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Greenlands Guest House, B & B AccommodationJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, Festival and Events 2013These details are correct at the time of writing Events and Festivals can be subject to change/cancellation due to weather or operational restraints and conditions.Please contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01305 785747 before travelling Weymouth and Portland Festivals and Events 2013Weymouth and Portland hosts over 200 events throughout the year, embracing the area’s rich diversity of facilities and natural venue’s. From family festivals, sporting challenges to art and craft shows these are an abundant part of the annual calendar. Whether casual visitor, enthusiast or participant there is plenty of inspiration, adventure and interest for you, all mixed with a warm blend of local hospitality, enthusiasm and passion. 25 Jan Holocaust Memorial Day – Service to take place at 10 am in Princess Diane Gardens, Radipole Park Drive, Weymouth. 9 & 10 Feb Quad Bike Racing – Weymouth Beach 16 & 17 Feb “Crabchurch Conspiracy 1645” - Battle of Weymouth. Sat 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 2 pm. Weymouth Town Hall. Annual celebration and commemoration of the Battle and Seige of Weymouth of February 1645. www.pikeandshot.com 18, 20 & 22 Feb Family Evacuee Experience Days – Nothe Fort. By advance booking only, admission fee applicable. www.nothefort.org.uk 15-17 March Run Weekend – Starting from the Hotel Riviera, 3 runs over the weekend to the Pavilion and return. Contact Mark Caswell. 24 March Best of Dorset Show – Pavilion Theatre, Ocean Room and Forecourt. Friday 29th March to Sunday 7th April - Easter Fairground, Pavilion Forecourt. 10 am to 10 pm daily. 29 March to 1 April Easter Activities and Events throughout the Borough 31 March Pirate Day – Nothe Fort. www.nothefort.org.uk 6 April Lodmoor Ahoy – Play Area, Lodmoor Country Park from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Hosted by the Friends of Lodmoor Country Park. 9 April Chesil Beach Flat Fish Open. www.weymouthangling.com 14 April Osprey Sprint Triathlon. www.bustinskin.com 27 April Round the Rock – www.rmpac.com 4, 5 & 6 May Beach Kite Festival - Weymouth Beach 12 May Meet the Club Vintage and Classic Vehicle Display – Jubilee Clock, Weymouth. 10 am to 4 pm. www.transportofyesteryear.com 19 May Dorset Vintage Motorcycle Rally – Pavilion Forecourt. 19 May Hard Way Round the Rock – www.rmpac.com Saturday 25th May to Saturday 1st June - Whitsun Fairground, Pavilion Forecourt. 10 am to 10 pm daily. 25 May Egdon Easy – Lodmoor Country Park. 25 May Gig Regatta – Nothe Gardens / Newtons Cove. 26-27 May Quayside Music Festival – Weymouth Harbour (Town Bridge) 26 May Dorset Tour – Lodmoor Country Park, Events Area. 31 May to 2 June Wessex Folk Festival – Weymouth Harbourside. www.wessexfolk.co.uk
9 June Weymouth Middle Distance Triathlon – Greenhill Beach. www.conceptsports.co.uk 9 – 13 June Sail for Gold Sailing Regatta - WPNSA 16 June Vintage Bus Running Day – Lodmoor Car Park. 16 June Classics on the Prom – Jubilee Clock, Weymouth - www.transportofyesteryear.com 21 – 23 June Weymouth and Portland Armed Forces Day Celebrations. Saturday events commence at 10 am with the arrival historic military vehicles, veterans rendezvous outside and inside the Pavilion. Beach Assault and Bridge Building exercise on Weymouth Beach by the Royal Engineers. Service of Remembrance and Parade 11 am, Weymouth Seafront. 22 June “And Finally” – The Ultimate Tribute to Phil Collins, Nothe Fort. Open air concert. Booking essential www.nothefort.org.uk 29 June to 3 July The Dragon Edinburgh Cup Sailing Championships – WPNSA 30 June 15th Annual Fun Day Out and Classic Vehicle Show – School Hill, Chickerell.
7 July Portland 10 - www.rmpac.com 13 & 14 July OMRA Model Powerboat Racing at the Pleasure Pier. 13 & 14 July Dorset Sea Food Festival – Weymouth Harbourside 13 & 14 July Upwey Open Gardens – Upwey. 15 – 21 July Flying Fifteen National Sailing Championships - WPNSA 20 July Midnight Walk - www.weld-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk 21 July Race to the Bill – Classic Triathlon and Sprint too. www.bustinskin.com 21 July Tea on the Quay Music Festival – Weymouth Harbour (Town Bridge) 27 July Portland Gooseberry Fayre – Weston Road, Portland. 11 am to 3 pm. 1 to 6 Aug Circus – Lodmoor Country Park, Events Area. 3-9 Aug Topper National Sailing Championships - WPNSA 10 Aug Summer Fete, Easton Gardens. 10 am to 4 pm, hosted by Easton Community Group. 10 & 11 Aug Victorian Fayre – Nothe Fort. www.nothefort.org.uk 21 Aug Weymouth Carnival Day & Fireworks – Esplanade / Beach. 25 Aug “ABBA’s Angels” – Nothe Fort. Open air concert, starting at 7.30 pm. For further details and bookings www.nothefort.org.uk 25-26 Aug Quayside Music Festival – Weymouth Harbour (Town Bridge) 26 to 30 Aug Weymouth and Portland Open Bowls Tournament - www.weymouthbowlstourney.co.uk 26 Aug International Fireworks – Weymouth Bay September 1 Sept Weymouth Classic Triathlon and Sprint too! – www.bustinskin.com 3 Sept National Merchant Navy Day. Flag Raising, Civic Flag Pole, Council Offices, Weymouth. 3 Sept Dumble Bimble 5 mile and 2k fun run. YMCA, Reforne, Portland. Starting at 7 pm. Entry on the night only. Fund raising for local charity, Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. 5 – 13 Sept Dragon World Sailing Championships - WPNSA 9 – 13 Sept Weymouth International Boat Angling Challenge - www.weymouthangling.com 14 – 17 Sept Hurricane National Catamaran Championships – WPNSA 21 Sept Golf Tournament – Pitch and Putt, Lodmoor Country Park. 10 am to 2 pm. Hosted by the Friends of Lodmoor Country Park. 29 Sept The Little Devil Sprint Triathlon – www.bustinskin.com 29 Sept The Diablo, Middle Distance Triathlon – www.bustinskin.com October 5-6 Oct UKWA Youth & Masters Windsurfing Championships - WPNSA 10 & 11 Oct Weymouth Pairs Species Charter Boat Open – Weymouth. Top prize money. For full details and entry forms www.weymouthangling.com 12-18 Oct Speed Sailing Week (41st) - WPNSA 12 Oct Weymouth 10 mile Road Race – Weymouth Seafront 20 Oct Lions Beach Motocross – Weymouth Beach. 24 Oct United Nations Day, Flag Raising – Radipole Park Gardens. 27 Oct Bedlam and Broomsticks – Nothe Fort - www.nothefort.org.uk 3 Nov Chesil Beach Cod Open – Abbotsbury - www.weymouthangling.com 5 Nov Guy Fawkes Celebrations - Weymouth Beach. 10 Nov Remembrance Sunday, Service and Parade – Weymouth Seafront & Portland Cenotaph. December 7 Dec Sparkle in Park – Play Area, Lodmoor Country Park. From 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm. Hosted by the Friends of Lodmoor Country Park. 8 Dec I’m Dreaming of a Wyke Christmas 8 Dec Christmas Event – Nothe Fort. 11am to 4 pm. Visit www.nothefort.org.uk for further information and admission prices. 15 Dec Chase the Pudding – Weymouth Beach 25 Dec Christmas Day Harbour Swim – Weymouth 31 Dec New Years Eve Revelry
Events can be subject to change/cancellation due to weather/operational restraints and conditions. Please contact the Tourism Information Centre on 01305 785747 before travelling. e-mail: stay@greenlandsweymouth.com
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