Weymouth and Portland News

SEAFEAST 2023 SAILS TO SUCCESS!

October 17th, 2023|Weymouth and Portland News|

SEAFEAST - The Dorset Seafood Festival, Weymouth’s annual celebration of all things seafood, has once again proven its commitment to the Weymouth community and seafood sustainability, raising a remarkable sum for The Fishermen's Mission and recognising exceptional contributions to ocean health within the industry. The 2023 edition of SEAFEAST, held on 9th & 10th [...]

Weymouth’s in Full Bloom

August 18th, 2023|Weymouth and Portland News|

From hanging baskets overflowing with flowers, to planters of all shapes and sizes, Weymouth is an abundance of colour this summer. We Are Weymouth (BID), working in partnership with Weymouth Town Council, has worked tirelessly to plant and hang these beautiful baskets and boats throughout the town. Planting begins in January for the hanging [...]

Reclaim Festival Returns to Weymouth

July 20th, 2023|Weymouth and Portland News|

Round two of Reclaim Festival is kicking off this Friday 21st July, at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth. The festival is targeted at young people ages 16-25 years and features talented young musicians, DJs, art, vintage clothes, food, and refreshments - it is FREE to attend, and takes place at 6pm-10pm. Shop through a whole [...]

Reeling in Young Chefs – School of Fish to Return for SEAFEST 2023

July 19th, 2023|Uncategorized, Weymouth and Portland News|

The organisers of SEAFEAST are delighted to collaborate with Weymouth College to present the ‘School of Fish’ - FREE children’s cookery workshops at this year's Dorset Seafood Festival, taking place on the 9th & 10th September. Weymouth College is Weymouth’s further education centre and offers a fantastic range of food, hospitality and catering courses [...]

Weymouth’s Dusk Till Dark Returns with Giant Dolls, Opera and Drumming Toy Soldiers

July 18th, 2023|Weymouth and Portland News|

Prepare to be captivated this September when Weymouth's enchanting event, Dusk Till Dark, takes centre stage once again! This extraordinary spectacle features larger-than-life puppets gracefully gliding through the streets, accompanied by mesmerizing opera performances and the rhythmic beats of drumming toy soldiers. 🎭✨ Don't miss this magical experience where all the world becomes a [...]

Weymouth’s All Ready For Armed Services Weekend 17 to 19 June

June 12th, 2023|Weymouth and Portland News|

This year’s Armed Forces Weekend will be held between Saturday 17th June and Monday 19th June. Armed Forces and veterans continue to make a significant contribution to the nation and Weymouth by celebrating and providing a focus on the veteran’s charities and associations. https://youtu.be/Hm72jgSMaZo The event will start on Saturday 17th June from 10am with the arrival [...]

SQUIB AHOY!  In Weymouth Bay

June 7th, 2023|Weymouth and Portland News|

History repeats itself as the Squib National Championships return to Weymouth this summer.  The first ever Squib Class Championships took place in the Bay 43 years ago and We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to welcome the class back once again (June 25th to June 30th).  We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District [...]

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