Dorset Wildlife Trust just reported: "Lots of reports coming in of seabirds such as auks getting washed up along the Dorset Coastline near Chesil, Lyme Regis, Budleigh and further, covered in something white and sticky; possibly a silicant but this is not confirmed. We are working with the RSPCA...
A huge wave of public support will shake Westminster today as a quarter of a million people call for greater protection for the UK’s seas and coastline. 250,000 signatures on the Wildlife Trusts’ Petition Fish will be presented to Natural Environment Minister Richard Benyon at a Parliamentary reception at...
The West Dorset Diggers Archaeology Group is a new heritage organisation for Dorset. It's aims are to research, excavate and promote the rich archaeology of the county. They also aim to work in the community, through adding to the membership, exhibitions, educational projects, social media, open days on their...
For those who are unaware, Bridport's Number 10 Cafe Bar (No10) has been put under yet another license review. This is the second time in recent years that No10 has been targeted, unfairly in many people's opinion, by the local authorities, who paint a very dark, unruly and totally...
Dorchester, Weymouth, Portland & District Trades Union Council Invite you to LOVE YOUR PUBLIC SERVICES! STOP THE VALENTINE'S DAY BUDGET MASSACRE! MARCH TO DEFEND JOBS AND SERVICES! Sat 9th Feb 2013 10:00am Assemble The Great Field, Poundbury (DT1 2FD) Destination —West Dorset District Council Offices Protest against NHS Pay...
An exhibition by two Dorset artists has raised £2000 for the county’s wildlife. The money was donated by sculptor Sally Derrick and painter Adrian Whittlesea (see Inset) following their ‘Living with Landscape’ exhibition ofworks featuring birds, animals and landscapeat Southover House in Tolpuddle. The two Dorset based artists, donated10% of all sales...
SAT 2 LORTON MEADOWS OPEN DAY (Free), 10am – 4pm. The Wildlife Centre is open for visitors, come along for a walk around the Dorset Wildlife Trust reserve, then drop in for a hot drink, and peruse our selection of gifts and wildlife books. Plus watch the birds on...
Dorset Wildlife Trust has the answer to the January blues, with an invitation to get out volunteering for wildlife at its new Weekend Work Parties on Upton Heath. Suitable for the whole family, the monthly sessions will give families and full time workers no excuses for putting off their good...
The spectacular wildlife of Brownsea Island’s famous lagoon can now be watched live across the world, thanks to a new webcam show casing its outstanding birdlife to all throughout the year. The lagoon, managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust on the National Trust owned island, is one of the best places...
Dorset Wildlife Trust is launching a new training scheme for volunteers who want to take action for wildlife. Champion Dorset’s Wildlife, a ‘Look Again’ project supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund, aims to activate rural communities in Dorset for their local wildlife, including fully accredited training...
