Creating A Storm
What a week - Bridport has been battered by a series of storms, with ‘Eunice’ being the most destructive, lately. Apart from a few nights of noisy window rattling fortunately I was not really affected by the storms and I…
What a week - Bridport has been battered by a series of storms, with ‘Eunice’ being the most destructive, lately. Apart from a few nights of noisy window rattling fortunately I was not really affected by the storms and I…
Let's get the negative bit out of the way first. Last Monday I did one of my regular litter picks with my 3 year old grand daughter along Crock Lane and we were really disappointed by the amount we collected.…
Dorset Council has published a report recommending that four parishes making up the built-up area of Bridport should be served by one council. The proposals were put forward in October by Bridport Town Council, as part of a Dorset-wide review…
On the afternoon 6th February 1952 the carefree world of a young woman was changed forever when she was given the news by her husband, Prince Philip, that her father, King George VI has died and that she was now…
In the heart of Bridport, nestled away behind St Mary’s Church on South Street, is the Bridport Community Orchard. A second smaller site at the top of Park Road known as Jubilee Green is also part of the Bridport Community…
One of the side effects of the Christmas season is a significant spike in the amount of waste generated. Everything from wrapping paper to food waste increases during this period and it takes several weeks for our waste collection and…
Record high energy prices this winter will severely stretch households budgets for many Bridport families. Those on low incomes and less efficient homes will face the most pressing financial hardship, possibly cold homes with resultant health issues. Bridport Town Council…
With all of the Christmas festivities and New Year celebrations behind us I would like to take this opportunity to share with you my experience of three very different events I attended during that period. Blue Lights Carol Service On…
This New Year's Eve, you might be spending the evening watching a romantic movie with a loved one, binge watching a favourite TV series with friends, or playing games at home with your family. Or perhaps you are going to…
23 December 2021 Town Council Urges Engagement on Foundry Lea Bridport Town Council has published its work so far on the planning application for the Foundry Lea housing development and is encouraging the local community to get involved. The application,…