The Jurassic Coast Trust is hosting a free event for businesses at the RNLI College in Poole on Tuesday 28 January. Termed “Jurassic January”, the event will feature expert speakers from the world of tourism and business, with a focus on sustainability. Speakers at Jurassic January 2020 will pass on ideas and share experiences with…
Take a seat at West Bay’s inner circle: the West Bay Hub is now officially open! New benches designed by artist Michael Pinksy have been installed by crane at the West Bay Hub. The benches have been designed to reflect the curves and shapes of the local land and seascape, suggesting the coastal form of…
Mouse the dog is a sandy-coloured whippet belonging to Publications Assistant Joanna. Sleek and shy, Mouse’s favourite hideout is under a duvet. Conversely, when out and about she is an ever-curious explorer who loves nothing better than an adventure on the Jurassic Coast. “Be prepared” is Mouse’s motto, whether that’s wearing enough layers (Mouse is…
Our Finance Manager Helen loves the outdoors even more than being in the office. Together with her dog Poppy and family, she likes to roam the open spaces and beaches of the Jurassic Coast. Helen has chosen Chesil Beach camping mugs by local artist Jenny Hunt as her Christmas staff pick. “At this time of…
As the Jurassic Coast Collection Development Officer, Chris Reedman knows a thing or two about fossils. An expert in Jurassic ecology with a personal affinity for ammonites, it’s only natural he has chosen our new range of ammonite pin badges as staff Christmas pick. “Ammonites were the first fossils I found on the Jurassic Coast.…
If you visit the beaches of Charmouth and Lyme Regis during the school holidays, it’s likely you’ll see Jurassic Coast Fossil Warden Stuart Godman. Stuart patrols the beaches, offering safety advice – it’s not just the cliffs but the tides you have to watch out for too – and fossil hunting guidance. For his Jurassic…
Fossils of the Jurassic Coast is one of our bestselling books – by none other than our resident geologist Sam Scriven. The ideal reference book for anyone interested in fossils or the Jurassic Coast, it is Caroline’s Jurassic Christmas staff pick. If you’d like a signed copy, please let us know. “I have chosen this book…
It’s day six already of our Jurassic Christmas staff picks. Today high-flyer Ted chooses the pterodactyl kite. I’m a working cocker spaniel, and true to my name I work hard. I also like to play hard and the Jurassic Coast is my playground. I love walking, running and swimming on beaches and sand dunes. I…
Hailing from Western Australia, our Engagement Manager Guy is no stranger to impressive vistas, so the fact he has chosen James Loveridge’s Dorset 2020 calendar as his Christmas staff pick says a lot! On day five of our twelve days of Jurassic Christmas, Guy talks us through his choice. “The Jurassic Coast is somewhere that…