The successful association cemented between the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu and the Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS), sees the famous motor museum’s historic Palace House and gardens hosting the society’s Summer Sculpture Trail for the third year running.
Following winter closure, the splash park on the Quomps at Christchurch Quay is currently being cleaned and prepared for its reopening on Saturday, 4 May. Carina Gallacher, Senior Technical Officer at Christchurch Council, said: “The splash park has been a very popular addition to the Quomps since it opened in August 2010. All that we…
Police officers in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after two swans were attacked with a crossbow in the Muscliffe area of the town. The incident happened at approximately 6pm on Wednesday 27 March at Throop Mill on Throop Road. The two swans, a male and female pair, were…
Some exceptional jewellery is expected to attract international attention in Lawrences’ Spring auction in Crewkerne on 25 April 25. A Victorian diamond necklace of outstanding quality, mounted with graduated diamond clusters and graduated diamond foliate drops set with circular old brilliant-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds, was formerly in the collection of Gladys Maud Lascelles (1886-1961),…
The public is being asked to donate any materials or papers relating to Highcliffe Castle, which has been owned by the council for 36 years, to help complete a comprehensive archive of historic and modern documents. The council paperwork dates back to long before the compulsory purchase order was placed on the Castle. There are…
Wimborne Town enjoyed a 100% success rate over the Easter Holiday period, winning both their Southern League games. On the Saturday Wimborne won 1-0 at Cinderford Town, thanks to a goal from Matt Kemble. It was the Magpies’ first back-to-back victory this term. Back at their Cuthbury home on Easter Monday Jon Blake’s 62nd minute effort…
Police in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a camera was stolen from a vehicle in the Branksome. The incident happened at around 2.15pm on 13 March 2013, outside a property on Cranbrook Road, but wasn’t reported to police until 28 March. The camera, an Olympus Dark with…
Parley Golf Centre has launched new, cut-price group lessons to encourage more people to play the game. Beginners, improvers or established golfers can now get expert tuition after work. The ‘sign-up and swing sessions’ are also designed to build up the social side of the sport that is part of its attraction. During the sessions…
The world of Brompton in Ferndown Pedals Cycle Centre in Ferndown is celebrating becoming one of the largest Brompton dealers outside of London having been classified as a B-spoke centre – the highest level that can be awarded to a Brompton retailer. Sharon Worsfold of Pedals is passionate about these top of the range folding…
Chloe Simpson and Erin Atyeo-Baker have been chosen as Verwood’s carnival princesses.
Chloe is 10 and goes to Emmanuel Middle school; she is a big fan of ballroom dancing. Erin is 13 and attends Cranborne Middle. She is a keen horse rider.
