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…