Events - August

	2nd - 10th August - Marine Week in Dorset See below for more information
	4th August - Low tide walk Meet at the Chesil Beach Centre at 2:30pm for a stroll along the shoreline at Ferrybridge looking for marine creatures. Wear wellies or water shoes. Adults £2.50, children £1.50.
	4th August - Life on a rocky shore Discover what the low tide reveals along Portland's eastern rocky shore. Meet at the seaward side of the Lobster Pot cafe at Portland Bill at 2:30pm. Free event
	5th August - Come wading in! Wade in and discover the marine life on Portland Harbour's shore. Meet in front of Portland Castle for Blackbarge Beach at 3pm. Free event, but you must book via the IVY Office in Easton Square or on 01305 826100
	8th August - From Goats to Gannets A coastal ramble exploring the east coast of Portland and its wildlife on a 3 mile ramble. The Portland Community Minibus will be available to return participants to the starting point. Meet at the back of the Young Offenders Institute at 10am. Adults £2, children free. Booking via the IVY office in Easton Square or on 01305 826100.
	9th August - Summer flowers of the Fleet A gentle stroll around the Ferrybridge area at this changing time of year. Meet at the Chesil Beach Centre at 2pm. Adults £2.50, children £1.50.
	19th August - Low tide walk Meet at the Chesil Beach Centre at 2pm for a stroll along the shoreline at Ferrybridge looking for marine creatures. Wear wellies or water shoes. Adults £2.50, children £1.50.
	31st August - low tide walk Meet at the Chesil Beach Centre at 1pm for a stroll along the shoreline at Ferrybridge looking for marine creatures. Wear wellies or water shoes. Adults £2.50, children £1.50.

Information on all events is available from the Chesil Beach Visitors Centre, open 10am-4pm. 01305 760579

The Centre is located at NGR SY668755 on the car park south of Ferrybridge.

Please note that all events are subject to change. Please contact the Visitors Centre beforehand to ensure the event is still as planned. On the day, the event may be cancelled due to inclement weather or insufficient attendance.

Low tide walks are always interesting on the Fleet with many strange and unusual creatures to be found. Many nationally rare species may be found. Come along and see what the tide has brought in.

Don't forget the trips on the Fleet Observer and the minbus tours of Portland. These continue into early September. This is the best time of the year for the Fleet Observer trip with underwater visibility at its best. The bus tour is excellent value for money and not to be missed. Click here then go to the bottom of the page for details of both trips.

Last updated 16/08/2008