Jurassic Coast Annual Seminar “Science & Arts: The Big Idea”
On 14 December 2007 over 140 delegates attended a stimulating afternoon of presentations and discussions at Bridport Arts Centre on the theme of "Arts & Science: the Big Idea".
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Website Performance 2007
The official Jurassic Coast website has now been operating for a full year – so it’s a good time to reflect on what has worked, what hasn’t and how the website performance might be improved in 2008. One thing is for sure – visitor numbers have been consistently high with the total number of unique…
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Jurassic Coast Trust announces next round of Funding
The Jurassic Coast Trust, established in 2002, supports a diverse range of conservation, education, arts and science projects along the length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Previous projects supported by the Trust include: Great Dorset Beach Clean Support for Visitor Centre enhancements Preparation of 130 million year old rare fossil crocodile Partnering inner…
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Jurassic Coast Fossil Dig goes on Tour!
Can’t get to Charmouth beach but want to look for Jurassic fossils? Then why not contact the Jurassic Coast Team to book the Fossil Dig for your next education event. Funded by Natural England and developed by the Jurassic Coast Team, the Fossil Dig helps children and young people experience the excitement of discovering fossils…
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Options Report for Peveril Point
The derelict World War Two lookout on Peveril Point has been identified as an eyesore on the Jurassic Coast and Dorset AONB. Furthermore erosion has undermined the structure to the point where it is now potentially unsafe. The Jurassic Coast Team, with financial support from Natural England, has commissioned Coast and Country Projects Ltd to…
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Dorset Coast and Countryside Magazine
The autumn edition of Dorset Coast and Countryside Magazine is now available and has been from 1st September. There is a strong coastal element to this free magazine and it lists hundreds of guided walks and events, many of which are coast and/or fossil related. You can pick up your free copy from all good…
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Jurassic Coast Quality Business Scheme Update
Tourism businesses along the Jurassic Coast are being encouraged to take part in the new Jurassic Coast Quality Business Scheme. The Scheme, part of the wider £7.1m investment package for the Jurassic Coast, aims to recognise quality in line with visitor expectations of World Heritage Site status. The scheme is designed to enhance the visitor…
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New Jurassic Coast signage in East Devon
Jurassic Coast signage can now be seen at railway stations in East Devon as well as Dorset, promoting the station’s close proximity to and affiliation with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Signs direct visitors from the trains to adjacent bus services, which allow them to continue to travel to and around the Jurassic Coast…
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Research along the Dorset and East Devon section of the South West Coast Path
Surveys are being carried out along the coast path to find out what people really think about the signs, facilities and access to the path. The first set of surveys were conducted on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of August. Further surveys will be undertaken in September and during the…
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