The National Coastguard SOS Campaign Group insist that it’s too soon for Champagne corks to be popped but are delighted that the influential Transport Select Committee (TSC) has told the Government today that they must “rule out further closures and ensure that its reforms do not undermine safety”. Responding...
As part of its ‘Get Set To Go’ programme, Dorset Mind has partnered with Resurface to provide an affordable 12-week course of structured activity. It’s aimed at adults aged 30+, who want to improve their mental wellbeing.
The ethos behind Resurface is to utilise proven therapeutic benefits of surfing, yoga and cold-water immersion to offer a lifestyle activity programme for people looking to improve their mental health and quality of life.
Starting on the...
Returning from Bacon Hole to Lulworth Cove there are steps down to the famous Fossil Forest section. Unfortunately, no trees are still preserved there but you can see where the trees have been. The rocks exposed are the top of the Portland Limestone and the lowest part of the...
Below is the evidence that Richard Drax MP for Dorset South gave to a Transport Select Committee on 5th November 2012. At the bottom is the petition for those who have still not yet signed. Introduction 1. The Portland search and rescue (SAR) helicopter operates in an area...
Simon Harris is organising this fundraiser.
I am raising money to build a sea border wall in the English Channel to protect the United Kingdom from illegal immigrants. Our government has said that they intend to turn migrant boats back and force them into French waters, but they won't need...
A gentle geological walk along the north shore of Portland Harbour.
This walk is best attempted when there is a low tide, especially a low spring tide (which occur around midday when there is a full moon and new moon). Slippery rocks also occur in places especially round the foot...
New evidence was come to light regarding the low numbers on the e-petition, despite thousands of people from around the UK signing the online E-petition. After months of hard work by the Save our Helicopter campaign to promote both the e-petition and the written petition. Numbers have actually been...
With 7,723 miles of coastline from Cornwall to John o' Groats, this vast and diverse coastline is cluttered with stunning wild-life, marine life and nature and amongst this extensive shoreline lie many concealed and secluded hidden beaches.
2021 the year of the staycation
2021 has been an odd year for travel,...
The next section of the coast is not particularly accessible and unless you have a canoe or some other water craft you can’t access the beach until you get west of White Nothe. However it is well worth the walk either from Lulworth or from the National Trust car...
The risk of landslides and rock falls has increased following severe weather and sea conditions across Dorset. Residents and visitors to the county are encouraged to follow safety advice along the coastline as landslides and rock falls can occur quickly and without warning. Tides have also re-shaped and stripped...
