Lyme Regis News
The Royal Oak, Charmouth
THE ROYAL Oak in Charmouth has new landlords attracted by the family feel of Palmers Brewery ‘We wanted to go into a family set-up because we’re a family set-up ourselves,’ said Richard Grundy, who previously served for 32 years as a policeman. Richard and his wife Sue, a former conference and banqueting manager for hotels,... »
Jurassic Coast Quality Business
This website is built and operated by Westcountry Online who are accredited as a Jurassic Coast Quality Business. This award is given for successfully completing the Jurassic Coast Quality Business Scheme and demonstrating high standards of operation and a commitment to the values of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. »
Dredging Lyme Regis Harbour
A west Dorset harbour entrance is to be dredged to improve access for boats ahead of the summer. About 2,000 cubic metres (2,600 cubic yards) of sand and stone particles will be removed from Lyme Regis harbour. The work will be carried out by West Dorset District Council after easterly winds brought up a large amount... »
The taxman cometh to the Jurassic Coast
Courtesy of God! Lyme Regis has seen it’s fair share of illustrious visitors. Way back, there were Plesiosaurs; much later, King Cynewulf, then Edward I, then even The Duke of Monmouth passed through. Shortly after of course Mary Arming made a name for herself here; as did Fielding, and Turner, and Whistler. But now prepare yourself for the Jurassic... »
WPNSA Shortlisted for Sport Venue of the Year
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been shortlisted for a prestigious 2010 Sport Industry Award. The Awards are Europe’s largest and most prestigious commercial sports awards that recognize the best the sport business has to offer in marketing, PR, sponsorship, new media, publishing, advertising and design. After a rigorous selection process... »
Online Counselling comes of age
People who have worked in face to face therapy for many years have seen a shift in the way people access support particularly young people who are more and more conversant with technology and do a lot of their communicating using text. Online therapy is an accessible and quickly responsive resource, which allows for added... »
Red Friday
Last week I was in West London attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen. Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their... »
Help Portland’s Sculptors get lottery funding today
Have a look at our Art website and do your bit to help more Lottery money come to the Jurassic Coast. Your help is vital and needed today please. »
Axminster Operatic Society
Westcountry Online Limited, a Weymouth based webdesign company, have landed the contract to develop a website for the Axminster Operatic Society. The site will be using a Content Management System (CMS) which enables the Society members (who are given password access) to update the content themselves as and when they wish. This type of... »
Matt & Mary Wed at last
Matt Walkden, Chairman of Weymouth Hockey Club and Mary Kearney, both Directors of the company that owns www.Weymouth.co.uk were married on Friday in Weymouth, the short service was followed by an afternoon spent on fabulous Charter Yacht “Songbird of Weymouth” and an evening in The Crows Nest with close friends and family. After an engagement... »