The summer has brought colour, life and events back to Mountfield - with the mayor of Bridport pleased to see it abuzz with activity once again.

Mountfield House by the Millennium Green is home to Bridport Town Council, who are now back in the offices

Councillor Ian Bark said: "It's great to have Mountfield full and functioning again. Town council staff are back in their offices instead of working from home and town council meetings are once again able to be held face-to-face instead of via screen."

The annual D-Day commemoration service was held at Mountfield on June 6 and the wonderful Wildflower Memorial Meadow has bloomed.

Cllr Bark added: "From bare earth earlier in the year the Wildflower Memorial Meadow, planted in memory of the men and boys of Bridport who served in the Great War 1914-1918 is already looking bountiful, and what better tribute can there be than the scarlet poppies standing proud.

"Sheila Meaney and her team have done a splendid job with this. If you would like to lend them a hand, contact [email protected]."

As well as the memorial meadow, Mountfield's gardens are blossoming, thanks to the Millennium Green Trust, which manages them.

Cllr Bark said: "The green space outside Mountfield… is enjoyed by many as a place of recreation and relaxation. Yoga groups meet throughout the summer and there are a series of events planned over coming months starting with food festival on Saturday, June 19.

"The Millennium Green Trust garden volunteers have been doing a great job in and around the raised bed area and in the gardens to the front of Mountfield.

"The tulips looked fabulous in May, and although they have now finished, there are plenty more colourful displays coming along in the gardens to see us through the year.

"Back in February, the Millennium Green garden volunteers planted over 80 small tree whips and two larger oak saplings, with the help of Bridport Tree Planting Group. His was followed up in march with a further 40 whips, all designed to provide a transition zone between the mature woodland and the meadow on Coneygar Hill.

"If you would like to join the volunteer team, contact [email protected]."

Volunteers have also uncovered a small building in the grounds, what they believe is an ice house.

Cllr Bark added: "The jury is still out over the purpose of the small building located right at the start of the footpath up Coneygar Hill.

"Volunteers have cleared away a lot of the accumulated soil and vegetation to reveal the structure. The team has also been looking through old documents at the Dorset History Centre and consulted with the county conservation office."

If anyone knows anything about the building, please gt in touch with the Millennium Green Trust vis [email protected]

To find out more about Mountfield House, read Bridport mayor Cllr Ian Bark's blog here.

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