We are celebrating our first St Georges Open Day since covid, supporting groups and organisations who use our halls
St Georges Open Day has so much to offerSome of our artistisan tenants will be opening their studios, showing silver jewellery, woodwork and print makingOur community users Island Voices, will be entertaining us at 11am, and Platinum Dance School will be dancing at 1pmPortland Museum and Portland Coastwatch will be giving information and insight into the important contribution that they give to the IslandRoyal Manor Workshops will be doing a weaving demonstrationWe are excited that the Study Centre which is based at the St Georges Centre has joined with B Side to research the tapestries which are displayed around the walls of the Girt HallThese were gifted to us when the Portland Council Offices were closedThey were created in 1978 to celebrate 900 years of Portlands self government on the IslandPortland families were offered the opportunity to have their names on the tapestries for 15p and their names were written in booksWe think one of the books is missing and would love to know if anyone can shed a light on its whereaboutsIf you or your family were included in the tapestries, we would love to see you at the open day where you can take a trip down memory lane, and if you have individual stories the Study Group would like to talk to you Portland WI will also be there showing off their scrapbooksThese show events and photos of members dating back to 1932.If you were a WI member years ago, or had a relative of friend who was a member come along and see if you recognise anyonein the scrapbooksWe have so many things to share in one dayWe have refreshments, so that you can stay and chat and a raffleThis our first open day since covidWe would love to share it with youPlease come along and make it a successful day, with lots of Portland history for Portlanders old and new and visitors alike
The St Georges Centre is situated in |Reforne just off of EastonJust look for the flags
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Lime Cottage
Situated 2.9 km from Portland Bill Lighthouse in Portland, this holiday home features free WiFi. The holiday home is 4.
Portland Lodge
Close to Easton village, Portland Lodge offers good breakfasts and free Wi-Fi, at the heart of the Jurassic coast. There is free off-road parking for cars and trailers. Each room has an en suite shower room, a TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Trevina
Trevina is a holiday home with a barbecue, set in Portland. The unit is 2.1 km from Portland Bill Lighthouse.
Heights Hotel
Set on the summit of Portland near Weymouth, Heights Hotel has stunning views over Chesil Beach, Lyme Bay and Portland Harbour. Free private parking is provided..
Chesil View House
Located in Fortuneswell, Chesil View House offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access. Dating back to 1890, the quiet property is just 5 minutes walk from the South West Coast Path, which runs alongside Chesil Beach..
Seapinks Cottage
Seapinks Cottage is just 200 metres from the beautiful Portland Beach, on the West Dorset Heritage Coast. This charming cottage opens onto a patio. The house offers lovely, stylish interiors finished with cream-coloured and floral tones.
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