The Community Meeting about the Big Poundbury Conversation on Tuesday 10th October is already fully booked, and so a second event has been arranged for Thursday 19th October. Both events run from 6.30-8.30pm at Damers School. Everyone who live in or feel part of Poundbury is welcome to come along, but you only need to…
Events specially for PRA / Love Poundbury members at Poundbury Garden Centre are proving popular, with the event on Wednesday 16th August already fully booked. A second event is planned for Wednesday 6th September at which there are still a few spaces. Use this link for further details and to reserve your place. Booking essential.
Due to the weather forecast, the Dorset Food and Arts Festival has been moved from Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th. It will be slightly smaller than planned, but there will be 30 plus stalls, live music and will be well worth a visit from 10am- 3pm on Poundbury’s Great Field.
Children from Damers First School Pupil Council shared their ideas about Poundbury last night, when a community meeting was held in the school hall. They told the meeting that they loved the Great Field, play area and cafe, and liked being able to walk or scoot to school and the park. The abundance of nature…
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…
The Great Field in Poundbury was dotted with artists’ as far as they eye could see on Saturday, 27th May, as 90 enthusiasts and experienced artists took park in Art in Poundbury’s (AiP), Art in the Park – The Great Poundbury Paint Out. Loosely-based on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year’s wild card idea, Art in…
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…
Holiday Hangouts are FREE and are for children aged 9-14 years. There will be loads of fun activities including bungee run, craft, football, music, sumo suits and much more. Families with a Summer in Dorset passcode can use it when registering so that children will receive a free hot meal. There will be a BBQ…
A new ‘Happy to chat’ community club will be held at PIPS every Wednesday starting 29 March from 2.30-4pm. Looking for a friendly group of people, to make friends, chat and laugh over a cuppa? Come along and make new friends, it’s an easy way to have some company on a regular basis. PIPS are…
Inspired by the wild card section of Sky’s Landscape Artist of the Year competition, while looking forward to getting out and about to paint in the warmer months ahead, the team at Art in Poundbury (AiP) are inviting artists to join them on The Great Field in May for a day of creativity. Complete with surprise guest judge…
