FLOWER POWER IN WEYMOUTH
– We Are Weymouth announces Silver Gilt win for Weymouth in Britain in Bloom competition – Flower power reigns supreme in Weymouth as We Are Weymouth (BID) announces the town of Weymouth was awarded the Silver Gilt medal in the national Britain in Bloom BID competition. Particular mention was given to Greenhill Gardens in the […]
5,500 PIECE POPPY ART INSTALLATION AT NOTHE FORT THIS NOVEMBER
– We Are Weymouth in partnership with Houseworks, Weymouth & Portland Marine Litter Project and the Nothe Fort to create poppy art installation – We Are Weymouth has teamed up with local organisations Houseworks Dorset CIC and the Weymouth & Portland Marine Litter Project to work within the community and create a poppy art installation […]
Volunteer Ambassadors
We Are Weymouth are supporting Volunteer Centre Dorset with the Dorset Volunteer Ambassador Scheme. The scheme sees volunteers provide a warm welcome to visitors to the town, and are equpped with knowledge about the town, and a selection of maps, information and events guides, provideid by the BID. As well as walking around key points […]
Community Safety Officers
We Are Weymouth part-funds the Community Safety Officers around the town. The Community Safety Officers are employed by Dorset Council, amd are part of the Community Safety Accrediation Scheme, which provides officers with some powers to deal with anti-social behaviour, such as street-drinking and cycling on the promenade. The team work in close partnership with […]
St Alban Street Lighting
We Are Weymouth are working with business on St Alban Street to install new festoon lighting along the street. The work will enhance the existing character of the street, and improve late night trading and safety in the area.
Purple Flag
We are working with Weymouth Town Council to develop Weymouth’s Purple Flag status and support the town’s night time economy. Purple Flag is a town and city centre award, similar to the Blue Flag for beaches and Green Flag for parks & gardens, which aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town […]
Heritage Paving Slabs
We Are Weymouth, is excited to announce the installation of six custom designed paving slabs located at key historical landmarks throughout the town. The paving slabs were designed by Ned Heywood of Heritage Ceramics with artwork supplied by Weymouth Museum, which also provided much of the text. As part of the Heritage Trail, these paving […]
Britain in Bloom
We Are Weymouth was excited to enter Weymouth in the Britain in Bloom competition, welcoming judges on 15th July 2021. The national competition recognises communities of all shapes and sizes with a focus on three main criteria: horticultural excellence, environmental responsibility and community participation. We Are Weymouth, Weymouth Town Council, Dorset Council and volunteers have […]
