VJ Day – 75 Years On
VJ Day On Saturday 15th August 2020, Bridport commemorated the 75th anniversary of VJ day (Victory over Japan) and the end of the Second World War by the following .......... Flying the Union Flag on the Town Hall and the…
Bridport Community Orchard – workparty
The Bridport Community Orchard is one of the jewels in the town's crown. The Orchard was established in January 2009 with the planting of 23 half standard apple trees. The second planting, in February 2010, brought the total number of…
Bridport Bounces Back
Sunday 2nd August marked two significant milestones as Bridport continues to Bounce Back from the effects of the Covid19 virus on the town. Sunday morning saw the return of the popular West Bay Car Boot Sale and in the afternoon…
Bridport Green Route
A wonderful circular walk around Bridport has recently been established - Bridport Green Route. The new Bridport Green Route has been developed by Bridport Town Council with input from volunteers from local health and access groups, who kindly gave their…
West Bay Beach Clean – it should not be necessary.
On the morning of Sunday 19th July I joined a group of brave volunteers of all ages gathered on the shingle beside the West Bay Watch House Cafe to carry out a beach clean. The event was the latest in…
Normal Service Resumed – or is it?
On Saturday morning my wife and I walked into town. It was immediately apparent that things were different or should I say normal. The traffic coming in from Dorchester was queueing back from the Esso roundabout, as far as the…
The Mayor’s Charities 2020-21
As Mayor of Bridport I am able to nominate good causes as the focus of my fundraising efforts during my term of office. Since March the Coronavirus crisis has been a period of extreme challenge and it will continue to…
What’s So Great About Bridport?
Since moving to Bridport I am regularly asked by old friends 'What's so great about Bridport?' So I have had a go at listing all of the things that come to mind when answering them. The following A - Z…
Moving Around Bridport
One of the positive results emerging from the Covid19 emergency has been a significant increase in the number of people using their feet to transport themselves. The growing number of people walking and cycling as part of their daily exercise…
Black Lives Matter
Earlier today I was one of several hundred people who attended the Black Lives Matter protest/gathering at Mountfield. Given the level of anti-social behaviour and violence that had sadly accompanied similar gatherings in other parts of the country it was…