Chesil Rocks

13/10/2026

Colonel Duke’s rum punch has always been a favourite at Chesil Rocks. This is how it is made…

10/07/2026

You don’t have to answer the phone to volunteer for the Dorset branch of Samaritans based in Weymouth…💚

💚 Volunteer Opportunity: Branch Treasurer 💚

Dorset Samaritans at Weymouth is looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join our Leadership Team.

This is an important role helping to ensure our branch remains financially healthy and able to continue supporting people who need us. Our branch raises around £35,000 each year to keep our service running, and the Treasurer plays a key part in helping us manage those funds responsibly.

What does the role involve?
• Helping to oversee the branch's finances and budget
• Maintaining financial records and accounts
• Reporting on the branch's financial position to the Leadership Team
• Helping to ensure funds are managed in line with charity requirements and good practice
• Acting as a signatory for branch payments and transactions

What are we looking for?
• Someone who is organised and reliable
• Experience of budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting or financial administration would be helpful
• A team player who is happy to work alongside other volunteers

What you should know
• You do not need to be a current Samaritans listening volunteer to apply
• The role can be carried out largely from home, with attendance at occasional branch meetings
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided
• All volunteers are required to complete our application and induction process
• Nobody at our branch is paid for their role – we are entirely volunteer-run

Volunteering as Treasurer is a rewarding way to use your skills to support a local charity that has been part of the Weymouth community for over 70 years.

Interested in finding out more? We'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via email at [email protected]

30/06/2026

We are in the news!

https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/26233915.chesil-rocks-picnic-pimms-raises-thousands-samaritans/

A MUCH-loved Dorset fundraising tradition returned with overwhelming success - albeit with a different twist.

25/06/2026

Small festival, big heart…💚

25/06/2026

A taste of Chesil Rocks 2026 🎵🎸💚

This short video captures just a few moments from our Picnic & Pimms event held on Saturday in the beautiful surroundings of Higher Farmhouse, Langton Herring.
We would like to thank everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, sponsored, donated raffle prizes, ran stalls or helped behind the scenes.
Thanks to your support we raised at least £3,000 for Samaritans of Dorset💚
What a wonderful afternoon of music, friendship and community spirit. Thank you all.❤️❤️❤️

23/06/2026

I can see clearly now…

23/06/2026

We can see clearly now… After a misty start to a glorious summer afternoon, our sold-out Chesil Rocks Picnic & Pimms brought together 100 people for a fantastic day of music, friendship, food and fundraising in the beautiful grounds of Higher Farmhouse, Langton Herring.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, performed, donated, served food and drinks, or supported us in any way. Special thanks to Samaritans, who joined us with their delicious cream teas, Big Bun Little Bun Catering, our bar team, and all of our talented local performers who made the day so special.
While we’re still finalising the figures, we’re delighted to say that we expect to have raised at least £3,000 for Samaritans.
When a community comes together, wonderful things can happen. Thank you, Langton Herring.

19/06/2026

Chesil Rocks returns home this weekend, with our big Picnic & Pimms event tomorrow, starting at 12pm.
Expect a smaller, friendlier and more intimate event, with live music alternating from two acoustic stages.
For those travelling to the event by car, please be guided by signs and our lovely volunteers as you approach the village. Parking is on the north side of Rodden Road and below the old telephone kiosk.
A drop off (only) point is situated at the entrance to Higher Farmhouse.
Please do not try and park elsewhere in the village as this may upset people. Thank you.🙏❤️
Bring picnic chairs, a rug and if you like a picnic🧺 (with no drinks) and there will be a fully stocked bar on site 🍺🍾🍸🥂, Samaritans💚 doing cream teas and a fabulous caterer doing freshly made wraps.
The weather is likely to be warm with sunny spells and a gentle breeze, but remember we are in England - so come prepared! ☔️⛈️🌈😂
Expect fabulous musical talent from the village and beyond, including the awesome Portesham Ukulele Band with Sam Brown. This is our full set list with approximate timings:
12.30 - Martin Smith
1pm - Langton Herring Community choir
1.30 - Grahame
2pm- Jem and Ian
3pm - PUB
3.45 - interval
4pm - PUB
5pm - Golden Geckos
5.45 - Michaela
The event will be ending at 6pm and those attending are reminded of the fabulous Elm Tree Inn situated close by - if you need to stop off on the way home! 😂
We are asking people not to leave their cars parked overnight in the village🙏

17/06/2026

We are delighted to announce Nordic Dorset will be at Chesil Rocks this year, bringing Nordic Walking to our Picnic & Pimms event this Saturday.
Alexa Beazer who is a qualified Nordic Walling instructor, will be offering free Nordic Walking taster sessions through the afternoon. There will also be a special prize draw for anyone interested in finding out more about Nordic Walking on the day.
Alexa has been a supporter of Chesil Rocks for a number of years. Alexa has lived in Weymouth since 2013, having moved from London. Alexa is a firm believer in the power of being in the outdoors and the benefits of exercise when it comes to physical as well as mental health.
Through launching Nordic Dorset in May this year, Alexa is on a mission to enable people to make the most of Nordic Walking in Dorset.
If you would like to find out more about Nordic walking coaching and Nordic Dorset sessions planned, please contact Alexa on:

www.nordicdorset.co.uk

13/06/2026

Chesil Rocks Announcement
Regarding our Picnic & Pimms event on Sarurday 20th June, gates open at 12pm and the event will end at 6pm.
This is a 100 ticket event and to date, 91 of those tickets have been sold.
Parking for the number of cars expected will be in the village on the northern side of Rodden Road and either side of the telephone box. Marshals will be present to assist. There is very limited parking available elsewhere in the village and drivers are asked not to try and park elsewhere or in the Elm Tree Inn car park.
After parking, occupants should proceed carefully to the venue along Shop Lane, taking into account this is a single track road with no pavements.
Those attending are invited to bring a picnic (but no drinks please) and a rug or picnic chairs.
There will be a fully stocked bar selling a good range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks including b**r, c***r and wines, Pimms and Colonel Duke’s rum punch.
Big Bun Little Bun catering will be present providing both meat and plant based wraps.
Samaritans will be present providing coffee and cream teas.
Some seating will be provided, but we suggest that if you need a seat, bring one.
Guide dogs are welcome.
We have a number of musical performances starting with the Langton Herring Community Choir at 12.45pm, followed by Jem Stagg at 1.30pm, Grahame Hill at 2.30pm, the Fabulous Portesham Ukulele Band with Sam Brown at 3.30pm and the Golden Geckos at 5pm.
The weather on the day is forecast to be sunny and warm with a gentle breeze and with just a small chance of a shower. People are advised to bring sun protection.
Those attending are asked to respect villagers and also not to sleep or leave their cars parked in the village overnight.
More information and tickets from www.chesilrocks.com

Chesil Rocks has been an annual music and arts festival since 2012, with all proceeds going to Samaritans of Dorset. Chesil Rocks will be on three days in 2022 - Thursday 16th June with a Comedy Night, Friday 17th June with our Prelude event followed by our main event on Saturday 18th June.