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First Bus Fare Increases from 4 December 2022 And update on the £2 maximum single fare cap.   Apologies for giving the wrong start date.   FIRST WESSEX HAS ANNOUNCED THAT SINGLE FARES WILL BE CAPPED AT £2 FROM 1 JANUARY TILL 31 MARCH.   Information from the Western Area Transport Group (WATAG).   First […]

First Bus Fare Increases from January 2023 Information from the Western Area Transport Group (WATAG). First Wessex has announced fare increases that will affect day return tickets, although single fares are unchanged. Bridport to Dorchester and Weymouth increases from £7.50 to £9.40 for a day return. Group tickets for up to five adults are unchanged. […]

DCC Household Support Fund is going “live” tomorrow morning (ie 4/11/22) and that the eligibility criteria are wide, so that high demand is expected (ie it’ll run out quickly!). Applications will be online via DCC website, but if you can’t apply online call 01305 221000. The fund is designed to provide short term financial support […]

FRIENDS OF CLAPPS MEAD COMMITTEE The village Fete was once again a great success and an enjoyable day the weather was kind to us. The foot fall was not as good as the previous year but all the stall holders made a sterling effort. Those who were running stalls and games for FOCM a big […]

THE AUTUMN SEASON As the seasons turn, Autumn is the busiest for St Giles Wildlife Churchyard. The last burst of the year’s growth is emerging from the summer drought, assisted by recent thunderstorms, so there is much to be done collecting up and taking away prunings, trimmings, and cuttings. Anyone who can help will be […]