Events

CANCELLED - due to the recent continued rainfall and for everyone's comfort and safety we will rearrange the 2 February dates for later in the spring following site inspections by the project team.  Apologies for any disappointment caused.

NEW! Book & Look - on Wednesday 28th January due to the road conditions in and out of Swanage, under advisement from Dorset Council we needed to cancel the walk & talk at very short notice.  Apologies to anyone who made it to the start point, cancelling is something Sara does not like to do! As we appreciate not everyone is able to view updates on social media, if you intend to join us on the 12 or 25 February walks please email Project Office Sara Parker at sara.parker@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with your name and telephone number to book your place and look at your emails for updates on the day of the walk

Starting at 11 am on Thursday 12 February 2026 from the Ocean Bay end of the beach this is an opportunity to learn what Cliff Behaviour Units are - sections of coastline where cliffs share similar characteristics and patterns of erosion or instability. Understanding these units helps us predict how cliffs will respond to natural forces and plan adaptation strategies. 

Ever wondered how and why our cliffs are changing?  Join us for an interactive walk from Ocean Bay and explore real examples of coastal erosion.

Let's walk the coast and talk about its future together!

Download the Walks & Talks Handout

It has been so helpful to have been able to connect with so many of the community in North Swanage at our events in April and I am delighted to say that we are holding the next event in the programme on Wednesday 19^th June 7-8.25pm online via Zoom.

Co-hosted by Ross Fitzgerald, Associate Director of Geomorphology at Jacobs, who are working with Dorset Council’s FCERM team on the programme,  the aims of the event will be to further:

• Introduce the Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme (CTAP) and what it can and can’t deliver.
• Summarise options that might attract funding at Swanage North Cliff.
• Encourage the community to contribute to ideas for options.

To register for the event and receive the Zoom invite, please contact sara.parker@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk  

DCF Project Officer Sara will be giving a quick round up of our Swanage projects at the STC Swanage Parish Assembly from 7pm at The Centre, Chapel Lane, Swanage.

Please join us!

Dorset Coast Forum will be facilitating x2 45minute online events for those unable to attend in person the sessions on 10th April:

Swanage North Cliff online engagement event 16 April 2024 18:00-18:45 for beach hut owners.  You can register using this link Swanage North Cliff online engagement event - beach hut owners

Swanage North Cliff online engagement event 16 April 2024 19:00-19:45 for land/home owners.  You can register using this link Swanage North Cliff online engagement event - land/homeowners

Our baseline survey will be open 26 May - 7 July 2025 and you will find the survey link on this webpage.  Paper versions will be available at our upcoming engagement events and at the Swanage Information Centre.

Please contact Project Officer Sara if you have any queries or questions. 

To coincide with the launch of our Future Coast North Swanage baseline survey on the 26th May 2025, you can find Project Officer Sara on the beach during the day near Burlington Chine (at the bottom of Burlington Road) in the big blue DCF gazebo. Come and talk to us about the delivery phase of the project and complete the short survey.

Please register in advance using this link

Save the date and join us for an update from Future Coast Dorset Project Officer Elliott Saloman-Carter to find out more about how the delivery phase of the project will be shaped and how the North Swanage community can get involved.  Ideal if you are unable to join us at the in-person event on 19 June 2025.

Contact Project Officer Sara for more details.

Save the date and join us for our Community Conversation update from Future Coast Dorset Project Officer Elliott Saloman-Carter and DCF Project Officer Sara. Find out more about how the delivery phase of the project will be shaped and how the North Swanage community can get involved.

This is a drop-in event with an opportunity to attend a short presentation at 4pm and 6pm.

Can't make this event?  Then join us for the online version instead.  Please register in advance using this link

Contact Project Officer Sara for more details.

DCF Project Officer Sara will be back on the beach - minus the DCF gazebo but still available to answer queries and she will have paper versions of the LIVE survey.  It's open until 6 July so please do complete it - link on the main page

Sunday 6th July is your last day to complete the short baseline survey.  Please use the link in the webpage or here

Thank you to everyone who completed our recent baseline survey - the results will now be analysed and we shall share the report in the Project Update section when completed.

In the meantime you still have the opportunity to complete our Quick Poll of Options until the 22 July 2025

Interested in helping us shape the project delivery options?  This quick poll is open to 22 July 2025

Join us for free, family activities at Discovery Fest 2025 in conjunction with Planet Purbeck on 20th September 10-3pm on Swanage seafront - showcasing our ever popular and interactive DCF Flood Tank and much, much more!

Check out details here

Local community group The Swanage Streams Partnership are hosting a free event including a focus on the natural flood management (NFM) work of the National Trust that might be of interest to local residents in the Future Coast North Swanage area.  Link to book

Starting at 10am on Sunday 11 January 2026 from the Ocean Bay end of the beach this is the first of 4 opportunities to learn what Cliff Behaviour Units are - sections of coastline where cliffs share similar characteristics and patterns of erosion or instability.  Understanding these units helps us predict how cliffs will respond to natural forces and plan adaptation strategies. 

Ever wondered how and why our cliffs are changing?  Join us for an interactive walk from Ocean Bay to Sheps Hollow steps and explore real examples of coastal erosion.

Let's walk the coast and talk about its future together!

CANCELLED 28/1/26 due to unfavourable road conditions for those planning to travel to Swanage to attend.  Next walk is Thur 11 Feb 2026 at 11am

Starting at 10am on Wednesday 28 January 2026 from the Ocean Bay end of the beach this is the first of 4 opportunities to learn what Cliff Behaviour Units are - sections of coastline where cliffs share similar characteristics and patterns of erosion or instability.  Understanding these units helps us predict how cliffs will respond to natural forces and plan adaptation strategies. 

Ever wondered how and why our cliffs are changing?  Join us for an interactive walk from Ocean Bay to Sheps Hollow steps and explore real examples of coastal erosion.

Let's walk the coast and talk about its future together!

Download the Walks & Talks Handout

• a short presentation on Adaptation Plans will be given at 5pm by Ross Fitzgerald, CGeol, FGS, MSc Associate Director Geomorphology at consultants Jacobs
• come along and give your responses and comments to the outcomes of a stakeholder workshop earlier in the day
• meet the Future Coast North Swanage Steering Group and your community representatives

CANCELLED - due to the recent continued rainfall and for everyone's comfort and safety we will rearrange the 2 February dates for later in the spring following site inspections by the project team.  Apologies for any disappointment caused.

NEW! Book & Look - on Wednesday 28th January due to the road conditions in and out of Swanage, under advisement from Dorset Council we needed to cancel the walk & talk at very short notice.  Apologies to anyone who made it to the start point, cancelling is something Sara does not like to do! As we appreciate not everyone is able to view updates on social media, if you intend to join us on 11 or 25 February walks please email Project Office Sara Parker with your name and telephone number to book your place and look at your emails for updates on the day of the walk

Starting at 9.30am on Wednesday 25 February 2026 from the Ocean Bay end of the beach this is your opportunity to learn what Cliff Behaviour Units are - sections of coastline where cliffs share similar characteristics and patterns of erosion or instability.  Understanding these units helps us predict how cliffs will respond to natural forces and plan adaptation strategies. 

Ever wondered how and why our cliffs are changing?  Join us for an interactive walk from Ocean Bay and explore real examples of coastal erosion.

Let's walk the coast and talk about its future together!

Download the Walks & Talks Handout

Sara Parker and Elaine Snow Project Officers for Dorset Coast Forum will be holding a Face2Face session at Swanage Library on Tuesday 24th March between 1-5pm to share the thoughts and opinions from the Swanage community who attended our recent Adaptation Plan workshop and drop-in at the Mowlem.  

We want to get your feedback on the plan to date so if you're new to the Future Coast North Swanage project or just want the opportunity to discuss some specific questions you may have with us, this is an ideal opportunity!

Can't make that date but want to add your feedback and comments?  We have a 2 week community feedback online opportunity between 17th-31st March.  Add your feedback here 

If you would like to reserve a timed slot, please email elaine.snow@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with your preferred time and what you would like to discuss.

• 1.15 - 1.30pm
• 1.45 - 2.00pm 
• 2.15 - 2.30pm
• 2.45 - 3.00pm
• 3.15 - 3.30 pm 
• 3.45 - 4pm
• 4.15 - 4.30pm

FEEDBACK OPEN 17-31st March 2026

To ensure local voices shape the FCNS Adaptation Plan, we hosted a well-attended event on Wednesday 4th February at the Mowlem, Swanage.  In the first part of the event, local community representatives and wider stakeholders were invited to a workshop to focus on the potential triggers and resulting actions to build into the Adaptation Plan. We then invited all the community to review the outcomes of the workshop and provide further comments and feedback.

Couldn't make it to the event?  Now is your opportunity to review and add any further comment and you can view a display of all the comments and review the Technical Reports from consultants Jacobs in Swanage Library from 17-31st March during their usual opening hours.  Please give us your feedback!

If you'd like to chat Face2Face Project Officers Sara and Elaine will be at Swanage Library on Tuesday 24th March 1-5pm.