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Countdown to Weymouth 70.3 Ironman
Preparations for Ironman 70.3 2024, on 15th September, are underway already.
The organisers of the international event taking place on Sunday are already constructing their facilities at the Lodmoor Country Car Park, which is close to the start line on ...
A minute’s silence was observed before the kick of the Weymouth & Portland v Bridport rugby game at Monmouth Avenue as a mark of respect for the Seahorses’ former player and committee man Derek Smith, who passed away recently.
The ...
Emergency services scrambled to deal with a man on the hospital roof
Dorset Police received a report at 6:40pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024 raising concerns for the welfare of a man on a roof at Dorset County Hospital.
Officers attended and attempts were made to engage with the man.
They were assisted ...
Council to pay tribute to the emergency services
Dorset Council will be honouring the heroic people who work for the NHS and the emergency services in the UK on Emergency Services Day Monday 9 September.
The 999 Emergency Services Flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester ...
Portland United manager stands down
Portland United Football Club manager Kyle Critchell and his assistant Jamie Symes have both elected to stand down from managing the Blues senior team.
Club chairman Matt Lucas thanked both Kyle and Jamie for all of the hard work that ...
After 10 years of service and welcoming 43 members of the Royal Family, Angus Campbell retires
After 10 years as Dorset’s Lord-Lieutenant, the Sovereign’s representative in the county, Angus Campbell CVO retires today, 4 September.
Having been appointed in 2014, he first served Her Majesty the Queen, whom he welcomed to Dorset on two occasions as ...
Corfe Castle to light up in support of Air Ambulance Week
Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes place between 9th – 15th September and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the vital life-saving work of air ambulance charities across the UK. and three National Trust buildings will light up ...
Recent news items
- Man and woman released from investigation into death at Warmwell Holiday Park
- Blood pressure monitoring app helping nearly 4,000 patients across the county
- Hospital treatment required following suspected arson incident in Weymouth
- Weekend Sports Report
- Rough sea condition holds up Gig Regatta
- Ceremony to honour our Merchant Navy
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Sun 15 Sep
Heritage Open Day at the Dorset History Centre
9:45 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Dorset History Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PPMansions, cottage, hospitals and gardens – plans for all of these and more are held at the Dorset History Centre. Pop along to this free event to see a selection, and also to see and handle some of Dorset’s amazing archaeological finds. Free children’s activity. Tours of our unusual building, including our conservation facility will run on the hour – booking essential. https://tinyurl.com/2xh6z54
Contact: Dorset History Centre | 01305221618 | Email | Web | MapWed 18 Sep
u3a Day
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Beside the War Memorial, Junction of South Street, South Walks Road and Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1DDRetired or thinking of retiring? Joining u3a gives you the chance to make friends and learn something new or further an existing interest. We have more than 65 member run groups/activities for you to take part in ranging from Archaeology, Art and Badminton to Science, Weaving and Wine Appreciation. Please take a look at our website to discover everything we offer.
Contact: u3a Dorchester & District | 01305 757539 / 07831 203914 | Email | Web | MapSat 21 Sep
La la hö hö
Location: Broadmayne Village Hall, Cowleaze Road, Broadmayne, DT2 8EW2:00pm. Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova from Cherbourg present an informal concert of songs and instrumental pieces from the 15th to the 17th centuries. We’ll also delighted that members of Dorchester Historical Dance will join us. Come and enjoy the music, have a cup of tea and you might even learn a Tudor dance!
Contact: Courtlye Musick | 01305854915 | Email | Web | MapSat 21 Sep
Early bird morning walk and breakfast – Brownsea Island
7:15 am to 10:00 am
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEA ranger from the Dorset Wildlife Trust team will lead you on a wander around the island, lakes and lagoon. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the island and listen out for the sounds of the unique wildlife as they busy about their day. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast roll and hot beverage in our harbour fronted café before heading back on the National Trust boat to Sandbanks. For any visitors already staying on the island and wishing to attend the event (e.g camping guests), please contact us as below.
Contact: National Trust | 03442491895 | Email | Web | MapWed 25 Sep
Book Launch, Mark Allen, The Bridge at Locri
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UYMark Allen will talk about his new novel, The Bridge at Locri. Meet the author. A free event. A beautiful Italian heiress disappears…a mystery novel which begins at a work camp of international volunteers in Calabria, Southern Italy. If wishing to attend, please confirm to katina.toumba@markallengroup.com
Contact: Colenso Books | 01305 261849 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Today – Dorset Council Leader Nick Ireland talks about the “Nature Emergency” and what this should now mean for all Council actions and proposals • Ecologist and scientist Professor Debbie Bartlett is carrying out research into the numbers of ...
Not long to go to find the next Bard of Dorchester
Not long to go now before the contest to find The New Bard of Dorchester takes place. The Bard will be appointed to serve Dorchester for a Year and a day. The contest will be run in the Undercroft ...
FURTHER UPDATE: Family Matters – a helping hand for families in need
Family Matters is a charity based in rent-free premises provided by DJ Property on the Granby Trading Estate in Weymouth. The charity provides donated, good quality clothes, toys and equipment for babies and pre-schoolers to local families in need. ...
Russell and Alfie hoping it’s third time lucky for an appearance on BGT
Andy Senior’s recent guests on KeeP Driving were Russell Andrews and his son Alfie who are off to audition for Britain’s Got Talent later in September. Russell has auditioned twice before with no response from the BGT producers so ...
Our Merchant Navy honoured once again in Dorchester
The annual commemoration to honour our Merchant Navy took place at the Memorial area outside County Hall in Dorchester on 3rd September with a flag raising ceremony. The ceremony was led by Vice-Chair of the council, Cllr Les Fry ...
UPDATED: Reporting from the 150 Years of Summers in Dorset display
On 17th August the Dorset History Centre put on a photographic display depicting 150 years of summers in Dorset. In addition the centre hosted a more contemporary display by the Dorchester Camera Club. Our reporter Peter Foster went along ...
