The Somerset and Dorset Family History Society – West Dorset Group
Zoom Meetings - not able to meet at Loders. For more information, please follow this link.
Bridport History Society
Tuesday 8 September, 2.30pm. Zoom meeting only. Not able to meet in the hall. For more information, please follow this link.
Media Release – 11 August 2020 – VJ Day in Bridport
Even though we remain unable to run a full scale 75th anniversary commemoration of VJ Day on 15 August, Bridport will remember the cessation of hostilities in WWII on the day in a number of ways: The Union Flag will…
Consultation on New Management Plans – Jellyfields and Bothenhampton Nature Reserve
First draft management plans are now available for both Jellyfields and Bothenhampton Nature Reserve. The plans build on the pre plan consultation undertaken in Spring 2020 and have been developed with input from Dorset Wildlife Trusts, Dorset AONB and Bothenhampton…
“We’re Good To Go” – Bridport Tourist Information Centre
Bridport Tourist Information Centre has achieved the: We’re Good To Go official UK standards mark. This signals that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and has a process in place to…
Planning for Library re-opening
Following the Government’s recent announcement, libraries managed by Dorset Council have started a phased re-opening from 8 July by introducing an order and collect service for existing users. Customers will be able to order online their preferred categories of books,…
Media Release – Town Council acts to stop “irresponsible” barbecue risk
3 July 2020. THIS RELEASE REPLACES THAT ISSUED ON 29 JUNE 2020 AND INCLUDES CORRECTED INFORMATION CORRECTION AND APOLOGY The media release below has been issued to replace an earlier version (dated 29 June 2020). That document incorrectly stated that…
Media Release – “Lovely Linda” retires from Town Council
29 June 2020. Bridport Town Council’s Administration Officer and Mayor’s Secretary Linda Bullock took her retirement on 26 June after a distinguished 22-year. Linda managed a host of annual events for the Council, including the Remembrance Parade, Community Fair, the…
Media Release – Get on your bike, but do it safely says Town Council
29 June 2020. The last three months has seen an increase in exercise activity in and around town with more people walking, jogging and cycling, and Bridport Town Councillors are hoping that this trend can be sustained after the lockdown.…
Bridport Area Neighbourhood Plan – Community Steering Group Members
The Bridport Area Neighbourhood Plan was officially ‘made’ by Dorset Council in May 2020 and the Final Version of the plan is available as a download from: https://www.bridport-tc.gov.uk/projects/neighbourhood-plan/ A call is going out for community volunteers interested in making sure…