be is a hub for shopping and eating

Memory Lane offers an array of vintage, retro and modern items, and buy and sell items from militaria to vintage toys, jewellery to clocks and so much more in between.

Then there’s Halo, a fine art gallery with a dazzling range of works by many different artists. They offer chances to meet the artists at special events throughout the year, too.

And Belle Modelle offer a range of women’s and men’s fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts.

Wine merchants Morrish & Banham have been in the square for several years.

Director Caroline MorrishBanham said: “It’s a great place for shoppers to experience fantastic independent businesses in a beautifully designed space. “We enjoy working alongside other passionate retailers who offer a broad range of interesting, eclectic shops.”

If you want to work off all those burgers, baguettes and wine there’s even a gym here, open 24/7. Anytime Fitness offers a range of strength, cardio and functional equipment, unlimited access to all classes, one-to-one support and guidance with a personal trainer and free member parking.

Facilities include two private studios, a spin studio, a secluded functional training area, a cardio fitness area, a strength area and private bathrooms.

Once your body’s buffed, head to Thomas J William –where a team of extremely talented stylists and beauty therapists, described by owners Josh Lawes and James O’Brien as “true artists in their profession” can transform your locks.

Then it’s off to chiropractor’s Fitt, which also offers ear microsuction, massage therapy and even hypnotherapy.

Receptionist Lily O’Connor said: “It’s busy here – there are lots of people in Brewery Square for different things.”

After all your efforts in the gym, it must be time for pud, right?

Creams has an absolute cornucopia of them, all freshly prepared with the finest ingredients from all over the world. A spokesman said: “Our infamous waffles and 39 flavours of Italian gelatos are complemented by freshlymade American style waffles, crepes and our in-house speciality – freshly cooked American cookie dough. “Brewery Square is an ideal location for our business and the location offers great variety of restaurants and is a vibrant place to bring your family.”

Lyme Regis Rotary

President Alan Vian handed over to Richard Main at the Seaton Tramway.

Rotarians from Lyme Regis and Brit Valley clubs, together with partners and guests enjoyed a return journey from Colyton Station, stopping at Riverside Halt overlooking the wetlands and finishing with a barbecue back at Colyton Station.

Alan was able to guide the club through one of its most active and successful years, despite his other work and civic commitments, raising just under £40,000 for good causes and the local community.

The club members with the help of local organisations were able to raise this money through many activities throughout the year including Candles on the Cobb and the annual Lunge on New Year’s Day. Donations for the year went to over 40 national and international causes, including Cancer Research, British Red Cross, British Heart Foundation, Mencap, Ukraine, Water Survival Boxes and Shelter Box.

Locally 19 local youth organisations were helped, including dictionaries for

Twinners enjoy celebration weekend

The Bridport Twinning Association hosted 45 visitors from its pretty twin town of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue in Normandy for the first exchange since 2019.

“It was a joyous occasion,” said Jonathan Dines, chair of the Bridport Association, “and an opportunity for some of our newer members to experience the wonderful spirit of friendship that exists between the two associations and our towns.”

French visitors visited the Saturday morning market before Town Crier John Collingwood proclaimed their visit with a cry in French and English in Bucky Doo Square. Bridport Mayor Dave Bolwell welcomed the group at a civic reception in the Town Hall. The weekend weather was kind and the Bride Valley and Abbotsbury subtropical gardens, both visited on Sunday, were at their very best. The trip was rounded off with dinner in the Ballroom at The Bull Hotel. n For more information about the Bridport St Vaast Twinning Association, please email the secretary, Linda Bullock at lindabdt6@aol.com