Bridport Community Orchard – workparty The Bridport Community Orchard is one of the jewels in the town’s crown. The Orchard was established in January 2009 with the planting of 23 half standard apple trees. The second planting, in February 2010,…
Bridport Bounces Back Sunday 2nd August marked two significant milestones as Bridport continues to Bounce Back from the effects of the Covid-19 virus on the town. Sunday morning saw the return of the popular West Bay Car Boot Sale and…
Bridport Green Route A wonderful circular walk around Bridport has recently been established – Bridport Green Route. The new Bridport Green Route has been developed by Bridport Town Council with input from volunteers from local health and access groups, who…
West Bay Beach Clean – it should not be necessary. On the morning of Sunday 19th July I joined a group of brave volunteers of all ages gathered on the shingle beside the West Bay Watch House Cafe to carry…
Here are some images of signwriter Jemma Thompson at work on the Town Hall.
Following extensive repair and restoration, the first phase of Bridport Town Hall is now open and welcoming the public. Town Surveyor, Daryl Chambers, who has overseen the repairs and restoration of the building, said “this project has saved the building…
As the scaffolding on the Town Hall was lowered, some people have asked why the stone and brickwork building hasn’t been extensively cleaned. As with all elements of the project the historic nature of the building has dictated the appropriate…
All repairs to the cupola, roof and external walls of the Town Hall have now been completed. As a Grade 1 listed building, the process of undertaking even the smallest repair is considerable. Work has had to be referred to English…
On Saturday 22 October there will be a special opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Town Hall Heritage and Conservation Project. Pre bookable tours will be programmed every 45 minutes throughout the day, giving anyone interested an opportunity…
As part of the Bridport Town Hall Heritage and Conservation project, local artist Darrell Wakelam has been working with local disability groups and young parents to create a permanent artwork for the interior of the new lift at Bridport Town…