Events in Charmouth 2013

There is always a lot going on in Charmouth with many local clubs and societies. The highlights of the Charmouth calendar are Charmouth Fayre in August, the Christmas event in December and the traditional Christmas day swim, where all are welcome – swimmers and spectators. If you wish to advertise your local event please send the details via our contact form.

Date & Time Event & Details Venue

MAY

   
Sat 4th May Live Music TBA The George
Sat 4th May
10am - 2pm.
Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Tabletop Sale, Coffee, 'Souper' Lunch, Raffle. 15 varied and interesting tables - all Charmouth people - Books, Plants, Crafts, Jewellery, Cards, Eco goods, plus ...
Free entry. Do support this event.
St. Andrew's Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane
Sat./Sun. 4th/5th May Fossil Festival Heritage Coast Centre
Sat. 25th May Live Music TBA The George
Sat. 25th May 10.30am - 4.00pm ONE DAY ONLY
All welcome to pop in for a browse of our designer and vintage jewellery and accessories, homemade chocolate, floral work, cushion covers, bunting and bags and to treat yourself to a cream tea or homemade cake.
Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane
Sun. 26th May Party In The Park Barrs Lane, Playing Fields
27th May – 23th Sept 10am-4pm Manor Farm Monday Market Manor Farm
Thurs 30th May
2.30 pm
Ken Gollop on A Charmouth's Boy's Life With The Sea. Ken tells the story of his grandfather Frank Gollop (1862-1961). Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane

JUNE

   
Fri 7th June - Wed 26th June
Daily 10.30 am to 4.30pm
"Duo Retrospective" - Art Exhibition by Charmouth Artists Geoff Townson & Annie Clough
Local and International Landscapes, Seascapes, Abstracts & Figures. Oils, Acrylics, Mixed Media. Original Paintings, Reproductions & Cards.
Town Mill Upstairs Gallery, Lyme Regis.
Fri 7th June - Wed 26th June
Daily 10.30 am to 5.00pm
"Colour Line & Thread" - Art Exhibition including Charmouth Artists Sue and John Calder
An Eclectic Exhibition of Paintings, Textiles, Photography, Land Art & Sculpture.
Town Mill Courtyard Gallery, Lyme Regis.
Sat. 8th June The first ever GEORGE BEER FESTIVAL - with good support, could be a regular event. A Variety of Real Ales and Ciders with LIVE MUSIC from THE TWERZELS The George
Sat. 8th Jun Hospice Christmas fund raiser Village Hall
Sat./Sun. 15th/16th June Manor Farm Hill Climb Manor Farm
Tues 18th June
2.30 pm
2013 Pavey Group - Quiz Afternoon - with refereshments The Elms
Thurs. 13th June Quiz night Royal Oak
Sat. 15th June Christmas draw and live music (USS) The George
Sun. 16th June
12 noon
Fossil Hunting walk Heritage Coast Centre
Fri. 21st June
7.00am
Charmouth residents and holiday makers alike are welcome to join students from Charmouth Tai Chi for the Summer Solstice. They will be enjoying a session of qigong and tai chi to greet the Sun on this special day. Anybody welcome whether tai chi players or not. East Beach
Fri. 21st-23rd June Newlands Beer Festival
Nine different ales and five different ciders
Newlands Holiday Park
Sat 22nd June Our Pimms Day with Live Music playing way into the evening. The George

JULY

   
Sat. 6th July 2pm Charmouth Challenge 2pm,
Fun Run 2.30
Charmouth School
Sat. 20th July Return of The Wessex Big Band playing the swing and jazz St Andrew's Church
Sun. 21st July–
16th Aug.
Manor Farm Funfair Manor Farm

AUGUST

   
Sun. 4th Aug. Charmouth Fayre Barrs Lane
5th-11th Aug. Marine Week Heritage Coast Centre
Sat. 10th Aug. pm Village Flower Show Both village halls
Wed. 28th Aug. Fossil Roadshow Heritage Coast Centre

SEPTEMBER

   
Sat. 14th Sept. Motor bike rally Manor Farm
Sat./Sun. 21st/22nd Sept. Manor Farm Hill climb Manor Farm

NOVEMBER

   
Sat. 2nd Nov. Bonfire Night Charmouth Beach
Fri. 29th Nov. Christmas Fayre Village centre

DECEMBER

   
Tues. 31st Dec. Fireworks, mulled wine & mince pies Charmouth Beach
     

Events at Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

See the Guided Fossil Walks and Marine Events Calendar

Regular Events in Charmouth

Date Event Venue Contact
Sun 2.00-5.30pm Bowls Club Recreation Ground, Barr’s Lane Jackie Rolls on 560295
Mon & Tues 9.30-10.30am Pavey Group (village history)
The room may be open on Tuesdays between 9.30 am and 10.30 am. To be sure of finding the Pavey Room open, please make an appointment.
www.thepaveygroup.co.uk
The Pavey Room,
The Elms,
The Street
Mike Whatmore 560655
or 561270 for messages outside opening times
Mon 10.00am Tai Chi (Continuation Class)
www.charmouthtaichi.co.uk
The Youth Club Hall, Wesley Close Pamela Ladd
560264
Mon 9.00-12.30 Monkton Wyld Steiner Kindergarten ( ages 3-6) Monkton Wyld Court Charlotte Plummer 560342
Mon 9.30-11.00 Ladies Toning Class with light weights. Village Hall, Wesley Close Rob Feesey 01297 639969
Mon 1.30-2.30
(term-time only)
Children's Creative Dance
for 3-8 year olds (toddlers and young children and home-eds). Percussion, stories, inventing, games, lovely music and singing. £3 a session regular rate negotiable, discount if you bring a friend.
Please phone to book.
Monkton Wylde Court's Pine Hall Petra Hughes
01308 426501
0771 928 0375
Mondays (fortnightly) 3.00-4.00pm Tea & Chat Charmouth Central, Community Library Hazel Robinson
01297 561214
Mon 4.30-6.00
(term-time only)
Charmouth Brownies (ages 7-10) Call for information Caroline Davis 560207
Mon 6.30-8.00
(term-time only)
Charmouth Cubs (ages 8-11) Call for information Toni Green 560778
2nd and 4th Mondays 7.30pm Whist. Cost £3 Village Hall Gill Savage 560615
Mon 8.00-10.00 Charmouth Badminton Club (experience required) Charmouth Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane Trish Evans 442136
Tues 9.00-12.30 Monkton Wyld Steiner Kindergarten ( ages 3-6) Monkton Wyld Court Charlotte Plummer 560342
Tues 2.00-5.30 Bowls Club Recreation Ground, Barr’s Lane Jackie Rolls on 560295
Tues 7.00-9.00pm Junior Youth Club (ages 8-11) Youth Club Hall, Wesley Close Ken Darling 561004
Tues 7.00-10.00pm
Social Badminton (play-restarts 2nd Oct)
£2.00 per session. Accompanied juniors £1.50. We are a social group - All standards welcome (Spare racquets available – refreshments provided). Just turn up.
Charmouth Community Hall Lower Sea Lane Pauline Bonner 560251
Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.30 Junior Youth Club (ages 8-11) Youth Club Hall, Wesley Close Ken Darling 561004
Tuesdays 7.00pm Tai Chi (Continuation Class)
www.charmouthtaichi.co.uk
The Village Hall, Wesley Close Pamela Ladd
560264
3rd Tues each month 7.30pm Parish Council Meeting The Elms, The Street Lisa Tuck 560826
3rd Tues each month Charmouth Natural History Group Call for information and venues Kate Stapleton 598612
Wed 9.00-12.30 Monkton Wyld Steiner Kindergarten ( ages 3-6) Monkton Wyld Court Charlotte Plummer 560342
Weds 9.30-11.30
(term-time only)
Charmouth Cherubs
www.charmouthcherubs.co.uk
Charmouth Village Hall, Wesley Close Lindsay Douglas 07789 743912
Weds 10.00 am
Weds 11.30 am
Tai Chi (Continuation Class)
Tai Chi (Beginners)
www.charmouthtaichi.co.uk
The Youth Club Hall, Wesley Close Pamela Ladd
560264
Weds 10.00-12.30
(term-time only)
Monkton Wyld Kindergarten (age 3+) Monkton Wyld Court Caroline Walker 560342
4th Weds each month 2.30pm Royal British Legion (Women’s Section) The Elms, The Street Pat Stapleton 560255
Weds 4.30pm Tae Kwon-Do
New beginners always welcome. Free trial class available. Discounted rates for families training together
Charmouth Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane Mr G Waugh 01297 639830
info@TargetTAGB.co.uk
www.targettagb.co.uk
Weds 4.30pm 7.00-8.45pm
(term-time only)
Girl Guides (ages 10 onwards) Call for information Davina Pennels 560965
Thurs 2.00pm-5.30pm Bowls Club Recreation Ground, Barr’s Lane Jackie Rolls on 560295
Thurs 7.00pm-10.30 Bridge Club (partners can be provided) Wood Farm (opposite swimming pool) Vincent Pielesz 560738
Fridays
(term-time)
9.30-10.30am
Rhymetime for under 5s Charmouth Central, Community Library Mandy Harvey
01297 560167
Fridays 4.30pm Tae Kwon-Do
New beginners always welcome. Free trial class available. Discounted rates for families training together
Charmouth Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane Mr G Waugh 01297 639830
info@TargetTAGB.co.uk
www.targettagb.co.uk
Friday 4.45 - 8pm (Term time only) Bopper Bus (age 8+) Bridport Leisure Centre Drop off/pick up Charmouth Primary School Melanie Harvey 560393
3rd Fri each month 7.30pm (eyes down) Bingo (fund raising for Community Hall) Charmouth Community Hall, Lower Sea Lane Trish Evans 442136
Fri 7.15-9.00pm
(term-time only)
Scouts (ages 11-14)
Read about Charmouth Scouts here
The Scout Hut, Barr’s Lane Kevin Payne 01308 459080 or 07976 534517