Pretty humbling to have been one of five councils shortlisted for the 'Council of the Year' award for 2022. The winner is decided by a public vote, so if you'd like to see Bridport's name in lights for yet another…
Bridport – A Truly Eventful Town St Mary’s Parkrun – 3rd Birthday Celebration On the morning of Saturday 2 July the St Mary’s Parkrun celebrated its third birthday and I went along to help them celebrate. It was just over…
We would like to highlight the fantastic work of our Bridport community groups and are starting the series by sharing with you the work of @thelivingtreecancersupportgroup. This inspirational charity, who are celebrating their ten year anniversary in September, offer friendship,…
Call to Bridport Businesses to Help Prioritise Investment Needs Bridport Investment Plan Bridport Town Council is working with local businesses to develop an Investment Plan for Bridport. The plan will form the basis for bids to Dorset Council and the…
Refugee Week, and more Refugee Week Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee…
Bridport Primary School – Edible Garden Bridport Primary Schools Edible garden hosted an open after school event last Friday and I went along to see how it is progressing. When I arrived the garden and field beside it was thronged…
Bridport Food and Beer Festival 2022, The Plott and Gordon Court The fantastic Bridport Food and Beer Festival, organised by Bridport Local Food Group, is back even bigger and better on Asker Meadow this weekend. The scaled down event last…
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and more … The recent extended Bank Holiday weekend marked the official celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Alongside Bridport Town Crier John Collingwood, I have had the honour of carrying out…
Becoming Mayor Again, Magic Tenners and the Queens Platinum Jubilee I would like to begin this week’s Blog by thanking my fellow Town Councillors for electing me to serve this, my third term as Bridport’s Town Mayor. It is without…
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Bridport Thursday 2nd June: 11am Music on the Square- Skalatans playing on Bucky Doo 2pm Proclamation by Mayor and Town Crier 9.45pm Jubilee Beacon, Coneygar Hill. Town Crier, Bugler, Choir. All Welcome, please bring…