Our Postcard - Celebrating What Makes Purbeck Special
As part of the UK Town of Culture 2028 process, DCMS invited towns and communities across the country to submit a digital postcard - a chance to celebrate what makes each place unique. This is ours: a snapshot of the creativity, culture, and community spirit that makes Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck so special.
You can share our post over on our social media channels and have a look at all the pos
Shaping the Future of Culture in Purbeck
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our February community visioning workshop. It was inspiring to see so many people come together to share ideas, perspectives and ambitions for culture in Purbeck. The energy in the room was fantastic, and your contributions have directly shaped the direction of the bid and our work going forward - ensuring it reflects the voices and aspirations of the community.
We’re especially excited to see how the From Stone to Sea theme continues to develop - we’ll be in touch soon with further opportunities to get involved.
A Wave of Community Support
We’ve been incredibly encouraged by the strength and breadth of support from across the community and beyond.
From local festivals and cultural organisations to businesses, local groups and residents, it’s clear there is a shared belief in the power of culture to shape Purbeck’s future. This growing chorus of support - which you can see across our social media - really reflects the pride people feel in this place and reinforces the ambition of our bid as we move forward.
We’re also delighted to have the support of Dorset MPs Lloyd Hatton MP and Vikki Slade MP who have shared letters of support for the bid.
Support from Swanage Town Council
"I am pleased to be able to confirm the Town Council's wholehearted support for Cultural Purbeck to bid for Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck to be UK Town of Culture 2028 in the small town category.
The Town Council recognises that culture in all its many facets plays a key role in shaping and enhancing the life, health and wellbeing of our community. Indeed, the promotion of culture is seen to play an important part in regenerative tourism, community engagement and inclusivity, which are significant themes within our Corporate Plan.
The Town Council looks forward to partnering with Cultural Purbeck on this exciting opportunity in order to deliver a strong and sustainable legacy that will greatly benefit our town and surrounding villages."
- Cllr Mike Bonfield
Town Mayor and Chairman of Swanage Town Council
Cultural Purbeck in the news
Wide local coverage was given to our bid - including coverage in Swanage News, Dorset Echo, Bournemouth Echo and a recent interview with our Chair, Debbie Evans, on BBC Radio Solent - helping to shine a spotlight on Purbeck’s cultural offer.
Support from across the community
