tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50614319573901849672008-04-27T17:06:26.795+01:00DebbyBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-29442937774036398572008-04-27T16:49:00.003+01:002008-04-27T17:06:22.044+01:00

The Westham 125 event, to commemorate 125 years of Westham's history, was held yesterday, Saturday 26th April and was very well attended indeed. The lovely weather brought people out and all the attractions were enjoyed by many. The history display (which had turned into more of an exhibition with the amount on display) had queues to get in! The interest shown in it was truly amazing and well

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-14297031290580217872008-04-27T16:29:00.002+01:002008-04-27T16:47:46.982+01:00

I have no doubt that many feel that WPBC planning department's recent decision to allow the demolition of Rackmead is a sad event indeed. At the end of the day, it's all about money. To those who don't care about our history and heritage, money is more important and that being the case with Rackmead has been clearly illustrated. Demolition and new build is VAT-free, renovation is not. Is it

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-20747227635136172872008-04-02T11:26:00.002+01:002008-04-02T11:30:15.586+01:00

A new webpage about Rackmead has just been added to the site and can be accessed via the homepage or the Broadwey page and the link here too: http://www.weymouth-dorset.co.uk/rackmead.html The page gives details of the Campaign to Save Rackmead and a little bit about its history.

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-48351788591171596682008-03-22T12:45:00.004Z2008-04-01T12:18:54.548+01:00

So much of our history and heritage has already been mercilessly destroyed and before long if this keeps happening will we have little of it left. Rackmead in Watery Lane, Broadwey dates from the early 19th century according to the late Eric Ricketts in his 'The Buildings of Old Weymouth - Part Three - The Villages' and he goes on to say 'little altered with perhaps an earlier building

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-31778640304264593962008-03-16T13:55:00.004Z2008-03-16T17:27:26.754Z

A new website has been launched for the Westham area of Weymouth to celebrate 125 years of its history. It was in 1882 that the name for this area was decided upon, and although some development had already taken place by this time, Westham rapidly expanded in the following years. Initially, the site is about the celebrations to be held at an event on 26th April 2008, but will later include

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-35599294011024306552008-03-16T13:32:00.003Z2008-03-16T13:53:24.790Z

Just a reminder that Radipole Lane through Radipole Village (from Causeway to Spa Road) is still closed to traffic and will be for some weeks yet. It could be longer, up to as much as 18 months, as that's how long the Order is in force for, depending on when the work is completed. Spa Road had traffic lights due to roadworks taking place recently, but I'm not too sure if they are still there

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-80266596332467390462008-03-12T23:28:00.007Z2008-03-12T23:51:37.636Z

Those familiar with the Dorset Online Parish Clerks project (Dorset OPC) may be wondering what has happened to the site as it appears to be down. The entire site has been moved and although the original webhosts were supposed to set up a redirection to the new site, they failed to do so. This is not the fault of the OPC project website operator. The Dorset Online Parish Clerks project is run

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-91008653432866097032008-03-09T20:40:00.010Z2008-03-10T22:31:05.685Z

The Met Office have issued a severe weather warning for the Southwest for Monday with gale force winds up to 80mph. The Environment Agency has issued Flood Warnings (still in force as of 5:38pm Monday) for the following: Weymouth Harbour and Town (given the All Clear at 7:39pm Monday 10th) Preston Beach [Road] Chiswell, Portland Environment Agency - Flood Warning - Weymouth area - use this

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-5338631371438282932008-03-03T23:24:00.002Z2008-03-13T00:02:39.630Z

A great event coming up in April - Celebrate 125 Years of Westham More details to follow soon, but in the meantime those involved with the project (including yours truly) would love to know of any memories you may have of Westham at any time. This could be of events, streets, shops, wartime, just anything that may be of interest to others and forms a part of Westham's history. We'd also love to

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-31825793508091290212008-03-03T09:04:00.003Z2008-03-03T13:40:58.964Z

As from 10th March, Radipole Lane through the village of Radipole will be closed to traffic for 4 weeks. This is to allow improvements to be made to make the road safer at and near the junction with Causeway and around the bridge area. I had thought it was from today and noticed this morning that there was hardly any traffic in Radipole Lane at Southill. Maybe, motorists on seeing the signs up

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-51932608624980087232008-02-25T11:27:00.002Z2008-02-25T11:51:43.247Z

The Friends of Chapelhay Gardens held an event yesterday to show the fantastic work they have done in clearing up the gardens in one of Weymouth's most historic locations. The event was well attended, with the Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, David Harris, present and soldiers in 17th century costume giving displays. Local author, Mark Vine, sold out of copies of his book, The Crabchurch

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-37267725742807721872008-02-23T14:16:00.005Z2008-02-25T18:11:04.131Z

On Sunday 24th February, the Friends of Chapelhay Gardens are holding an event to commemorate the battle which took place there and around the harbour. There will be a Civil War re-enactment in17th century dress. The event runs from 2pm - 4pm. Mark Vine, author of 'The Crabchurch Conspiracy', which tells the story of the battle in 1645 and that of Civil War in Dorset, will be there with

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-16000126968260893282008-02-22T12:12:00.002Z2008-02-22T13:27:59.871Z

Yesterday evening at the full Council meeting of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council the Save Our Southill Community Land petition containing 501 signatures, was presented to the Mayor. This was followed by a short speech addressed to the council, summarising the strength of feeling of the local community, which includes Radipole, of all ages and their desire for the council to retain the land

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-87072208286639545562008-02-06T14:34:00.000Z2008-02-06T15:07:30.070Z

Following on from their not liking comments made by anonymous users (i.e. those not sticking to one name) or not liking the contents of such comments and thereby deleting them, the Dorset Echo News online version (mainly covering Weymouth and Dorchester areas) has now changed things so that nobody can post a comment to any article unless they become a registered member! How ludicrous is that?

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-23775946257032272112008-01-19T12:45:00.000Z2008-01-19T12:55:27.744Z

The petition now has several hundred signatures against Weymouth and Portland Borough Council's proposals to use the community land at Southill for housing, but there's still time to add yours! You can do this via the online version or by asking at Tidings Newsagents, John Gregory pub, Shampers of Southill hairdressers, Kidz R Us pre-school, Charlestown (Chickerell) Post Office, or if you know

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-87762864171633920912007-11-10T14:20:00.000Z2007-11-14T09:26:22.535Z

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council is proposing to allow the building of 'affordable homes' on land near the shops at Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, which is a designated 'Community Area' for the use by Southill and Radipole village residents. Local residents who use the facilities in the Community Area, such as the shops, John Gregory pub, Community Centre, Kidz R Us pre-school, Southill

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-52537842271965268902007-10-29T22:35:00.000Z2007-10-29T23:09:00.554Z

The CRABCHURCH CONSPIRACY is an enthralling, true story of the 17th Century in Weymouth and Dorset. The triumphs and horrors of Civil War are relived and ordinary men and women of Dorset follow their conscience to plot, fight and kill for their chosen cause. Perhaps your ancestor was one who enlisted! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL through this website: your copy can be personally signed and dedicated for

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-25564291401298770402007-09-06T09:59:00.000+01:002007-09-06T10:09:32.544+01:00

By request of an existing member of the forums, a new forum has been created for Weymouth Ex-Pats. We so often lose touch with those who shared our lives in some way, whether as friends or workmates perhaps, and this is an opportunity to get back in touch and maybe even have a reunion. Anyone who was born, lived or worked in Weymouth is welcome to join the forums to chat with other ex-pats or

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-54059133432876958012007-09-05T10:04:00.000+01:002007-09-05T10:22:02.925+01:00

The annual Heritage Week starts this Saturday, 8th September running to the 16th. During this week, places that either charge an entry fee or are not normally open to the public (e.g. the Old Crown Court and Cells, Dorchester, where the Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried), open their doors to the public for free, including some National Trust properties. This is an ideal opportunity to experience our

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-81950791534962140462007-09-02T22:01:00.000+01:002007-09-02T22:17:08.448+01:00

Any sensible suggestion will be considered as to future content of this website, and this blog too. If you have any comments to make you can do so by clicking on the 'comments' link beneath this topic where it says Posted By: and then the number of comments.

Debbytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061431957390184967.post-16105773445225740182007-08-29T16:20:00.000+01:002007-08-29T16:25:12.192+01:00

Hi there and welcome to Weymouth Life. Here you may discuss anything to do with Weymouth or the surrounding areas that the main website covers, or even anywhere in Dorset.

Debby