Ringwood Waldorf School clothes swap to benefit BBC Children in Need
Fabulous fashionistas have begun sifting through their wardrobes ahead of Ringwood Waldorf School’s 10th fundraising clothes swap party.
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Warning of fireworks distressing New Forest ponies
Fireworks display organisers in the New Forest are being asked to be aware of ponies and other animals to avoid causing them injuries and distress. The livestock in the National Park can be easily frightened by loud bangs and bright lights on Guy Fawkes Night, causing them to panic and to run into the road…
No appeal for Navitus Bay
The developers behind the Navitus Bay wind farm plan have decided not to appeal the decision. The offshore project for up to 121 turbines off Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was rejected by the Department of Energy and Climate Change in September. The developers have issued the following statement on its website: On…
Diverse Abilities awarded £15,000 from BBC Children in Need
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, is delighted to announce that BBC Children in Need has awarded its Coping with Chaos service a grant of £15,183. This grant will fund drop-in ‘open house’ sessions during the school holidays providing children with disabilities, aged 0-18, a safe environment to play and have an enjoyable time. It will…
Poole school wins top award
Victoria Education Centre (VEC) in Poole, Dorset – run by the national charity Livability – has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Help reveal secrets of First World War New Forest
Volunteers with a fascination for the New Forest’s history are being sought to help uncover details of war-time activity a hundred years ago.
Adopters encouraged to parent older children
Bournemouth Council’s award winning adoption service are using this year’s National Adoption Week (19 – 25 October) to focus on encouraging potential adopters to parent older children. Figures show that nearly half of the Bournemouth children who are waiting to be placed with adoptive families are aged 4 years old or older. Deputy Leader, Councillor Nicola Greene…
Communities Unite in Becoming Dementia Friendly
A celebration with a difference has taken place at Greyfriars Community Centre in Ringwood – the launch of Dementia Friendly Ringwood & Bransgore.
Get spooky and go wild this half term
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is hosting a series of outdoors and crafty events guaranteed to keep children entertained this half term – and they may learn a thing or two about wildlife!
Posy holders bloom at auction
A delightful pair of Victorian Posy holders attracted great interest at Lawrences Auctioneers in Crewkerne last week. They were discovered at a property in Beaminster. Made in silver by William Neal of London in 1874, they were offered in identical leather cases. “Originally made in the 18th Century to mask unpleasant smells, posy holders became…
