Queen Elizabeth II
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, Melplash Show and Magic Tenners
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…
Taking Positive Steps Towards Physical, Mental and Social Wellbeing
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…
From the Open Air Dairy to The Fantasy Orchestra
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…
A Parched Land, Public Space Protection Order, Green Week Poetry and more
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,…
Bridport’s Bombs, Murals, Oysters, Folk Festival and Fashion Revolution
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 and the Bridport – St Vaast Twinning Association Visit
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…
Bridport – A Truly Eventful Town
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…
Refugee Week, and more
Refugee Week Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee Week is also a…
Biodegradable Pants!
St Mary's Primary School - Edible Garden St Mary's Primary Schools Edible garden hosted an open after school event last Friday and I went along to see how it is progressing. When I arrived the garden and field beside it…