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  24th July - 1st August
Lifeboat Week: the following items on 1st August in red are in aid of Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week. For full
information; competition entry details and confirmation of times please see the full programme (at outlets throughout the town) and posters. Fun for all the family.
Sunday 1st
Lifeboat Crew Training Exercise: Lyme Regis Lifeboat and Rescue Helicopter
Fun Run Start and Finish at West Gate on Marine Parade 17.30. Enter between 4 and 5.15pm at the Lifeboat Station
Classic Car Display by members of The Southern Milestone Club, Marine Parade 11.30am
 Sunday Market
Market held in the lovely cobbled courtyard of the Town Mill complex. A variety of products for sale
including, food, plants, handmade homeware, crafts, organic vegetables, clothes and more.... 11am to 3pm Town Mill Courtyard, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PU. also see right
Charmouth Fayre Charmouth Playing Field; Fancy Dress Parade starts 1.30pm from The Court, The street, Charmouth. Info 01297 560465
ROCK POOL EXPLORING Discover the magical world of sea life that lies in the wake of the tide with museum geologist Paddy Howe and marine biologist Chris Andrew. 3.30pm Lyme Regis Museum
'Taster Session' with Lyme Regis Gig Club: email: henrycbarlow@google-mail.com
‘Mary Anning’s Town’ A 1½-hour walk with professional guide Natalie Manifold. Explore the old paths
and streets of Lyme as Mary knew them – where she grew up, lived and sold her fossils. Depart from Lyme Regis Museum at 3.30pm
 “The Recital of Piano Works for the Left Hand by Stefan Warzycki”, this concert is in advance of Stefan’s annual Edinburgh Festival Appearance, 3:30pm and 5:30pm at the Fairwater Head Hotel, Hawkchurch. Tickets are now
available from reception (Or on the night) £7.50 to include a Devonshire Cream Tea. All proceeds going towards Hawkchurch Village Fete. Tel: 01297 678 349 Website: www.fairwaterheadhotel.co.uk
Monday 2nd - Friday 6th
Days of Dance:
Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Cheerleading, Jazz Dance and More. 13's-18's 10am - 3pm Marine Theatre To book your place email heather.pearson@ansbury.co.uk or
tel 07747 664942
Monday 2nd
ROCK POOL EXPLORING Discover the magical world of sea life that lies in the wake of the tide with museum geologist Paddy Howe and marine biologist Chris Andrew. 4pm Lyme Regis Museum
Tuesday 3rd
Regenerating the Marine Parade Shelters: Information evening
Open to all local residents, community groups and businesses, an opportunity for everyone interested to catch up on what the Shelters will be like when the work is done, and to hear about what will be going on between September and June to make it happen. Update on the funding available and on the continuing fund-raising activity, introduction to the
‘Share-in-the-Shelters’ sponsorship scheme that will enable residents and visitors who feel able to do so to contribute, according to circumstance, to the funds. Details of how people may contribute will be presented at this meeting and will be publicly available thereafter. website. 7pm Woodmead Hall From August 7th informative leaflets will be available in the TIC
and around town in guest houses and hotels, or from the Town Council
Music By The Sea Concert
with Lyme Regis Town Band 8pm on the Marine Parade
WEDNESDAY 4th
 ‘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
Thursday 5th
Summer Sale: Tombola, Cakes, bric-a-brac, books, clothes. 9.30 - 2pm Marine Parade Shelters. In aid of Axminster Operatic Society's next production 'Showboat' 17th - 20th
November
Fri 6th
 COFFEE MORNING This is a social event to meet other members, new members are welcome and we will try to introduce you to people with similar interests. 10.00 - 12noon at the "Old WI Hall", Wesley
Close, Charmouth (Buses X53 and 31 go between Lyme Regis and Charmouth)
Family Fossil Day Meet fossil experts Paddy and Chris who will talk, answer questions and have amazing fossils on show - drop in any time between 11am and 3pm
Lyme Regis Museum
 7th - 15th National Whale and Dolphin Watch Volunteers wanted to and record sightings around the coast during this week: see more right and at www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk
Sat 7th - Thursday 12th
Marine Week: Activities and Fossil walks at Charmouth Join us for a celebration of our seas and oceans. Rockpooling, plankton trawling, fossil hunting, art and craft, aquarium visits and much more! Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Charmouth
 7th - 15th August Regatta and Carnival Week Events throughout the week: Spot the Window - look in the shops and find the 'odd' object; Family Treasure Hunt - search for clues around Lyme; The Streets of Lyme Quiz - something to test your knowledge; Toy Tombola;
Seaside Snaps - take your own holiday postcard pictures; Skittles - nightly at the 'Ship'; Children's Word Search; Pebble Painting Competition; Make some bunting! The Great Lyme Mural AND all the following daily events in this colour!
Please note: order that the organisers may sell more
programmes they have requested we do not publish times for events, so many apologies - but the programmes are only £1 each! Available from the kiosk on the seafront and shops around town. Have fun.
Sat 7th
Golf Ball Derby
Regatta Races
Taiko Drummimg Workshop
Ballooon Race
Help build the quickest row of sand pies in the world!
Taiko Drumming in The Shelters
‘Mary Anning’s Town’
A 1½-hour walk with professional guide Natalie Manifold. Explore the old paths and streets of Lyme as Mary knew them – where she grew up, lived and sold her fossils. Walk meets at Lyme Regis Museum 3.30pm
'Martin Simpson' The Legends Return to Lyme On the scene for more than 30 years but
 time has done nothing to diminish his burning bright talent. Latest CD ‘Prodigal Son’, topped the Folk Charts, winning rave reviews and Album of the Year nominations for the warmth of his singing, brilliant guitar playing and raw emotion. Now at the peak of his powers, Martin’s music truly touches the heart.
www.martinsimpson.com Woodmead Halls
Tickets: £12 in Advance. £14 at Door. Doors Open 8pm Tickets are on sale at the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre,
01297 442138 and by PayPal at this page on Lyme Regis TV website:
http://www.lymeregis.tv/legends.html
Sun 8th
Regatta Races
Lifeboat Display
 Dog Show
Torchlight Procession
Samba Band - The Fuego Fiesta - in the Shelters
Sunday afternoon Concert with
Lyme Regis Town Band 2.30pm Marine Parade Shelters
Monday 9th
Rockpool Ramble
A ramble over rocks discovering marine creatures. Meet at Cobb Gate car park. Booking required 01297 560772Sand Sports
 Pavement Art - come and draw your picture on the marine Parade
Balloon Race
Wheeled Derby
Family Quiz - in the Marine Theatre for Carnival Week organised by TheatreFriends
Bring Grandparents & Visitors! £2 TheatreFriends, £3 non-TheatreFriends adults, Children £1 6.30 for 7pm teams of up to 6,
Marine Theatre
Tuesday 10th Scavenger Hunt
Golf Ball Derby
Have your portrait drawn by Brian Matravers
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Teddy Bears' Parachute Jump
Taekwondo Display
Gymnastics Display
Egg Catching
Old Lyme Ghost Tour
Lyme Regis Town Band in Concert in the Shelters
 Lyme's Got Talent - The Grand Final - 12 Acts showcasing the cream of Lyme Talent Judges will select the top three acts, the audience decides the Winner! by Philip Evans Media (events) in aid of Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival.
Tickets £6 from Lyme Regis TIC or View from Lyme Regis 8pm Woodmead Hall.
Music By The Sea Concert
with Lyme Regis Town Band 8pm on the Marine ParadeWEDNESDAY 11th
Beach Treasure Hunt
Have your portrait drawn by Brian Matravers
 Tea with Music - at the Hotel Alexandra
BSharp - Band in the Shelters
Balloon Race
Yacht Racing with Teddy Bears - 'The Bear Boats Charter' Children book a place for their teddy bears on a racing boat through the Carnival Committee. Bears & owners will arrive at the Club from 6pm and every boat in the race will have a teddy bear passenger (probably strapped to the mast!) ... Prize giving to winning bear after race.
 Quiz Night at the Inn Plaice
Lyme Regis Television - Live in the Shelters
‘The History of Lyme in Ten Objects – the Grandfather Clock and the Fire Engine’ A talk that will interest adults and children on two of the most intriguing
objects in the museum, by Thea Hawkesworth. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum
Thursday 12th
Summer Fete: Grand Draw, Tombola, Toys, Silent Auction, Fancy Goods, Teas, Balloons, Face Painting, 2 - 4pm in the gardens of SS Michael and George Catholic Church, Silver Street
Fishing Boat Trips
Grand Tombola
Sandcastle Competition
Portraits
 World Pebble Balancing Championship
The Longest Bunting Anywhere
Majorettes Display
Egg Catching - an eggstraordinary event for eggcentric people!
Old Lyme Ghost Tour
Lights Over Lyme - we aim to launch 100 lanterns over Lyme Bay!
Fire Fit - Fun Fitness Sessions for young people 7.30pm Anning Road Playing Fields
Lyme Carnival Week Concert
Music By The Sea with Lyme Regis Town Band 8pm on the Marine Parade
Friday 13th
Crab Catching
Flower Arranging Competition
Judging of the Painted Pebbles
Junk Orchestral Concert
 Junior Town Criers’ Competition
Balloon Race
Junk Boat Race Model boats made from household rubbish. Families register through the Carnival Committee & get list of items they can use. Boats are made during the week to be brought down for judging at 6.30pm on Friday & be put in the water. Prizes will be awarded for (i) sailing ability, (ii) style & (iii) novelty of design.
Judging by Carnival Committee & Lyme Regis Sailing Club
'Transitions' - Band in the Shelters
Sat 14th Power Boat Rides for Children
Pavement Art Competition
Vinyl Saturday Weekender
Bridport see www.vinylsaturday.co.uk
‘Mary Anning’s Town’
A 1½-hour walk with professional guide Natalie Manifold. Explore the old paths and streets of Lyme as Mary knew them – where she grew up, lived and sold her
fossils. Walk meets at Lyme Regis museum 12.30pm
 Charmouth Gardeners Annual Flower Show 2.30pm Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane. Schedules FOC from Charmouth Post Office
Dirt Hard - Band in the Shelters
Grand Carnival
Procession and Entertainment
Carnival Night Concert with Lyme Regis Town Band 7.30pm Marine Parade Shelters
Fireworks Sun 15th
Cake Stall Hand knitted dressed dolls, Lucky Dip, Raffle, in aid of Lyme Regis Christmas Lights 10 - 12 Marine Parade Shelters
Ducks in Training
Duck Race
Gig Racing Regatta - the first in Lyme Regis
Balloon Race
Folk Dance - Ivor & Holly 'Showstoppers'
Musical Variety by
Lyme Regis Pantomime Society, Tickets Tickets £6.50 under 14's £3 from
Primary Colours, Broad Street or on the door 8pm Woodmead Hall SUMMER SWING: The 3 Counties Swing Band
perform in aid of the organ appeal. 7pm. Ware House, Ware Lane, Lyme Regis by kind invitation of Minnie Churchill DL. Tickets from Lyme Regis TIC 442138 or on the gate. Ample parking signed off the Sidmouth Road. If wet in the Parish Church
Mon 16th - Sat 21st
Summer School
(ages 8 - 16) with Lyme Youth Theatre & Shanty Theatre Company Marine Theatre email:
lyt@marinetheatre.com Tel 442394
Mon 16th
ROCK POOL EXPLORING Discover the magical world of sea life that lies in the wake of the tide with museum geologist Paddy Howe and marine biologist Chris Andrew. 4.30pm Lyme Regis Museum
'Showstoppers' Musical Variety by
Lyme Regis Pantomime Society. Tickets
£6.50 under 14's £3 from Primary Colours, Broad Street or on the door 8pm Woodmead Hall,
TUESDAY 17th
Family Fossil Day
Meet fossil experts Paddy and Chris who will talk, answer questions and have amazing fossils on show. Lyme Regis Museum drop in any time between 11am and 3pm
Family Fun Day at Charmouth
ROCK POOL EXPLORING Discover the magical world of sea life that lies in the wake of the tide with museum geologist Paddy Howe and marine biologist Chris Andrew. 5pm Lyme Regis Museum
Music By The Sea Concert
with Lyme Regis Town Band 8pm on the Marine Parade
WEDNESDAY 18th
‘By Candlelight and Rushlight’
Thea Hawkesworth discusses how people’s day-to-day lives were lived in medieval Lyme Regis. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum
Thursday 19th
Summer Fete
Tombola, raffle, Cake Stall, Bric-a-brac, Lucky Dip, Book Stall, Guess the name of the Teddy. 10am - 3pm Marine Parade Shelters. Bring the family - support Lyme Regis Nursing Home. Contact Dee or Vanessa on 01297 442322 if you can donate ANYTHING
Friday 20th
Masterclass Photography Workshops led by wildlife photographer Ben Osborne to link in with his current Artsreach residency. For young people aged 14-21: Suitable for any kind of camera –
even a mobile phone camera. 10am - 4pm at Charmouth. Details see right and www.artsreach.co.uk Tel 01297 560948 Creative adults needn’t feel left out – Ben Osborne will also be leading two photography masterclass
sessions for adults on Sat 21 Aug, see below
SATURDAY 21st
Open Darts Competition and All Day Barbecue,
prizes. In aid of Candles on the Cobb, followed by auction of darts memorabilia. Sponsored by PE Media.
Registration 12 - 12.30 The Nags Head, Silver Street, Tel 442312
Masterclass Photography Workshops led by wildlife photographer Ben Osborne to link in with his current Artsreach residency, for adults 9:30am – 5pm, Charmouth. More info
see right or call Artsreach 01305 269512
‘Mary Anning’s Town’
A 1½-hour walk with professional guide Natalie Manifold. Explore the old paths and streets of Lyme as Mary knew them – where she grew up, lived and sold her fossils. Walk meets at museum 3.30pm
Saturday 21 August SHELTERBOX HQ OPEN DAY
Unit 1a, Water-Ma-Trout, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0LW. More Info
Sun 22nd
Sunday afternoon Concert with Lyme Regis Town Band 2.30pm Marine Parade Shelters
Monday 23rd
 Barfleur Twinning
A meeting to consider forming the Lyme Regis/Barfleur Twinning Association 7pm Woodmead Hall. All Welcome
Charmouth Fire Station Open Evening Meet the local crew & see what they get up to. A great evening out for all the family 7.15pm to 9pm
Tues 24th
Joint Concert: Wantage Silver Band and Lyme Regis Town Band 8pm Marine Parade Shelters
WEDNESDAY 25th
‘Mary Anning – Fossil Pioneer’
Talk by Daphne Baker on the greatest fossil hunter the world has ever known. 2.30pm Lyme Regis Museum
'Bats'
by RSPB's Nick Tomlinson Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society 7.30pm Uplyme Village Hall Info Tel 07831 533580
Thurs 26th
Fire Fit - Fun Fitness Sessions for young people 7.30pm Anning Road Playing Fields
 Friday 27th to Sunday 29th 
The Big Fish Weekend -
48 hour Shore based Fishing competition with prize money of £1,150 in support of Help for Heroes. Contact Darren at the Tackle Box 01297 443373 or see www.lymetackle.com
Friday 27th
'Thanks for Life' Tombola
organised by Lyme Regis Rotary, Marine Parade Shelters - probably the last event to take place in the shelters before the renovation begins.
Sat 28th
‘Mary Anning’s Town’
A 1½-hour walk with professional guide Natalie Manifold. Explore the old paths and streets of Lyme as Mary knew them – where she
grew up, lived and sold her fossils. walk meets at museum 1.30pm Ian Dunn Open Studio over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Ian enjoys meeting visitors at the Open Days, or otherwise by prior arrangement. Ian is at 12B St. Michael's Trading Estate, Bridport, 10 until 4: approach via little Gundry Lane come to St. Michael's Lane. Cross
over St. Michael's Lane and then immediately on the right (in Foundry Lane actually) there are two unpaved courtyards. Ian is in the second, on the right hand side.
Cream Teas, Family Walking Treasure Hunt, Lucky Dip and Raffle in aid of Marvellous Amateur Dramatics 12 noon - 4pm. Charmouth Village Hall
Whole Lotta Led: The Legends Return to Lyme
THE Led Zeppelin tribute band, given the
thumbs-up by no less a guitar god than Jimmy Page himself. Keeping the spirit and songs of the legendary Zep alive with their unique energy and stage presence. Whether a fan of the original Led Zep or new to the sound, come and be astounded by the music of Led Zeppelin!
www.wholelottaled.co.uk Woodmead Halls, doors open 7.30. Tickets £12
from Tourist Information Centre, 01297 442138; Focus, 62 Broad Street;
ONLINE: Lyme Regis TV Summer Auction in aid of Lyme Regis Majorettes 8pm The Ship Inn Coombe Street
Julian Shaw Live Music 8 - 11pm The Royal Lion, Broad Street
Sun 29th
'Taster Session' with Lyme Regis Gig Club: email: henrycbarlow@google-mail.com
Cream Tea in aid of Lyme Regis Group of Amnesty International, £4, 2.30pm - 5pm Cliff Cottage, Cobb Road
This summer's last Sunday afternoon
'Music By The Sea' Concert
with Lyme Regis Town Band 2.30pm on the Marine Parade
Ian Dunn Open Studio in Bridport, from 10 until 4, over the August Bank Holiday weekend. see above
CHARMOUTH FAYRE’s version of “Friday night is music night” CANCELLED
Mon 30th
Bank Holiday
Stream of Silver
in aid of Share in the Shelters 10am The Shelters. The regeneration of the Shelters begins on 6th September see www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk
Ian Dunn Open Studio
in Bridport, from 10 until 4, over the August Bank Holiday weekend. see above
Tues 31st
Final Music By The Sea Concert
with Lyme Regis Town Band 8pm - 9.15pm on the Marine Parade before the regeneration of the Shelters begins on 6th September. Come along and sing 'Auld Lang Syne'
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Find your own 190-million-year-old fossil with museum geologist Paddy Howe and fossil expert Chris Andrew:
