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Vampires Rock
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Vampires Rock

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A musical rock theatre spectacular starring Steve Steinman. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Question of Sport Live
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Question of Sport Live

[ October 29, 2010; 9:00 am; ] With Sue Barker, team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell, joined by stars of the sport world. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Final Night of the Blackpool Illuminations
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Final Night of the Blackpool Illuminations

[ November 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The annual spectacular draws to a close for 2010. Promenade, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Blackpool 17th Annual Rock and Roll Illuminations Weekend
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Blackpool 17th Annual Rock and Roll Illuminations Weekend

[ October 28, 2010 9:00 am to October 31, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Residential Weekend of Rock and Rock. Savoy Hotel, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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Tour de Francis – Stewart Francis
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Tour de Francis  –  Stewart Francis

[ November 21, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A wonderful night of comedy. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Michael Bolton
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Michael Bolton

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Michael Bolton . Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

The Marriage of Figaro
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
The Marriage of Figaro

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Mozart’s classic opera is a heady mix of comedy and pathos. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Winter Weekends at Pleasure Beach Resort and meet Father Christmas
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Winter Weekends at Pleasure Beach Resort and meet Father Christmas

[ November 23, 2010 9:00 am to November 28, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Winter Weekends at . Pleasure Beach Resort and meet Father Christmas. Pleasure BeachOcean Boulevard, Blackpoolwww.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com 0870 444 55 66

Highway Farm Workshop
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Highway Farm Workshop

[ July 15, 2010; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Fancy voile flowers displayed in a framed picture Highway Farm, West Road, Bridport, 10.30am – 4.30pm. Cost £35 plus charge for materials used. 01308 424321 www.highwayfarm.co.uk

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An illustrated talk and music with journalist and writer Travis Elborough
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
An illustrated talk and music with journalist and writer Travis Elborough

[ July 15, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Eype Centre for the Arts, Nr. Bridport, 6.30pm. Tickets £7.50 to include a glass of wine – available from Bridport TIC 01308 424901

New Years Eve at the Tower
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
New Years Eve at the Tower

[ December 31, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] New Years Eve at the Tower . Blackpool Tower Central Promenade, Blackpool www.theblackpooltower.co.uk 01253 622242

Fossil Hunting in Lyme Regis
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Fossil Hunting in Lyme Regis

[ August 14, 2010 to August 22, 2010. ] Have a fun, informative trip finding your own fossils! Join us for a tour we leave every Sat, Sun, Mon, and Tues from the anchor near the millennium clock at the bottom of Broad Street, Lyme Regis. For walk times, directions, and more information. Runs until October 2nd

Georges Marvellous Medicine – Roald Dahl
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Georges Marvellous Medicine –  Roald Dahl

[ December 16, 2010; 9:00 am; ] Roald Dahl’s amazing story is fizztickling fun for all the family. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Christmas Concert with Carols
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Christmas Concert with Carols

[ December 20, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] With the Poulton le Fylde Band. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

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Jingle Bell Rock
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Jingle Bell Rock

[ December 2, 2010 9:00 am to December 5, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Weekend of Rock and Roll Music. Savoy Hotel, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Historic Ship Balmoral reutrns to Bridport for 1 day only
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Historic Ship Balmoral reutrns to Bridport for 1 day only

[ July 16, 2010; ] West Bay. Balmoral sails from West Bay at 10am for a cruise along the Jurassic Coast. Book at Bridport TIC 01308 424901 or Lyme Regis TIC 01297 442138. www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival

[ July 16, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ] Tolpuddle, Nr Dorchester Free festival commemorating the bravery of the martyrs’ struggle against poverty and authority, featuring a wide range of music and speakers including stand up comedy, poetry and family entertainment. The festival is free, but

The Knicker Lady
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
The Knicker Lady

[ July 16, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] The Corn Exchange, Dorchester, 8pm. Tickets £12 from Dorchester TIC 01305 267992. A hilarious romp through the history of the humble knicker! 01305 267992 www.theknickerlady.co.uk

July Market at Broadmayne
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
July  Market at Broadmayne

[ July 16, 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] St. Martin’s Community Hall, Broadmayne, 2 – 3.30pm Produce, cakes, plants, craft, fair-trade goods, local sausages, children’s books, library et. cSylvia Dooley 01305 852886

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Moths at Monkton Wyld Court
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Moths at Monkton Wyld Court

[ July 16, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Monkton Wyld Court, Nr. Charmouth. Setting up the traps with Alan Kennard. Evening event. 01297 445 659 madannatt@btinternet.com

Charity Auction in aid of Rotary Club of Dorchester Casterbridge
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Charity Auction in aid of Rotary Club of Dorchester Casterbridge

[ July 15, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Kingston Maurward College, 7pm. Tickets £10 inc. buffet and glass of wine. Items to be auctioned include original oil painting, exlusive Dorset delicacies hamper and more. 07598 977027

Dance
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Dance

[ July 17, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, 8pm. Ballroom, Latin & some Sequence; Entry £4.00

Dorchester Stamp and Coin Fair
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Dorchester Stamp and Coin Fair

[ July 17, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] United Church, 49 – 51 South Street, Dorchester, 10am – 4pm. All welcome. 01761 414304

John Ottway – The Legends Return to Lyme
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
John Ottway  – The Legends Return to Lyme

[ July 17, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] Woodmead Halls, Hill Road, Lyme Regis, doors open 8pm; Tickets £12.00 available from Lyme Regis TIC (or £14.00 on door)01297 442138

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Beaminster Antiques & Collectables Fair
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Beaminster Antiques & Collectables  Fair

[ July 17, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Public Hall, Fleet St, Beaminster, 9.30am – 4pm. .Meadow Fairs 01297 24446

The South Dorset Ridgeway Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
The South Dorset Ridgeway Festival

[ July 16, 2010 to July 31, 2010. ] Varied programme of performances, talks, workshops and guided walks. Explore the Ridgeway with poets, archaeologists, storytellers, artists and geologists for a very special experience. See website for full listings. .01305 228241 www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/ou

Wednesday Art Group Annual Exhibition
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Wednesday Art Group Annual Exhibition

[ July 16, 2010 9:00 am to July 30, 2010 5:00 pm. ] Bridport TIC South St Window display by the Wednesday Art Group Paintings for sale. Shop opening hours 9am-5pm Monday – Saturday 01308 456845

Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Show
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Show

[ July 17, 2010; ] Playing Field & Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis