🚌 New Bridport West Bay Bus Launches on 26 July! 🎬 MMMM! Triple Bill tomorrow + 🌿 Nature-Inspired Resilience HOP talk on 31 July
Welcome to the latest West Dorset News newsletter, your community-led update from the West Dorset bioregion - sharing stories of local change, connection, and possibility.
🚌 WB1 Shuttle Bus Launches Saturday 26 July! 🥳
A game-changer for local transport.
We’re thrilled to announce the WB1 Bridport ↔ West Bay shuttle bus, organised by West Dorset Commons in partnership with Bridport Town Council and Dorset Community Transport. It’ll run every weekend throughout summer, offering the quickest, easiest, and most affordable way to travel between town and coast.
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Josef Davies-Coates
🎬 MMMM! Monday 7 July – Movie, Meal & Mingling
A community energy triple feature at The Chapel in the Garden.
Join us for an inspiring evening of documentaries spotlighting community energy solutions. Plus, enjoy a delicious mostly-organic vegan curry — we’ll serve from around 6 pm, but please pre‑book to guarantee your meal.
👉 Event details & RSVP
Josef Davies-Coates
🌿 Thriving with Nature: Biomimicry & Bioregioning
How can nature guide the way to resilient communities?
Dr Deborah Benham’s HOP talk explores biomimicry, bioregionalism, and systems thinking — and how nature-inspired design can guide West Dorset toward climate resilience and well-being.
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Garry Constable
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Josef Davies-Coates
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