This Secret Isle – Performing Arts in Corfe

This Secret Isle – Performing Arts in Corfe

An explosive new thriller set in a Wareham pub in May 1942. It is the Second World War and the people of Purbeck are stoically enduring all the restrictions and deprivations that come with war with typical British resolve and humour. The Isle of Purbeck contains...
Wareham Town Council News – November 2024

Wareham Town Council News – November 2024

Museum Volunteers up for an award! Paul Willis, our Museum Manager, has nominated his committed team for a well-deserved recognition award through the Volunteer Centre Dorset, and we’re excited to share that they’ve been shortlisted! This is a great acknowledgment of...
Intergalatic Fun at Camp Bestival 2024

Intergalatic Fun at Camp Bestival 2024

Camp Bestival, located in Wareham, returned for its 16th year headlined by some amazing acts including McFly, James Arthur, and Paloma Faith! The festival is held annually, in July, at Lulworth Castle and is a four-day, family-friendly event. This year’s theme was...
Swanage Foodbank and Folk Festival

Swanage Foodbank and Folk Festival

The Swanage Folk Festival fills people’s heads with great music for one weekend each year. This year they’re also helping fill the Swanage foodbank. Handing over a £1,000 cheque to the Swanage Foodbank are the Swanage Folk Festival’s Treasurer Matt Piper and...
Alfred of Wessex Novel in Dorset

Alfred of Wessex Novel in Dorset

Dorset is the setting for much of the second book of the ‘Alfred of Wessex’ series of novels based on the life of Alfred the Great. The first book, written by Michael Carden, has been described as “gripping” and “first class” in reader comments on Amazon and Facebook,...