Expect more snow and freezing temperatures as an Arctic cold front moves through the UK. The Met Office alerts of wintry hazards in the coming days, with snow likely next week. The country woke up to frosty conditions, with temperatures as low as -2C in the south of England.
The...
It is with great disappointment that Weymouth Town Council have made the decision to cancel this year’s Bonfire Night and fireworks display event on Weymouth Seafront. This is due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent public safety concerns surrounding large gatherings.
Weymouth is unfortunately not alone in having to cancel their traditional 5th of November festivities, with...
Saturday 10 November
7.45pm (Theatre)
Tickets: £22.50
Tickets & information 01202 280000
www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Booking Fees: Prices quoted are for tickets booked in person at the Ticket Office. Tickets booked by telephone or online are subject to a booking fee of up to £1.75 per ticket
Ruby Wax returns to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts...
Weymouth’s reputation for hosting great sports events continues in 2015 with the Sports and Well-Being Festival, running from 11 to 26 July 2015. Following a successful bid to the 'Inspired by 2012' Health and Well-being Legacy Fund, organisers Weymouth & Portland Borough Council, Dorset County Council and Active Dorset are delivering a two-week programme...
Steve Bulley, the managing director of Wessex FM is committed to supporting our local community activities. He puts the growing listener base down to their involvement in local events and activities. On Wednesday 16th October he is joining the Casterbridge Speakers to simulate a radio talk show to help...
Our Wartime Christmas Festival is back; bigger, better and with lots more to see and do. Take a step back in time and discover how Christmas was celebrated during the two world wars and beyond; from the Christmas truce of 1914 to the frontline today. Celebrate Christmas on the Home Front,...
Weymouth & Portland Action on Wages – WeyPAW
Wages crisis, child poverty, ill-health
We can do better - let’s end ‘Dorset’s shame’
Open Conference: Saturday 28 September
12pm, Safewise, 481 Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0QF
Speakers:
Professor Jane Millar, University of Bath
Dr Kambiz Boomla, Queen Mary University of London
Dr Anna Livingstone, GP, East London
why...
The Weymouth BID will launch “Freaky Streets” a Halloween celebration providing lots of fun activities for the Half Term break in October. Freaky Streets follows on from the very successful Halloween Spooktacular which was held in 2013. Visitors to the event will be invited to take part in a...
This Half Term immerse yourself in the world of modern warfare.Meet the British Army and learn more about their equipment, day to day work and training in a series of free talks and tours plus “hands on experience”, with The Rifles.Our Tanks in Action arena displays will take place...
A press call will take place at11am on Tuesday 18 Marchat theWeymouth Pavilion. Exhibitors and entertainers from this year’s show will be joined by representatives from Weymouth & Portland Borough Council events team and Cllr Ian Bruce, Weymouth & Portland Borough Council Tourism and Culture brief holder. The Best...
