Sustainable Farming I was fortunate to grow up on a farm in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, Nottinghamshire in the 1950s and 60s. In so many ways it was an idyllic childhood, free to roam the fields, observe wildlife, build…
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…
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…
Councillor Ian Bark was virtually appointed as Mayor of Bridport, in May 2020, for the Mayoral Year – 2020-2021. Councillor Sarah Williams was elected deputy mayor. Ian was born in Nottingham and grew up on a farm close to the…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Use of Public Rights of Way Dorset Council recognises that public rights of way and the cycleway / walking trails in Dorset provide an opportunity for local people to take exercise and get some fresh air in…
Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the weekend of 17/18 August. On Sunday 18 August the road closures start at 20:00, see attached poster for details.
Dorset Council has issued a Notice under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the weekend of 17/18 August. On Saturday 17 August 2019 the road closures begin at 16:00, see poster attached.
Are YOU Bridport's best amateur baker? Bridport Food Festival wants to know! This new competition, as part of Bridport Food Festival, is FREE to enter and open to amateur cooks of all ages. There will be cash prizes and certificates…
48-Star US Flag Commemorates Americans in Bridport during WWII The 18 May unveiling of a memorial to US Army personnel stationed in the town during the Second World War will include an unusual version of the United States flag,…