Mayor’s Blog – VJ Day – 75 Years on
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…
Mayor’s Blog – Bridport Community Orchard.
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,…
Mayors Blog – Bridport Bounces Back
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…
Mayor’s Blog – Bridport Green Route
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 Bounces Back
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…
Mayor’s Blog – West Bay Beach Clean
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…
Mayor’s Blog – Normal Service Resumed, or is it?
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’s new Mayor
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…
Public Rights of Way
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…
Christmas Cheer Lantern Workshop
The Stars and Moon will dance & parade together in our night time show of lights in this years Christmas Cheers Lantern Procession. We will have live music from Bridport’s inclusive dance theatre company The Shoe Chorus. This magical Lantern…