News and Events at West Compton Manor
West Compton Manor News
Candle Lit Carol Service
Our annual carol service at St Michael's Church held on Wednesday 21st of December was again a huge sucess with over 140 people attending and standing room only in the church. A big thank you to all of those who helped clean, decorate, donated wine and canape and helped out in other ways. The collection raised just under £400 and will go towards the St. Michael's Church Refurbishment Fund.
Gates
We are very excited because the first two, of the ten courtyard gates have been fitted and are looking wonderful. Not only will the gates keep our mischievous dogs in and stop them dissapearing over the hill, but it finishes off the courtyard as it was intended to be. We hope you like them to?
Events close to West Compton Manor
January
Friday 13th - Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrish 70th Birthday Celebration
Rescheduled from December, this exceptional performance features folk music's finest. www.electricpalace.org.uk
Thursday 19th - The Phoenix and the Carpet
Join four children on their adventures as they are whisked around the world on their new magical carpet, with the help of a mysterious and fiery phoenix. www.bridport-arts.com
Friday 20th - The Storytelling Cafe-Old Tom's Tales
Martin Maudsley retells one man's life story threaded with countryside capers, magical folktales and tender yarns. Live folk music from Fiona Barrow accompany's him. www.bridport-arts.com
Friday 20th - Fiddle and Banjo Celebration Concert
There's a special concert to celebrate one of the most enduring combination of instruments the fiddle and the banjo. It will feature a great tripple bill of Stompin'Dave and Ecward Bennett, Kate Lisauer and the Gollywhoopers. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Saturday 21st - Mark Watson: Request Stops
In response to his fans suggested destinations for his shows, he's now trundling around the nation like some sort of remote controlled car being driven by a lunatic. Mark is best known for his appearances on Mock of the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You. www.bridport-arts.com
Friday 27th - Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston
Miranda Sykes much admired for her performances with Show of Hands, will be joined by Rex Preston described as the most virtuosic mandolin player. www.bridport-arts.com
Saturday 28th - Fossil Hunting
Fossil hunting walk in Charmouth. www.charmouth.org
Saturday 28th - Vampirates
With a swashbuckling sound track, this will be a night to remember! Based on the novel by Justin Stomper. "A clever combination of two genres will make it as polular as Pirates of the Caribbean" - The Times. www.bridport-arts.com
February
Wednesday 1st to Saturday 4th - Bridport Pantomime Players presents Robinson Crusoe.
To help you shake off the winter weather and whisk you away to a tropical island. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Friday 3rd - Can I be Frank With You?
Inspired by Mary Shelly's Frankenstein the cabaret style show is a compilation of monologues, sketches and songs written by DATco's member. www.bridport-arts.com
Friday 3rd - Johann Strauss Gala
David Juritz will direct from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner and Johann Strauss Orchestra will be joined by the Johann Strauss Dancers in period costume. www.bic.co.uk
Friday 3rd - Classic Concerts-Sarah Power Soprano and Nathan Vale Tenor
Winners of many awards and competitions, Sarah and Nathan have chosen a programme that will include glorious arias and duets by Handel and Schumann, from West Side Story, The Mikado and The Merry Widow. www.bridport-arts.com
Saturday 4th - Spirit of Bridport Festival Launch
The official gala launch of the first Spirit of Bridport Festival of Culture to take place from 11-27 August 2012. www.bridport-arts.com
Sunday 5th - Omid Djalili
Mulit award winning stand up telivision and movie star Omid Djalili is back on tour with his new comedy show. www.bic.co.uk
Wednesday 8th - Snow Patrol
The bands new tour. www.bic.co.uk
Thursday 9th - Sue Jenkins
Mulit platinum selling mezzo-soprano. www.bic.co.uk
Saturday 11th - Lee Mead
Star of West End (Legally Blonde, Wicked and Joseph) and tv's any dream will do. www.bic.co.uk
Saturday 11th - The Phil Beer Band
The multi instrumentalist half of England's foremost acoustic duo Show of Hands. His instrumental wizardry is well documented and has been utilised by countless artists over the years. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Friday 17th - Ballet Gala
Dorchester Ballet Theatre and South Coast Ballet, Dorset's premier youth ballet companies present an evening of excerts from a selection of well know and loved ballets. www.weymouthpavilion.purchase-tickets-online.co.uk
Friday 17th - Bella Hardy
One of the finest young folk acts around and her track The Herring Girl was nominated Best Original Track at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Saturday 18th - Fossil Hunting
Fossil hunting walk in Charmouth. www.charmough.org
Friday 24th - InMe
An English alternative rock band from Essex with several Top 40 hits under their belts. www.weymouthpavilion.purchase-tickets-online.co.uk
March
Friday 2nd - The Cheap Flights Tour
Continuing their smash hit, sell out 2011 tour, three times Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aida are still Britian's best comedy cabaret trio. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Friday 9th - Doug Allan-Life Behind The Lens
Adventures, incounters and insights from the award winning cameraman. www.weymouthpavilion-purchase-tickets-online.co.uk
Saturday 10th - Fossil Fantastic Weekend
Aimed at families, info and guided fossil hunting walks. www.charmouth.org
Saturday 10th - Clare Teal
The UK's finest jazz singer and much loved performerClare Teal makes a welcome return to song writing and recording with her 10th album Hey Ho. She is also becoming increasingly well known for her two weekly big band shows on BBC Radio 2. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Sunday 18th - Durlston Castle Tour
A free tour around the newly restored Durlston Castle. www.durlston.co.uk
April
Thursday 5th to 9th - Bridport Open Studios
Easter Open Studios www.westdorset.com
Wednesday11th to Sunday 15th - From Page to Screen
From Page to Screen held in Bridport, is the UK's only festival celebrating the adaptation of books into films. The 2012 festival will be curated by Francine Stock, novelist and presenter of Radio 4's The Film Programm. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th - Freddie Starr
Freddie will be thrilling audiences with his new "Back from the Jungle Tour", as he takes his hilarious new show to some of his well loved theatres. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Friday 27th - The Ultimate Eagles-Taking it to the Limit
Covering the Eagles music is not a thing you attempt half-heartedly and the Ultimate Eagles recreate the music with reverence, excitement and with a new stage show that focuses it's bright lights on the 1970's when the Eagles were at their mightiest. www.electricpalace.co.uk
Sunday 29th - Wilko Johnson plus support
Following his recent TV appearance on BBC 2 Television's Later with Jools Holland, Wilko Johnson the legendary former guitarist of Dr. Feelgood, who has infulenced everyone from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones to Steve Albini, is pleased to announce an extensive UK tour in April, with very special guest Virgil and the Accelerators. www.electricpalace.co.uk
May
Monday 7th - Bridport's May Fair
Celebrating May Day on the Bank Holiday Monday. www.westdorset.com
Monday 14th - The Fureys and Davery Arthur
Legends of Irish music will be making their first concert appearance at the Electric Palace.
Saturday 26th - Bridport Open Studios
A selection of artists showing their work in and around Bridport. www.westdorset.com
June
Monday 10th to 17th - Bridport Food Festival
Celebrating local food. www.bridportfoodfestival.worldpress.com
July
Saturday 7th - Bridport's Charter Fair
A whole host of entertainment and stalls. www.westdorset.com
Friday 13th - UK SUBS with support
There's not many bands that have the respect of everyone on the punk scene, but Charlie Harpers is that exception. www.electricpalace.co.uk
August
Saturday 18th - Bridport Carnival
This annual event includes a grand processionof floats and walking entries, carnical fete, fun fair, Sunday evening torch lit procession from Bridport to West Bay. www.westdorset.com
Sunday 19th - Buckham Fair Pony and Dog Show
Charity annual event organised by Martin Clunes. www.buckhamfair.co.uk
Saturday 25th to 27th - Bridport Open Studios
A selection of artists show their work in and around Bridport. www.westdorset.com
Local Venues and Events Listings On Line
Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport
The Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Weymouth Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth