New Exhibits – ‘Jurassic Giants’ at The Etches Collection

In early 2017, the Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life received a donation to The Collection of an incredible 3 metre long Ichthyosaur fossil specimen which was discovered in 1993 by Mr Phil Jacobs, the donor. Ichthyosaurs were prehistoric marine reptiles, similar in looks to dolphins, which swam the seas of Jurassic Dorset 150-157 million […]



Christmas charity cards for sale in Purbeck

Cards for Good Causes charity Christmas cards and gifts are now on sale at Discover Purbeck Information Centre, South Street, Wareham. The Centre is selling cards supporting over 30 charities including Alzheimer’s Society, Barnardo’s; Cancer Research UK; Help the Heroes; Julia’s House; NSPCC; and RNLI. Shoppers can choose from hundreds of different designs, including local […]



Photos of Bestival 2017



Photos of Bournemouth Air Festival 2017



Radio 1 End Their Summer of Festivals at Bestival

Broadcasting live with ANNIE MAC, RAY BLK, HIGH CONTRAST & SPECIAL GUESTS Plus, Radio 1’s residency featuring METRIK & MC DYNAMITE / LOGAN SAMA THURSDAY 7th SEPTEMBER, TEMPLE Plus World’s biggest confetti cannon set off my Annie Mac Radio 1 ends the festival season at Bestival. With Annie Mac and Radio 1’s Residency broadcasting five […]



Photos of Camp Bestival 2017

Camp Bestival 2017 – 10th birthday bash



Join Bike to Bestival

Join Bike to Bestival and raise money for the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust Bestival have launched the inaugural Bike to Bestival riding to their new home on the Lulworth Estate! They want Bestival-goers to get on their bikes and join their mission to reduce Bestival’s environmental impact while raising money for an amazing charity – […]



Photos of Chelsea Flower Show 2017



Bestival 2017s Invaders of the Future competition is now open

GET YOUR ENTRY IN BY 20TH APRIL FOR A CHANCE TO PLAY AT BESTIVAL The Bestival Invaders of the Future competition is now open for bands, DJs and spoken word artists. The Bestival team have joined forces with Bournemouth’s We Broke Free to search for the most outstanding unsigned acts to perform at this year’s […]



New Café to Open at Sculpture by the Lakes

Sculpture by the Lakes is opening its own café in collaboration with award winning Yalbury Cottage owner and head chef Jamie Jones. The Gallery Café will open its doors this spring with the launch date set for Tuesday 4th April 2017. The Gallery Café, situated in the current gallery space, will offer visitors to the […]