Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 82)

FRIGHT NIGHT If spooks and the paranormal are your thing, a night at Nothe Forte, Weymouth offers plenty of thrills. The venue runs ghost tours for those who have the nerve to visit the narrow tunnels in the bowels of the historic sea fort and listen to eerie stories Hen or stag events usually start at 7pm and end around 2.30am with a full programme of activities to keep you wide-eyed. Strictly alcohol-free, you can be sure of highs and screams with no hangover guaranteed! There’s an introductory workshop and training in the equipment used for conducting experiments including meters to measure changes in frequency, thermometers, motion detectors, and devices to record ghostly sounds.  Ghost-hunters can bring their own digital cameras and night vision equipment too if they want. www.nothefort.co.uk CRAFTY HENS Make memories together with a craft workshop. Available nationwide, The Crafty Hen is a mobile service bringing the party to you at home or your venue of choice. There’s a whole raft of creative workshops perfect for hens, from the ever-popular flower crown making, to ceramic painting sessions and jewellery workshops; there’s even cheeky nipple tassel making parties. The company has been busy gearing up to get up and running again from the end of August with guidelines and safety measures in place and hopes to be fully operational UK-wide by October. www.thecraftyhen.co.uk TOP TIPPLES For something different, that’s fun and a great learning experience too, check out the award-winning Hampshire Wine School. Experts in their field, the school runs wine, champagne, beer, port, gin, rum and whisky tastings and more! Whatever your favourite tipple may be, there’s plenty of choice including food and wine pairing workshops and cocktail-making parties. Classes suit all levels of knowledge and experience and private, bespoke events can also be arranged at your home. Now offering virtual tastings and parties too! www.hampshirewineschool.com HENS AND STAGS 59