From left to right Malcolm Steevens, Colin Winch & Robert Wright Both Colin Winch and Malcolm Steevens were “on fire” as they beat their higher graded opponents of Wimborne B in Bridport Chess Club’s first Dorset League Div 2 game of the season. With Robert Wright and club new boy, John Kelly, both troubling the scorers by drawing their games, the overall result was an emphatic... 

Bridport Chess Club started off the new season by taking part in the annual Jamboree chess tournament in Dorchester last week. The tournament, hosted at Dorchester’s Colliton Club, is now in its 4th year, and attracted players from Weymouth, Dorchester Wimborne, Purbeck and Yeovil. Bridport put in a good performance, with players Tony Brake and Malcolm Steevens winning their games, and Colin... 

Bridport Hat Festival 2011 This Septemeber will see Bridport put on the Hat-World map as it is set to host the UK’s first ever Hat Festival over the long weekend of Friday 17th September and Sunday 19th. The original idea is from Roger Snook whose Bridport shop (T Snooks), brings people from all over the world – including many celebrities. Roger says he’s been thinking about it for...