We are living through a period of time, which although we knew would happen one day, we never imagined it actually happening. The events of the past few days are something which very few of us have experienced before and…
It was with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen on Thursday 8 September 2022, at Balmoral, aged 96. Queen Elizabeth II reigned for more than 70 years and was the longest-serving monarch in…
Community Governance Review Agrees ‘One Council for Bridport’ Dorset Council has announced that from 1 April 2024, there will be significant changes to the way local councils work in Bridport. The new structure will see: a single town…
The theme running through this week's Blog is our Physical, Mental and Social wellbeing. Being active and particularly participating in group activities does wonders for our overall wellbeing and it doesn't matter whether you are actively engaged or part of…
Didn't it Rain? Our long dry summer finally came to an sudden end on Tuesday with a torrential downpour that caused several parts of the town to flood. Whilst gardeners and farmers had been desperate to have their fields and…
The Open Air Dairy Anyone who drives along the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester cannot help but notice a huge herd of dairy cattle every so often in the fields on the right hand side just before the Little Bredy…
Bridport’s Great Big Green Week Bridport’s Great Big Green Week is scheduled to take place between September 24 and October 1. As part of the run up to the opening event, which takes place on Millenium Green on the 24th,…
Bombs Fall of Bridport Tuesday 2 August marks the 80th anniversary of the first bombs falling on the centre of Bridport in 1942. The raids were not directed at the town during the Second World War, but many German aircraft…
Bridport History Society - Birthday Celebration The Bridport History Society was founded in 1995 to promote interest in and research into all aspects of local history and wider historical matters. On the afternoon of Thursday 14 July members and friends…
St Mary’s Parkrun - 3rd Birthday Celebration On the morning of Saturday 2 July the St Mary’s Parkrun celebrated its third birthday and I went along to help them celebrate. It was just over three years ago on 29th June 2019…