Dorset COP (Conference of the Parties) is Dorset’s very own opportunity for the community to have its say on the climate and ecological crises. By bringing together a wide cross section of community-based groups from across the county we hope to raise awareness of the need and desire to act locally, in a way that…
DAG is a small group, facilitated by the Town Council, which meets quarterly to help improve the standard of access relating to the built environment including road schemes and public and commercial buildings within the town. They act as a consultative group and can bring projects forward such as the installation of dropped kerbs or…
The Dorchester Walking Festival is a 9-day event taking place from Saturday, 13th May 2023 to Sunday, 21st May during National Walking Month. There are 50 guided walks to choose from – a great mix of long and short walks and activities for all abilities and interests. Whether you are a keen hiker or prefer…
Spinning the Moon is a compelling story set in Dorchester in the turbulent years that followed the Wars of the Roses, when society changed, and rural communities looked to an uncertain future. Fusing historical fact and fiction, drama, and comedy, it is a dynamic piece of theatre; a tale of the community performed by the…
We can bring your local library service straight to your front door. We can deliver books for free to people who enjoy reading but are unable to get to their local library due to poor health or mobility, or caring responsibilities. For more information, please ask at your local library, or call Royal Voluntary Service…
In 2019 Charlotte and friends organised a free festival on the Great Field to celebrate everything to do with Bees and highlight the current serious threats to the survival of our bees. Dorset Beekeepers were the highlight with dozens of stalls offering honey and everything else connected in some way with bees. There was a barbecue, a…
Cycling without age are now looking for volunteers to help launch their free Trishaw rides in Dorchester in 2023 – can you help?
Get up close and personal with the beautiful sunflowers at Maiden Castle Farm, take a relaxing and meandering stroll through the winding trail, cut in the acres of sunflowers, planted in the shadow of Maiden Castle’s pre-Roman Fortress! Due to reach their perfection in time for the summer holidays! The Farm estimate that the trail…
Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at around 6.50pm on Sunday 24 July 2022 of a collision involving a silver Volkswagen Polo, a white BMW and a red Ford Fusion on the B3147 between…
