Nestled in the centre of Weymouth, the reedbeds of Radipole Lake are an unlikely urban home to some stunning wildlife, including fabulous birds like bearded tits and kingfishers, and elusive creatures such as otters and water voles. Start your journey at the family-friendly Discovery Centre and have a go at Read more [...]

New Beginner’s Rock n Roll Jive classes

We are a small shop on the picturesque Weymouth harbour-side selling fairly traded and ethically sourced gifts, toys and foodstuffs. You can also enjoy freshly brewed Fair Trade tea and coffee with a lovely view of the harbour and town bridge.  The shop is run by Fairbridge Trust, a local Read more [...]

15th/16th July Visit The 10th Annual Art in the Park at Easton Park Portland. Time 10am to 15.30pm weather permitting. Free admission. Craft demonstrations. Some display items for sale. All money raised will go to Royal Manor Workshops general funds.

Local interest group Weymouth and Portland

Weekly Craft Clubs at The Dorset Collection shop, Bring along your own little project to make, enjoy a cuppa and a chat with other crafters, all skill levels welcome absolute beginner or expert. Only £1.oo per sesssion. Special member discounts on a selection of craft supplies. Contact us for more Read more [...]

We’ve been getting people on the water since 9 May 2014. The centre is a fully accredited RYA training centre offering: A wide range of RYA sailing and powerboat courses for ages 5+ Race training programmes Instructor training courses Professional instructor training course Schools & Groups programmes including residential packages A Read more [...]

While the cold winter weather is upon us, Weymouth and Portland bikers social group have organised a weekly bike meet on Portland at The Clifton Hotel, on Thursdays from 6.30pm onwards. Running until the start of Bike Night on the Esplanade on 7th April (Changing to Sunday evenings from April onwards), Read more [...]

Cove Sailing Club is a thriving, long established, family club, based in Portland Harbour, with a great feel and fantastic views, We have plenty going on all the time its not just sailing, so if you ever thought it would be nice to sail why not come and visit us, you will Read more [...]

Members Club and restaurant on Weymouth quay with stunning views across the harbour and indoor and outdoor seating. Open every day (except Monday) throughout the summer serving lunch and dinner with the bar open until late. Available for function hire for members and non-members. (Winter hours slightly reduced, please check Read more [...]

Artsreach is Dorset’s rural touring arts organisation, giving rural communities all over Dorset the opportunity to see and participate in high quality arts events in their own villages. While some of you might regularly see live music or theatre events being advertised at your village hall, and many of you Read more [...]

In the Weymouth and Portland area, Dorset Wildlife Trust manages the Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve and Conservation Centre, the Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre, King Barrow Quarries Reserve and Tout Quarries Reserve. Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve & Conservation Centre Located just on the edge of the town, Lorton Meadows Nature Read more [...]

Weymouth’s premier sea angling club. This disabled friendly club also caters for the wider community being located on the harbour side and opposite a car park it is regularly used by community groups throughout the day. Children and Dogs welcome. Temporary and associate memberships available.

Castle Cove Sailing Club is a thriving, long established, family sailing club, based in Portland Harbour, UK.

Weymouth Sailing Club has substantial premises in a prime location on Weymouth’s beautiful harbour, moorings for about 120 boats, a dinghy park and a slipway. It is primarily a racing club and runs a full race programme from April to December, but there are also many members whose main interest is Read more [...]

Melcombe Regis Rotary Club is one of four vibrant Rotary clubs in Weymouth and Portland. They organise many charity events during the year the most popular being the annual Dragon Boat Race that takes place on Weymouth Beach over the August Bank Holiday. Visiting rotarians are always welcome at their Read more [...]

Weymouth Rugby Club is a vibrant club offering sport for many ages and abilities. The club organises many events during the year.

Registration forms now available for Weymouth summer skittle league. £15 a team to enter,at least £400 in prize money and £5 from all entry fees will be donated to the winners nominated charity smile emoticon Get your team registered by 19th June,entry forms available from The admiral Hardy or Weymouth Read more [...]

The Royal Dorset Yacht Club has been at the heart of sailing in Weymouth for over 100 years. Members Club and restaurant overlooking Weymouth Harbour available for function hire. Visiting yachtsman welcome

Lions are members of Lions Clubs International. A community service organisation dedicated to the Idea that the men and women who live in a community are in the best position to know who needs help and why. Weymouth and Portland Lions Club are very active in the Weymouth and Portland Read more [...]

Weldmar Hospicecare is a charity for people with a life-limiting illness living in Dorset. Our compassionate approach supports patients and their families, medically and in other ways, in the community, in the hospice and at home. All our care is free and reliant on public donations. At Weldmar Hospicecare we Read more [...]

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