September Log from the Mayor –
Log Number 5 Thursday 3rd September – Hat Festival, Hat Auction I was invited to attend this brilliant hat auction in the ‘West Dorset Club’. I had no idea, until a few days before, that such a thing was held…
Read all about where the Mayor visited in August –
Mayor’s Log Number 4 Saturday – August 1st – Loders Fete What a lovely start to August this was. It’s hard to believe, but I have lived in Bridport and West Bay for 70 years and I have never had…
Mayor’s Log – July 2026
Mayor’s Log Number 3 Wednesday July 1st – Selecting a new Town Crier Today was exciting but also sad. We had four types of advertising for this job, a try out at the food festival, Facebook, Bridport News and I did…
Mayor’s Log covering June engagements
Mayor’s Log Number 2 Friday June 5th – The 6th Battalion, The Rifles. Cocktail evening , Dorchester The CO of The Rifles invited myself and many other Mayors and dignitaries from all over Dorset to this very interesting and informative…
The First Log by Jonathan Bourbon, Mayor of Bridport
Mayor’s Log 1 Bridport Mayor Making Ceremony – 7 May My journey started today when I took over the reins from Anne Rickard who has done a fabulous job for the past 2 years. She certainly will be a…
Outgoing Mayor’s Final Blog –
Mayor’s Blog 175 9 April – Ukraine President of Rotary I was invited to meet the very pleasant Lady President of the Ukrainian Rotary Club. We met in the Bridport Museum and had an interesting chat about Bridport (her English…
Blog Number 174 from the Mayor –
Mayor’s Blog 174 April 1, 2026 bridporttc Mayor's Blog 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…
Mayor’s Blog, Number 173 –
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…
Read all about where the Mayor went in January –
Mayor’s Blog 172 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…
First Blog of 2026!
Mayor’s Blog 171 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. …