Chapelhay Big Picnic Over 100 locals gathered at Chapelhay Community Playgarden on Sunday 4th July for the annual Big Picnic. Despite the grim forecast, the sky was blue and local children enjoyed a host of free activities, including junk modelling and making musical instruments, face-painting and making collages and flags. The bouncy castle was a big hit, while others enjoyed experimenting with the... 

Shanty Theatre Last night Shanty Theatre Company put on their latest creation “A Rat’s Tale” at the Weymouth Old Town Hall as part of the Spirit of The Sea Festival celebrations. The audience were treated to great acting, a great tale and talented players making music and singing, it was a joy to behold and as interactive as you wanted it to be. Memorable moments were the being witness... 

Dorset Schools The 2010 Dorset Schools Regatta run by SailLaser in conjunction with Rockley Watersports, was held yesterday, 24 June, at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA). All Saints School celebrated wining the Regatta yesterday with Sam Barker, James Bishop and Jordan Fredrick collecting the cup from Nicola Lane of the Chesil trust. Schools in Dorset selected three children... 

click to enlarge As part of the Spirit of the Sea Maritime Festival, which takes place between 3rd and 16th July 2010, The Purbeck Film Festival is forming and exciting partnership with Nothe Fort in Weymouth, to bring the first ever outdoor cinema screening in Weymouth.  “The Spirit of the Sea’s overall objective is to build the ‘Spirit of the Sea’ brand over the next four years and beyond...