To the bitter end.
On a sailing ship, the "bitts" were wooden beams through which the anchor ropes passed.
when the anchors were laid the small amount of rope left on board was called "the bitter end."
The Chalk Legends
- May 18th 2012 - May 19th 2012 Chalk Legends large scale music, dance and multi-media project culminating in a spectacular presentation at the National Sailing Academy on Portland (entry fees apply), part of Martitime Mix.
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Harbour Consultative Group Meeting Dates for 2012/13
 Weymouth & Portland Borough Council 2011.jpg "Harbour Consultative Group Meeting Dates for 2012/13")
- The Weymouth Harbour Consultative Group meets up to 4 times a year, usually 4pm on Wednesdays at the Council Offices. Meeting dates for 2012 are as follows:
• 19 September 2012
• 7 November 2012
• 6 February 2013
• 17 April 2013
You can contact the group via their Chair Ian Taylor Tel: 01305 787372, or via the representative for your area on the link below where you can also read minutes of previous meetings.
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The Team Dorset Challenge
- Inspired by such Olympic ideals as courage, inspiration, determination, friendship and excellence, the Team Dorset Challenge is a new interactive website which encourages you to step out of your comfort zone (as much as you dare!) and do new things. The website allows you to create a profile to show you and your friends your chosen challenges, check your progress, win online medals and challenge others to join you (friends, family, club members, work mates). You can also search for activities and events near you where you can find more challenge opportunities.
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