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Connecting Communities and Nurturing Resilience

Sustainable Dorset is the central hub of all sustainable and resilient activity across the county. We aim to raise awareness and so increase interest and involvement in sustainability. We connect people and communities, supporting individual well-being, community enterprises and businesses in order to nurture resilience. We bring together the many and diverse sustainable activities across the region, and showcase to the world at large what we are already achieving.

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Nov 2021

RSPB Discovery Centre at Radipole Lake, Weymouth has reopened

The RSPB Discovery Centre at Radipole Lake in Weymouth has re-opened inside at the start of November, after a Summer of operating from outside. It is now open inside, from 10 am – 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays. There is inside and outside seating, hot and cold drinks and ice cream available for purchase with a range of seasonal activities for families, including duck food. Visitors can come inside for a chat with an RSPB member of staff, learn a bit about the reserve and view recent sightings, enjoy refreshments while taking in the view from the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake and (subject to seasonal changes) browse from a selection of RSPB shop products. The rest of the week, the Discovery Centre is being used as a space for school visits and other events and activities. For more information about school visits, interested persons can email weymouth.reserves@rspb.org.uk The website for further information is located at: https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/radipole-lake/

Community Events

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Outdoor Working

Weymouth

Dec 2021

Ceilidh and Supper for Dorset Climate Action Network – Friday, 3 December 2021: 7-11pm

Dancing to Chris Toyne Big Band, hot supper, bar and raffle About this event Fundraising event for Dorset CAN. Dick Carlyon, as caller, will be ensuring that everyone can join in the dancing. 7-11pm. Gluten free and vegetarian options for supper. For more information about Dorset Climate Action Network: http://www.dorsetcan.org http://www.hawkersfarm.org To book onto the event please click the following link on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ceilidh-and-supper-for-dorset-climate-action-network-tickets-203726650897

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Dorset Shaftesbury Sturminster Newton

Dec 2021

Win on Waste Session – Christchurch Library – Saturday, Druitt Hall, High Street 4 December 2021

Click below the image on the hyperlink in order to see the larger version of the PDF: Christchurch Poster Dec 2021 Save and donate: – Bread Bags *Baby Food & Yogurt Pouches *Bras (any condition) · Biscuit/Cake/Cracker Wrappers *Cables/Wires/Leads *Corks · Contact Lens Packaging/disposable lenses *Crisp Packets – must be flattened · Foreign Currency & Old Coins *Ferrero Rocher Box & Foil Wrapper *Stamps · Household Items inc flexible dishwasher & Laundry capsule packaging, dishwasher salt bags, tinted fabric conditioner lids, plastic air freshener containers/cartridge caps · Keys & Padlocks *Kinder Eggs & Packaging *LOL Surprise Packaging & Accessories · Milk & Soft Drink Bottle Tops *Make Up (used) mascara, lipstick, gloss & balm, eye shadow compacts *Printer ink cartridges *Metal Bottle Tops *Sweet & Chocolate Wrappers *Personal Care inc beauty product caps, pumps, trigger sprays, face wipe packaging, plastic roll-on deodorants, plastic hand cream/beauty product tubes · Pringles tubes (flattened) *Popcorn packets *Tassimo Pods *Oral care inc toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads, toothpaste tubes, dental floss containers · Plastic straws *(Used) pens, biros, felt tips, highlighters, board markers, correction fluid/tape *Ring pulls (from aluminium drinks cans) *Ring Carriers (Plastic used to hold cans together

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Christchurch

Jan 2022

Win on Waste Session – Broadstone, Canford Heath & Creekmoor – Saturday, 22 January 2021

Click below the image on the hyperlink in order to see the larger version of the PDF: Win On Waste Special Jan 2022 Save and donate: – Bread Bags *Baby Food & Yogurt Pouches *Bras (any condition) · Biscuit/Cake/Cracker Wrappers *Cables/Wires/Leads *Corks · Contact Lens Packaging/disposable lenses *Crisp Packets – must be flattened · Foreign Currency & Old Coins *Ferrero Rocher Box & Foil Wrapper *Stamps · Household Items inc flexible dishwasher & Laundry capsule packaging, dishwasher salt bags, tinted fabric conditioner lids, plastic air freshener containers/cartridge caps · Keys & Padlocks *Kinder Eggs & Packaging *LOL Surprise Packaging & Accessories · Milk & Soft Drink Bottle Tops *Make Up (used) mascara, lipstick, gloss & balm, eye shadow compacts *Printer ink cartridges *Metal Bottle Tops *Sweet & Chocolate Wrappers *Personal Care inc beauty product caps, pumps, trigger sprays, face wipe packaging, plastic roll-on deodorants, plastic hand cream/beauty product tubes · Pringles tubes (flattened) *Popcorn packets *Tassimo Pods *Oral care inc toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads, toothpaste tubes, dental floss containers · Plastic straws *(Used) pens, biros, felt tips, highlighters, board markers, correction fluid/tape *Ring pulls (from aluminium drinks cans) *Ring Carriers (Plastic used to hold cans together

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Wimborne

Wimborne Minster market town is home to the East Dorset Heritage Trust, an environmental education charity. The map above and the directory list below show organisations in this area. If you would like to connect with our Sustainability Champions or find events in this area please click here.

Weymouth

Weymouth on the fossil-rich Jurassic Coast is home to Tumbledown Farm and the Weymouth and Portland Transition Town. Weymouth Harbour Image thanks to Julian Walker flickr

Swanage

Swanage a coastal town on the Isle of Purbeck is a stunning location with a Blue Flag beach and impressive chalk cliffs. It is an ideal place to begin exploring the Jurassic Coast.

Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton - a Transition Town in the Blackmore Vale is home to Dorset Energised and Energise Stur Valley. Sturminster Mill image thanks to Dave_S flickr. The map above and the directory list below show organisations in this area. If you would like to connect with our Sustainability Champions or find events…

Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, famous for that view from Gold Hill, situated in the Blackmore Vale has been a Fairtrade town since 2008, and is home the to the Threshold Centre a cohousing community and sustainable education centre. The map above and the directory list below show organisations in this area. If you…

Purbeck

Home to the Purbeck Environment Action Team (PEAT) advocates of sustainable food production, renewable energy and living lightly.

Portland

The limestone Isle of Portland reached via the Chesil Beach causeway is home to the Transition Town of Weymouth and Portland.

Poole

Poole is the world's first Sustainable Fish City and is a newly established Fairtrade town. It has many active Transition projects, including a community orchard and food coop. The map above and the directory list below show organisations in this area. If you would like to connect with our Sustainability Champions…

Lyme Regis

Turn Lyme Green promotes sustainable living in Lyme Regis, engaging the community in environmental issues.

Dorset

The greenest county in the land, home to a great number of flourishing, enterprising and sustainable initiatives.

Dorchester

The county town of Dorset, Dorchester hosts a thriving Transition group, which has a community farm on the outskirts of Poundbury, two community orchards and the beginnings of a community woodland. The map above and the directory list below show organisations in this area. If you would like to connect with…

Christchurch

Christchurch is a registered Fairtrade Town working with schools, businesses, faith groups and in the community to promote the awareness and understanding of the role Fairtrade plays in a more sustainable future. The map above and the directory list below show organisations in this area. If you would like to connect…

Bridport

The vibrant market town has many active social enterprises and a thriving local food economy. Bridport was the first place in Dorset to host a SOUP event.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a Fairtrade Town, and the Council have endorsed the Earth Charter supporting environmental protection and human rights. This coastal resort has an active Transition movement. The map above and the directory list below show organisations in this area. If you would like to connect with our Sustainability Champions or…

Blandford

Home to Resurgence Dorset - an active group of greenloving folk who meet monthly for inspiring talks on environmental and social justice issues at Blandford Town Museum, in the historic Georgian market town of Blandford on the banks of the River Stour. Blandford Stour Weir Image thanks to Chris Parker…

Across the Dorset border

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Water

Waste & Recycling

Transition Towns

Sustainable Transport

Sustainable Food

Sustainable Economics

Sustainable Building

Sustainability

Renewable Energy

Permaculture

Marine & Coast

Health & Wellbeing

Education & Skills

Climate Change

Biodiversity & Wildlife

Arts and Culture

Agriculture & Forestry

Connecting Communities and Nurturing Resilience

Dorset Green Living Project

Featured Upcoming Events

RSPB Discovery Centre at Radipole Lake, Weymouth has reopened

Ceilidh and Supper for Dorset Climate Action Network – Friday, 3 December 2021: 7-11pm

Win on Waste Session – Christchurch Library – Saturday, Druitt Hall, High Street 4 December 2021

Win on Waste Session – Broadstone, Canford Heath & Creekmoor – Saturday, 22 January 2021

Sustainable Places

Wimborne

Weymouth

Swanage

Sturminster Newton

Shaftesbury

Purbeck

Portland

Poole

Lyme Regis

Dorset

Dorchester

Christchurch

Bridport

Bournemouth

Blandford

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