A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched to ensure a popular festival can go ahead this summer. The team behind Bridport Folk Festival has launched a Crowdfunder page to cover the up front costs of putting on the event. Traditionally, the funds are raised by local bands and artists through live concerts and busking at Bucky Doo Square. As this has not been possible over the past year, the team is asking the community to support the festival. The Crowdfunder campaign has been set up with a target of £2,300. After being rescheduled on several occasions, the folk festival is currently scheduled for the weekend of August 13 to August 15.
AN ANNUAL film festival which went ahead online this year has been hailed as a success – and plans to return to the traditional format next year. Organisers of the Bridport From Page To Screen Festival have revealed more than 1,000 tickets to the event were sold. The virtual event took place from Thursday, April 22 until Saturday, April 24 and those who attended were able to watch six films along with talks and interviews with people in the film industry. Going online this time meant the festival could be saved from another cancellation. The event s organisers now look forward to returning in person in 2022 with live audiences at the big screens of South Street in the Bridport Arts Centre and Electric Palace.
AN ANNUAL film festival which went ahead online this year has been hailed as a success – and plans to return to the traditional format next year. Organisers of the Bridport From Page To Screen Festival have revealed more than 1,000 tickets to the event were sold. The virtual event took place from Thursday, April 22 until Saturday, April 24 and those who attended were able to watch six films along with talks and interviews with people in the film industry. Going online this time meant the festival could be saved from another cancellation. The event s organisers now look forward to returning in person in 2022 with live audiences at the big screens of South Street in the Bridport Arts Centre and Electric Palace.
Lyme Regis is a popular town on the Jurassic Coast
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From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations.
Remember to practice social distancing on your visit and book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment. Some events mentioned may not be running this year or be slightly different so do check before attending.
1. Poole & Sandbanks
Take yourself on a self-guided walk of Poole s Old Town by picking up a leaflet for The Cockle Trail from the Poole Welcome Centre on the Quayside. Make sure you visit Poole Museum, also on the waterfront. From the quay you can admire the natural harbour dotted with islands.