The Guide: Things to Do

A few ideas for things to do in Dorset this weekend.

Poetry, music and slides

Sir John Betjeman once described himself as a "poet and hack"

This Saturday, St Nicholas' Church, Moreton, will host an evening featuring the poetry of Sir John Betjeman and the 'Englishness of English Art'.

It will be presented by Roger Williams and accompanied with music and slides.

All proceeds will be donated to the Dorset Historic Churches Trust.

Appointed Poet Laureate in 1972, Sir John Betjeman's passion for the English Parish Church and its setting, was hugely influential particularly in the years after his 'Guide to English Parish Churches' was first published in 1958.

The Sir John Betjeman night at St Nicholas' Church in Moreton begins at 19.00, for about an hour.

Tickets cost £5 each and are available at the door, or in advance from Carol Gibbens on 01929 462468.

To find out more about Sir John Betjeman visit:

John Betjeman: The Life and Works

Stand-up

The Comedy Works comes to Poole Lighthouse this Saturday.

The show will include three of the best comedians on the 'circuit', introduced by a compere.

All are award winners, TV names or regulars at the UK's top comedy clubs.

Enjoy an evening of stand-up from "the stars of tomorrow".

The Comedy Works is on at the Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, on Saturday 7 November, starting at 2000.

Tickets cost £10 and are available from the box office on 0844 406 8666.

For the latest comedy line-up visit:

The Comedy Works

Texan treasure

Her newest song is called 'Sweetheart, Keep Your Chin Up'

Vanessa Peters from US music capital Austin, in Texas, is visiting Lyme Regis this weekend.

She has three dedicated fan sites on the internet.

With her fourth highly acclaimed album recently released Vanessa Peters visits the UK with lead guitarist Manuel Schicchi from the band Ice Cream on Mondays.

Vanessa Peters is in concert at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, this Sunday 8 November, starting at 1900.

Tickets are £10 each. To book yours call 01297 442138.

Listen!

The Big Dorset Brunch radio show is on BBC Radio Solent every Saturday morning from 0800 - 1100 on 103.8FM, with Harry Crawford.

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