The Dorset BlogThe Dorset Blog is my journal about what is going on in Dorset. It will keep you up to date on any changes to the site As well it will include mini postings I make which do no really warrant a full permanent web page. To subscribe,right click on the orange button below left and paste the URL into your RSS reader. If you have personalised Yahoo, Google, or MSM pages click on those buttons to add this blog to your home page. ENJOY! Mar 8, 2010, An invitation to explore Swanage & Purbeck & the stunning Jurassic Coast The First Purbeck Walking Festival May 3rd –May 7th 2010The annual Swanage & Purbeck Walking Festival is now an essential event for the spring calendar for walkers of all abilities. Only 2.5 hours from London Waterloo, and a World Heritage site, the Purbecks are blessed with breathtaking scenery such as the chalk cliffs around the Studland peninsular, historic villages such as Corfe Castle, and the hidden coves of Chapman’s Pool and Kimmeridge Bay. Miles of coastal and countryside paths make for unrivalled walking, as well as bird and wildlife watching, particularly as the area is home to many rare species. A varied programme will be running throughout the week which has been specifically designed to cater for a wide range of interests and abilities as well as giving an insight into the area’s fascinating history. Local and specialist guides will be on hand to reveal the delights and secrets of the area, and Festival participants will able to take advantage of inclusive steam rail travel on Swanage’s world famous steam railway as well as sample some of the delicious local Purbeck produce and finest ales with inclusive pub lunches in some instances. The festival organisers have joined forces with specialist walking company HF Holidays, the UK’s leading provider of outdoor, walking and activity breaks who have been coming to the area for many years. Alan Power chair of the hospitality association and festival co-ordinator said: “We are absolutely delighted to have HF Holidays on-board, they have a wealth of experience, which should make the festival a great success, and which we hope will be an annual event.” For more information of the festival programme visit: www.walkswanage.com For PR Enquiries contact Emma Fernandez, Violet PR, tel : 07849748434 email: emma@welcometotheworld.org.uk Mar 7, 2010, Bournemouth:no longer God's waiting roomBournemouth: no not a tacky seaside town anymore Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bournemouth:no longer God's waiting room" Mar 1, 2010, Dorset Pubs,where you need to be on a Sunday LunchtimeDorset Pubs:the best of the best Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dorset Pubs,where you need to be on a Sunday Lunchtime" Feb 27, 2010, Saxon Inn Child Okeford near Blandford Dorset UKThe Saxon Inn Child Okeford near Blandford Dorset Permalink -- click for full blog post "Saxon Inn Child Okeford near Blandford Dorset UK" Feb 27, 2010, The Arts University College Bournemouth with top UK beaches.Look at the proud and happy Arts University College Bournemouth (it was known as the Bournemouth Arts Institute) faces of staff and students during a year Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Arts University College Bournemouth with top UK beaches." Feb 26, 2010, Old Bournemouthian's grumble.I was born in Bournemouth in 1941, left in 1965, returned in 2002 and in 2004 moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where I now live. After I left Bournemouth, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old Bournemouthian's grumble." Feb 24, 2010, Birchwood Tourist Park is close to Wareham and the Jurassic Coast.Birchwood Tourist Park: a 50 acre site for caravans,camping and motor homes |