Day: June 30, 2014

A new solar farm was officially opened by the Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Pat Morrow with landowner Andrew Gent and Ben Hill of Homeland Solar Farm on 27 June 2014 at Three Legged Cross. The event also saw the launch of the new community fund and included a free hog roast and free drinks supplied by the Tickled Pig courtesy of Homeland Solar Farm. Guided tours of the farm were given on the night, Verwood Concert Brass provided light entertainment and there was face-painting and bouncy castles for the children.

Annette Brooke MP is calling on the government to publish details of when a new Meningitis B vaccine will be given to all babies on the NHS The call comes 100 days (29 June 2014) after the Department of Health announced that the vaccine is being recommended for inclusion in the National Immunisation Programme. Annette…

Little Owls Pre School & Nursery in Witchampton is holding a Family Fun Day on 20 July from 12 noon – 4pm to celebrate its 21st birthday. As well as Peppa Pig and Buttons the Clown, children will be delighted by the guests of honour, the owls and birds of prey from the local Liberty…

A state of the art changing bed is on its way to Poole-based Langside School for youngsters with special educational needs thanks to a cheque for more than £4000 from the charity appeal of Ferndown’s former mayor, John Lewis.