Lyme Regis Fossil Festival > Friday 3rd May 3 to Saturday 5th May

Enjoy one of Dorset's largest science festivals. Find out all about the amazing Jurassic Coast with specialist talks, walks and incredible interactive activities:
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The Herald tells us what to expect this weekend:

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns!

PUBLISHED: 17:00 26 April 2019

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns in early May

Have you ever held a 200-million-year-old fossil in your hands?

Have you ever dreamt of becoming a polar explorer?

Can you design your very own prehistoric creepy crawly?

All these questions and more will be answered in a weekend of science, discovery and fun at this year's Lyme Regis Fossil Festival held from Friday, May 3 to Saturday, May 5.

The festival will once again host some fascinating exhibitions throughout the town centre including the wonderful Natural History Museum, the British Antarctic Society, the Palaeontological Society and lots of local scientific organisations, as well as some thought-provoking and entertaining talks and lectures in the Marine Theatre.

On the Saturday night, B Sharp and students from The Woodroffe School and Mrs Ethelston's C of E Primary Academy will be entertaining visitors at the Marine Theatre in a journey through sound, light and music in a concert called Evolution Rocks!

There will be plenty of opportunities to follow in the footsteps of local hero Mary Anning by discovering your very own fossils when you join one of the many guided fossil hunting walks over the weekend.

There will also be stalls selling a variety of fossils, jewellery and dinosaur gifts.

The whole weekend kicks off with a dazzling lantern display along the seafront, which will truly be a sight to behold.

You can join the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival for an adventure 200 million years in the making!

Full programme details can be found at www.fossilfestival.co.uk

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns in early May | What's on and things to do in Sidmouth - Sidmouth Herald
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Have the public gone bonkers about plastics? Julia Hailes, author of The Green Consumer Guide, to talk in Lyme Regis: Friday 3rd May

Are plastics a bad thing?
Futures Forum: Is 'plastic free' a stretch too far?... There are clever ways to use and deal with plastic waste.
Futures Forum: Plastic: can you live without it?
Futures Forum: "Plastic's bad reputation is not always borne out by the facts. Just because a brown cardboard box looks greener than plastic, that doesn't mean it is."

A veteran campaigner and writer is speaking next week on the issues: should be interesting: 

HAVE THE PUBLIC GONE BONKERS ABOUT PLASTICS?


Friday, 3rd May      
Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, Dorset      
7.00 – 8.45pm
Tickets £8 (concessions available)  Book online

Julia Hailes MBE  will give a very thought-provoking talk.   

Pictures of turtles with straws up their nostrils and an albatross chick regurgitating a toothbrush have been key in galvanising public attention to the very real problem of ocean plastics. 

So, you may be surprised to hear that plastics are often the best environmental option, in particular by saving energy and tackling climate change. 

Julia Hailes is a sustainability pioneer with over 30 years in the green sector. She’s a campaigner, writer, speaker and consultant, who has written nine environmental books, including The Green Consumer Guide, which sold over 1 million copies. 

She will talk about how humans have become the most wasteful species on the planet and what we should be doing about it. Some of her conclusions may surprise you.


Plastic Pollution  Turn Lyme Green |
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1839: the Great Landslide creates the Undercliff >>> >>> talk on Friday 8th March

It happened 180 years ago: 
The Undercliff - Wikipedia
Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs - Explore Devon

And there's an opportunity next week to hear about what happened when there was a massive land slip between Seaton and Lyme Regis:

SUPPER & CONVERSATION: THE GREAT LANDSLIDE OF 1839

Speaker: Richard Edmonds

The tumultuous accounts of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 1839 record one of the most famous and celebrated landslide events in the World which took place in the undercliff between Axmouth and Lyme Regis. Eyewitnesses describe a huge convulsion in the earth where 16 acres of land, 8 million tonnes of rock, slipped seaward creating Goat Island isolated from the fields behind by a yawning chasm. The sea bed was heaved up to form a reef offshore, and the Victorians, being fans of the forces of nature, flocked to this coast to marvel at the spectacle.

Since then a number of scientists have developed theories to explain this complex landslide but there is no agreement and no detailed map to base any interpretations on, however, with the entire coast of England now being surveyed under a strategic monitoring programme the answers may be in sight.

Richard Edmond’s love of the Jurassic Coast started with the chance finding of a perfect pyrite (fools gold) ammonite when he moved to Lyme Regis in 1972. The spark of love for geology was lit for him. Having spent over 2,500 hours working on exploring and analysing the evidence of The Great Landslide there is no-one more informed than Richard to explain the geology of our local area and the dramatic change made to our coastline by the Great Landslide of 1839.

Supper and Conversation with Richard Edmonds takes place at Trill on Friday 8th March. Book a ticket with dinner, or for the talk only here...

Trill Farm - S&C: THE GREAT LANDSLIDE
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Plastic Free Lyme Regis > 'Supporters Scheme'

The campaign in Lyme Regis against plastic is doing very well:
Plastic Free Lyme Regis

With businesses signing up:

Lyme Regis businesses earn plastic-free award - Lyme Regis Town Council

Turn Lyme Green's latest newsletter reports: 

PFLR SUPPORTERS SCHEME – a new initiative for local businesses and organisations

The ‘Supporters Scheme’ recognises ‘A commitment to sustainability and the careful management of resources and utilities including reducing the use of single-use plastics, and an involvement in Plastic Free Lyme Regis (PFLR) and Turn Lyme Green (TLG).’ 

 The ‘Supporters Scheme’ acknowledges that local businesses of any type can be involved in caring for our environment, not just food outlets which have been using single-use plastics. Everyone can find ways to reduce plastic use, become more energy efficient, improve recycling and make choices that improve their environmental footprint. We hope to recruit a wide range of businesses so that residents and visitors can see how important that campaign is to us all. Please spread the word. 

A poster and wooden plaque for tables or counter tops are available to supporters to publicise their support for the scheme. Anyone wanting to join the Supporters Scheme should simply email ‘info@plasticfreelymeregis.uk’ and find out more information from the web site . There you will find a growing list of recipients.

Plastic Pollution | Turn Lyme Green
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A Celebration of Trees > photos and thanks

A great time was had by all at last week's Arboretum event:
Futures Forum: A Celebration of Trees > Friday 30th November > stalls, songs, talks, quiz, snacks, bar...

Or so it seems:

Story-telling from Jon Freeman

Mousey display from the National Trust

Intent attention from attendees

Prize-giving from quiz-master Ed Dolphin

Song and movement from Sid Vale Folk

Sidmouth Arboretum - Home | Facebook

With a thank-you in today's letters pages of the Herald:

“The Sidmouth Arboretum would like to thank all those who generously gave their time to enlighten and entertain us all at last Friday’s Celebration of Trees.

Firstly, we are very grateful to Nikki and her team at Kennaway House for their as-ever professional preparation of the Cellar Bar for the occasion.

The evening was kicked off by the joyous melodies of Tess Bisson and the Sid Vale Folk, all in good voice and filling the space with songs celebrating trees.

A big thanks too to our speakers – to John Wilding MBE, head of Forestry and Environment at Clinton Devon Estates; to Tracey West of Word Forest, based in Lyme Regis but doing fantastic work with reforestation projects in Kenya; and to Jon Freeman of the Clyst Valley Ancient Trees project who gave us a wonderfully lively rendition of a folk tale from the wilds of old Scandinavia.

The fantastic array of stalls from other tree-minded groups added to the variety of the evening, including: Devon Wildlife Trust, Friends of the Byes, Forestry Commission, National Trust, Sid Vale Association, Sid Valley Bat Research Project and Sidmouth Rotary Club.

Not forgetting our thanks to local woodturners Diana and Martin Russell and to local artist Cherry Ferris and her beautiful pyrography work – who brought in craft as seasonal gifts to take away.

And thank you to all the members of the public who turned up to join in the fun.

We at the Sidmouth Arboretum look forward to seeing everyone again next year at our Celebration of Trees.”

Sidmouth and Ottery breaking news and sport - Sidmouth Herald
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Compostables as alternatives to single-use plastics > talk in Lyme Regis > Tuesday 9th October

We need to do something about plastic:
Futures Forum: Drowning in Plastic @ BBC One > "This documentary is a must-watch, because it’s only if we raise awareness, tell our friends and spread the message that humanity will really have a chance at saving our oceans."

And something we can do is ask manufacturers to come up with a better product:
Futures Forum: Turning the Tide on Plastic > "It's an eco-nightmare and a tired, old technology: surely it’s not beyond the wit of science to give us a hi-tech green alternative."

Which is what they're looking at in Lyme tomorrow night:

NEXT WEEK’S MEETING – Tuesday, October 9th

Compostables:  Are they the answer?

Next Tuesday, 9^th October,  Blue Room, Royal Lion Hotel, Broad Street, Lyme Regis

7.15 for 7.30pmMark Foxhall will talk about compostables as alternatives to single-use plastics. While we strive to find ways around our plastic addiction, biodegradables may seem an obvious choice. But on closer investigation, they too may have a negative impact on our environment.   Mark will give a presentation to share his knowledge of the subject and lead a discussion.  All are welcome.

Wednesday, October 17^th
Inspiration to protect our oceans   

Marine Theatre – 7.00pm

Tickets from Lyme Regis TIC (01297 442138) or online from the Marine Theatre website

We are fortunate to have this event here on our doorstep!   Through film, talks, facts, and discussion 4 speakers will share how they have observed, recorded, advised, and broadcast the effects of plastic, climate change, over-fishing and pollution on our seas. Hear and see what they have done to change attitudes and the actions they’ve taken. Lyme Regis sits overlooking Lyme Bay – there is a wealth of sea-life and wonders on its doorstep. Find out how you can help preserve it for future generations.

Marine Conservation: our shore and sea need protecting both locally and globally - come and see what we have & how it's being achieved. Plastic Free Lyme Regis will be there with tips for reducing the plastic that we use.

Speakers:

DAVID JONES - the founder of Just One Ocean, an environmentalist, media diving specialist, cameraman and ocean plastic consultant. David has worked with David Attenborough, Bear Grylls and Ben Fogle. His work includes the award winning documentary film A Plastic Ocean and for the BBC.

WILLIAM THOMPSON - an explorer, paddle boarder, graphic artist, mapmaker, and author of The Book of Tides, The World of Tides and Tide Walker. William has featured in The Daily Telegraph, on the BBC, and in The Scotsman.

MORVEN ROBERTSON- a UK Project Manager at Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve facilitated by the Blue Marine Foundation. Morven works with locals, fisherman, and organisations caring for the sea.

ANNE BAKER - Scientist, Educator and Ocean Advocate. In 2014, with other scientists, Anne took part in eXXpedition gaining first hand observation of the significant challenge of ocean plastic pollution seen whilst sailing across the Atlantic and around the British Coast. She developed an in-depth understanding of the impact of plastic on our planet, the oceans, and our health.  She gave such an inspiring talk at Eva Fahle Clout’s art exhibition in June and we are pleased she returns to Lyme for this evening.Booking now will ensure your seat at this inspiring event ! 

​Artwork will be on display from our day at Carnival in August.   So many children and parents and friends had a creative time making ‘Windows on The Sea’

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The Park and Ride model at Lyme Regis

As discussed recently, one idea to help with traffic congestion in Sidmouth is Park and Ride:
Futures Forum: How to revive the health of Sidmouth's high street >>> "multi-storey or park-and-ride?"

But where would it go?
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: "Sidmouth’s tourist industry cannot afford to lose visitor parking." And yet "the park and walk facility will probably be lost to visitors permanently."
Futures Forum: A Park & Ride route for Sidmouth >>> Knowle Park to Connaught Gardens

Would a bus service be provided?
Futures Forum: Is it 'Park & Change' or 'Park & Ride'?
Futures Forum: District Council draft Local Plan: and Park & Change

Who would provide the land - and at what price?
Futures Forum: Persimmon, Sidmouth and "promoting well-designed housing that is sustainable and provides much-needed new housing..."
Futures Forum: Developers 'forcing' local councils to allow more housing... as long as its not affordable housing

The P+R scheme in Lyme Regis might offer an alternative model - which would not mean having to allow the building of housing on AONB land to provide for P+R...

> The Lyme Regis scheme is a summer-only service:

Park and Ride to reopen this summer
27 MAR 2018

A park-and-ride car park aimed at reducing congestion in the summer in Lyme Regis is again set to open this summer.
The car park would be seasonal and would operate from March 30, 2018 to September 30, 2018, and follows the granting of planning permission for the site in 2017 on land right on the border of Devon and Dorset.

Park and Ride to reopen this summer - Devon Live

> The landowners of the site are willing to make their fields available for P+R:

Park and ride extension approved

29th March

Deputy town clerk Mark Green said: “Having obtained planning permission and being in a position to go with the bus company, the landowner of the Charmouth Road site has advised that the ground conditions are simply too wet for it to be used for parking over the coming weekend, especially with significant rainfall forecast between now and the weekend.
“We completely agree with this decision and we will continue to liaise with the landowner and bus company regularly over the coming days.
“We understand the land drains quickly and it should be useable given a clear week of largely dry weather.”

Park and ride extension approved...but it won't be open in time for the Easter bank holiday | Bridport and Lyme Regis News 

> The Town Council has to provide a subsidy of £5.5k for the bus service. 
In other words, this is a P+R service and not a 'park and change' service:

Lyme Regis park and ride saved by town council
19th December 2013
Town Clerk John Wright told the councillors: “What used to happen was Dorset County Council made an allocation of £11,000 to one of the coach operators to find another coach operator to run the Charmouth Road site, who would then be given £5,700.
“What we would be doing, if this is passed, is provide the finance direct to the operator, so we will only pay the £5,700. We have a very good working relationship with the current coach operator who ran the Charmouth Road site.”

Lyme Regis park and ride saved by town council | Bridport and Lyme Regis News

> However, the District Council's planning committee has just rejected a planning application “due to a lack of evidence and harmful visual impact upon the AONB”. 
In other words, the District Council is concerned about green belt land around built-up areas: 

East Devon planning authority rejects Lyme Regis Town Council park and ride application
25 May 2018
Planning permission for temporary use of land for a park and ride in Uplyme refused due to a lack of evidence and harmful visual impact upon the AONB
East Devon District Council has refused planning permission (ref: 18/0584.FUL) for further temporary consent for a park and ride facility off the A3052 in Uplyme to serve Lyme Regis.
The application was refused on the basis of a lack of evidence submitted with the application to justify a need for the facility and that as a result this would have a harmful impact upon the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within which the site is located.

25 May 2018 - East Devon planning authority rejects Lyme Regis Town Council park and ride application - East Devon

Although the Town Council might appeal:

Town council may appeal park and ride decision - Lyme Online

And there is quite a 'political dimension' to this:

Devon v Dorset border row over parking plan - Plymouth Live

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The secrets of the underwater sound in 'Blue Planet II' > sound expert Prof Steve Simpson > Thursday 3rd May: Lyme Regis

Turn Lyme Green have just sent out their monthly newsletter, with this notification of an event tomorrow evening: 

This Thursday, 3 May

UNDERWATER SOUND IN BLUE PLANET ll

Marine Theatre.  7pm

A very special event for all ocean lovers.   

Sound expert Professor Steve Simpson shares secrets and underwater audio clips from his experience as Series Academic Advisor for Sir David Attenborough’s acclaimed series.    

Tickets £5 in advance.  £7 on the door.  Bar opens at 6pm for a 7pm start.

And later this month: 

Friday, 25 May 

‘A PLASTIC OCEAN’  -  The film

Baptist Church Hall, top of Broad Street.      6.45 for 7.00pm start.  

Entry FREE.  Donations welcome.   Refreshments available.

By popular demand, we have a further screening of this stunning and memorable film dealing with the realities of plastic pollution, particularly poignant as we live near Lyme Bay.  Here is the link to a preview.
The winner of 9 film festival awards, ‘A Plastic Ocean’ is an adventure documentary shot on more than 20 locations over the past 4 years. Explorers Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter and a team of international scientists reveal the causes and consequences of plastic pollution and share solutions.

“The wave of change starts with YOU.”

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"Going green is DEFINITELY good for business" >>> >>> Turn Lyme Green event > report

Earlier, Turn Lyme Green held a session on 'greening business' - especially when it comes to plastic:
Futures Forum: "Going green is good for business" > Turn Lyme Green event > Tuesday 13th March

Here's a report from their latest newsletter: 

GOING GREEN IS Definitely GOOD FOR BUSINESS….

This was the message given at a packed meeting at the Baptist Church’s Driftwood Café two weeks ago.  It was so inspiring to hear first hand from business owners who have chosen not to use single use plastics and all about their efforts to promote recycling and energy saving,  efforts rewarded by support from their customers.   We received good press coverage from Lyme Online and in this week’s Bridport News.  

AND THE TOWN COUNCIL AGREES …..

Last night – the 28^th – the Town Council has endorsed the campaign for Lyme Regis to become a Plastic Free Town.   Lyme Regis is on the way to joining over 120 other communities around the country pledging to tackle plastic pollution.  And next week, we are hoping that the Town Council will continue to show its support by approving our application for a grant to fund activities over the coming year.

A Steering Group is being set up and an ‘army’ of supporters mobilised to help get the message out to our businesses, schools, local organisations and churches so that we can work together to publicise the ways our community can benefit and contribute at home, at work and on the seafront.  There will be a number of local events which Plastic Free Lyme Regis will support and get involved in during the spring and summer.. from the May Fete, Anning Road to the Carnival Procession to an art installation in the Shelters in June.

BEACH CLEAN – Monday, 2^nd April – 2pm

Sea Shepherds are organising a beach clean on Easter Monday, so do go along and join in.   The poster below has details.  Go to Facebook, SSUK Lyme Regis Beach Clean for more information.

GREAT DORSET BEACH CLEAN – Saturday 21^st April

Another date for your diaries.    Meet at the RNLI station.  1.45 for briefing for the 2-3pm beach clean.  Organised by Love Lyme’s Beaches.

next TURN LYME GREEN Meeting:  Tuesday,   10^th April     Royal Lion Hotel, Blue Room, Broad Street.  7.15 for 7.30pm

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

A date for your diary.   The AGM will be held for to include a report on the past year’s activities,  to receive a financial report and to elect TLG’s officers.  Currently, Jo Smith Oliver is Chair;  Chris Boothroyd is Treasurer and Polly Benfield is Secretary.  All supporters are encouraged to come for this roundup of past events and importantly to look to the future.   There will also be an update on ‘Plastic Free Lyme Regis’.

BRIDPORT GREEN FORTNIGHT – 14-28 APRIL

A fortnight packed with events and activities.  Have a look at the programme.   Turn Lyme Green will have a stand at the opening on Saturday, 14^th April at the Town Hall featuring Liz Davis’s practical muslin fruit and veggie bags.  We will have a stall again in BuckyDoo Square, Wednesday morning, 25^th April from 10.00am, again promoting ways reducing our use of plastics – Reduce, Reuse, Refill and Recycle. 

PETITION:   38 degrees.   Plastic Straws in Cinemas

Here’s one you might like to support….   Make Plastic Straws Obsolete in Cinemas

DON’T FORGET – Recyling Container at Holmbush Carpark for coffee cups and beverage cartons

And for other beverage cartons widely used to package milk, fruit juice and an increasingly wide range of food products, including soup, chopped tomatoes and pulses.      

Dorset Waste Partnership has placed a new container  in Holmbush Carpark, alongside one for textiles and one for aluminium foil.  Curb side recycling is not available at the moment for coffee cups or food and drink cartons but by taking them to Holmbush, we can do our bit for recycling and make a dent in the huge number of paper coffee cups with plastic lining that need to be recycled separately from paper collections .    Take away coffee cups can also be taken to Costa where they are stored and taken regularly to Costa’s own recycling centre for cups.  You can take in cups from other cafes/shops are well as any purchased from Costa.

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"Going green is good for business" > Turn Lyme Green event > Tuesday 13th March

This evening, Turn Lyme Green will be hosting a event in Lyme Regis which will of interest to both businesses and communities:

GOING GREEN IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS

MARCH Meeting:  This Tuesday, 13^th    Driftwood Café.  Baptist Church. Silver Street.  7.15 for 7.30pm

Turn Lyme Green is hosting an open discussion to share the practicalities, and business benefits, of 'going green', highlighting the awards and rewards available to those who succeed. Some local business owners who have already put plans in place will talk about their experiences.  Information will be available on local initiatives—including ReFill, recycling,  Business Award Scheme, alternatives to single use plastics.  All are welcome to this chance to share ideas.  We are grateful to the Baptist Church for hosting this meeting in their new Driftwood Café.  Refreshments available.

PROGRESS to PLASTIC FREE LYME REGIS

Jo Smith Oliver spoke at the February Town Council meeting urging it to support a campaign for Lyme Regis to earn the title of ‘Plastic Free Lyme Regis’.  We are now looking forward to a positive response from the full Town Council at its next meeting in March.  This week The Tourism, Community and Publicity Committee has voted to support the plastic-free status and to working together to publicise the ways our community can all contribute at home, at work and on the seafront.  Read the full report in Lyme Online to get up-to-date on the Plastic Free Coastlines scheme promoted by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) .  Lyme Regis is on the way to joining over 120 other communities around the country pledging to tackle plastic pollution.

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Plastic action in Lyme Regis

Sidmouth hopes to do better with its plastic waste:
Futures Forum: Make Sidmouth plastic free > campaigns, actions and petition launched

With further initiatives happening in Devon:
Refill Devon - Refill • Water refill points on every street.
Welcome to Refill Devon | Don't let Devon go to waste

Meanwhile down the coast just over the border into Dorset, Lyme Regis is doing very well:

Dear Turn Lyme Green  Supporters

As February is about to start, another welcomed beach clean is being held right on our own beachfront.  And don’t forget the Great Nurdle Hunt in Charmouth on the 17^th.  Also in February are our annual fruit tree pruning workshops – see below – and TLG’s monthly meeting on the 13^th.

Lyme Regis Beach Clean – Monmouth Beach  This Sunday, 4^th February

1.45 for 2pm – 3pm.

Report to the RNLI office at the harbour at 1.45 for a briefing before setting out across Monmouth Beach.  Everything you need is provided.  Gloves a good idea and sturdy footwear. 
All are welcome, but please remember that children under 18 must be accompanied. 

The Great Nurdle Hunt – Charmouth beach, meet at the Heritage Coast Centre. Saturday 17^th February

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.  Meet at the Heritage Coast Centre.

Organised by the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, meet  at the bottom of the Centre’s steps.  Stay for as much or as little as you like.  All equipment is provided.  You could stop in and see Attenborough’s Sea Dragon now on display.

Nurdles are tiny plastic pellets used to make most of our plastic products. Unfortunately, spillages and mishandling by industry mean that nurdles escape and get washed into the sea. It is estimated that 53 billion nurdles escape into the UK environment each year!  Due to their tiny size, nurdles are mistaken as prey and eaten by marine wildlife and they move up the food chain. Unfortunately nurdles also act as sponges in the sea, attracting pollutants. Nurdles are regularly seen on beaches, including Lyme’s own, especially on Church Beach.  

What can you do to help? Pick up nurdles! The more we collect, the fewer end up in the sea. Always make sure you wear gloves when handling nurdles as they contain toxins.  Nurdles have been spotted on Lyme’s Church Beach.  Head that way and take a bag and some gloves to help get rid of them.

We will publicise the date of the Great Dorset Beach Clean here in Lyme Regis in April.

RE-FILL SCHEME update

More Lyme Regis businesses are joining the Re-Fill scheme which has received so much national publicity recently.  “Refill is a free tap water initiative designed to reduce plastic pollution and promote healthy hydration by making refilling a water bottle easy, social and rewarding!  Hats off to the 12 businesses taking part in Lyme Regis .. as others join we will let you know.    If anyone wishes to join, just contact Litter Free Coast and Sea who co-ordinate locations in Dorset.  There is also an app which can show ReFill locations near where you are.

Penny Black Café                                Cornish Bakery

Aroma Coffee House                           Galley Café

The Good Food Store                          Roly’s Fudge Pantry

Mulberry Manor                                 Bell Cliff Restaurant

Frank & Beans Gelateria                     Tierra Kitchen

Alexandra Hotel                                  Red Panda

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Big Green Christmas Fayre > Lyme Regis > tomorrow: Saturday 2nd December

A Lyme Regis group is doing good things with trees:
Futures Forum: The Word Forest Organisation > the Lyme Regis charity helping Coast Province Kenyans to plant trees and build classrooms

Tomorrow they are putting on a Christmas Fayre:
Come Enjoy the Big (Lyme) Green Christmas Fayre! – The Word Forest Organisation

We are absolutely delighted to announce news of our Big Green Christmas Fayre in Lyme Regis on Saturday 2nd December.

Book your FREE tickets right here - one very lucky ticket holder will be picked at random and gifted 10 beautiful trees in one of our tropical forests in Kenya. They'll get a lovely certificate too with the GPS coordinates of their little copse.

It's at the Woodmead Halls in lovely Lyme Regis, doors open at 11am and you can shop 'til you drop through to 3pm.

It's a fabulous fundraiser for our reforestation charity, The Word Forest Organisation and we've got a smashing day planned.

In the large main hall, we have 20 stands from local artisans and retailers and they'll be packed with goodies for the whole family, the home and garden too.

In the small hall, we have 6 fascinating 30 minute talks and interactive demonstrations on things like Reiki, reflexology, massage, 100% cruelty free make up and more. You'll be able to dive right in and try things, and also pose questions to our bank of experts.

There will also be a pop-up cafe with a wide selection of mouthwatering nibbles and refreshments.

If you fancy booking a stand and selling your wares, we still have a few 6ft tables left but they're going fast! They're an affordable bargain at only £10 and we'd like a donation for a raffle prize too. If you'd like to book one, just drop us a line.

This will be our first big SPLASH of a fundraiser in Lyme and we'd be enormously grateful if you could help us spread the word about the event. We're hoping to plant 100 trees in Kenya and buy some building materials for an urgently needed new classroom at Kadunguni Primary School, in an impoverished area in Coast Province. With your help, we'll be able to hit our goal and give the whole community an amazing Christmas present too!

The Big Green Christmas Fayre Tickets, Sat, 2 Dec 2017 at 11:00 | Eventbrite
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