Bank Holiday Conservation Conversations at Middle Beach, Studland
Bank Holiday Monday at Middle Beach, Studland 10am-4pm
We will be welcoming Neptune – a beautiful seahorse sculpture created by artist Eilidh Middleton with a day of marine conservation talks and free family fun at Middle Beach, Studland.
Artist Eilidh Middleton will join us for 20 minute marine conservation talks at:
11am,12noon,1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Standing proud above Middle Beach during the summer months, Neptune looks over towards the bay, Dorset’s largest seagrass meadow and the Voluntary No Anchor Zone.
With the recent install of our additional eco-moorings, this is an opportunity for all ages to come along and view our display eco-mooring and talk to members of the Studland Bay Marine Partnership to find out how eco-moorings are protecting our precious marine habitats.
Follow the seahorse trail from Knoll beach towards Middle Beach – look for the beautiful seahorse sculpture Neptune and the big blue Dorset Coast Forum gazebo and you have found us!
Save the date for the DCF Conference – 24 October 2024! #CoastalConnection Join us on the 24 October for an engaging and informative day at the Weymouth Pavilion. Our conference is tailored for our valued members and promises a line up of insightful presentations and networking opportunities. Look out for additional details and members will be sent your official invitation!
Staying safe on the Dorset Coast #RespectTheCoast Explore our new webpage where we offer essential guidance for safely and responsibly enjoying coastal activities, linking visitors to the appropriate expert websites. Thank you to Resort Dorset magazine for sharing these messages in Resort Dorset 2024 (p19-20) and on their website.
Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) #CoastalInnovation We’ve also launched a dedicated webpage that provides information on Dorset’s Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs), complete with direct links to the detailed plans available on the Environment Agency’s website.
Eco-mooring and Harbour Sea School Day! The SBMP team will be bringing along our display eco-mooring for friends and users of Parkstone Bay Marina with lots of fun activities for all ages from 10am – 2pm – why not join us?
Come see us at Parkstone Bay Marina, Turks Lane, Poole BH14 8EW
NEW for 2024 – The SBMP have a new way to donate and support marine conservation and the ongoing maintenance of the eco-moorings at Studland – the project is not for profit so all donations will be used to support our core aims.
Welcome to Elaine! We’re pleased to introduce Elaine Snow, our newest addition to the DCF team! Elaine has joined us this month as a Project Officer, focusing on projects in the Studland area. With her extensive background in delivering partnership projects across destination management, the charities sector, and events, Elaine brings a wealth of experience to our team. Check out our news updates for more details on the projects Elaine will be supporting.
Denys Brunsden(1936-2024) We would like to thank our members for your kind and thoughtful emails in response to the sad news reporting the passing of Denys Brunsden, who was one of the DCF co-founders in 1994. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with Denys’s wife, family and friends.
