Events
Swanage Sailing Club Evening Information Event - Learn more about the SBMP and eco-moorings
Date Monday 19 February 2024 6.30-8.30pm
Come along and view our display eco-mooring, talk to boaters and members of the Studland Bay Marine Partnership to find out how local recreational watersports can support our marine habitats.
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024
One of our Studland Bay Marine Partnership eco-moorings will be on display the RYA stand 010 in the RYA Interactive Zone at the RYA Dingy & Watersports Show 2024 at Farnborough International.
We are pleased to support the #SaveOurSeabed campaign - Project Officer Sara will be on the stand on Sunday 25th February.
Poole Yacht Club Information Event - Learn more about the SBMP and eco-moorings
Date Tuesday 9 April 2024 Start time 19:30
FOR MEMBERS OF POOLE YACHT CLUB ONLY
Come along and view our display eco-mooring, talk to boaters and members of the Studland Bay Marine Partnership to find out how local recreational boaters can support our marine habitats.
Parkstone Bay Marina - SBMP Engagement Pop-up!
The SBMP team will be bringing along our display eco-mooring for friends and users of Parkstone Bay Marina with lots of fun activities for all ages 10am-2pm - why not join us? Look out for the bright blue DCF gazebo!
Parkstone Yacht Club Information Evening - Learn more about the SBMP and eco-moorings
Date Wednesday 17 April 2024 Start time 19:00
FOR MEMBERS OF PARKSTONE YACHT CLUB ONLY
Come along and view our display eco-mooring, talk to boaters and members of the Studland Bay Marine Partnership to find out how local recreational boaters can support our marine habitats.
Castle Cove Seaweed Shenanigans Event
The SBMP team will be bringing along our display eco-mooring to this beach event in Weymouth - why not join us?
Bank Holiday Conservation Conversations at Middle Beach - Neptune and the Seagrass
Bank Holiday Monday at Middle Beach, Studland 10am-4pm
We will be welcoming Neptune - a beautiful seahorse sculpture created by artist Eilidh Middleton with a day of marine conservation talks and free family fun at Middle Beach, Studland.
Standing proud above Middle Beach during the summer months, Neptune looks over towards the bay, Dorset's largest seagrass meadow and the Voluntary No Anchor Zone.
Artist Eilidh Middleton will join us for 20 minute marine conservation talks at:
11am,12noon,1pm, 2pm and 3pm
With the recent install of our additional eco-moorings, this is an opportunity for all ages to come along and view our display eco-mooring and talk to members of the Studland Bay Marine Partnership to find out how eco-moorings are protecting our precious marine habitats.
Follow the seahorse trail from Knoll beach towards Middle Beach - look for the beautiful seahorse sculpture Neptune and the big blue Dorset Coast Forum gazebo and you have found us!
Seahorse Quiz Trail at Studland
Starting at Knoll beach, follow the seahorse quiz trail along to middle beach to find Neptune the seahorse. Test your knowledge or find out some new fun facts. See the seahorse sculpture up at Middle beach carpark at the end of the trail. This a free, self-led activity. Start from the engagement beach hut, near the café at Knoll. Seahorse Quiz Trail
Click here for a Neptune video
South Beach, Studland Feedback Day - safety & swimming
Dorset Coast Forum facilitated online and in person events in February 2024 to gain feedback from the local community on the current swim zone at South Beach with a focus on swimmer safety in and around the VNAZ.
We agreed that wider feedback would be sought in the summer months so 2 of the SBMP Team will be at South Beach with a short questionnaire for beach visitors between 10-2pm (Weather permitting!)
DCF have a dedicated coastal safety advice webpage which includes swim safety.
You can also fine information included here on swimming at Studland Things to do at Studland Bay Dorset, National Trust
South Beach, Studland Feedback Day - safety & swimming
Dorset Coast Forum facilitated online and in person events in February 2024 to gain feedback from the local community on the current swim zone at South Beach with a focus on swimmer safety in and around the VNAZ.
We agreed that wider feedback would be sought in the summer months so 2 of the SBMP Team will be at South Beach with a short questionnaire for beach visitors between 10-2pm (Weather permitting!)
DCF have a dedicated coastal safety advice webpage which includes swim safety.
You can also find information included here on swimming at Studland Things to do at Studland Bay, Dorset National Trust
Neptune and the Seagrass - conservation conversations at Middle Beach, Studland
Middle Beach, Studland 10am-4pm
We will be joining Neptune once again - a beautiful seahorse sculpture created by artist Eilidh Middleton with a day of marine conservation talks and free family fun at Middle Beach, Studland.
Standing proud above Middle Beach during the summer months, Neptune looks over towards the bay, Dorset's largest seagrass meadow and the Voluntary No Anchor Zone.
Join us for FREE 20 minute marine conservation talks at:
11am,12noon,1pm, 2pm and 3pm
With the recent install of our additional eco-moorings, this is an opportunity for all ages to come along and view our display eco-mooring and talk to members of the Studland Bay Marine Partnership to find out how eco-moorings are protecting our precious marine habitats.
Look for the beautiful seahorse sculpture Neptune and the big blue Dorset Coast Forum gazebo and you have found us!
Baiter Quay Slipway, Poole - SBMP Engagement Pop Up
The SBMP team will be bringing along our display eco-mooring to Baiter Quay slipway with lots of fun activities for all ages 10am-2pm - why not join us? Look out for the bright blue DCF gazebo!
We are delighted that we will be joined by the team from Blue Meadows - learn more about why seagrass is such an important part of marine conservation in our area and beyond!
Portland Week 2024 with SBMP partners boatfolk
Marina group boatfolk are one of our core partners and once again their popular Portland Week 2024 at the marina will be providing fun and frolics for all!
Our display eco-mooring will be helping boaters to appreciate how simply and effectively eco-moorings support marine conservation in Studland Bay - a popular mooring place for those who visit and berth at Portland boatfolk
Lots on offer throughout the week for all the family!
Southampton Boat Show - talks and stalls!
You can find us once again doing marine conservation talks on the boatfolk stand and supporting the University Of Southampton Marine Team throughout the week at the Southampton Boat Show 2024
See you there!
Rewilding Our Local Seas Planet Purbeck Event - including a talk by SBMP member Dr Ken Collins
As part of the Planet Purbeck Festival 2024 we are delighted that Dr Ken Collins of Southampton University will be one of the guest speakers at The Rewilding our Local Seas evening 7-9.30pm at Emmanuel Church, Swanage. Ken will be sharing research and monitoring updates and underwater footage from dives in Studland Bay this year and sharing the story of how Studland's seagrass is responding to the marine conservation project led by the SBMP.
Celebration of Purbeck - the Mowlem Theatre, Swanage 7.30-10.30pm
The SBMP are delighted to be supporting another jam packed Celebration of Purbeck evening hosted by Planet Purbeck with a short film updating on where we are now! Book your ticket and come and see what Purbeck has to offer on land and sea - and beneath the waves!
Planet Purbeck 'Beside the Seaside' Festival, Shore Rd, Swanage 10-3pm
Beside the Seaside once again with Planet Purbeck! Last year was excellent and we are so pleased to re-join the Planet Purbeck Festival 2024 festivities along Shore Road, Swanage.
View our display eco-mooring and win a seahorse (not a real one!)
Supporting Studland Bay - a special brunch event hosted by the SBMP
This event is for the business community to find out how their support can continue the essential marine conservation at Studland.
Invitation Only - we have limited places available for interested attendees, please contact Project Officer Sara to find out more details and how you can book your place
