Weymouth and Portland has been praised as a birdwatchers paradise by the BBC’s Autumnwatch team
Posted October 9th, 2009 | No Comments
BBC’s Autumnwatch team visited the RSPB reserve at Radipole Lake in Weymouth and the Portland Bird Observatory and Field Centre to watch and film migrating birds. They have commented that there is ‘no better place in the country, other than Portland Bill, to witness bird migration.’
Therefore come to Weymouth and Portland and visit the birdwatcher’s paradise.
Autumnwatch is shown on BBC 2 on Friday nights at 9 pm.
UNIVERSAL PICTURES - LOCAL PREMIERE?
Posted February 24th, 2009 | 2 Comments
The Boat that Rocked - a Universal Picutres movie about a 1960’s pirate radio ship - was mainly filmed on Portland and at sea around the island. Due for release on 1st April, local people are hoping for a premiere in Weymouth or on Portland.
Olympic Accommodation
Posted February 12th, 2009 | No Comments
Contemporary Cottages are ideally situated for anyone visiting the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy for long or short lets
Contemporary Cottages new website
Posted February 5th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Contemporary Cottages has launched a new website www.contemporarycottages.co.uk let us know what you think and if you have stayed in one of our houses please add a comment on our Blog.
Olympic Camp
Posted January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy 5th - 8th February.
RYA Youth Camp 16 - 19 February
RYA Training Camp 25 - 29th March
www.wpnsa.org.uk
Big Garden Birdwatch weekend
Posted January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
at RSPB Radipole Lake Weymouth 24th and 25th January
Party in the Park (for the birds) on 20th February - learn about nest boxes.
Tourist info for Portland
Posted January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
This part of our website will be an excellent resource for visitors, and locals to keep people up-to-date with all the events and happenings in Weymouth and on Portland.
Trailblazers on Island
Posted January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
Cyclists and runners from across the Uk will head to the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy this weekend for Stage Three of the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Quest. The Olympic venue is hosting a full marathon, half marathon and 10k run on Saturday when more than 500 competitors are expected to take part.
Film Dock Portland
Posted January 20th, 2009 | 2 Comments
A new film society for Weymouth and Portland, set up by local filmaholics, funded by Weymouth College, and sponsored by Revolting Graphic Design, has started it’s second season. See www.filmdock.co.uk