Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PARTY: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Martin Kemp's 80s throwback DJ set (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/martin-kemps-80s-party-tickets-166773525103" target="_blank">Martin Kemp&#8217;s 80s throwback DJ set</a>, Canvas, Bournemouth, Fri 25 – Sat 26 March</h2>



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<p>Start the weekend as you mean to go on, with a wild all-nighter with the celebrity spinner. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WILDLIFE: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Abbotsbury Swannery (opens in a new tab)" href="http://abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/swannery/" target="_blank">Abbotsbury Swannery</a>, Abbotsury, near Weymouth</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-abbotsbury-swan-276140363_4914731938562440_7532228518230446151_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-66000" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-abbotsbury-swan-276140363_4914731938562440_7532228518230446151_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-abbotsbury-swan-276140363_4914731938562440_7532228518230446151_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-abbotsbury-swan-276140363_4914731938562440_7532228518230446151_n-667x500.jpg 667w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-abbotsbury-swan-276140363_4914731938562440_7532228518230446151_n-150x113.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-abbotsbury-swan-276140363_4914731938562440_7532228518230446151_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-abbotsbury-swan-276140363_4914731938562440_7532228518230446151_n-700x525.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The swans are laying at the world&#8217;s only managed colony of nesting mute swans. Watch the swans feeding, get lost in a giant swan-shaped maze, ride go karts, have lunch in the cafe and the Abbotsbury Tropical Garden is right next door (you can get combined tickets).  The website says it&#8217;s closed &#8211; but ignore that, they&#8217;ve been open since 19 March. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DANCE: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Richard Chappell: Infinite Ways Home (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thebrewhouse.net/event/infinite-ways-home/" target="_blank">Richard Chappell: <em>Infinite Ways Home</em></a><em>, </em>Taunton Brewhouse<em>, </em>Fri 25 March</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="750" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-richard-chappell-274013153_360986952696711_5129616130251409757_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-64986" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-richard-chappell-274013153_360986952696711_5129616130251409757_n_Fotor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-richard-chappell-274013153_360986952696711_5129616130251409757_n_Fotor-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-richard-chappell-274013153_360986952696711_5129616130251409757_n_Fotor-667x500.jpg 667w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-richard-chappell-274013153_360986952696711_5129616130251409757_n_Fotor-150x113.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-richard-chappell-274013153_360986952696711_5129616130251409757_n_Fotor-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-richard-chappell-274013153_360986952696711_5129616130251409757_n_Fotor-700x525.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>A combo of ballet, contemporary dance and improvisation &#8216;exploring ritual, rave and human connection&#8217; along to an electronic soundtrack and live violin from an internationally renowned dance company (and a short performance by local peeps to open the show).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WORKSHOP:<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" Make Terrariums (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/terrarium-workshop" target="_blank"> Make a terrarium</a>, Hestercombe, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Fri 25 &amp; Sat 26 March</h2>



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<p>A step-by-step guide to creating a self sustaining ecosystem AKA a little garden in a jar. The £40 includes everything needed, refreshments and admission to the gardens.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">KIDS: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Josephine (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/event/josephine-2/" target="_blank">Josephine</a>, the egg, Bath, Sat 26 March</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="736" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-Josephine-The-Egg-Bath-NOV-2021-PB-77-888x654-c.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-65990" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-Josephine-The-Egg-Bath-NOV-2021-PB-77-888x654-c.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-Josephine-The-Egg-Bath-NOV-2021-PB-77-888x654-c-300x221.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-Josephine-The-Egg-Bath-NOV-2021-PB-77-888x654-c-679x500.jpg 679w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-Josephine-The-Egg-Bath-NOV-2021-PB-77-888x654-c-150x110.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-Josephine-The-Egg-Bath-NOV-2021-PB-77-888x654-c-768x565.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-Josephine-The-Egg-Bath-NOV-2021-PB-77-888x654-c-713x525.jpg 713w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Photo <strong> ©</strong>Paul Blakemore </figcaption></figure>



<p>The story of iconic entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker, from the St Louis slums to gay Paree, with a Harlem Renaissance-inspired score and Charleston dancing. Suitable 8+ </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OUTDOORS: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Stargazing, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://wessex-astro.org.uk/" target="_blank">Stargazing,</a> Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Sat 26 March</h2>



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<p>Look up to the stars and not down at your feet, with the experts and telescopes of the Wessex Astronomical Society.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ART: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Somerset Portraits and Voice (opens in a new tab)" href="https://swheritage.org.uk/events/craft-by-kate-lynch/" target="_blank">Craft &#8211; Somerset Portraits and Voices</a>, Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury, Sat 26 March – Sun 5 June</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="749" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/The-Night-Shift-Mark-firing-the-kiln-Muchelney-Pottery-large_Fotor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-64929" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/The-Night-Shift-Mark-firing-the-kiln-Muchelney-Pottery-large_Fotor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/The-Night-Shift-Mark-firing-the-kiln-Muchelney-Pottery-large_Fotor-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/The-Night-Shift-Mark-firing-the-kiln-Muchelney-Pottery-large_Fotor-668x500.jpg 668w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/The-Night-Shift-Mark-firing-the-kiln-Muchelney-Pottery-large_Fotor-150x112.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/The-Night-Shift-Mark-firing-the-kiln-Muchelney-Pottery-large_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/The-Night-Shift-Mark-firing-the-kiln-Muchelney-Pottery-large_Fotor-701x525.jpg 701w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>The Night Shift, Mark firing the kiln, Muchelney Pottery </figcaption></figure>



<p>Somerset artist Kate Lynch&#8217;s paintings and charcoal drawings of people and traditional crafts and trades from across the county.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MARKET: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Sunday Market, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://tobaccofactory.com/whats-on/sunday-market/" target="_blank">Sunday Market,</a> Tobacco Factory, Bristol, Sun 27 March</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1010" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-tobacco-factory-market-272313806_6907173119324251_1569139827780224223_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-66013" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-tobacco-factory-market-272313806_6907173119324251_1569139827780224223_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-tobacco-factory-market-272313806_6907173119324251_1569139827780224223_n-297x300.jpg 297w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-tobacco-factory-market-272313806_6907173119324251_1569139827780224223_n-495x500.jpg 495w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-tobacco-factory-market-272313806_6907173119324251_1569139827780224223_n-768x776.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-tobacco-factory-market-272313806_6907173119324251_1569139827780224223_n-520x525.jpg 520w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Eco-friendly, fair-trade and organic produce, from hand-made clothes and jewellery to patisserie and kombucha on around 40 stalls. From 10am &#8211; 2.30pm – with brunch in the theatre cafe/bar after?</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MUSIC: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Frome Record Fair (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/frome-record-fair-2/" target="_blank">Frome Record Fair</a>, Cheese &amp; Grain, Sun 27 March</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-records-image-from-rawpixel-id-3336829-jpeg.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-66009" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-records-image-from-rawpixel-id-3336829-jpeg.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-records-image-from-rawpixel-id-3336829-jpeg-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-records-image-from-rawpixel-id-3336829-jpeg-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-records-image-from-rawpixel-id-3336829-jpeg-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-records-image-from-rawpixel-id-3336829-jpeg-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/03/00-records-image-from-rawpixel-id-3336829-jpeg-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>A man and a child browsing vinyl records from vintage boxes. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons</figcaption></figure>



<p>Vinyl lovers: original, rare, new and re-issues from dealers from throughout the South of England. Free. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EXPERIENCE: Museum of the Moon, St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton, until Fri 31 March</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" src="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2019/07/dorset-moon.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-34534" /><figcaption>In Sherborne Abbey</figcaption></figure>



<p>The ubiquitous Luke Jerram&#8217;s huge installation of the moon, created using 120dpi detailed NASA imagery, with an approximate scale of 1:500,000 and each centimetre representing 5km of the moon’s surface.</p>



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