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Dorset Social Luncheon

The Publisher and staff at Dorset magazine recently held their Spring Luncheon at The Eastbury Hotel, in Sherborne. Forty guests were treated to a drinks reception in the lovely sunny gardens of The Eastbury, followed by a delicious lunch created by Chef Brett Sutton, which was served in the conservatory.

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Tim Thurston (Group Commercial Director, Archant Life) VIEW »

Ian Pollard (Castle and Events Manager) Jacqueline Milstead (Advertising Sales, Archant Life) and Michael De Pelet (Knight Frank) VIEW »

Louisa Baker (Management Accountant, Archant Life) VIEW »

Helen McClellan (Advertising Sales, Archant Life) and Sue Cull (Multivolt) VIEW »

Michael Gray (Bang & Olufsen) Tim Randell (Publisher, Archant Life) and Simon Neville Jones (Savills) VIEW »

Clare Branch (Advertising Sales, Archant Life) Andrew Robins (Snibor) and Amanda Wallwork (Sherborne House Arts) VIEW »

Chris and Sandra Byerley (Frome Valley Kitchens) VIEW »

Matt Nelson (Oxley Sports Centre) and Katie Nutland (Sherborne Girls) VIEW »

Robin Bawtree (CPRE Dorset) and Sue Cull (Multivolt) VIEW »

Deborah Blackburn (Fired Earth) Amanda Hunt (The Toy Barn) and Jo Matthews (Fired Earth) VIEW »

Jo and Mark Donovan-Beck (Bridgehouse Beaminster and VIEW »

Sophie Harris (Sherborne Prep School) and Louise Burgess VIEW »

Adrian Dodge (Dodge & Son Interiors), David Bridge (BPL Solicitors) and Simon Barker (Knight Frank) VIEW »

Jeanette and Rod Lamont (Saxon Arms) and David Tharby VIEW »

Katherine Jones (Humphries Kirk), Giselle Lait (Copy Co-ordinator Archant Life) Thelma Drabik (Melbury Gallery) and Elizabeth Diment (Humphries Kirk) VIEW »

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Yachtsman’s Triumphant Return

Steve White made a triumphant return to his home port of Weymouth aboard Toe in the Water, which he sailed to 8th place in the Vendée Globe, the prestigious solo round-the-world yacht race. The Royal Dorset Yacht Club hosted a lively reception for Steve and his many friends, including sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and fellow Vendée Globe finishers Dee Caffari

and Brian Thompson. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston saluted Steve’s success, noting that more people have been into space than have sailed solo around the world!

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Gareth Peaston (Commodore, Royal Dorset Yacht Club) presents Steve White with the club burgee, with fellow circumnavigators Dee Caffari and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston VIEW »

Blake Holt (Rear Commodore, Royal Dorset Yacht Club) and Diane Holt (Secretary, Royal Dorset Yacht Club) VIEW »

Peter Watson, Ivy Cole, Lynn and Richard Heaton VIEW »

Eryn White and Shaun Ward VIEW »

Johnny and Di Ball VIEW »

Dr Susan Shaw, Ben Harris and Bob Shaw VIEW »

Tim Munro (Mayor of Weymouth) and Gareth Peaston VIEW »

Genevieve, Nathalie, Tristan and Brian Thompson VIEW »

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Moonfleet Lunch

The management of Moonfleet Manor Hotel invited guests to a ‘Loved Up Lunch’ with a masterclass from Head Chef Tony Smith. Guests enjoyed a fabulous lunch and were entertained by Tony as he demonstrated how to make a tear drop chocolate dessert.

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Emma Gorrrell (Moonfleet Manor Hotel) VIEW »

Joan and Michel Hooper-Immins VIEW »

Ulrika Hollas (South Dorset Conservatives) and Rico Hollas (Managing Director, Holistix) VIEW »

Nicky Croom and Gareth Mayer VIEW »

Tracey Seeger (Entrega Logistics) and VIEW »

Nicky Buckland and Shelly Godbold VIEW »

Sarah Cooney (Cooney Associates Ltd), VIEW »

Olive Carroll (Secretary, Weymouth Conservatives), Caroline Dickinson and Sue Leighton (both Weldmar Hospicecare Trust) VIEW »

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‘A Salute to the British Soldier’ Concert Receptio

A reception for more than 50 people was hosted by Canon Eric Woods and his, wife Sandra, at The Vicarage, Sherborne, prior to the ‘A Salute to the British Soldier’ concert in Sherborne Abbey, a concert in aid of The Army Benevolent Fund, supported by the Countryside Alliance Foundation.

Reception guests included newscaster Martyn Lewis, who introduced the concert and gave readings, Major Peter Norton, actress Angharad Rees, and Julian and Emma Kitchener-Fellowes, all of whom also gave readings, and Isla St Clair, who sang Scottish songs.

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‘A Salute to the British Soldier’ Concert Reception VIEW »

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Kings Arms Opening

To launch their new pub – The Kings Arms, in Longham – Rod and Janette Lamont held a drinks and tapas evening for invited guests and suppliers. Rod and Janette also own the extremely popular Saxon Arms in Stratton and The Kings Arms in Stoborough.

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Kings Arms Opening VIEW »

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Beauty Salon Opening

Salon on the Square in Beaminster held a celebration to mark the opening of its new luxury beauty salon above the existing hairdressing salon. Guests were invited to look around whilst enjoying canapés and champagne.

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Beauty Salon Opening VIEW »

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Ocean Bathrooms’ Celebration

Ocean Bathrooms, in Bridport, held a party to celebrate the company’s 15 years of trading. Guests enjoyed drinks and a buffet, and the a capella singing group Mezzo provided the entertainment. There was also a prize draw with a variety of prizes.

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Sharon and Robert Muhl (Ocean Bathrooms) VIEW »

Sharon Muhl, Shirley and Colin Poole and Robert Muhl VIEW »

Mark Donovan (Bridge House, Beaminster) and Bridget Swann (Editor, Dorset magazine) VIEW »

Kelvin Rowland, Neville England and Adam Willcox (Sales Consultant, Ocean Bathrooms) VIEW »

Pete Gruitt, Nigel Letheren, Joe Muhl (Interior Designer, Ocean) and David Lakins VIEW »

Carol and Roger Poole with Peter and Melanie Ramsden VIEW »

Lynne and Phillip Wright with Annette and John Trollope VIEW »

Richard Balson, Robert Muhl and Rodney Varndell VIEW »

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Salon on the Square Anniversary

Salon on the Square, in Beaminster held an open evening in December to celebrate their first anniversary.

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Kirsty Wills, Carly Dewar, Helen O'Sullivan, Jon Keating, Mel Doble, Lucy Pinkett VIEW »

Helen and Mark Doble, Mel Doble VIEW »

Tina Irish, Helen O'Sullivan VIEW »

Peter and Carole Davies VIEW »

Ian Hawkes, Diana Sugden, Colin Warnett VIEW »

Maggie Warnett, Adrienne McConnell, Morag Mornson, Helen O'Sullivan VIEW »

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Society of Dorset Men's County Dinner

Right Honourable the Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, was the principal guest at the Society of Dorset Men's County Dinner, held late last year at the Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum.

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Adrian Scott (HM High Sheriff of Dorset), Lady Georgina Jolliffe, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers (Rt Hon Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales), Sir Anthony Jolliffe GBE (President of the Society of Dorset Men), Lady Christylle Phillips VIEW »

George Preston and Sir John James KCVO CBE VIEW »

Michel and Joan Hooper-Immins VIEW »

Stuart Adam (Vice Chairman of the Society of Dorset men), Carola Steidl VIEW »

Colonel Michael Oliver MBE and Jill Oliver VIEW »

Hannah and Matthew Russell VIEW »

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Private View

Humphries Kirk Solicitors and Duke's Auctioneers jointly sponsored a recent exhibition entitled 'Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Evolution', and held a well-attended Private View at Sherborne House.