A little more from your Marshwood Vale Magazine

Chronicling the people and events that make up West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset

One Way to Santiago de Compostela

Tips and thoughts on tackling the long walk (Summer 2014) by James Ashington and Ismay Byrne It wasn’t when I was told we had booked the tickets, and it wasn’t … Continue reading

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Drawing: The Visual Expression of thought

As Big Draw Month approaches a series of drawing exhibitions and events are set to take over Bridport Arts Centre. Megan Dunford has been to visit an exhibition curated by … Continue reading

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And the band played on… Guitars on the Beach Lyme Regis 2013

After a gentle morning basking in the Bridport sunshine, participating in The Bridport Hat Festival – undoubtedly one of the South West’s wackiest festivals – an afternoon on the beach … Continue reading

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The Melplash Show 2013

The summer spectacle that is the Melplash Show once again cemented its standing as an unmissable summer event for locals and those from further afield. Basking in a sweltering heat, … Continue reading

August 28, 2013

Stompin’ Dave Allen and his Bluegrass band, Dorchester Corn Exchange

The Corn Exchange in Dorchester sprouted American roots with a visit from Stompin’ Dave Allen and his Bluegrass Band, offering a packed room a rootin’-tootin’ good time.                 The musician, … Continue reading

August 24, 2013

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, The Electric Palace

It was a night to remember for music lovers as Craig Charles brought his roadshow to Bridport‘s Electric Palace.             The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show set up for … Continue reading

August 23, 2013

Camp Bestival 2013

On the one hand Camp Bestival is a land of bubbles, flags, fairy wings and Mr Tumble; a place where the ‘Pimp my Trolly’ garage competes with face painters, glitter … Continue reading

August 6, 2013

Trill Summer Festival

Farming, food and family fun were the themes of the weekend down on Trill Farm during this year’s annual summer festival. Situated just outside of Axminster, this countryside location was … Continue reading

July 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

Stoke Abbott Street Fair

Stoke Abbott provided the setting for an old fashioned, quintessentially British summer’s day out this month, a day thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended. This year’s Stoke Abbott street … Continue reading

July 21, 2013 · Leave a comment

Dorset Seafood Festival

Basking in blue skies and sunshine, Weymouth had a particularly fishy feel to it at the weekend during the Dorset Seafood Festival. The two-day event brought thousands of people into … Continue reading

July 15, 2013 · Leave a comment