We’ll be posting some suggestions for Easter holiday activities later in the month. And don’t miss next week’s post with our top tips for having an eco-friendly Mother’s Day! Until then here’s our usual pick of what’s on in March in Dorset.
9th March Jazz in the Theatre with Philip Clouts, at Bridport Arts Centre. “A mix of jazz, funk and world music from the CD Sennen Cove written by Philip Clouts, pianist in Afrobeat band ZubopGambia. Featuring uplifting music inspired by the sights and sounds of the South West while staying true to his own musical roots.”16th March The Amazing Mr Smith at The Electric Palace. “The Amazing Mr. Smith has been described as Monty Python's answer to John Williams, a sort of one-man Bonzo-Dog Doo-Dah Band. His combination of mad musical inventions and brilliant acoustic guitar playing make him one of the funniest and most original entertainers around.”
17th March Sherborne Chamber Choir: The Glories of Venice at Sherborne Abbey. “Be transported to the splendour of 16th century Venice for this concert of music by Monteverdi and Gabrieli. The programme contains a wide variety of textures of voices and instruments, with solo and multi-voice works for choir and instruments and instrumental music from one of the country’s top period ensembles. Tickets £5-£16, under 18s free of charge, available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre, Digby Road, Sherborne, 01935 815341, and The Dorset Music House, 01935 816332.March 18th - Swanage Railway Mother’s Day. A Mothering Sunday Luncheon on the Wessex Belle steam train. “Treat your mother to something very special this Mothering Sunday. Our special Wessex Belle steam service departs from Swanage station and serves a superb lunch while travelling through the splendid Purbeck countryside. Your main course will be served at your table while you pass the majestic ruins of Corfe Castle, surely one of the best views from a dining table anywhere.”
29th March - National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer, at The Electric Palace. “Funny and perceptive, She Stoops to Conquer is a celebrated story of class, courtship and dysfunctional families. Charles Marlow, tongue-tied and uptight, needs a lesson in the art of love. He longs for a wife, but finds it easier to have a bit on the side. The barmaid seems fair game - but there's more to her than meets the eye.”31st March - The Weymouth Food Festival at the Weymouth Pavilion. Doors open at 10am until 4 pm and entry is free. There will be lots of local food producers, live music, arts and crafts. A great day out for the family.
31st March - Lyme Regis Beer Festival. “Now a regular fixture in Lyme's calendar, the Beer Festival is an opportunity to sample beers and ciders from local breweries and enjoy the best in local entertainment - all at the Marine Theatre.”Here at Chesil Beach Lodge we offer a choice of delightful and sustainable bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in a stunning location on the Jurassic Coast, and within easy travelling distance of these, and many more, fantastic local events and attractions. Please contact us for more details, or to book accommodation.
