Pi Productions are a television production company run by John Silver, who created the TV series Grand Designs, and reinvented MasterChef. They’re currently casting for a new prime-time UK Channel 5 documentary series capturing the journeys of six ambitious people who are following their dreams, and are uprooting to start a whole new life. They …
This year the Hat Hurling will be sponsored by Symonds & Sampson – and Partner Jim Rowe will also again be conducting the Hat Auction at the Bridport & West Dorest Club in South Street on Thursday 1st September. We will be hoping for the auction to equal if not exceed the £1000 that this …
The following tribute is taken from the HAT Magazine We were also shocked to hear of the death of milliner Isabelle Mazzitelli, who had been battling with cancer for a year. Apart from her two grownup children, millinery and hat making dominated Isabelle’s whole life. Isabelle loved couture millinery and idolised Marie O’Regan, and up …
Bridport Ceilidhs will hold a dance on the HatFest weekend on September 3rd, with the band “Patchwork” and Eileen Nightingale calling. All are welcome at Church House Hall, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NW, doors open 7.15pm for 7.30 – 11pm dancing. Tickets £9 on the door, £8 in advance, book on 01308 423 442 or …
The new committee brimful of new ideas – one of which is the chance to get your music act featured on YouTube. The main festival day will be Saturday September 3, with the usual crowded – mass photo in Bucky Doo square at 1pm. There are events from Thursday to Sunday including an opening event …
The judging of the open competition has been improved for 2016 by the introduction of a grading system, which will give all entrants who achieve the required standard, a highly commended, bronze, silver, or gold certificate of merit. These certificates will be given on merit, strictly according to the total marks awarded by the judges …
The Hat Festival raises money for hat and thus head, related charities. In 2014 we donated a total of £2280 pounds to charity and in 2015 this increased to £3030. Previously we have supported Brian Tumour Research – which supports research into this terrible disease and the Brian Injury Rehabilitation Trust – which aids people …
The winner of the best hatted shop window was judged to be the West Dorset Mencap Charity Shop in East Street – well done! Manageress Kelly Dittrich is shown here being awarded the winner’s certificate. The judges thought that the depiction of a milliner working on making a hat showed great imagination and creativity. The …