r/Dorset

I'm researching whether ordinary adults in BCP would attend practical household capability training. What would make a programme like this useful rather than gimmicky?

Hi guys,

I’m looking for a camp site next month that will take a group of around 12 young adults. We won’t be uncivil by any means but the group size combined with slight noise we might make would be beyond typical camp sites tight rules on the matters.

There must be some places that would take us!!!!

Had a great day exploring Poole, Dorset with the family recently, so I put together a video of the day.

Some harbour views, plenty of exploring and a few shots from the drone. 😍

Thought I'd share it here for anyone who loves Dorset or is planning a visit.

What are your favourite places around Poole that we should visit next?

I was surprised and genuinely concerned to learn on BBC South Today this evening that, unlike Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, our own Dorset & Wiltshire firefighters apparently don’t have the appropriate protective clothing for fighting wildfires — particularly in this ridiculously hot weather.

They need specialised, lighter wildfire jackets rather than their normal structural firefighting kit, which is designed for entering burning buildings. One firefighter interviewed compared wearing the current gear in these conditions to wearing a thick ski jacket instead of a lightweight rain jacket.

I can't imagine how difficult it must be for firefighters to work in that kind of heat while wearing such heavy protective equipment. With the increasing risk of wildfires, surely we need to make sure they have the right equipment to do their jobs safely and effectively?

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service reportedly says getting the appropriate kit is a top priority and that they'll obtain it as soon as funding allows.

But honestly, shouldn't this be something that gets funded now, rather than waiting for the next major fire?

And perhaps this is something the local community could get behind too. There are some very wealthy areas around Dorset — Sandbanks included — and plenty of people with a very real interest in protecting the surrounding heathland and properties from wildfire. If the public wanted to help fundraise for additional wildfire equipment, I'd certainly support that.

Our firefighters shouldn't have to choose between protecting us and protecting themselves from heat exhaustion. They deserve the right equipment before, rather than after, we have a major wildfire on our doorstep.

Hi. I will be visiting Weymouth next week with friends and our children (ranges 14 - 5). Assuming the clouds allow it,y eldest would like to see Durdle Door on a very late evening and see if we can see the milky way.

Any tips on where to park for this? Happy to walk, although some of us have very little legs. I know the carpark closes at 9? But the sun sets at 8:30 and I think she would like it to be much darker.

Any hints tips about visiting this place and any others that you have are all very welcome. Thanks

Hello,

my girlfriend and I are travelling to England next year to visit Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Tintagel (we are fantasy nerds). We will have a nice accommodation in Dorset and wanted to know whether there are nice (preferably sandy) beaches?

I don't really care where exactly because we will rent a car and we intend to spend a whole day at the beach and i kind of like to drive in the UK.

Any recommendations are welcome. Also: are there like private beaches? Will people call the police for trespassing or is it okay if we don't litter the place?

/edit: Thank you all! This has been so helpful! I did not expect to get this many cool ideas. Can't wait to actually visit (hopefully most) of these places!

Does anyone know anywhere in Weymouth I could get specifically an anti-eyebrow piercing. I’ve contacted many of the piercings shops here and all of them have said they don’t do them, just wondering if there’s any places I might’ve missed.

Thank you :)

We met at a steakhouse, then went to a pub and talked until it closed. You recommended things to do in Dorchester during my vacation including hikes along the beach, and skipping the “people staring at a pile of rocks” that is Stonehenge. But I went to Germany instead.

We exchanged music recommendations brought upon your Black Sabbath shirt. After a couple of beers you edified me on England’s historical building codes and how they’re utter bullocks. Since you were in London for work and I live in the States, I didn’t think to ask for your number/socials, and man I regret that.

Anyway I’m going on vacation in early September and it would be great to have someone to go on a hike with and grab a beer. So if this sounds like you, shoot me a dm!