Bart’s Bash attracts over 400 clubs in two months

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 […]



Photos of flooding in Dorset



Photos of wind in Dorset



Bart’s Bash

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 […]



Heritage Network looking for more members

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 […]



Gearing up for a wheelie great free family festival

2014 sees Bournemouth welcome the inaugural Wheels Festival to town from Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May. Billed as the UK’s biggest free family Wheels themed festival, it’s set to combine motion, power and elegance into three days of high energy action across Britain’s premier seaside town and seafront. From beautiful historic classic cars […]



Charmouth

Photos of the Jurassic Coast



Photos of The Great Christmas Pudding Race Lyme Regis 2013



Recipe for artistic Christmas in Beaminster

Beaminster patisserie Le Vieux Four is hosting a Christmas art exhibition by local artist Mike Jackson from 7 December. This coincides with the launch of a recipe book by Le Vieux Four owner and chef Lynette Fisher. Mike Jackson will be exhibiting paintings inspired by Dorset scenes and landscapes. Last year Mike won the Stella […]



Photos of Shaftesbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2013