Mayor’s Blog – The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen The 1968 action packed movie The Dirty Dozen is one that regularly appears on the small screen to this day. From today when you hear or read the words The Dirty Dozen it will take on a…
Mayor’s Blog – Dogs About Town
Dogs About Town As part of my role of Mayor I have tried my best to make myself available and to listen to the concerns raised by members of the Bridport Town Council community. To that end my contact details…
Mayor’s Blog – Barking Mad, West Bay and St Mary’s Orchard
Barking Mad, West Bay Discovery Centre & St Mary’s School Orchard Barking Mad My thanks to Roz Copson, Dee Fenton (Arts Centre), volunteers, participants, and all those who attended (including several town councillors) for their various contributions towards making the…
Mayor’s Blog – Riding in a Trishaw
Riding in a Trishaw from West Bay To Bucky Doo Square Cycling Without Age is an international project that helps elderly and disabled people get out and about using volunteer-driven ‘trishaws’. The initiative is looking to set up a new…
Mayor’s Blog – A Sunny Bank Holiday…
A Sunny Bank Holiday Weekend A Bank Holiday weekend and the sun is shining. What more could we ask for after such a long period of doom, cooped up inside? There is nothing like some clear blue skies and warm…
Rodway’s Rambles
A small friendly group of walkers who are looking for 2 or 3 new members. We usually walk on a Wednesday and a Saturday. Walking at a moderate pace. The walks are organised in the Bridport/Burton Bradstock area. Holiday walkers…
Mayor’s Blog – Litter Free Streets
Note: Bit of a glitch with pictures due to IT issues on our website. Please refer to www.bridport-tc.gov.uk/news/Mayor's Blog Since becoming Town Mayor 12 months ago, almost all of my duties have had to be carried out virtually due to…
Mayor’s Blog – International Women’s Day
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:…
Mayor’s Blog – Springing Back to Life
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
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…