What's On This Weekend in Bridport: It's carnival weekend!

Here's your Nub News weekly round-up of what's on in the Bridport area this weekend...

Every Thursday, we bring you our top pick of events in our What's On section for the coming weekend.

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All Weekend: Rationing to Rock 'n' Roll

Bridport Heritage Forum's exhibition 'Rationing to Rock 'n Roll' continues at Bridport Town Hall, open until Sunday, August 20, The exhibition will take you back to the 1950s, exploring major events to take place in Bridport during the decade, as well as a 1950s kitchen, music and nightlife, schooldays and more.

Paul Atterbury will be visiting on Saturday, August 19 to talk about BBC's 'Watch with Mother' children's programmes, and his connection with one of its stars - Andy Pandy! Visitors will be encouraged to bring their own childhood treasures to show and share with him.

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Friday: Bridport Roller Disco

Bridport Roller Discos will be held at BYCC, Bridport Community Centre in Gundry Lane (DT6 3RL) on Friday, August 18, from 6pm to 7.30m. Admission costs £4.50 plus £1.50 for skate hire with free protective gear, and food and drink available.

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Saturday: Bardfest 2023

An evening of poetry, storytelling and music celebrating creative community, to be held on Saturday, August 19 from 6.30pm at The Salt House in West Bay.

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Saturday: Bridport Carnival Procession

Carnival night returns to Bridport and it's set to be a big one with more entries registered than in recent years. The carnival procession on Saturday, August 19 starts at 7pm, from West Street, followed by dancing in South Street to local band Mid-Life Crisis.

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Sunday: Bridport Torchlight Procession

Bridport Carnival Week will come to a close with the spectacular torchlight procession on Sunday, August 20. Torches will be on sale from 6.30pm and the procession will start at 9pm, from Bucky Doo Square, ending in West Bay with fireworks and live music from The Skalatans.

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