Dorset WI Dorset WI Learn to Sail at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy The Women’s Institute (WI) plays a unique role in providing women with the chance to build new skills and to take part in a wide variety of activities and last week the Dorset branch did just that.  They provided the opportunity for WI members to try out sailing for the first time ever on the Olympic waters at... 

Portland Gig Rowing Club PGRC brought home their first trophy on Thursday evening with a win by the Juniors in Lyme Regis. The Mixed Vets Team came first in their race too and the Womens Team were second in their event with the Mens Team coming in 5th. Well done to all who took part and supported from the Portland Gig Rowing Club. All this success followed Tuesday nights excellent Quiz Night held to... 

Dog Show on Portland There is going to be a Dog Open Day held on the New Ground Portland Dorset on 29th August 2011 at 1100-1500 Hours. This great doggy event will be involving a partnership project between WPBC (Dog Warden), DCC (Ranger Service) and The Portland Gas Trust. The event will run from 11am – 3pm.  We hope to have a dog show with a prize for the winner, dog agility display (local... 

A Dance A Day Activate launch A Dance A Day: Creative Dance for the over 50’s This summer sees the launch of a new community dance project aimed at the over 50’s which encourages adults across Dorset to get active through dance. A Dance A Day offers weekly dance classes to enhance fitness, wellbeing and creativity. This 12 month project is managed by Activate Performing Arts, the theatre and dance...