Monthly Archives: January 2010

Digging, diving and data-recording opportunities are on offer to volunteers who would like to take part in the Coastal Heritage Project being led by the New Forest National Park Authority. The project was set up to fully record the archaeology … Continue reading →

The IMAX at Bournemouth has been bought by the Council and will be demolished. The building, alongside the coast path and voted Britain’s second most ugly building, ruins the Pier Approach and blocks the view of the bay and Isle … Continue reading →

The Crown Estate has announced nine sites for offshore wind farms including one visible from Bournemouth clifftop and Swanage. There has been little comment over the past few months and yesterday’s news was greeted warmly by Bournemouth Council and Friends … Continue reading →

Last night I was in Bournemouth’s Lower Pleasure Gardens for the launch of the town’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The event at dusk was very low key with a small crowd. There was no public transport available! But the fireworks by … Continue reading →