Plastic Free Bridport The 20th and 21st centuries have justifiably been dubbed the Plastics Age, such is the influence and ubiquity of this family of materials. Plastics pervade all aspects of society. We clean our teeth with plastic toothbrushes, type…
The Portrait Challenge Bridport I can’t believe that I have spent much of the past few days obsessed by the Portrait Challenge Bridport. As a former designer, drawing was a big part of my skillset, but portraiture was way out…
VJ Day – 75 Years On On Saturday 15th August 2020, Bridport commemorated the 75th anniversary of VJ day (Victory over Japan) and the end of the Second World War by the following ………. Flying the Union Flag on the…
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…
Bridport Bounce Back - A celebration bring a picnic concert Sunday 2nd August - 2pm-8pm at Bridport Millennium Green To celebrate the easing of the lockdown and the return of the Bridport Music scene, the Bridport Town Council in partnership with Bridport…
Normal Service Resumed - or is it? On Saturday morning my wife and I walked into town. It was immediately apparent that things were different or should I say normal. The traffic coming in from Dorchester was queueing back from…
Bridport Food Festival in Lockdown is live!! As this would have been the week of the Bridport Food Festival, the Bridport Local Food Group are bringing it to your home. Come and enjoy local food and drink and have some…
June is #BakeBridport month! Because we are missing the Food Festival this year, we would love everyone to bake a cake inspired by your love of our town’s history. The rules are simple: 1. Bake and decorate a cake or…