The 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War in August reminds us of those brave souls from the parishes of Upwey and Broadwey who gave their lives, in that War and World War Two. As part of the Village History Collection we would like to bring the names to life by including information about the men, where they lived, what they did before joining up and their families – perhaps a photo – but we need your help. Are you related to anybody who served in the First World War? Send your info to Sue Virgin sue.virgin@gmail.com. We’ll have a special display area at the Exhibition to share the info we’ve collected.

1600 at St Laurence Church.

Third annual concert, following on from a sell-out event in Poundbury, the Chaste Maids will perform a short set of madrigals and folk songs old and new. Entry is free and guests will be offered a complimentary glass of wine and appetisers. Donations welcome!

Horticultural Society: Illustrated Talk by Ian Willis. 1930 St Nicholas Primary School.

The Upwey Bonfire Party is an annual favourite and we have even been told “it’s better than Weymouth”. You be the judge! We look forward to seeing you. (Click on the poster to enlarge it.)

Sat 24 Aug 1800 Annual Barbecue Bayard Barn

Our Annual BBQ is a fun for all the family event. Held in the rural setting of Bayard Barn, access is either by car (ample parking provided) or why not climb on board the hay trailers and travel in style? These leave the centre of the village at approx 5.30 (see poster for more details).

Tickets can be purchased at the event to include food, music and dancing. Games for children and adults and general fun for all. Trailers return to the village at approx 8.15, depending on light and weather.

Sat/Sun 13/14 Jul Upwey Open Gardens with fab home-made cakes!

Sat 8 Jun 1800 Treasure Hunt Meet Old Ship Inn

Sun 2 Jun 1400 Coronation Anniversary Church Street – Street Party

Thur 23 May 1900 Talk by Coastwatch Portland Old School Hall (time corrected, apology for confusion!)

Wed 15 May 1830 Upwey “Springwatch” Gould’s Bottom