Festivals & events in Weymouth & Portland May 2010
Every wednesday throughout the month join our wildlife guide, Bob Ford, as he takes you on a walk around Portland. Each walk lasts approximately 90 minutes, covers a distance of 1 to 2 miles and sets of at 10:00 AM from the Hotel car park. Visit Bob's Dorset Walks website for a full itinary.
TBC - Every Wednesday evening throughout May, June, July and August – Beach Tag Rugby from 6 pm to 8.30 pm on the Pavilion end of Weymouth Beach. Individuals and Teams welcome. Email: enquiries@weymouthrfc.org.uk
Throughout May - “Spirit of Portland” Exhibition at Portland Museum.
“The Spirit of Portland – Revelations of a sacred Isle” – Book signing by Author Gary Biltcliffe at Portland Museum. (2nd)
Fairground – Pavilion Forecourt. Part of the International Beach Kite Festival. (1st to 3rd)
Weymouth International Beach Kite Festival – Weymouth Beach (1st to 3rd)
International Firework Display – Weymouth Bay (2nd
Matchstick Fleet – Nothe Fort. A collection of 200 plus vessels representing almost every class of warship since 1945. 10.30 am to 5.30 pm. Website: www.nothefort.org.uk Normal entrance fee applies. (4th to 16th)
VE Day 65th Anniversary Weekend – Nothe Fort. British, American and Canadian Re-enactors, Bomb Disposal Squad, Military Vehicles, Field Hospital, Home Guar, Music and Singing. www.nothefort.org.uk (8th and 9th)
ISSF Shotgun World Cup – Dorchester Southern Counties Shooting Ground. (11th to 20th)
Harley Davidson Parade and Static Display – Lodmoor Country Park, Events Area. Your chance to see 10 million pounds worth of Harley Davidson motorcycles for free and enjoy the live music. Parade along Weymouth Esplanade at 12 noon before forming up in static display at Lodmoor. (15th)
Pennsylvania Castle Plant and Craft Sale – Portland, 11 am to 4 pm. (15th)
Transport of Yesteryear “Meet the Club” Day, Static Classic and Vintage Vehicles Display – Jubilee Clock. 10.30 am to 4 pm. (16th)
Annual Dorset Vintage Motorcycle Run – Start and finishing location Weymouth Seafront. 43rd Weymouth run organised by the Dorset Section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club. 60 miles through Dorset before forming up in a static display for afternoon viewing. (16th)
The Bustinskin Novice Osprey Super Sprint Triathlon – Starting at Osprey Leisure Centre, Portland. (16th)
Mid May Baby Swans Hatching, Abbotsbury Swannery. See hundreds of cygnets hatch around the pathways.
Bird and Nature Break at the Heights Hotel (21st - 23rd)
St Martin’s Broadmayne Community Market – In St Martin’s Community Hall from 2pm to 3.30 pm. A village market of homemade cakes and produce, plants, crafts, local farm produce, fair trade goods, a raffle, library etc and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. (21st)
US Memorial Day - Weymouth Seafront. (21st)
Cadet Indicator Sailing Championship – Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA). (29th to 31st)
Dorset Art Weeks 2010 – Various locations throughout Dorset. Dorset Art Weeks is the largest open studios event in the UK with around 800 artists exhibiting work throughout Dorset. (29th - 13th of June)
National 12 Sailing Championship – Castle Cove Sailing Club. Sailing championship for the National 12 Class of Dinghy. This includes the historic Burton Cup. Run from Castle Cove Sailing Club and sailed in Weymouth Bay. (29th to 1st of June)
Dorset Tour – Lodmoor Country Park, Events Area. (30th)
