Shop Local
Shop Local is the big message nationally this Christmas and what better place to do it than Bridport. On Wednesday I spent the day with BBC Spotlight South West reporter John Henderson filming and interviewing people around the town for…
Tier 2 = High Alert
I suspect that like me your initial reaction on hearing that Dorset was to be placed in Tier 2 when the Lockdown is lifted on 2nd December was one of incredulity. We have been extremely successful in keeping the number…
A New Home for the Bridport Memorial Wild Flower Meadow
One of the projects undertaken by the Bridport Heritage Forum to commemorate the centenary of the The Great War, was the development of a ‘Wild Flower Meadow' in Jellyfields Nature Reserve, Walditch. The meadow would be a living, tribute to…
X51/X53 Bus service
The timetable for the X51 and X53 Jurassic Coaster services is being revised on and from this Sunday 22 November, and will continue until further notice. To view the timetable, please click here.
Bridport Business Awards 2021
On the morning of Wednesday 11th November I was delighted to take part in the launch of the Bridport Business Awards 2021. The Covid-19 lockdown meant that the event had to be a virtual one. It was hosted by Rick…
Dorset Digital Hotline
Stay better connected during lockdown with Dorset’s Digital Hotline A team of dedicated volunteers is on hand to help hundreds of Dorset residents stay connected during lockdown. Dorset Council’s Digital Champions, who used to hold regular surgeries in libraries, have…
Bridport Remembers 2020
November 11th, Remembrance Day, is the day we remember the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace; specifically, the First and Second World Wars, and all conflicts…
Bridport Remembrance 2020 Respects Both the Fallen and the Lockdown
Remembrance Sunday (8 November) in Bridport will have a very different look this year following the announcement of a nationwide lockdown. A church service led by Bridport Team Ministry will be live streamed at 10am. The Act of Remembrance -…
Return to Lockdown
As we find ourselves once more moving towards another Covid-19 lockdown on Thursday 5th November we all need to take stock of how we live our everyday lives in order to drive down the number of cases and save lives.…
Bridport Museum
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the newly reopened Bridport Museum. Like many similar places across the country it has had to remain closed due the current Covid-19 pandemic. Having its doors open again has provided a boost for…