Dear Dorset Life Listers, The Bridport Story: An Exhibition Rope and Net -Hemp and Flax Bridport Town Hall everyday 9.30-5.00 until Sunday 3 August.Adults a £1.00, Children free. The West Dorset Group of the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society have been researching the subject since 1999. This exhibition is being staged by the Bridport Heritage Forum as part of the celebrations of Bridport's 750th Anniversary of the Royal Charter. This is a major new exhibition and shows the history of the trade in the town and the villages in the area and the industry today. The Heritage Forum were lucky to get Lottery Funding to help stage the event. A new book about Bridport has also been published in time for the exhibition. 'The Bridport Trade: Rope and Net, Hemp and Flax' written by Celia Martin is on sale at the Exhibition for £4.99. Please come over and visit the exhibition. best wishes, Jane Ferentzi-Sheppard on behalf of the Bridport Heritage Forum