Welcome to West Dorset Commons!

We’re working to make West Dorset a home to thriving people, in a thriving place, whilst respecting the wellbeing of all people, and the health of the whole planet.

We’re just getting started. We’ve now got over 35 local members contributing £5+/month and we’re in the process of incorporating as a Community Benefit Society.

Our current projects include:

If you’d like to support these and similar future projects and support our aims to meet everyone’s needs within the means of the living planet, please join us.

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People gathered around a table in the Reading Room at the Chapel in the Garden, sharing organic vegan curries during MMMM! Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling on 17 February 2025.

Latest from WestDorset.News

  • What's on: From Page to Screen, Allington Hill goes live, and MMMM! returns 11 May
    by Josef Davies-Coates
    Hi all,A few things to flag this week:🍽️ No MMMM! this Monday 27 AprilThere's no MMMM! Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling this Monday 27 April as we're having a break. Some of us will be heading to Bridport Food Matters' monthly
  • MMMM! Monday 4 May, Movie (The Invisible Doctrine), Meal & Mingling
    by Josef Davies-Coates
    Hi all,MMMM! Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling is back on Monday 4 May! https://ud.coop/neolibThis week we're screening: The Invisible DoctrineA reminder to check out our MMMM! Next film? site where you can suggest and upvote films you think we should screen. It&
  • Allington Hill goes live!
    by Cath Tyler
    Two exciting events are coming up soon on Allington Hill on 1st and 2nd May.Friday 1st, 6-10pm, is an evening of live music featuring talented local musicians, in collaboration with Chris Deacon and Dorset Bars & Disco. Hot food also available and all under cover in case of rain!
  • From Page to Screen film festival 22-26 April at Bridport Arts Centre
    by Eleanor Pole
    This year’s film festival has something for everyone, from classic comedies Ball of Fire, His Girl Friday and Touch of Evil, international treats The Little Sister, No Other Choice and Black Orpheus, to gala screenings of 2001 and Casino Royale at the Electric Palace, featuring a Q&
  • People's Emergency Briefing tomorrow + MMMM! next Monday
    by Josef Davies-Coates
    Hi all,Two things to flag this week:🚨 Tomorrow: People's Emergency Briefing – BridportA quick reminder that tomorrow evening (Tuesday 7 April) there's a free screening of a brand new film from the National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis.The 50-minute
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