Spirit of the Sea starts this weekend (4th to 12th July 2009)Following the marvellous success of the inaugural event last year attracting 35,000 extra visitors and over £1.4 million to the local economy, Spirit of the Sea 2009 promises to be a big hit for everybody interested in being part of a unique multi event maritime festival, with particular significance as Weymouth and Portland prepare with great enthusiasm to host the sailing and windsurfing championships for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The 2009 Spirit Festival will celebrate the areas rich maritime and cultural relationship with the sea, featuring a fascinating diversity of prestigious events and entertainment. The latest programme containing over 44 events over 9 days is attached and further information is available on www.spiritofthesea.org.uk
Beach Live is a free 9 day Festival of live music and performance that will showcase a wide range of music and talent. Each day has a strong focus on the local music scene with a different genre of music and entertainment to inspire and cater for many tastes; including Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz, and Blues. The Activities will be based around a roadshow stage unit located at the Pavilion End of Weymouth Beach.
Beach live, one of the main supporting "Spirit of the Sea" events will run from Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th July 09 and will provide over 50 hours of "live entertainment" to a potential audience of over 10,000. (Monday to Friday 6pm to 10 pm and Weekends 2 pm to 10 pm). Full programme attached for your information.
If you require any further information on this Festival or any other events supported by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The vast majority of Weymouth and Portland Borough Residents are satisfied with their local area as a place to live according to a new survey released today. The Place survey, undertaken on behalf of the Audit Commission interviewed 1426 residents in the borough about the area in which they live, as part of a national survey. The survey showed even higher satisfaction levels when it came to the home in which they live, with 91% of respondents indicating they were satisfied with it as a place to live.
Members of the public are being urged to have their say on the future of Weymouth and Portland on the options document Our Community, Your Future: Options for Growth for an eight-week period until 7th August 2009.
| Reynolds Centre, Broadwey | Wednesday 17th June | 12 – 7pm |
| New Bond Street | Tuesday 23rd June | 10 – 4pm |
| Willowbed Hall, Chickerell | Thursday 25th June | 12 – 7pm |
| St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, Littlemoor | Thursday 2nd July | 12 – 7pm |
| St Edmund Church Hall, Lanehouse Rocks Road | Friday 3rd July | 12 – 7pm |
| Southill Community Centre | Thursday 9th July | 12 – 7pm |
| Methodist School Room, Easton Square | Tuesday 14th July | 12 – 7pm |
| New Bond Street | Saturday 18th July | 10 – 4pm |
