Dorset Echo | Portesham

Morgan and West mystify and amaze

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:49:47 +0000

I WASN’T one of the fortunate ones to have a ticket to the recent sell out Artsreach event by Time Travelling Magicians, Morgan and West, but I’m told that the large audience, young and old, were mystified, riveted, amazed and intrigued by the magic tricks and precognitive powers that the two magicians produced. A memorable, lively and fun evening was enjoyed by all.

More Positive Steps from Portesham School to Malawi

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:18:10 +0000

LAST Sunday children from Portesham school together with Jane Cherry and Rosy Lloyd from the charity Positive Steps updated the congregation at St Peter’s Portesham on their fundraising activities at the Nguluwe school in Malawi.

Heartstrings Quartet to perform at the village hall

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:30:21 +0000

JUST to clarify, it will be THE HEARTSTRING QUARTET that will be the next Artsreach presentation at Portesham village hall on Saturday, 25 February and not Morgan and West as printed in last week’s Echo. More details to follow shortly.

Practice begins for Portesham's world championship pancake tossing to music!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:40:26 +0000

THE fundraising committee of St Peter’s Portesham are busy planning their fundraising activities for this year, the first being a village cafe supporting the Living Churchyard initiative on Saturday, 4 February at the usual time of 10 am in the village hall.

Portesham Carol Evening raises £110 for Joseph Weld Hospice

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:28:53 +0000

WHAT a contrast to last year’s snow and ice for the very successful village carol singing on 22 December this year! Over 60 people joined in accompanied by fabulous music from Graham Moore’s concertina and Leslie Smith’s trumpet.

Happy New Year from a busy Portesham!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:01:20 +0000

ARTSREACH will be presenting their next entertainment at Portesham village hall on Saturday, 14 January beginning at 7.30pm, when Victorian magic duo Morgan and West will entertain.

Christmas and New Year in Portesham

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Here is a reminder of some of the Christmas community events here in Portesham.

Christmas is coming ...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:05:03 +0000

FOLLOWING on from the carol service at St Bartholomew’s Corton and the Christingle service at St Peter’s with the Scouts, there will be a Christmas Carol Service at Portesham Methodist church at 7pm on Thursday, 15 December to be followed by soup and rolls. All welcome.

Scheherazade tells stories of Sinbad and Sultans

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:22:48 +0000

MY daughter and I spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening watching Fairgame Theatre’s production of Arabian Nights at Portesham village hall last week – part of the Artsreach rural arts programme.

Arabia comes to Portesham!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:57:17 +0000

TOMORROW, Tuesday, 29 November at 7:30pm Artsreach will be presenting Fairgame Theatre’s Arabian Nights at Portesham village hall. This intriguing entertainment will bring the warmth and magic of ancient Arabia to our own lovely village! Through storytelling, music and dance, performers will transport you to exotic lands full of genies, flying carpets, magic lamps and mystery. This show will appeal to you all, so adults and children 5 years+, come and experience an exciting and magical performance!