Events Diary - May 2019
1st
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
2nd
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
Swanage Trefoil
19:15
Meet at Guide H.Q bell St. for Geocaching or Guiding Skills. new members and visitors welcome. contact tel 01929 556374.
3rd
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
Swanage Photographic Society
19:30
Meets in the Rectory classroom, Church Hill for:
AGM and presentation of Trophies.
Visitors welcome,
ffi: www.swanagephotographicsociety.com
Bayou Secko
20:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
4th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
Venfest 2019
10:00 to 16:00
Celebrating all that is Dorset & Venison plus much more, live music, enhanced childrens area, falconry displays, live cooking demos, chainsaw displays, lots of venison / lots of hot and cold foods and drinks. Dog of Leads welcome, FREE parking. Over 12s £3.50
Email: enquiries@venfest.org
Railway Sleepers
20:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
5th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
Have-a-Go Morning
10:00 to 12:00
At Swanage Bowls Club, Beach Gardens, Swanage. 10am, for 10.30 start.
Ffi: Ken Morgan: 01929 423537
Barrie Tatman: 01929 421162 or www.swanagebowlingclub.org.uk
6th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
7th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
8th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
Swanage Area Forum
09:30
Coach Trip to Salisbury. Leaves Swanage 9am, returns 5.30pm. £10 per person.
Ffi: 01929 422215.
9th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
10th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
Diesel Gala & Beer Festival
Various times
At Swanage Railway. Intensive timetable, food & drink, trade stands, visiting diesel engines, evening services, merchandise.
10 May to 12 May
Purbeck Railway Circle
19:30
Meets at Harmans Cross Village Hall for “The History of the Railways of Paris”. A presentation by Michael Bunn, Secretary of The French Railways Society.
Refreshments and railway raffle. Doors open 7pm.
Ffi 421 913. Everyone is welcome.
John Reischman & The Jaybirds
20:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
11th
Spring Exhibition
Various times
In the Gallery at 41, Esat st, Corfe Castle.
06 April to 11 May
Diesel Gala & Beer Festival
Various times
At Swanage Railway. Intensive timetable, food & drink, trade stands, visiting diesel engines, evening services, merchandise.
10 May to 12 May
Swanage Beach Buddies
10:00
M eeting for the summer season, at Swanage Fire Station, Kings Road for regular and new volunteers and anyone interested in becoming a beach clean leader or assistant leader. Please note that there is no public parking.
Interested but can't come? Please email swanagebeachbuddies@gmail.com or phone 01929 421753
Taylor Smith & The Roaming Jasmine
14:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
Ray Bryant Memorial Gig
18:00
At The Barrington Centre, Ferndown. Tickets £10.
Box office 01202 894858
12th
Diesel Gala & Beer Festival
Various times
At Swanage Railway. Intensive timetable, food & drink, trade stands, visiting diesel engines, evening services, merchandise.
10 May to 12 May
Have-a-Go Morning
10:00 to 12:00
At Swanage Bowls Club, Beach Gardens, Swanage. 10am, for 10.30 start.
Ffi: Ken Morgan: 01929 423537
Barrie Tatman: 01929 421162 or www.swanagebowlingclub.org.uk
Schmoozenbergs
14:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
13th
Wareham Area Seniors' Forum
10:00 to 12:00
At Carey Hall, Mistover rd, Wareham. Popular Vocalists - a talk by Hilary Foggo. Coffee, tea, cake on arrival.
14th
The Purbeck Carers Group
10:30 to 12:00
We meet on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month in a private room, Wareham Library. On behalf of everyone you are most welcome. The groups ethos is with friendship and information to support carers with varied speakers to empower your caring role, over a cup of tea.
Ffi: Marilyn Butler 01929 553826 or 07785741733
15th
Purbeck Society Talks
Various times
Visit to Swanage Handmade Bricks Co at Godlingston Brickworks. time TBC details 01929 425049.
Studland History Group
14:30
Meets in the Village Hall for a talk by Philip Browne, “ A Freezing Horror – the Wreck of the Halsewell 1786”. All welcome.
Ffi the Secretary 01929 439245.
17th
Monkey See Monkey Do
20:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
18th
Belvedere Singers Around the world in 80 minutes
19:30
At St Marys Church, Swanage. Tickets £10, under 18's free, from Aubrey & Hall or on the door.
19th
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
Frank Burkett Band
14:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
20th
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
21st
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
Any Questions
19:30 to 21:00
At Swanage Methodist Church, High Street BH19 2LZ . Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up. A critical look at some of the contemporary world views about Jesus. Discussion introduced and led by Dr Helen Morris, Course Leader at Moorlands Bible College. All welcome. No charge
Email: davinagf@gmail.com
22nd
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
Wareham & District Archaeology & Local History Soc
19:30
Meetings held at Wareham Town Hall.
Lilian Ladle - Trade around Poole Harbour – bringing in and taking out the goods BC – AD.
23rd
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club Open Meeting
20:00
South Dorset Section is undergoing a recruitment drive to attract new members. The open meeting will be held at The Three Compasses Inn at Charminster, nr Dorchester, DT2 9QT. All motorcyclists welcome, all makes and ages of machines can be catered for. No need to own an old bike but merely to have an interest in them is sufficient to become a member. The Section will have monthly meetings and many riding events.
Ffi: Rod Hann on 01935-872528.
24th
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
Beer Fesival
Various times
At The Kings Arms, Stoborough. Live music all weekend, wide range of beers, ciders and ales available!
24 May to 27 May
25th
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
Beer Fesival
Various times
At The Kings Arms, Stoborough. Live music all weekend, wide range of beers, ciders and ales available!
24 May to 27 May
Free Art Exhibition
Various times
At Faith House, Holton Lee. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks (venue no.45). Free Parking, sat nav BH16 6JN.
25 May to 09 June
Purbeck Pirate Festival
Various times
Events all over Swanage! Re-enactments, beach skirmishes, parade, stalls, games, music and much more!
25 May to 27 May
Purbeck Art Weeks
Various times
Ffi: purbeckartweeks.co.uk
25 May to 09 June
PAW Makers Market
10:00 to 16:30
At Burngate Stone Craving Centre, Worth Matravers. Demonstrations, work for sale, refreshments.
25 May to 09 June
Cathy Veale Exhibition of Paintings
10:00 to 17:00
At Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage.
Ffi: cathyveale.co.uk
25 May to 02 June
Exhibition of Local Artists & makers
10:00 to 17:00
At The Old Blacksmaiths, Creech, BH20 5DG. Refreshments (inc. gluten free cake) available.
Ffi: theoldblacksmiths.com
25 May to 09 June
PAW Festival Exhibition
10:00 to 17:00
At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle. Closed Tues.
Ffi: galleryat41.com
25 May to 09 June
Free Sailing Taster Session
14:00 to 17:00
At Swanage Sailing Club, adults & kids.
Just turn up or contac:t gbuglass@bipcom.co.uk
'An English Coronation'/ Gabrieli Consort
18:30
At St Mary's, Wareham. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks.
Mountain Firework Company
20:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
26th
Big Green Dog Walk
Various times
Decide on your route, invite your friends and donate! Organised by Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Ffi: margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
19 May to 26 May
Beer Fesival
Various times
At The Kings Arms, Stoborough. Live music all weekend, wide range of beers, ciders and ales available!
24 May to 27 May
Free Art Exhibition
Various times
At Faith House, Holton Lee. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks (venue no.45). Free Parking, sat nav BH16 6JN.
25 May to 09 June
Purbeck Pirate Festival
Various times
Events all over Swanage! Re-enactments, beach skirmishes, parade, stalls, games, music and much more!
25 May to 27 May
Purbeck Art Weeks
Various times
Ffi: purbeckartweeks.co.uk
25 May to 09 June
PAW Makers Market
10:00 to 16:30
At Burngate Stone Craving Centre, Worth Matravers. Demonstrations, work for sale, refreshments.
25 May to 09 June
Cathy Veale Exhibition of Paintings
10:00 to 17:00
At Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage.
Ffi: cathyveale.co.uk
25 May to 02 June
Exhibition of Local Artists & makers
10:00 to 17:00
At The Old Blacksmaiths, Creech, BH20 5DG. Refreshments (inc. gluten free cake) available.
Ffi: theoldblacksmiths.com
25 May to 09 June
PAW Festival Exhibition
10:00 to 17:00
At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle. Closed Tues.
Ffi: galleryat41.com
25 May to 09 June
GroundDog Day
11:00
At Maragaret Grenn Lincoln Farm Rescue Centre, Bere Rd, Winterborne Kingston DT11 9BP. Dog Show, dog agility, food and refreshments.
Gadjo
14:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
27th
Beer Fesival
Various times
At The Kings Arms, Stoborough. Live music all weekend, wide range of beers, ciders and ales available!
24 May to 27 May
Free Art Exhibition
Various times
At Faith House, Holton Lee. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks (venue no.45). Free Parking, sat nav BH16 6JN.
25 May to 09 June
Purbeck Pirate Festival
Various times
Events all over Swanage! Re-enactments, beach skirmishes, parade, stalls, games, music and much more!
25 May to 27 May
Purbeck Art Weeks
Various times
Ffi: purbeckartweeks.co.uk
25 May to 09 June
PAW Makers Market
10:00 to 16:30
At Burngate Stone Craving Centre, Worth Matravers. Demonstrations, work for sale, refreshments.
25 May to 09 June
Cathy Veale Exhibition of Paintings
10:00 to 17:00
At Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage.
Ffi: cathyveale.co.uk
25 May to 02 June
Exhibition of Local Artists & makers
10:00 to 17:00
At The Old Blacksmaiths, Creech, BH20 5DG. Refreshments (inc. gluten free cake) available.
Ffi: theoldblacksmiths.com
25 May to 09 June
PAW Festival Exhibition
10:00 to 17:00
At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle. Closed Tues.
Ffi: galleryat41.com
25 May to 09 June
St John's the Evangelist Church Flower Festival
10:00
In the grounds of St John’s the Evangelist Church East Holme. The church will be decorated with floral displays and outside there will be a book stall, raffle, tombola, plant stall, games for the children and refreshments.
Gates open at 10.00am free entry.
28th
Free Art Exhibition
Various times
At Faith House, Holton Lee. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks (venue no.45). Free Parking, sat nav BH16 6JN.
25 May to 09 June
Purbeck Art Weeks
Various times
Ffi: purbeckartweeks.co.uk
25 May to 09 June
PAW Makers Market
10:00 to 16:30
At Burngate Stone Craving Centre, Worth Matravers. Demonstrations, work for sale, refreshments.
25 May to 09 June
Cathy Veale Exhibition of Paintings
10:00 to 17:00
At Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage.
Ffi: cathyveale.co.uk
25 May to 02 June
Exhibition of Local Artists & makers
10:00 to 17:00
At The Old Blacksmaiths, Creech, BH20 5DG. Refreshments (inc. gluten free cake) available.
Ffi: theoldblacksmiths.com
25 May to 09 June
PAW Festival Exhibition
10:00 to 17:00
At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle. Closed Tues.
Ffi: galleryat41.com
25 May to 09 June
Family Have a go at Stone Carving
10:00 to 12:00
At Burngate Stone Carving Centre. £30 per adult, £17.50 per child, booking essential.
28 May to 30 May
29th
Free Art Exhibition
Various times
At Faith House, Holton Lee. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks (venue no.45). Free Parking, sat nav BH16 6JN.
25 May to 09 June
Purbeck Art Weeks
Various times
Ffi: purbeckartweeks.co.uk
25 May to 09 June
PAW Makers Market
10:00 to 16:30
At Burngate Stone Craving Centre, Worth Matravers. Demonstrations, work for sale, refreshments.
25 May to 09 June
Cathy Veale Exhibition of Paintings
10:00 to 17:00
At Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage.
Ffi: cathyveale.co.uk
25 May to 02 June
Exhibition of Local Artists & makers
10:00 to 17:00
At The Old Blacksmaiths, Creech, BH20 5DG. Refreshments (inc. gluten free cake) available.
Ffi: theoldblacksmiths.com
25 May to 09 June
PAW Festival Exhibition
10:00 to 17:00
At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle. Closed Tues.
Ffi: galleryat41.com
25 May to 09 June
Family Have a go at Stone Carving
10:00 to 12:00
At Burngate Stone Carving Centre. £30 per adult, £17.50 per child, booking essential.
28 May to 30 May
Celebrating our Musicians
19:30
At the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Swanage. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks.
The Murphy Beds
20:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229
30th
Free Art Exhibition
Various times
At Faith House, Holton Lee. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks (venue no.45). Free Parking, sat nav BH16 6JN.
25 May to 09 June
Purbeck Art Weeks
Various times
Ffi: purbeckartweeks.co.uk
25 May to 09 June
PAW Makers Market
10:00 to 16:30
At Burngate Stone Craving Centre, Worth Matravers. Demonstrations, work for sale, refreshments.
25 May to 09 June
Cathy Veale Exhibition of Paintings
10:00 to 17:00
At Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage.
Ffi: cathyveale.co.uk
25 May to 02 June
Exhibition of Local Artists & makers
10:00 to 17:00
At The Old Blacksmaiths, Creech, BH20 5DG. Refreshments (inc. gluten free cake) available.
Ffi: theoldblacksmiths.com
25 May to 09 June
PAW Festival Exhibition
10:00 to 17:00
At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle. Closed Tues.
Ffi: galleryat41.com
25 May to 09 June
Family Have a go at Stone Carving
10:00 to 12:00
At Burngate Stone Carving Centre. £30 per adult, £17.50 per child, booking essential.
28 May to 30 May
Illustrated Talk by Gwen Yarker
19:30
At Harman's Cross Village Hall. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks.
31st
Free Art Exhibition
Various times
At Faith House, Holton Lee. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks (venue no.45). Free Parking, sat nav BH16 6JN.
25 May to 09 June
Purbeck Art Weeks
Various times
Ffi: purbeckartweeks.co.uk
25 May to 09 June
PAW Makers Market
10:00 to 16:30
At Burngate Stone Craving Centre, Worth Matravers. Demonstrations, work for sale, refreshments.
25 May to 09 June
Cathy Veale Exhibition of Paintings
10:00 to 17:00
At Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage.
Ffi: cathyveale.co.uk
25 May to 02 June
Exhibition of Local Artists & makers
10:00 to 17:00
At The Old Blacksmaiths, Creech, BH20 5DG. Refreshments (inc. gluten free cake) available.
Ffi: theoldblacksmiths.com
25 May to 09 June
PAW Festival Exhibition
10:00 to 17:00
At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle. Closed Tues.
Ffi: galleryat41.com
25 May to 09 June
The Art of the Countertenor
19:30
With mark Chambers, at St. James' Church, Kingston. Part of Purbeck Art Weeks.
Alistair Goodwin Band
20:00
At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.
Ffi: 01929 439229