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…
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…
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. …
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Mayor's Blog - Number 170 9th November – Bridport’s Remembrance Parade This was an exceptionally well-attended event, ably headed up and organised by our Claire Peters-Way and of course together with welcome assistance from Daryl and his team of ‘merry…
Mayor’s Blog, Number 169 –
Mayor’s Blog 169 5th October – The Lions’ Swimarathon competition On this Sunday morning I was invited to sound the horn for the first round of this great local Swimarathon, run by the Bridport Lions. I never fail to be highly…
Mayor’s Blog Number 168
4 September – Monique Pasche’s Honorary Townsperson Ceremony A very special and rare event, when a local resident is recognised for the enormous amount of work done in and for the town over a very long time. It is not…
Mayor’s Blog – 167
Saturday 2nd – Teddy-bears’ picnic and crowning Carnival Princess and Attendants on the Millennium Green A delightful event. Lots and lots of children with all sizes and shapes of teddies, having a wonderful picnic with extra attractions and lots to do…