Low carbon sailor Mukti Mitchell explains how we can keep the planet safe for our children and grandchildren - and have a good time! One thing's for sure, there were no plastic bags polluting the seaside town of Lyme Regis and the waters around it when Jane Austen stayed there.  Now 21st century Dorset can learn about living a greener way with environmentalist and carpenter Mukti Mitchell from Clovelly, Devon. 

Swanage residents and visitors alike now have the chance to see an impressive former neighbour after a 130 million year old fossil crocodile skull was recently found near the town.

During August, four local museums, Dorset County Museum, Weymouth Museum, Portland Museum and Bridport Museum  are running a series of events designed specifically for children and families.

Get to Make and Name Your Own Ice Cream Flavour and Help Keep the South West Special
Future Footprints is inviting children to draw their ‘best day out in the South West' - for a chance to make and name their own ice cream!

From the end of June to the end of September, a fossil warden, Stuart Godman, will be on hand to patrol the beaches and dissuade people from chipping away at the cliffs.