Weymouth Town Council

Weymouth Pirate Festival 2024
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-06 | Various in Weymouth
Confirmed dates for the Weymouth Pirate Festival 2024 as the 4th, 5th & 6th of October.
EVENT OUTLINE
For those who may be unfamiliar with Weymouth’s piratey goings on:
FRIDAY Crews like to gather in their gaudy gladrags for some naughtiness and merry-making about the town, with THE DOLMEN PIRATE HQ at Hardy’s Hophouse, St Thomas Street.
SATURDAY The main shenanigans include the notorious Pirate Parade! There will be piratey buskers popping up and roaring some tunes throughout, some rascally performances from infamous rogues, and, of course, more live music from international band THE DOLMEN to complete the day!
SUNDAY For the Survivors still standing! After a fortifying breakfast in the town’s lovely hostelries, a nice but still naughty good old knees-up at an acoustic afternoon.

Bereavement Group
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Veterans Hub, 114b Portland Road, Weymouth, DT4 9AD
All are welcome at this informal bereavement group in the Wyke Regis area of Weymouth. It’s a friendly, welcoming group, established to support people going through bereavement. Hot/cold drinks are provided, and all you need to bring along is yourself.
You’ll meet friends you never knew you had.

Walking For Health
2024-10-03 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-09-26 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-09-19 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-09-12 10:30 - 11:15 | Prom Cafe, Weymouth, The Promenade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AN, United Kingdom
There are two health walks in Weymouth which are mostly flat.
The route taken on the day is agreed at the beginning of the walk and is dependent on the ability and preference of those attending.
All abilities are welcome and the walk can stretch out to different paces. There is no pressure and no one is ever left behind as the pace of the walk is dictated by the rear walker. Our walks last approximately 45 minutes.
Dogs on a discretionary basis, please get in touch with the local contact before attending.

Town/village
Meeting place
Type of walk
Day
Time

Weymouth
Meet between the Jubilee Clock and Prom Cafe at the advertising drum
We walk along the Promenade towards Greenhill Gardens (where there is an incline into the gardens) or the Stone Pier and return to the beginning.
Thursdays
10:30am

The Nest
2024-10-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | TopClub, Littlemoor, Louviers Road, DT3 6AY
Do you find it tough to regularly afford food? Shopping at the nest you can buy 2 bags of shopping for £3.50. Individuals get 10 items for £3.50 Families get 15 items for £5, plus FREE bread, fruit and vegetables
Please get in touch about using the shop.
Topclub, Louviers Road, DT3 6AY, Tuesday and Friday, 10am-1pm and Wednesday 5pm – 7pm

Also you can join us at The Nest Cafe @ The Waverley for drinks, snacks, treats and affordable light lunches. We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 2.15pm.

Dog Friendly Health Walks
2024-09-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Lodmoor Car Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX
A free volunteer led hour long walks with your best friend! Walks will cover many accessible routes in Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces and may in include the beach.
Where: Entrance to Lodmoor Country Park
When: Every Monday
We will give access to free poo bags but dogs are required to be on fixed leads no longer than 2 metres to comply with the PSPO

Dusk Til Dark - The Worldbeaters
2024-09-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Weymouth Esplanade, Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7AN, United Kingdom
Activate Performing Arts is bringing two shows by the fabulous Worldbeaters to Weymouth this September as part of We Are Weymouth’s Dusk Til Dark event.
Spark! is a high-energy, live music performance that will pop up in three Weymouth locations on the evening of the Friday 27 September. Worldbeaters will also be performing the world premiere of Fireflies, featuring drumming, light and performers from communities across Weymouth, on Saturday 28th September from Weymouth Esplanade.
Saturday 28th September
Witness the world premiere of “Fireflies” on Weymouth Esplanade from 8 pm. This eagerly awaited processional show will mesmerize spectators with a fusion of drumming, light, and community performers, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.

Dusk Til Dark - The World Beaters
2024-09-27 19:30 - 23:00 | Various in Weymouth
Activate Performing Arts is bringing two shows by the fabulous Worldbeaters to Weymouth this September as part of We Are Weymouth’s Dusk Til Dark event.
Spark! is a high-energy, live music performance that will pop up in three Weymouth locations on the evening of the Friday 27 September. Worldbeaters will also be performing the world premiere of Fireflies, featuring drumming, light and performers from communities across Weymouth, on Saturday 28th September from Weymouth Esplanade.
Friday 27th September
Prepare to be amazed by “Spark!”, a high-energy live music performance featuring the exceptional percussion talents of Worldbeaters. This spectacular show will pop up in the following times and locations across Weymouth, filling the streets with pulsating rhythms and glowing performances:

Sunset 7.30 pm – Bowleaze Coveway
Dusk 9pm – Hope Square
Dark 10 pm – New Bond Street

Organ Recital
2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ES, United Kingdom
Twenty-two year old New Zealander Zosia Herlihy-O’Brien is much in demand as an organist, solo, orchestral, and chamber musician. On 27th Sep we welcome her to All Saints for a recital to celebrate the re-emerging of the church’s 1884 Henry Jones organ from its plastic cocoon as the north aisle roof works near completion.
Entry £6 (children under 16 free). Cash bar. Tickets available online at www.parishofwykeregis.org.uk/events, via the sign-up list at the back of the church, or on the door.

Walking For Health
2024-09-27 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-09-20 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-09-13 10:30 - 11:15 | Swannery Car Park Entrance, Radipole Park Drive, Weymouth, DT4 7TZ, United Kingdom
There are two health walks in Weymouth which are mostly flat.
The route taken on the day is agreed at the beginning of the walk and is dependent on the ability and preference of those attending.
All abilities are welcome and the walk can stretch out to different paces. There is no pressure and no one is ever left behind as the pace of the walk is dictated by the rear walker. Our walks last approximately 45 minutes.
Dogs on a discretionary basis, please get in touch with the local contact before attending.

Town/village
Meeting place
Type of walk
Day
Time

Weymouth
To the right of the entrance to the Swannery car park
We walk either through Radipole Gardens, around the Radipole Lake Nature Reserve (which involves gravel pathways) or the inner Harbour.
Fridays
10:30am

Veterans Social Evening
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Hub, 114b Portland Road, Weymouth, DT4 9AD
If you are a veteran, family of, or still serving, then come along to the Veterans Hub in Wyke for a brew/wet on us, and meet friends that you never knew you had.

Dad’s Army in Pantoland
2024-09-25 14:00 - 14:30 | Hope Church, Trinity Road, Trinity Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TW
All are warmly invited to Muntsy’s Performing Arts Group’s annual pantomime at 2pm on Wednesday 25th September at Hope Church, Trinity Street, Weymouth.
The plot involves Captain Mainwaring and his brave platoon, Snow White, The Wicked Queen and her Nasty Daughter, Jack and the Giant and Jeffery, the hen which lays golden eggs. The performance has something for everyone, contains singing, dancing and fighting.
The cast of 14 skilfully navigate their way through a number of pantomime plots in order to finally slay the giant, steal Jeffery and live happily ever after.
Hope Church is between the Harbour and Devenish Brewery and the pantomime lasts approximately half an hour.
Entrance is free. Donations are welcome

Weymouth Water Fest
2024-09-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Weymouth Beach, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AN, United Kingdom
A free event aimed at Weymouth residents, both adults and children.
Try out sea swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, yoga on the beach, plus Revive Wild Sauna will be there.
There will also be stalls, a chance to talk to sea swim groups in Weymouth, and some bookable activity sessions with Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC), and Adventure for All.
Musical entertainment also come in the shape of Dorset Wrecks sea shanty group, Wey Bay Rockers and Weymouth Ukulele group will also perform.
This is a partnership event funded by Weymouth Town Council.

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Coffee Morning and Tower Tours
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ES, United Kingdom
All are welcome to join us for coffee, tea, cakes, Fairtrade stall, books, music and for a catch up with friends old and new. Guided tours of the church’s iconic tower are also available at 9:30 and 10:30 am. They are £6 per person and can be booked at via the parish website

Coffee Morning
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ES, United Kingdom
All are welcome to join us for coffee, tea, cakes, books, Fairtrade stall, music and, of course, chat.

Cream Tea Afternoon and Tower Tours
2024-09-14 14:00 - 17:00 | All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ES, United Kingdom
As part of Ride + Stride 2024, All Saints church will be hosting a Cream Tea afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome, and the event will include a sale of books, dvds and bric a brac. Guided tours of the church’s iconic tower are available too, at 2:30 and 3:30 pm, both of which are bookable online via the parish website.
All funds raised will be divided equally between All Saints church and Dorset Historic Churches Trust.

Repair Cafe Weymouth
2024-09-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Top Club, Louviers Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AY, United Kingdom
Surprise someone you love by getting their:

music box
CD player
digital radio
zip
vacuum cleaner
PC
digital radio
doll
light sabre
batmobile
clock
bag
picture frame
spectacles
lamp
lawnmower
laptop
secateurs
dinosaur … fixed!

30 volunteers can do about 75 repairs in 2 hours. We don’t charge – we just ask for a donation.
Don’t bin it – fix it!
Our events are the second Saturday of every month from 10:30 to 12:30 except July and August.

Film Night: The Eagle Huntress
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Wyke Regis Memorial Hall, All Saints Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9EZ, United Kingdom
2016 Kazakh language documentary film narrated (in English) by executive producer Daisy Ridley. Heart-warming story of a 13-year-old girl as she attempts to become the first female to compete in the eagle festival at Ulgii, Mongolia.
Entrance £6, includes glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Book online or through Jeff Thomas on 07710 096174.
