DWT invites families to ‘go wild’ this Easter
This Easter, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has lots of events to get kids outside and having fun with nature at the visitor centre in Dorset and on DWT nature reserves.
Dorset service to protect children from sexual exploitation launched
Dorset Police and partners are supporting the national Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day on Friday 18 March and are launching a new pan Dorset service with Barnardo’s.
Run your socks off around Bournemouth Bay
Thousands of runners will make their way to Bournemouth’s Pier Approach for the annual Bournemouth Bay Run on Sunday 3 April. Choosing between a half-marathon, 10km, 5km or a 1km family fun run, the event aims to encourage people of all abilities to take part whilst raising essential funds for charity. The race, which takes…
Launch of Roccbox: portable stone bake oven
Roccbox, a new portable and lightweight stone bake oven was launched on Indiegogo yesterday (16 March). This compact oven and can be used anywhere from back gardens, to balconies and beaches and it is said it will bake a Neapolitan pizza in under 90 seconds. Tom Gozney, founder and CEO of Roccbox states: “Roccbox is…
Marking 100 Years of the BCTC with a bang
The Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce has kicked off their 100-year celebrations with a Rio-themed extravaganza. They staged an extraordinary party at the BIC on 10 March. Marking 100 years since the founding of the chamber, the event captured the spirit of celebration. In line with this year’s Olympics taking place in Rio, BCTC…
Hospital visits can be fun
A group of schoolchildren enjoyed X-ray vision during a visit to Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital. Year One pupils from Wimborne First School were invited to the community hospital, run by Dorset HealthCare, to help inform their learning about the body and the importance of exercise, hygiene and general good health.
County councillors vote for change in Dorset
Dorset County Councillors have voiced a clear preference for changing the set-up of local government in the county from nine councils to two. At a meeting of the full council ON 10 March, county councillors had the opportunity to openly debate six options for reducing the number of councils in Dorset, or not. In an…
Poole’s community heroes receive awards
Deserving volunteers from across Poole came together at Upton House on Saturday 12 March for Poole’s annual Civic Awards, which recognise extraordinary voluntary service by individuals or groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the community.
Purbeck raises the flag for the Commonwealth
Commonwealth soldiers, local dignitaries and Purbeck school students witnessed the raising of a flag to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday 14 March. Along with more than 500 local authorities, charities and community groups throughout the United Kingdom, Purbeck District Council raised the flag to show commitment to the Commonwealth. Councillor Wendy Meaden, vice chairman of…