An organisation’s website is a labour of love; it needs hand holding, it needs attention and it needs a make-over every now and again. To this end, I would love to be able to say that I’ve enjoyed leading our organisation into this new digital phase, but I’d probably be underplaying the truth a little!…
The Jurassic Coast Trust recently made two show-stealing appearances in the Jurassic Coast’s western end, powered by our brilliant local Ambassadors. Devon County Show First up was Devon County Show, where we were kindly hosted by Devon County Council in the #WeAreDevon marquee across the show’s three days. Strategically positioned within dashing distance of the…
A new Fossil Collecting Code for the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve is launched today. The fossil code advocates responsible and safe fossil collecting within the Undercliffs National Nature Reserve, and seeks to strengthen collaboration and communication between all those with an interest in fossils from this spectacular part of the Jurassic…
An epic feat of endurance, Ultrarunner Dan Williams ran the Dorset Coast in 24 hours Last weekend, ultrarunner Dan Williams ran and speed hiked the Dorset coastline in less than 24 hours, setting a benchmark Fastest Known Time. Starting at 10pm on Friday 12th April from Ware, Lyme Regis, Dan reached Chewton Bunny, Highcliffe on…
The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre are pleased to announce that they are this year’s recipients of The Geological Society R.H. Worth Award for achievements in outreach, public engagement and education. The staff and volunteers at the Centre are very pleased to have won this award, and their thanks go to Professor Jim Rose for the…
Purbeck Ice Cream and the Jurassic Coast Trust are teaming up to help families explore one of Dorset’s most fascinating sites, the Dinosaur Footprints of Keates Quarry. Proceeds raised from sales of Purbeck Ice Cream’s Jurassic Range will go towards offering free places for children on a series of 12 guided walks to the footprints,…
Sitting Spiritually of Lyme Regis have recently demonstrated their support of the Jurassic Coast, by joining the Jurassic Coast Trust a Business Partner. They join a group of over 65 businesses located between Exmouth and Swanage, all helping to look after the coastline through making an annual contribution to the Trust. Since 2004 Sitting Spiritually have been…
Bridport’s Creeds Design & Print have recently thrown their support behind the Jurassic Coast, by joining the Jurassic Coast Trust a Business Partner. Jurassic Coast Business Partners, which now include over 50 members located between Exmouth and Swanage, help to look after the coastline through making an annual contribution to the Trust. Creeds is a…
The Jurassic Coast Trust is hosting a free event for businesses at The Tank Museum, Bovington, on Tuesday 22 January. The event will feature expert speakers from the world of tourism and business, including Stephen Darke, Head of Tourism for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport. Places at the event are free for local…