International Women’s Day – Celebrating Agnes Suttill, a Bridport pioneer in the fight for women’s rights Recently, one of my fellow town councillors drew the Council’s attention to the fact that 2021 marked an important centenary for the town:…
Springing back to life We are bang in the middle of what is my favourite time of the year because the period between mid February and mid March is one filled with hope. The dark days of winter are…
West Bay Car Boot will be returning for 2021 Every Sunday from 18th April until 31st October*. The car park will be open at 6.30am for traders to set up. The car boot opens from 7.30 for the public. Finishes…
Take a look at a few of the virtual and other events going on... March 2021
Bridport Tree Planting – investing in the future. Like most people I am a big fan of trees. As a small boy climbing them was the main attraction. As I grew older I gradually came to realise what amazing, complex…
Mayor receives his jab The 10th February marked the 50th anniversary of the release of Carol King’s album, Tapestry. In 2020, Tapestry was ranked number 25 on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Listening to…
Since becoming a Councillor and more recently Mayor, I have become much more aware of the things that concern people. I now get phone calls, e-mails and stopped in the street to be told about an issue that is of…
You Are Not Alone The pace of change during my lifetime has been astounding. Alongside the many wonderful scientific and technological advances that have made all our lives so much easier than those that lived by previous generations we now…
