Corfe Castle at sunrise
In 2013 a staggering 722 tons of whelks were landed in Weymouth Harbour, making it the 3rd biggest whelk port in England and Wales with a value of £545K according to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). Most would be exported to Europe but more recently the demand comes from Korea. The fishing industry is important […]
The world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show will soon be here with its floral exhibits, stands and stalls of every imaginable kind, and of course its amazing gardens. You may be visiting the show to see for yourself, or perhaps enjoying it on television from the comfort of your armchair – but however you get […]
The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF) has announced that it will soon be opening the Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre, at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) in Dorset. The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation was set up in memory of Olympic sailor Andrew Simpson to inspire the next generation through sailing. “Andrew was very […]
If you love seafood you will love this spectacular event which takes place on Weymouth’s 17th century Old Harbour on the 12th and 13th July this year. In an average year over 50,000 seafood lovers come to enjoy the two day heady mix of delicious seafood and champagne. With about 100 stands, many selling succulent […]
Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the Georgian town of Blandford Forum as the biennial Georgian Fayre starts on the 5th May Bank Holiday, between 10 am – 6pm. The Blandford Georgian Fayre is one of the largest in the south and a highlight on the 2014 calendar – certainly a date for […]
Organisers of Bart’s Bash announced the sign up of the 400th sailing club yesterday, only two months after the initial announcement of the event. At a sign up rate that continues to match just short of 7 clubs a day worldwide, the World Record attempt is on track to easily become the largest sailing event […]
The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation is planning a Guinness World Record attempt for ‘The Largest Sailing Event in the World Ever’. The event is called ‘Bart’s Bash’ in honour of sailor Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson who lived in Sherborne, Dorset and it will take place on Sunday 21st September. Simpson won gold at the 2008 Summer […]
The Purbeck Heritage Network is seeking more individuals and organisations that have a passion for the district’s heritage. The Network gives people from all walks of life the opportunity to get involved. It enables them to talk, share ideas and learn from each other to progress their own projects. Members range from national organisations to […]
