Chinese visit WPNSA

Chinese Contingent at Weymouth and Portland The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) was visited by the Qingdao Volunteer Association on June 29th as part of a tour of the South West arranged by Weymouth College.  The Asian delegation from China, led by the President Mr Chen Fei, made…

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Dorset Schools Regatta

Fifth Dorset Schools Regatta at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) was at the centre of Dorset Schools sailing recently as the ‘Dorset Schools Regatta’ run by SailLaser and funded by the Chesil Trust, attracted ten local schools and involved over…

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Mud Mud Glorious Mud House

Mud, Mud, glorious Mud House! Despite a promising start, the summer has proved to be a wash out so far.  Despite this, the aptly named New Zealand winery, Mud House, is celebrating the festival season and will be donning its wellies (just in case!) at the Dorset Seafood Festival, which…

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Tudor Picnic

Tudor Picnic III – This time its 1645 and the Civil War Sunday 3 July 11am – 4pm at Sandsfoot Castle, Old Castle Road, Weymouth. After the success of Tudor Picnic I in 2009 when the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s Coronation was celebrated and last year’s Tudor Picnic II…

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Vive le Velo – France Dorset Cycling

Cycle West Vive le vélo! Dorset set for business boost from a £7.6 million tourist initiative with real ‘wheel appeal’ • Three new international cycling routes will boost green tourism and bring Britain and France closer together • Weymouth and Poole will provide ‘cross border’ biking links • Business boost for tourist attractions,…

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Chapelhay Community

Some pictures taken at a recent event:   What Art-related activities would you like in your area? The Chapelhay Community Partnership, Weymouth & Portland Partnership, Dorset County Council and the Guardians of The Old Town Hall are working together to identify what the local community needs relating to the Arts….

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