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Dorset Events in April 2012


7-28BridportJohn Walker Exhibition at The Pierrepoint Gallery. Unseen work by John Walker including lino prints. Local landscapes.
8Lyme RegisLyme Regis Easter Bonnet Parade starting at the Baptist Church. Come along to the Baptist Church Hall for judging and then parade throughout the streets of Lyme Regis accompanied by the Lyme Regis Junior Band and the Lyme Regis Majorettes to Theatre Square.
12DorchesterGrasses; their place in our gardens - a lecture by Neil Lucas at Kingston Maurward College from 7.30pm.
14Toller PorcorumForaging and Wild Food Course - Spring Greens. Seen wild food and foraging on the television? Do you want to be taught what you can eat and how to prepare it? Join us on a day course foraging seasonal wild foods in the Dorset countryside. More info from 01300 321373.
26BovingtonEvening Lecture, Bullet Magnet at The Tank Museum from 7.30pm until late. Mick Flynn is the British Army's most highly decorated front line soldier, and in this lecture he discusses his extraordinary career. Tickets £10.
29LulworthPlant Fair at Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5QS. Over 15 stands exhibiting with wide range of plants and crafts. Entry £2.50. 10am-4pm.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this Dorset events list, dates and venues can be changed or events and festivals cancelled altogether. It is always best to confirm the details with the Tourist Information Centre for that region before you set off for your holiday or short break in Dorset.