Dorset borough, district and town councils are set to host ‘Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth’ event across the county on 14 March. North Dorset, West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland Councils will be hosting flag-raising events to mark the occasion alongside Blandford and Sturminster Town Councils. This unique initiative will see over 850 other Commonwealth Flags raised in 38 Commonwealth countries. Full story: Read more
Dorset’s Best Village Competition 2016 – “30th Anniversary” Entry Deadline approaches
Dorset Best Village Competition entry deadline is fast approaching. Entries have to be in by 5pm on Monday 11th April. There is more than £2,000 in prize money that will be given away to winners in the available categories. The competition is organised by Dorset Community Action (DCA) and entry packs have been sent to parish councils, village hall committees and numerous other active community groups. Full story: Read more
GWR SERVES UP SPONSORSHIP OF FOOD CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL 2016
Bristol Food Connections has announced ‘second helpings’ with the news that GWR will once again be headline sponsor of its 2016 festival – which runs from Friday 29 April for nine days across the May Bank Holiday. The sponsorship forms the centrepiece in a smorgasbord of food celebrations that GWR is supporting throughout the West Country over the next six months. Full story: Read more