It’s all about Community
Over the past week or so I have been reminded of the importance of community. Events that have been held in Bridport, many of which I have been thrilled to have been able to attend, have all had a strong…
An Event Filled Bank Holiday Weekend in Dorset’s Eventful Town
Wow, so many things going on this weekend, it was impossible to go to them all. Bridport really lived up to its reputation as Dorset’s Eventful Town. Brandons Trail Brandons Trail was created in 2009 in memory of Branden Wayland,…
A Perfect Storm
It has been said that we are facing a perfect storm, global warming, environmental and ecological meltdown, and now rapidly rising energy and food costs. The war in Ukraine has brought into sharp focus just how precariously balanced the world…
Media Release – Survey Launched to Establish Interest in a Community Led Electric Car Club for The Bridport Area
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Spring, Food, Awards and more
The Easter weekend is upon us; schools are on holiday; visitor numbers have increased and the weather looks pretty good. Unlike Christmas, Easter falls on a different date each year, the first Sunday after the full Moon that occurs on…
Covid, Cycles, Community and Water Voles
It was Anne, my wife, who tested positive with Covid first and then a couple of days later it was my turn. We were very aware that numbers of cases, both nationally and locally, were rising significantly since the lifting…
Looking For Your Views on the New Multi-Wheel Skatepark Proposed for Plottingham
The skatepark at Plottingham Field has been popular with the skating community for many years. However, the skatepark is in need of refurbishment and upgrade. Bridport Town Council has been working with skatepark designers Maverick and young people to develop…
Bridport Business Awards 2022, River Rubbish and more.
Bridport Business Awards 2022 In only three years the Bridport Business Awards have become an important event in the Bridport calendar of events. Nigel Reeve, of Marketing West, which runs the awards, said this year the event had received 108…
BRIDPORT RESPONDS TO THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE
As the crisis in Ukraine becomes ever more desperate, the people of Bridport are continuing to step up and do what they can to support Ukrainian citizens engulfed in the fighting and those fortunate enough to have been able to…
Bridport Sculpture Trail
Bridport Town Council working with the Arts Development Company has put out a call to South West artists seeking expressions of interest for new works to be added to the Bridport Sculpture Trail this summer. This is the third year…