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O & utSUMMER 2004 13DORSET NEWSAboutAugust1-31 Active August, New Barn Field Centre, Bradford Peverell,Nr DorchesterVarious hands-on activities. Please checkwww.newbarn.co.uk for further details.2-6 Jousting Shows, Lulworth Castle, LulworthTwice daily jousting shows, Monday to Friday. Daredevilriding, medieval games and lots of thrills and spills. Fireeating,juggling, stilt walking and archery.5 Children’s Activity Day, Corfe Castle, Nr WarehamHands-on activities for children – and castle trail.7-8 Victorian Festival, Nothe Fort, WeymouthRe-enactment groups combine to re-create the Victorianera at the Nothe Fort. Parades, drills cannon andmusketry.7-14 Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival WeekSeventy different activities including quizzes andcompetitions, children's games, painting, exhibitions,fireworks, outdoor cinema, music and regatta races.16-22 Bridport Carnival WeekEvents during week leading up to carnival include golfcompetition, darts competition, bingo, car boot sale andfair in carnival field. Carnival Procession is on Saturday21 August from 7.00pm and Torchlight Procession is onSunday 22 August from 21.00pm. Also fete on Sunday22 August in carnival field.16-22 The Matchstick Fleet, Nothe Fort, WeymouthAn exhibition of hundreds of models of post WWIIwarships made entirely of matchsticks.18 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show, TurnpikeShowground, Nr ShaftesburyThe traditional agricultural show with over 1,000 animals:horses, cattle and pigs, plus a dog show. Full day'sentertainment in three rings. Trade and craft stands andFarmers' Market.18 Weymouth Carnival. Visit www.weymouthcarnival.co.uk20-22 Enduroman Chesil 2004, Weymouth & Portland SailingAcademy, PortlandThis three-day event comprises swimming, running andcycling at full or half distances. Competitors mayparticipate in single events or the full triathlon. Thecourses are designed to take in Dorset's most beautifulscenery.20-22 Stars Under the Stars, Corfe Castle, Nr WarehamCome and experience the magic of open-air cinema inthe grounds of this majestic ruin.26 Melplash Agricultural Show, West BayThe annual agricultural show.28-30 Big Banana Bonanza, Monkey World, WarehamOn Saturday, Sunday and Monday, each child who bringsa banana will receive a free Monkey World badge.28-30 Craft & Garden Fair, Kingston Lacy, WimborneExhibition, demonstration and sale of traditional andcontemporary crafts, artwork, plants, garden ornamentsand garden furniture.September1-5 The Great Dorset Steam Fair, South Down, Tarrant Hinton,Nr BlandfordWidely recognised as the leading event of its type in theworld, featuring an old-time steam funfair, heavy horsesand other traditional rural working demonstrations. Heldon a mammoth 600 acres showground and regularlyvisited by over 200,000 visitors from both the UK andabroad.Continued overleaf ☛~ Heavy horses, pure breeds,rare buildings and nourishing gardens ~~ Great fun for children indoors and out.Pets corner, pony rides, amazing playground, family yard and playbarn ~~ Peaceful chalk stream, river meadows and sixteen bridges ~~ Collections of bygones, commemorative china and horse-drawn vehicles ~~ Restaurants, tearoom and picnic snacks ~ Demonstrations and ‘hands on’ workshops ~Country Park & Historic Working Farm Museumwww.honeybrook.orgA Wayof Life to CherishKIDSGO FREE ...Country Park & Historic Working Farm MuseumOpen from Open Mid every March 10am day - 10am 4pm (6pm - 6pm in summer)HONEYBROOK, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JDHoneybrook is 2 miles from Wimborne on the B3078 Cranborne Road
14DORSET NEWSO &SUMMER 2004ut About☛ Continued from previous page4 Shaftesbury Art Centre Open Day, BellStreet, Shaftesbury4-5 Dorchester Show, Cokers FromeShowgroundTraditional agricultural show with over1,000 livestock on display. Main ringdisplays and over 300 trade stands.7 Day for Less Able Visitors, Kingston Lacy,WimborneA special day for less able andwheelchair visitors to see the main staterooms, outstanding collection ofpaintings and wood carvings. Bookingessential on 01202 883402.10-12 Rock & Pop Festival, WeymouthPavilionJam-packed weekend of fantasticoriginal rock 'n' pop bands.Special feature: An Elvis look- andsound-a-like competition, attractingcompetitors from across the country.10-12 Swanage Folk FestivalA weekend of music, dancing andsinging around the town. The festivalcovers all aspects of folk traditions withopportunities to attend concerts withnational artists. Visit the craft fair, watchdance and procession or sing in a pub.11 Blandford CarnivalAfternoon children's procession fromBlandford School. Evening procession offloat, fun fair.11-12 Archaeology Weekend, Corfe Castle,Nr WarehamThe tenth anniversary of this event withlots of hands-on activities,archaeological displays, living historyand guided tours of the castle.12 Goose Auction, The Gaggle of Geese,Buckland Newton, Nr DorchesterSale of all types of pure bred poultry,including rare breeds of bantams,chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese.(over 500 lots of geese for sale). Allproceeds will go to charity. Also manyother stalls selling country produce,plants, poultry accessories, etc.Barbecue and refreshments available.18-19 Food Glorious Food!, Stapehill Abbey,WimborneA treat for all the gourmets amongst us!A host of stalls offering local produceand epicurean delights. Come and trybefore you buy from a feast ofdelicatessens, confectioners, organicfarmers, poultry and game producers,preservers – to name a few!18-3 Oct Shaftesbury CarnivalAfternoon and evening carnivalprocessions on 2 October. Fortnight ofvarious fund raising events during thetwo weeks.19 Wessex Classic Car Show, Tank Museum,Bovington, Nr Wareham25 Heavy Horse Show & Sale, TurnpikeShowground, Motcombe, Nr ShaftesburyHeavy Horse Show, Sale & Exhibition,with an auction of heavy horses andfoals, wagon, carriages, harness andfittings. Displays of horsemanship,working demonstrations, trade and craftstands, farmers market, hot food, realale bar – and much more.GILLINGHAM & SHAFTESBURYAGRICULTURAL SHOWTHE Show for the Three Counties ofDorset, Somerset & WiltshireTurnpike Showground, Motcombe2 miles north of Shaftesbury on the B3081Wednesday 18th August 8.30am - 6.30pmAttractions will includeGerard Naprous – The Devil’s HorsemenMoto-stunts InternationalJohn Whiteley Sheep DogsThe Yetties Fred WedlockBirds of Prey Team Terrier RacingGun Dogs The Dog Whisperer Dog ShowShow JumpingTrade Stands ◆ Craft Demonsatrations ◆ Food HallFarmers Market ◆ Organic Marquee ◆ Sustainability DisplaysClasses for Horses, Ponies, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Dogs,Homecrafts, Horticulture, Art and much more. . .Admission: Adults £10; Seniors £8; Child £3 Parking FREEAdvance ticket discountsFor all enquiries call 01747 823955✁Four Family Days Outat Monkey World to be won in our £300 CompetitionYour chance tomeet the stars ofTV’s ‘MonkeyBusiness’!What a fantasticprize! We haveteamed up withMonkey World,the internationallyacclaimedApe RescueCentre nearWareham inDorset, to providea full day out forfour families.If you’re one of our luckyprize-winning families(up to two adults andtwo children under 16),you’ll enjoy free entry toMonkey World's 65-acrewoodland park in theheart of the DorsetFor your chance to win this fabulous prize,answer the simple question below:Question: How large is the park?Closing date: August 27th 2004. The winner will be thefirst correct entry drawn. Judge’s decision is final.PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALSAnswer..................................................Name....................................................Address............................................................................................................................................Postcode..................Send your entry to: Monkey World Competition, YourDorset, Communications Unit, Dorset County Council,Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ.NOWOPENThe South’sLargest AdventurePlay Areacountryside.You’ll also receive £30worth of vouchers tospend in the spaciousTreetops Café, whichserves delicious hot andcold food throughout theday. In addition,vouchers worth £25 willenable you to browse inthe well-stocked GiftShop and choosepresents to take homeplus mementoes of yourspecial day.Open seven days aweek, award-winningMonkey World is arewarding day out for all,combining fun withanimal conservation andeducation. Thesanctuary is home toover 160 rescued andKIDS GO FREEtoMONKEY WORLDAPE RESCUE CENTREWorth £6.00Free admission for one childwith two full-paying adultsValid until 31/10/04 onlywith this voucher.Photocopies will not beaccepted. Not to be usedwith any other offer.PostcodeExcludes Bank Holidaysendangered primatesfrom all over the world –a permanent, stableenvironment where theylive naturally with thecompanionship of theirown kind.The 16 different speciesof primate housed atMonkey World featurethe largest group ofchimps outside Africa,orangutans, lemurs,gibbons, woollymonkeys and manymore – all stars of TV’s‘Monkey Business’!Keeper’s talks every halfhour, an ‘Adopt aPrimate’ scheme, andthe South’s largestadventure play areacontribute to anunforgettable visit.WORTH UP TO £12Nr. Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH Telephone 01929 462537(1 mile from Wool on the Bere Regis/Wool road)www.monkeyworld.orgKIDS GO FREEtoMONKEY WORLDAPE RESCUE CENTREWorth £6.00Free admission for one childwith two full-paying adultsValid until 31/10/04 onlywith this voucher.Photocopies will not beaccepted. Not to be usedwith any other offer.PostcodeExcludes Bank HolidaysMeet thestars of TV’s‘MonkeyBusiness’✁
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