A new Marine and Coastal Education Pack has been produced by the Dorset Coast Forum for Primary schools in Dorset. The pack which focuses on communicating messages about the marine environment for Key Stage 2 across subjects such as geography, science and citizenship, was funded in partnership by the Jurassic Coast Team and the Dorset…
The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre hosted the first Jurassic Coast student teacher placement as part of a wider programme to encourage and enhance out-of-school learning. Rebecca Powell, a PGCE student at Exeter University, spent a week at the centre working alongside resident wardens to experience informal learning experiences of primary age children. The one week…
In May 2007 a unique fossil ichthyosaur (ik-thee-o-saw) found in Charmouth was returned to the Jurassic Coast for a triumphant home-coming tour. The marine reptile specimen was found by Dr Davis of the Natural History Museum (NHM) in 2005 and has since been carefully prepared by the Museum’s conservation team. As part of the agreement…
Tracey Guiry has been appointed as Project Development Manager for the exciting Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Interpretation Centres planned for Exmouth and Seaton. She has had over 10 years experience directing and fundraising for a variety of large-scale visitor attractions and agencies in the cultural and leisure sectors, most recently as CEO of the…
Following the success of the Jurassic Coast banners that were on show in Exmouth in 2005, Seaton is now developing its own scheme to have Seaton banners. Last autumn, Devon County Council installed new lighting columns along the seafront – these specifically had banner arms added to incorporate World Heritage Site gateway town banners. As…
On 14 December 2007 over 140 delegates attended a stimulating afternoon of presentations and discussions at Bridport Arts Centre on the theme of "Arts & Science: the Big Idea".
The official Jurassic Coast website has now been operating for a full year – so it’s a good time to reflect on what has worked, what hasn’t and how the website performance might be improved in 2008. One thing is for sure – visitor numbers have been consistently high with the total number of unique…
The Jurassic Coast Trust, established in 2002, supports a diverse range of conservation, education, arts and science projects along the length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Previous projects supported by the Trust include: Great Dorset Beach Clean Support for Visitor Centre enhancements Preparation of 130 million year old rare fossil crocodile Partnering inner…
Can’t get to Charmouth beach but want to look for Jurassic fossils? Then why not contact the Jurassic Coast Team to book the Fossil Dig for your next education event. Funded by Natural England and developed by the Jurassic Coast Team, the Fossil Dig helps children and young people experience the excitement of discovering fossils…