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…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
Spirit of the Sea 2011 programme now available
Spirit of the Sea 2011 Events Programme Now Available Organisers are pleased to announce the exciting programme for this year’s Spirit of The Sea Maritime Festival. Over 30 events will be held around Weymouth and Portland from 2nd to 10th July. The popular headline events that will again feature are…