.
Tickets £3.50 including tea or coffee  Anyone is welcome to come to Silver Screen; you don’t have to be over a certain age to enjoy these shows.  10.30am. Regent Cinema

 

Christmas Sparkle
Floral art demonstration by Pam Burge.  All arrangements will be raffled.  Sales table.  £6 includes tea and cake.  Proceeds for St Michaels Church  2.30pm Woodmead Hall
 

 

Lyme Regis Paddlers first meeting
Open to Paddlers of all types: kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards and anyone else. 7.30pm the Langmoor Room: above the Shelters, Marine Parade

 

  Last Posting Date for Airmail to Operational BFPOs

 

 

Christmas Market
Quality handmade gifts:  wood, leather, pottery, glass, jewellery, paintings, prints,
metalwork, gifts, decorations.  Free mince pies and mulled wine.  12 noon - 9pm  The Malthouse, The Town Mill

 

 

 


A Taste of Christmas

A tantalizing array of Christmas gifts  Tombola, raffle, Musical entertainment by Woodroffe students by their Jazz Band, Orchestra and Choir.  Refreshments.  Woodroffe School sports hall Adults £2 Students free includes hot drink/mince pie 6pm -8.30pm.  Help wanted see right

 

 



October     December

Free parking in Woodmead and Cabanya car parks now available

Winter and Shopper Permits   and Shopper Permits for Woodmead Hall all year for Lyme Regis Residents
 on production of a full residents council tax bill and vehicle registration document document showing the same address. 
Permits cannot be issued without the above. 
Lyme Regis Town Council Office
10 -1pm and 2-4pm Monday - Friday

 

RNLI Christmas Cards

RNLIon sale at the
RNLI shop at Cobb Square

 
 



WALKS and Tours

FOSSIL HUNTING WALKS  –
NOVEMBER

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 paleontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more. Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.

 

Each walk is limited to 15 people per guide. Start times for walks vary according to the tides and take about three hours. Walks can fill up quickly on the day so before traveling any great distance please contact the museum and book a place: telephone 01297 443370 or email walks@lymeregismuseum.co.uk
or call into
Lyme Regis Museum shop on Bridge Street

Lyme History Walks

Drama and adventure on land and sea!
A one and a half hour walk around Lyme visiting places of historic interest and telling stories about the people and events that have taken place. "We aim to be both entertaining and informative." All walks start at 11.00am from the Marine Theatre. 

Saturdays during October, group bookings are available at other times, see  www.lymehistorywalks.com or call 01297 631970

MARY ANNING WALKS – NOVEMBER


Explore the paths and streets of Old Lyme as Mary knew them, with expert guide Natalie Manifold.

 

  

booking advisable for walks: 

telephone: 01297 443370

email info@lymeregismuseum.co.uk

or call in at Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

 
 

Lyme Regis and Barfleur Twinning Association

Discover more about future plans and 'entente cordiale' with our new twin town Barfleur, Normandy. 
For more information see: newsletter and membership form or email
townclerk@lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk

 
 
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are in Lyme Regis, Dorset (01297) unless otherwise stated and everyone is welcome to attend
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