A Week of Mixed Emotions 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…
Congratulations to Malabar Trading for winning the best decorated Christmas Window as voted by the public! A beautiful display, enjoyed by all passers by! The Mayor presented the cup which was happily received.
Bride Valley and Beyond- In support of the Mayors Charities Bridport Arts Centre presents an evening of music, songs and readings in celebration of the landscape, history and life in the West Dorset coastal area. All monies raised will go…
Bridport Community Orchard 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…
Are you organising an event to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? We would like to produce a leaflet of events happening over the Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend, Thursday 2nd June- Sunday 5th June. If you are organising an event…
What happens to our waste? 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…
Three Special Occasions 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…
A Sad End to the Year My quiet Saturday evening was turned upside down when I learned, with a combination of great shock and profound sadness, of the passing of Simon Jordan. I first met Simon several years ago on…
Hope and Community Recent days have been themed by two things hope and community. The sight of the first snowdrop followed by crocuses and daffodils is something that fills me with joy every year. They are a sign that the…
A Moment of Reflection At 11.00 on Sunday 14 November 2021, Bridport along with cities, towns and villages across the country try fell silent for two minutes as people paid their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in…