Lyme Regis Town Council and Dorset Council have got together to offer free parking at four car parks over two weekends before Christmas.
The reason for this act of kindness is to support local traders, shops, pubs and restaurants by encouraging shoppers and visitors to visit Lyme Regis with free parking.
The car parks are Holmbush, Woodmead, Cobb Gate and Broad Street. The weekend dates are 14 & 15, and 21 & 22 December.
A spokesman for Lyme Regis Town Council said: “We’re pleased to be working in partnership with Dorset Council to provide free parking in Several Lyme Regis car parks for two weekends leading up to Christmas.
“To help support local traders this festive season, shoppers and visitors will be able to park for free in Woodmead, Holmbush, Broad Street and Cobb Gate car parks on December 14, 15, 21 and 22.
It’s that exciting time of year when the Lyme Regis Christmas Lights will be switched on this Saturday, 30 November at about 5:30pm.
We can look forward to a bigger and better display than ever before thanks to the Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Committee who have for the first time ever purchased their own lights including an ammonite centre piece.
According to Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Committee website at https://lymechristmaslights.co.uk/ the agenda will be as follows…
3.00pm: Christmas lantern workshop in the Pine Hall, Lyme Regis Baptist Church. Children and adults are invited to join in the fun and make a lantern. A free event with all materials provided.
4.30pm: Judging of the lantern competition in Lyme Regis Baptist Church with prizes for each of the age categories. Lanterns made at home are welcome to enter.
4.45pm Lyme Luggers ukulele band performing in Broad Street.
5pm: Lyme Morris Dancers performing outside Tesco.
5.15pm: Parade from the Baptist Church with lanterns, Lyme Regis Majorettes and Father Christmas down through Broad Street to the Christmas tree at Bell Cliff.
5.25pm: Christmas lights raffle draw winners announced.
5.30pm: Switch on of the Christmas lights.
5.40pm Lyme Morris Dancers will be performing after the switch on.
Seal relaxing in the sunshine in Lyme Regis Harbour – Photo: Love Lyme Regis
On Monday, while we were blessed with some early February sunshine, a seal was spotted basking in the harbour.
Film maker, Danni Boyle, will be in Lyme Regis today, Sunday 11th November at 11am to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War on Armistice Day.
Across the UK at 12 beaches, portraits of an individual from the First World War will emerge from the sand over the course of several hours. When the tide rises, it will wash away while all present will say a collective goodbye.
Carol Ann Duffy has written a poem especially for the moment, to be read by individuals, families and communities on the day.
Cllr Mary Penfold, West Dorset District Council’s portfolio holder for enabling, said: “We are pleased that our beautiful, historically significant coastline in Lyme Regis has been chosen to mark this event. It promises to be a moving and reflective occasion.”
Kulbir Thapa was chosen for the sand portrait on Lyme Regis main beach.
Fireworks by the Cobb was as good as ever but with a strong south westerly wind the bonfire got out of control and the fire service were called to calm it down.
