DORCHESTER BRIDGE CLUB

What do we do?

We provide educational and inspirational opportunities for adults with learning disabilities as they engage with the collections at the Museum.
Main activities
Sessions are held at the Corn Exchange on Monday mornings from 10.30 to 12.30.

Creative sessions will include activities such as acting, music, craft making and shadow puppetry which result in the group producing and performing a play and a film, all inspired by the Museum’s collections.
A small charge of £5 is made to cover refreshments and costs.
Who do we help?
People with learning and physical disabilities

Contact: Andy Worth for information and dates events are on.

Telephone: 01305 267419

We meet each Monday evening for duplicate bridge starting at 7.15 pm ( please be there by 7pm ) at the Dorchester Corn Exchange / Municipal Building, on the corner of High East Street and North Square. For map, see Information ... How to find us .

Events are normally duplicate pairs but on the first Monday of each month a teams event is held. See Calendar for the next few weeks programme. Visitors are welcome, but it is best to let us know beforehand if you would like to play.

Table money is £2.50 for members (including tea or coffee and biscuits) and £3.00 for visitors

Contact: Secretary: Rosemary Hodder (email: rh@chaldonherring.co.uk or tel: 01305 852205)

NEW CLASS starting on Tuesday 22 May… 10.30am – 12noon. Call Dorchester Arts 01305 266926 or email enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk for more information!
Thursday, 10.15am – 12.00noon

FREE!
Suitable for all ages & experience
Connect has been running for around 2 years and is led by the fantastic Jo Treves – a passionate drama teacher based in Dorchester with a wealth of Theatre knowledge!
The group currently has around 10 members and meets every Thursday morning at Dorchester Arts, at the Corn Exchange from 10.15am – 12.00 and is absolutely FREE!
These theatre and drama skill workshops are fully accessible and are for people that want to explore their creativity and are perfect for those with little or no drama experience. The group experiement with a variety of different drama techniques during the sessions and often use texts, improv & plays from a range of mediums.
So if you are keen to meet new people from all backgrounds in a friendly, inclusive, fun environment and would like to try something a little different, get in touch or drop in to Dorchester Arts and ask what it’s all about!
Email: enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk

Call: 01305 266926
Or pop in at the Corn Exchange and see us! We are open from Mon- Fri, 10am – 4pm.
Participants Experiences
Being a relative newcomer to Dorchester, Connect has been a wonderful way to get to know a multifarious group of people as we flourish in our enjoyment and participation in drama activities…The sense of belonging and community that I experience as a member is second to none and feel truly incorporated into the Dorchester Arts scene.
I like it – its fun and I enjoy other people’s company more. My confidence has improved and I have learnt a lot about drama.
It has given me a positive outlook and I use the drama practices to help me cope with everyday stress.
Since joining Connect I feel I have connected with like minded people who come from different walks of life and ages. The youngest is 19 and the eldest 60. I feel I belong… and feel more positive and confident. I am allowed to be myself which allows me to relax and bring forward drama skills that I never knew I had.
I have found a niche in the performing arts and may it grow and grow…I developed like a seed that flourishes through Connect.
Connect literally completed my happiness with my life
Thanks to Connect I am no longer afraid to step outside my comfort zone. I have learnt invaluable things and I am now more confident as a result.

Corn Exchange Dorchester

10:55am Improvers

12pm Beginners

1:05pm Intermediate

Parkinson’s Dance at Dorchester Arts

A fun class with therapeutic benefits and movement specifically designed for the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Specially developed to be fun, stimulating, motivating and challenging, these sessions support the improvement of balance, coordination and suppleness. Sessions will be led by trained specialists and will be taught in a comfortable and safe environment. Not sure if this is for you? Let us help you decide: have your first session for free. For more information please contact enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk or call 01305 266926

Dorchester Corn Exchange: Tuesdays, 3pm – 4.40pm
£4, carers are invited to join free
Autumn 2018/Spring 2019

May 7th, 14th, 21st
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th July 2nd, 9th, 16th