Sunrise over Weymouth bay - loving life!

Pop Along to the Puddletown Plod

This year, on Sunday 16th June, the Puddletown Plod returns. Starting at 10.30am, this 20k Road Race is your perfect opportunity for some fun fitness in a welcoming environment. The race supports funds for St Mary's School with all money raised used for continuing the refurbishment of the school library. This event is full of people who love energetic activities and who want to give back to their community in a fun, competitive way. 


In the previous couple of years they have raised over £2,000, and this year's race is extra special! They are delighted say that they have been chosen as one of the races in the Dorset Road Race League calendar, so come along and imagine where you could end up. 

The race is organised by a willing band of volunteers who welcome you to join them for a fun day of stunning scenery a friendly atmosphere.  Come along if you want to achieve a high placing, attempt a personal best or just to enjoy the run; there's a place for everyone. 

Check out the course and any other details you need at: http://www.puddletownplod.co.uk/?page=the_course

Broadmayne Brings Happy's Circus Fundraiser

Here at Loving Dorset we were thrilled to hear about and share with you this fabulous new fundraising charity event taking place in Broadmayne. Happy's Circus will arrive at Broadmayne First School on Saturday, 27 April 2013. 

Friends from Broadmayne First School PTFA have been putting a lot of work into staging this school fundraising charity event and would love for local families and residents to come along and join in the fun! The gates will be opening at 12pm for guests to enjoy the BBQ, Beer Tent, Bouncy Castles and Side Stalls. But the main event, the circus show, will be taking place from 2pm to 4pm. 

If you want to enjoy the wonders of the circus in a fun-loving family environment then come and join in the fun at:

Broadmayne First School

Knighton Lane

Broadmayne

DT2 8PH

If you want more details, visit http://broadmayne.co.uk/ or head to their Twitter and Facebook. 

For a fun filled family day of entertainment, come and join us at Happy's Circus!

For budding olympians...

It's been an exciting year for the UK, London and Dorset alike. After a huge celebration for the Olympics that saw London and Weymouth in particular come alive with a series of excellent sporting successes, we've seen a nation inspired by a series of incredibly talented Olympians! Here at Loving Dorset we've been caught up in this as much as the next person, which is why we jumped at the chance to take a peek at some of the great products from The Medal Hanger Shop - a company selling a unique range of sporty-themed hangers for your budding athletes! We opted for the 'Wall of Fame' and the 'Runner Male' and we certainly weren't disappointed! 

Our first thoughts when we opened the hangers were just what great quality they were! Well packaged, and made of thick, good quality metal, perfectly shaped and smoothed. Although even better than that, they come with a little packet containing all the bits and bobs you need to put them  up on the wall! They're also much bigger in real life than they look on the website which was a pleasant surprise! All in all, they serve as the perfect way to display medals without using coat hangers, door knobs etc! 

Their range features an excellent choice of hangers for all sorts of sports including swimming, running, football and triathlon, as well as some with humorous mottos! They make the perfect accessory for your little one's rooms, but they are also a great gift for a sporty friend! 

To get your hands on one of these all you need to do is head over to their website! Prices start at an excellent £20.99, and gift vouchers are also available starting at £15. You can also catch them at this years London Marathon Expo on April 17th so be sure to pop and say hello and mention Loving Dorset! 

Worth Waking Up To!

Here at Loving Dorset we were delighted when the wonderful people at Jordan's Cereals got in touch to see if we'd like some samples of their new delicious goodies! We opted for the Super Berry Country Crisp aka "Golden Baked Oat Clusters with Blackcurrants, Cranberries and Blueberries". Jordans sell an amazing range of different cereal, granola, and oatmeal  products that come in jam-packed boxes just waiting to be eaten! When ours arrived we certainly couldn't wait to get stuck in! 
On first glance, we were surprised to see just how good it looks! A nice mixture of big and small chunks and a mouth-watering mix of colourful summer berries! 

The first thing we noticed when trying the cereal was that it didn't have that horrible sugary taste that you find with a lot of cereals nowadays, especially some of the ones that have fruity bits in - it tasted natural, hearty and delicious! We were also pleasantly surprised with just how much fruit there was! You got berries in almost every spoonful! We are not usually cereal lovers, but we found this to be refreshing, filling and effective at making the early mornings slightly more bearable! We even found ourselves grabbing a handful from the box when time constraints meant that breakfast wasn't an option! We were also given a pack of Jordan's Absolute Nut Bars - cereal bars with big pieces of nut mixed with oat. They're the perfect snack to chuck in your handbag and enjoy out and about!  

Since finishing the boxes, we have been perusing over what we should try next! We are torn between the Truly Fruity Muesli and the Crunchy Oat Granola with Fruit and Nuts! 

Thank's Jordan's for improving this month's mornings!

Relax, Rebalance and Revitalise at Charmouth Reiki

Reiki is pronounced Ray-Key. It is a method of healing through light touch which helps to promote the body's natural ability to heal itself. Reiki is a way to de-stress yourself without spending heaps of money on retail therapy or watching films and turning your brain to mush! This therapy encourages personal development on all levels, including emotional, physical, mental and spiritual. 

Janice Pritchard, the driving force behind it all, is a wonderful  Reiki Master. She practises and teaches Reiki in Charmouth and Bridport. Janice worked for the NHS as an Occupational Therapist and also has a qualification in Anxiety Management, so we know you're in good hands! She enjoys teaching Reiki and offers teaching on a one-to-one basis because she understands that everyone is on their own path. As part of the Reiki workshop Janice gives Reiki attunements, a simple spiritual ceremony which activates your chakras, and allows you to give Reiki. Janice says, 

I love to give attunements at sacred sites and stone circles wherever possible such as at Kingston Russell stone circle or Nine Maidens stone circle near Winterbourne Abbas. Reiki is my passion and is all I can do now! It has truly changed my life and thousands of people around the world will say the same too! 

Janice offers taster Reiki treatments for charity events and ladies pamper evenings. We love this idea, here at Loving Dorset, and think this is a great way to discover Reiki for yourself as well as meeting the genius that is Janice!

Our followers (you guys) are eligible for a 15% discount on Reiki treatments during October and November and  10% discount on all teaching workshops! Don't miss out. Get down there asap for a lovely atmosphere and tranquilizing experience. 

Visit her website: Charmouth Reiki or pop along. We hope to see you there!

The Dining Room - Distinguished Dining for All!

Come along to The Dining Room in Weymouth centre. We first heard of this excellent restaurant through Twitter and saw them at the Dorset Sea Food Festival and Wessex Food Festival,  which we all loved! So we know they have a good taste in events but what about their culinary skills?

Well if being a finalist in the 'Best Restaurant' category in the Taste of Dorset Awards 2012 doesn't convince you, then maybe popping along to taste their fine blend of culinary styles might. Their menu has been influenced by Arabic, Far Eastern and Modern European cuisine and is one of the most unique dining experiences in Weymouth. 

The Dining Room also do culinary classes for all abilities. There is a basic course for beginners, including knife skills, simple ingredient knowledge and sample dishes like fresh fish pies or delectable desserts. You could also attend an advanced class for the accomplished cook that would like to learn a few tricks! How does a Chicken ballontine with oregano rosti, lemon and sage butter sauce sound? Classes start from £70 a person and are well worth the effort. 

To Book call 01305 783008. Or email them at: info@thediningroomweymouth.co.uk.



For divine food visit them at The Dining Room Restaurant, 67 St Mary Street, Weymouth
or follow them on facebook and twitter. If you still don't believe me, here's someone else who has experienced it first hand:

'The food’s incredible, the wine’s wonderful and the staff are amazing. Weymouth has been waiting for a restaurant like this!' - Carole Malone

Come down and see for yourself... The Dining Room