Morrish & Banham are a wine merchant offering a diverse range of quality wines along with tasting and masterclass sessions. They first opened their shop back in 2015 and basing themselves in Brewery Square. Over three years later and the business is going from strength to strength. We caught up with co-owner Mark Banham for some background… Read more »
Get into the festive spirit at this year’s Christmas Cracker in Dorchester town centre. Coming with many festive events not to be missed, the date to mark in this year’s calendar is Thursday 6th December. The Christmas Cracker makes for a fantastic evening the whole family can enjoy. See the big Christmas lights switch on. Wander… Read more »
Christmas is right around the corner and Dorchester has plenty of events happening during the festive period. From the Family Santa Fun Run to Skating In The Square, there’s something taking place in Dorchester this Christmas for everyone to enjoy! Dorchester Christmas Cracker Celebrate the start of Christmas in Dorchester with the highly anticipated Christmas… Read more »
Young Thomas Hardye pupil, Lily McIntosh hands over a cheque to Weldmars’ Emily Fisher. Winner of the 11+ age group in this year’s Dorchester SuperSleuth competition Lily McIntosh had asked the Dorchester BID if she could donate £10 of her prize money to the Joseph Weld Hospice who have recently supported a close member of… Read more »
WDDC & DCC, at the request of The Dorchester Business Improvement District have agreed to provide FREE parking in all Council operated car parks and on-street parking in Dorchester for the last 3 Saturdays in Dec (8th, 15th, 22nd) as well as Christmas Eve Monday 24th of December. This initiative requested by DBID with the… Read more »
It’s been a long time coming, but the 19th Century Nappers Mite Clock sees new life. Thanks to funding by local residents, businesses and council, the clock has been fully restored following over 10 years of neglect. It now features an updated mechanism to maintain accurate time keeping, making the timepiece fit for the 21st… Read more »
Thank you everyone who joined the fun (and exercise) of this year’s very tricky Supersleuth! A big thank you also to the Dorset County Museum who put together the questions and images you found around town. Everyone who took part that didn’t win a main prize will shortly be getting a little thank you gift… Read more »
The Dorchester Literary Festival returns for its 4th year, bringing a whole host of exciting events, interviews and authors to our county town. The festival takes place on the 17th – 21st October. It’s perfect for avid readers with everything it has on offer. The festival is set to host around 30 events. After every event, there’s an… Read more »
Summer’s coming to an end and the days are getting shorter, but that doesn’t stop the fun carrying over into the Autumn season. Many exciting Dorchester Autumn events are taking place in the upcoming months. From the Extreme Ninja Challenge to Halloween events, you’re bound to find something that takes your fancy. Guided Wildlife Wanders Take a… Read more »
For over 100 years the imposing Eldridge Pope Brewery was one of the most important buildings in Dorchester, at the centre of the town’s economy and the involvement with the Pope family. This is the story of the Brewery throughout the 19th and 20th Century. The Origins of Eldridge Pope The link between Dorchester and… Read more »
