Day: July 14, 2014

The crowds flocked in their droves to West Moors annual Fun Day on Sunday, 13 July.
With over 50 stalls, dog shows, tractor rides and arena events taking part at Sturts Farm there was much to see and do for the whole family.
Live entertainment, children’s entertainment, a bar, hog roast and a plentiful supply of sandwiches and ice creams ensured everyone was catered for.

For the first time in Ferndown’s history, the civic service hosted by the town’s mayor, was held on King George V Playing Field outside the town council offices on 11 July.

Nina Dyer from Dorset Rescue Dogs, along with two colleagues and their spaniels, Rhea and Nyx, gave a talk at Colehill WI this month. They spoke about the extensive and expensive training they do with their dogs, which is voluntary and unpaid. They have about 50 call outs a year working in Dorset, Hampshire and…

Christchurch Borough Council and East Dorset District Council Chief Executive David Macintosh along with Neil Farmer and Judith Plumbley made a visit to the Heatherlands Centre to have a look at the new Soft Play Group for mums, dads and children and they also made time to visit the very popular Hopscotch Pre-School next door.

It was a case of ‘merci, mais non merci’ when a French Market planned for Ringwood had to be cancelled because of a clash of dates. The market, featuring breads, meats, cheeses, olives along with fashion accessories, had been booked for the weekend of 25-27 July to be held along Southampton Road. It would have…