7 things you can do in Dorset this weekend
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Lyme Regis is a popular town on the Jurassic Coast
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From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations.
Remember to practice social distancing on your visit and book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment. Some events mentioned may not be running this year or be slightly different so do check before attending.
1. Poole & Sandbanks
Take yourself on a self-guided walk of Poole s Old Town by picking up a leaflet for The Cockle Trail from the Poole Welcome Centre on the Quayside. Make sure you visit Poole Museum, also on the waterfront. From the quay you can admire the natural harbour dotted with islands.
A NEW book on the proud history of army personnel from Dorset, Devon and Hampshire regiments and their involvement in the Second World War is due to be published next month. Roy’s Boys is produced by a team of volunteers from The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester and The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum in Winchester about the 231 Malta Brigade. The second book in the Malta Brigade trilogy, named after Major General Robert ‘Roy’ Urquhart, tells the story of the 2nd Devons, 1st Hampshires and 1st Dorsets, describing their experiences in Sicily and Italy from July to September 1943. Author Christopher Jary said: “The first book, Yells, Bells & Smells, in 2017 told their story during the siege of Malta. The second, D-Day Spearhead Brigade, described their experience minute-by-minute when they were the first British infantry to land on D-Day.