Ringwood Floral Society members thoroughly enjoyed their annual club outing in June. This year the trip was to the lavender fields at Hartley Park Farm which is near Alton. The owner walked the group around the various areas planted with different kinds of lavender and explained a little about the uses of each type. A…
Young people aged from 14 to 18 are wanted to help with children’s Summer Art Weeks in East Dorset during the summer holidays. The young volunteers are needed to assist younger children with craft work, take registers and help artists with tea breaks. Helpers are also required to take money at the door, clear up…
Dorset Police’s ‘no excuse’ officers caught motorists flouting the law during a targeted operation in North Dorset on Wednesday 2 July . Officers carried out patrols on the A350 from Poole to Shaftesbury in North Dorset to remind motorists of the importance of road safety. The day of action was in response to recent public…
Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life is a unique celebration of life and hope which unites communities to help beat cancer and culminates in a fantastic family and team event. Teams of between eight to 15 people – of all ages, levels of fitness and from all walks of life – are needed to take…
Motorcyclists will be jumping on their bikes for Beaulieu’s fifth annual Motorcycle Ride-In Day on Sunday 13 July. Sponsored by Kawasaki, riders can display their machines, meet other like-minded enthusiasts, and enjoy the Beaulieu attraction, all for a fantastic on-the-day price of £10 rider and bike, £15 with pillion. Three times British Trials Champion, Steve…
Lewis-Manning Hospice will be opening up its Gardens to the public on Friday 18 July for an evening of live music hosted by a celebrity guest. The hospice will be taking the opportunity to officially introduce their newest patron, local actress and comedienne Debra Stephenson at the ‘Sax in the Garden’ event. Debra is best known…
