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3 March – Meeting of Bridport Charities Bridport’s Mayor is automatically made a Trustee of Bridport Charities – and I have attended their meetings throughout my two terms as Mayor. This is a very long-standing and very caring group of people who look after the buildings and welfare of those…
Death of Councillor Dave Bolwell
Death of Councillor Dave Bolwell The death of Councillor Dave Bolwell last Friday has come as a great shock to the community of Bridport. The Mayor of Bridport, Cllr Anne Rickard said: "The very sad loss of Cllr David Bolwell has shocked us all and our hearts and minds…
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5th February – Bridport Pantomime Players perform Jack & the Beanstalk First off for this month was the most wonderful performance from our very own Bridport Pantomime Players of Jack and the Beanstalk, and what a treat this was. Every aspect of this was so professionally done, and we all…
Public Consultation: The Bridport Town Council (off Street Parking Places) Order 202*
Please see the copy of the notice of proposal and draft order (below) in respect of a Traffic Regulation Order for Bridport Town Council Car Parks: Bridport Football Club Car Park and Plottingham Car Park. Notice of Proposal: Bridport Town Council Car Park Order Bridport Town Council Car Park Draft…
High Sheriff’s Award for Daryl Chambers
Bridport Town Council is delighted to share that Daryl Chambers, our much loved Town Surveyor, has been honoured with a High Sheriff of Dorset Award for his exceptional service to our community. Speech by the High Sheriff of Dorset on Friday February 27th at Bridport Town Hall “Ladies and gentlemen…
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7th January - ‘Best Dressed Christmassy Shop Window’ awards I was invited to deliver the Winner’s trophy and certificates to runners up. Thanks to all the businesses who took place – it makes Bridport look wonderful. Thanks also to Kathy Dare for all the organising and work she has put in…
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December was very ‘light’ on Mayoral duties, however those I attended were very enjoyable. Our Deputy Mayor, Jonathan Bourbon, happily attended some carol services around the county in my stead. Good to have a presence at those. Many thanks to Jon. 1st December – Christmas Tree Festival – United Church…
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9th November – Bridport’s Remembrance Parade This was an exceptionally well-attended event, ably headed up and organised by our Claire Peters-Way and of course together with welcome assistance from Daryl and his team of ‘merry men’ who were on the scene organising and helping - before, on, and after…
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5th October – The Lions’ Swimarathon competition On this Sunday morning I was invited to sound the horn for the first round of this great local Swimarathon, run by the Bridport Lions. I never fail to be highly impressed with the dedication of the people who put this together. They…
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4 September - Monique Pasche’s Honorary Townsperson Ceremony A very special and rare event, when a local resident is recognised for the enormous amount of work done in and for the town over a very long time. It is not a regular award, and is usually only given once in…