Category: News
— We Are Weymouth (BID) launches dinosaur trail for 2023 — We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to announce the return of the popular dinosaur trail for 2023, installed throughout Weymouth from 12th February to the 26th March. This year the trail features 5 life-size dinosaurs installed throughout the town, as well as a Dino […]
The final weekend of Christmas Festivities 2022 from We Are Weymouth took place over the weekend of the 17th and 18th December. Beginning with carols with the Salvation Army Band in New Bond Street, Saturday the 17th was the perfect day for some last minute shopping in the town. Santa Claus was in his grotto […]
As part of the 2021 Christmas extravaganza, We Are Weymouth launched A Steampunk Christmas weekend in the town. The aim was to bring a Victorian-Georgian-Edwardian feel to the historic town during the festive season, introducing a new clientele to the town and offering something unique to the traditional run of events. It turned out to […]
We Are Weymouth BID is delighted to announce that it has been awarded ‘commended’ status at the Dorset Tourism Awards for its 2021 Christmas Campaign – We Are Celebrating. It is rare for BIDs to be recognised in this way and the team at We Are Weymouth are incredibly proud to have put Weymouth on […]
– In partnership with We Are Weymouth BID and Weymouth College – proceeds of ticket sales going to Weldmar Hospice – As part of We Are Weymouth BID’s Christmas extravaganza, the Ministry of Steampunk is coming to Weymouth. A Christmas weekend of fantasy and costume, kicked off with an evening of Steampunk fashion on Friday […]
On 27th November 2021, We Are Weymouth (BID) delivered a day of festive cheer to mark the start of the Christmas season here in Weymouth. With elf workshops in businesses across the town: elf face-painting and make-up, gingerbread decorating and elf hat making, there was lots to entertain the children. Alongside this, The Palm house […]
– 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 […]
– 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 […]
– Dorset’s pirate past celebrated in Weymouth this October – ‘Invitin’ all ye scallywags and Strumpets, Rascals and Ruffians to partake of our free piratey shenanigans as our crews take over this ancient port of Weymouth for mischief and naughtiness!’ This October sees Weymouth celebrate its rich maritime history, with a focus on pirates! Throughout […]
Weymouth is officially celebrating once more after the town retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for managing its evening and night-time economy for 2022. Weymouth Town Council, working in partnership with We Are Weymouth BID recently showcased the town’s night-time economy to assessors from the Association of Town and City Management. During their visit, assessors […]
