Clubs / Organisations

Lyme Regis Town Band

Lyme Regis Town Band was re-formed in 1981 after a lapse of thirty years and was funded, initially, by a donation from the makers of ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’ which was filmed in Lyme Regis during that year. The band soon established itself as an integral part of the town’s community and social activities. From the original fourteen members, it has grown to a full concert entertainment band of over thirty. The current Musical Director is John Powell, a talent musician and bandsman with over forty years experience.

The Band rehearses on Tuesdays at the Woodmead Halls from 7.45 to 9.30pm and on Thursdays at the Methodist Church Hall, Lyme Road, Axminster, from 8.00 pm until 9.30pm. The Band is always keen to recruit new members and welcomes both experienced players and beginners who are warmly welcomed and strongly supported.

For beginners there is a Training Band which meets every Tuesday from 7.00 to 7.45 p.m. at the Woodmead Halls, Lyme Regis. The Band provides free tuition, instrument and uniform. All that is asked in return is regular attendance, dedication and an eagerness to improve. To protect young people, our teachers are enhanced CRB checked and we operate our own Child Protection Policy. Learners progress through to the main band at the discretion of the Musical Director. At the end of each session, members are encouraged to sit with the main band for part or all of the rehearsal. For further details regarding the Training Band please contact nikki.herbert@talk21.com.

Full details of Lyme Regis Town Band, including details of future engagements can be found by visiting their website on http://lymeregistownband.co.uk.

Lyme School of Ballet

At Lyme School of Ballet (LSB) we teach tiny tots to teenagers, beginners to advanced students, but are particularly proud of our ever-growing community of adult and male students. Students are welcomed to all-inclusive and friendly classes.

LSB specialises in the Royal Academy of Dance’s (RAD) Ballet Syllabi. We offer classes for the RAD’s Dance To Your Own Tune programme for Pre-School dancers (aged 2.5 – 5 years old) and all their Graded Syllabi, from Pre-Primary in Dance to Grade 8. We also offer the Vocational Graded Syllabi, from Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2. These grades include pointe work for the girls and allegro practice for the boys. Students have the chance to take RAD examinations every 18 months to progress in their studies and achieve certification in classical ballet.

We also have an established group of adult ballet dancers who attend our newly named Silver Swans® classes. Silver Swans® is a pilot programme, developed by the RAD, based on research into dance practice for adult and older learners. It aims to promote ballet for overall adult and elder communities’ health and wellbeing.

For more details on the Lyme School of Ballet, visit their website https://lymeschoolofballet.com/.

The Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A

U3As are self-help, self managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full-time work, providing opportunities for members to share learning experiences and activities in a wide range of groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.

The Heritage Coast Lyme Regis U3A was founded in November 2005 and currently has a membership of approximately five hundred in Lyme Regis and the surrounding area. The group meets regularly at the Woodmead Halls and for further information about their activities you can phone their Membership Secretary on 01297 444566 or email membership@lymeregisu3a.org.

Blood Donor Team

With its central location, disabled access, ample parking and excellent facilities the Woodmead Halls is the ideal location for the Blood Donor Team when they come Lyme Regis.

New donors, as well as regulars, are most welcome to attend. Why not go along and help to maintain vital blood stocks – your contribution will save a life!

For further information about giving blood and also organ donation please visit www.nhsbt.nhs.uk, www.blood.co.uk and www.organdonation.nhs.uk.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have recently launched a new campaign entitled “Blood Doesn’t Grown on Trees” to encourage more young donors to start donating. Knitters from all over Dorset have been involved by knitting blood drops that hang in trees at events over the month.

The Short Mat Bowls Club

This very popular Club meets once a week on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 pm until 10.00 pm. It has been running for over twenty years and the club has a team entered in the East Devon League. New members of all abilities, including beginners, are most welcome to attend. For more information, contact Mr Peter Johnson on 01297 444641, who will be pleased to hear from you.

Sequence Dancing

The popular group meets at The Woodmead Halls every Sunday evening from 8.00 pm until 10.30 pm. Dancers of all abilities are most welcome to attend and the atmosphere is completely informal. There is a small charge of £2 per person, which includes tea and biscuits. There is also a raffle and a licensed bar. Why not drop in one Sunday evening and enjoy a relaxed and sociable evening? For further details contact Susanne Whitemore on 01297 442548.

FitSteps

Ballroom and Latin based fitness classes with local instructor Sarah Causley. Featuring all your favourite Strictly dance styles; the Cha Cha, Jive, Quickstep, Salsa, Paso, American Smooth & more! FitSteps is a great way to dance, socialise, make new friends and get fit at the same time!

For more details on FitSteps classes, visit the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Fitstepslymeregiswithsarah/.