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July/August 2023 Farmer Michael Fooks is President of the 2023 Melplash Show, which takes place at the West Bay Show Grounds on Thursday 24 August. We caught up with him at his North Poorton home to find out what the role – and farming – means to him… The Bridge: The President role is an…

June 2023 Jane Silver-Corren has music in her soul and she’s on a mission to help everyone enjoy the magical benefits of singing. We caught up with her to hear about her current projects… The Bridge: You’re a familiar face around Bridport, and there can’t be many locals who haven’t come across your unique brand…

June 2023 United Diversity Bridport (UDB) is the new kid on the town’s block of community action groups. Formed earlier this year by Josef Davies-Coates, who had previously been involved with the United Diversity movement in London, the group aims to help people ensure a thriving, united future for themselves in the face of increasing…

May 2023 Bridport Bowling Club celebrates its centenary this year and members are looking forward to marking the occasion with some special matches and events. This month both the county side (Bowls Dorset) and representatives of Bowls England – the game’s UK administrative body – will come to play matches at the club’s green in…

May 2023 Acclaimed local potter Jill Pryke has just thrown her last pot after decades at the wheel. Francis Grew met her in her studio to hear about her craft and her life as a church member. Francis Grew: How long have you been potting? How did it start? Jill Pryke: For 50 years, plus.…

July/August 2024 This year’s Melplash Show President is Martin Cox, whose ‘day job’ is running West Dorset Leisure Holidays (WDLH) from its flagship holiday park, Highlands End. We caught up with Martin at the park on the cusp of the busy holiday season and with the area’s favourite agricultural show on the horizon… The Bridge: Martin,…

April 2023 Monty Crook says St Mary’s Church House Hall is “the best hall in Bridport,” and while we can’t possibly comment – other halls are available to hire, including the excellent facility at St Swithun’s – he’s right that it is a superb, flexible space in a great spot. A host of hirers would…

April 2023 We caught up with the Revd Pete Stone on the eve of his departure from the Parish of Bridport, where he had been the team vicar since 2014. He is now the rector of St Martin Le Vieux, Jersey, although this hadn’t been announced at the time of going to press. The Bridge:…

March 2023 Please note that since this article was published, Home-Start West Dorset has become Home-Start Wessex and is now based in Bournemouth. We have updated the contact details and Just Giving link at the end of the article. All other information about the charity is still correct.   Babies don’t come with a manual,…

March 2023 In the pod this month is botanist and ecologist Sir Ghillean Prance. We caught up with him ahead of his visit to Holy Trinity Bradpole on Sunday 5 March, when he will be speaking about the ‘Eco Church’ initiative. The Bridge: You spent 30 years exploring and researching in the Amazon, including time…