Supporting Local, Together

A New Community Magazine Is Coming to Bridport & West Bay!

Village Life Bridport & West Bay launches this December, bringing local news, events, community stories and independent businesses together in one free monthly magazine.

There's something rather special about living in West Dorset. From Bridport's bustling independent shops and markets to the beautiful coastline of West Bay, the charm of Beaminster and the surrounding villages, we're fortunate to have so much on our doorstep.

And this December, we're launching a brand-new magazine dedicated to celebrating it all!

Introducing Village Life Bridport & West Bay

Launching in December 2026, Village Life will be a free monthly community magazine, with an initial print run of 6,000 copies distributed throughout Bridport, West Bay, Beaminster and the surrounding villages.

Our aim is simple: to bring local people, businesses and community organisations together while helping residents discover more of what's happening in their area.

The magazine will also be available to read online.

Local Voices, Local Stories

We're delighted that several local organisations have already expressed an interest in contributing to Village Life.

These include:

• Bridport Town Council, sharing news about local projects, initiatives and developments affecting the community.
• Beaminster Town Council, keeping residents informed about what's happening in and around Beaminster.
• Bridport & West Bay Business Chamber, highlighting the local business community and its activities.
• Citizens Advice Bridport & District, providing helpful advice, practical guidance and information on the issues that matter to local residents.

We're also in discussions with other local organisations and hope to announce further contributors soon.

We want Village Life to be a magazine written with the community, not simply about it.

What's Inside?

Each monthly edition will feature a mixture of useful information, interesting stories and things to enjoy.

Readers can look forward to:

• What's On: Local events, entertainment, markets and activities.
• Clubs & Classes: Discover local groups, hobbies, activities and opportunities to meet new people.
• Community News: Updates and stories from local councils, charities and organisations.
• Theatre & Shows: Performances, concerts and entertainment taking place locally.
• Puzzle Page: Crosswords, Sudoku and brain teasers to enjoy with a cuppa.
• Recipes & Lifestyle: Seasonal inspiration, recipes and other useful features.
• Local Businesses: Discover and support independent businesses in our community.
• Useful Numbers: A handy directory of important local contacts and services.

And, of course, we'll be adding more features as the magazine grows!

Could You Become a Village Life Stockist?

We're currently looking for suitable locations throughout our distribution area where residents can pick up their free copy of Village Life.

If you run a local shop, café, garden centre, community venue or other business with regular visitors, we'd love to hear from you.

There is no charge to stock the magazine, and becoming a distribution point is a lovely way to help keep your community informed.

Simply get in touch through our website's Contact page to register your interest.

Have a Story to Share?

Village Life is all about celebrating the people and places that make our communities special.

Perhaps your community group has something exciting planned, your charity is organising a fundraiser, or your local club is looking for new members.

We'd love to hear about it!

You can submit your news, events and community stories through our website.

Village Life is independently published by Cheryl, who has been involved in local magazine publishing since 2009.

Having seen first-hand how important local businesses and community connections are, Cheryl is passionate about creating a publication that residents genuinely enjoy reading and keeping.

Our first edition arrives in December 2026, just in time for Christmas.

We can't wait to share it with you!

Welcome to Village Life Bridport & West Bay. ❤️