From rolling hills that once enabled a thriving agricultural economy to a town square that has, for centuries, been the centre of town life, vibrant Beaminster continues to showcase an abundance of independent businesses, fantastic schools and unforgettable places just waiting for you to explore. Welcome to Our Community!
DORSET DAY PARTY Date for your diary! DORSET DAY PARTY on Sunday, 31st May from 12 noon to 5pm in Beaminster Memorial Playing Fields. Organised by Beaminster Town Council and open to the public with all ages welcome (please note that dogs are not permitted).FREE ENTRY and its going to be a fun filled afternoon…
Beaminster Neighbourhood Plan What is it and why does it matter? Information about the Beaminster Neighbourhood Plan is now available on the Discover Beaminster website HERE The Beaminster Neighbourhood Plan Working Group has been developing ideas based on your feedback from our recent survey – and we’re now working towards a draft plan that will…
BEAMINSTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2025 Friday 28th November Beaminster Town Square 5pm – 8pm (approximately) Several local traders will be set up in the Town Square from late afternoon to provide refreshments: Street Sweets, Jando’s Pizza (The Dorset Pizza Co.), Isaac Cider, Beaminster Cricket Club (burgers etc.) Beaminster’s Raucous Chorus will be singing Christmas carols from…
BEAMINSTER ACTS OF REMEMBRANCE BEAMINSTER ACTS OF REMEMBRANCE led by the Royal British Legion > Sunday, 9th November 2.30pm – Parade through town, led by the Dolphin Marching Band (parade to gather by 2.15pm at the Fire Station), followed by a Church Service (all welcome) in St Mary’s, Beaminster. After the Church Service, The Fleet…
Best Scarecrow Competition 2025 CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE BEST SCARECROW This year’s Scarecrow Trail was absolutely fantastic! We are lucky to have so many talented and committed residents here in Beaminster, and this was evident in both the number and quality of scarecrows on display across the town. Which one is your favourite? Now…
Scarecrow Trail Summer Challenge The 2025 Trail is here and this year the theme is FARMING . It would be fantastic if business owners and residents could help us make this a big, enjoyable and fun event for the Town. As in previous years, the Council has provided a trail map to follow. Make a…
VE Day 80 Victory Celebration Party Images by kind permission of Graham Hunt Photography. Click on images to enlarge.
VE Day 80 Celebration Events We are excited to announce that we will be marking VE Day 80 – the 80th anniversary – in style with a shared moment of celebration. Events in the town will be taking place on Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th May and will culminate in a wonderful Victory Celebration Party…
New Defibrillator for Beaminster Beaminster WI was delighted to “officially” hand over a new defibrillator for the town this week, located on the front side of the Beaminster Fire Station (facing Clay Lane). Having been due to arrive in January, the plaque reads “Donated by Beaminster WI, January 2025”, which coincides nicely with the WI’s…
Christmas Lights Switch On Save The Date! Friday, 29th November.. Beaminster Christmas Tree Display 2024 Please join us in Beaminster Town Square to help celebrate the start of the Christmas season with 6pm CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON. Food stalls, refreshments and festive carol singing will all add to the joyful event. Beaminster School PTA CHRISTMAS FAIR…
Scarecrow Trail Summer Challenge HEROES & VILLAINS The Scarecrow Trail is Back! This year’s theme is ‘Heroes & Villains’, and the competition runs from Thursday 1st August and entries close on 31st August 2024. The competition will run throughout August, so pick up or download a trail map and search the town for the Scarecrows…
BEAMINSTER COMMUNITY GRANTS Beaminster Town Council is committed to supporting local groups and initiatives to enhance the quality of life for its residents. For many years, grants had been given annually to a small number of organisations. With the financial climate during and post the Covid pandemic being somewhat challenging, the Town Council felt it…
VACANT SEAT ON THE TOWN COUNCIL Following the resignation of Rachel Goode a vacancy exists on Beaminster Town Council. To be eligible to take a seat on the Town Council you must meet one of the criteria set out in the Local Government Act 1972 section 79 – • a Beaminster resident on the electoral…
BEAMINSTER COMMEMORATION 80th Anniversary of D-Day 6th June marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed. Beaminster will be commemorating the event along with the rest of the nation. BEAMINSTER COMMEMORATION 80th Anniversary of D-Day Thursday, 6th June 3pm-8pm Beaminster Museum Exhibition in Town…
Beaminster Honorary Townsperson Award 2024 On Friday, 12th April, a ceremony was held in Beaminster Town Hall to celebrate the Honorary Townsperson Award 2024. The Beaminster ‘Honorary Townsperson’ award goes back several decades, with the earliest record on our board in the Town Hall dating back to 1991, bestowed to Norman C Welsford MBE and…
Ripple Kitchen Every 3rd Friday of the month from 11.30-1pm Doing little things together, nurturing big ideas A community lunch at Beaminster Public Hall organised by Ripple Workshop’s Young Parents group on the 3rd Friday of the month at 11.30am. The first one takes place on Friday, 17th November The Young Parents group meets on…
Community Resilience Plan 2023 The Community Resilience Plan was first launched in 2008 by Beaminster Town Council to create a team that can respond to extraordinary events in a rapid and coordinated manner in order to withstand and quickly recover from a difficult situation. The aim of our community resilience is to assist residents, businesses…
