Helen Yool, 1913-2013
It is with sadness that we report the death of our Honorary President, Helen Yool, in Lyme last month. Helen joined the Committee of the… Read More »Helen Yool, 1913-2013
Keith Shaw
Whistler’s Wood
Once again, at a very late stage in the planning process, Whistler’s Wood has hit the headlines. In 2009 the owner of the copse, known… Read More »Whistler’s Wood
The Skrabl Organ
Anton Skrabl of Slovenia has a world wide reputation for building organs. The one in Lyme Regis Parish Church is an excellent example of his… Read More »The Skrabl Organ
A Community Land Trust for Lyme Regis
NB – Diary date March 11th, 7.30pm Woodmead Hall For over five years the Society’s committee has actively supported efforts to get more affordable housing… Read More »A Community Land Trust for Lyme Regis
Chard – The first powered flight and other history
How many times have you driven into Chard and seen the sign that says “The home of the first powered flight”? If like many people… Read More »Chard – The first powered flight and other history
A celebration of John Fowles
You may be interested in an event celebrating the work of John Fowles at the Oxford Literary Festival on 22nd March. To download a leaflet… Read More »A celebration of John Fowles
Smell the coffee!
And a wonderful time was had by all, as you can see from the pictures. Forty attendees, lovely coffee and cake (well we would say… Read More »Smell the coffee!
Concerts in the West
Many will have attended some of the Concerts in the West, a series which is now entering its 8th season. For me, these concerts brighten… Read More »Concerts in the West
West Country Sailcloth – The Flax Industry in South East Somerset
For centuries in the past, the building of sailing ships was an important industry for Lyme Regis with Henry Chard and John Mansfield amongst the… Read More »West Country Sailcloth – The Flax Industry in South East Somerset
Proposed changes at the Bay Hotel
Lyme’s iconic Bay Hotel, after several changes of owner, direction, form and fortune, has returned to its original request of 2004, which was for change… Read More »Proposed changes at the Bay Hotel