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On Tuesday 18th November around 50 children from the Prince of Wales and Damers schools plus 50 parents, teachers and marshals enjoyed an exciting ‘glow ride’ through Dorchester.  The ride had been organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group, in partnership with the schools, to help give children confidence cycling in slightly unusual conditions – and […]

Spotted this article on the Dorset Council website, here’s the link. Some of you may be interested to go: Dorset History Centre is excited to announce the next event in its popular From the Stacks lunchtime talk series. Join them on Wednesday 30 July at 12.30pm for a fascinating insight into one of Dorset’s most […]

The first Streets Alive community cycle ride on 13 July was a great success. Organised by Dorchester Transport Action Group some 70 cyclists aged from 5 years old to 84 years young participated.  The Mayor of Dorchester, Cllr Andy Canning, waved off the cyclists saying, “Great to see so many people here.  It shows the […]

Get your bikes out, get them oiled up and ready, get them ‘blinged’ up to win a prize! This coming Sunday is going to be great! Cyclists (and younger scooter riders) of all abilities are welcome. Bring a picnic for after the cycle and have a great afternoon out on the Great Field.

DTAG held their annual open meeting on Wednesday 18th June 2025 in The Corn Exchange Dorchester. This is a brief update on what took place and what will happen next. Some 30 people attended, a mixture of DTAG members and local residents who are interested in improving how we all get round in Dorchester and […]

Last Friday, 9th May, Dorchester Transport Action Group were pleased to attend the Dorchester Town Council Annual Meeting. We had a stall to promote DTAG and give out flyers for our own forthcoming public meeting. Which is on 18 June. And we gave out flyers for our bike event on 13 July. Julie-Ann Booker from […]

For a great day out walking, let the train take the strain so you can enjoy a great time exploring the countryside, seaside, market towns and sites of interest along the beautiful Heart of Wessex, Bristol to Weymouth railway line. The Wessex Wanderer Rail Walks programme consists of circular and linear walks of various lengths […]

Join us for drinks, chat and solutions at our open meeting which will be a relaxed, sociable and discussion based event at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester. The bar opens at 6.30pm, and the event runs from 7-9pm. Amongst other questions, we’ll be thinking about our top transport gripes, making it safer for children to […]

Photo: Dilys Gartside at the National Cycling Museum To celebrate the completion of Dorset’s first high quality cycle route, in Mid and East Dorset, you are invited to join one, or both, Let’s Go To Town cycle rides. The first is on Friday 4 April and meets at St John’s Church, Wimborne, at 9.30.  The […]

Bournemouth University is hosting a series of film events designed to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. These screenings use film as a powerful medium to educate, inspire reflection, and encourage meaningful action. The next event features Chasing the Sun, on Wednesday, 26th March 2025, at 4 PM, and features the impact of cycling […]