Bournemouth came alive yesterday with a Christmas nativity parade. Crowds flocked to see majestic camels and wise men, sheep and shepherds, faithful donkeys, Mary and Joseph. When the excitement of the parade was over, children could see the animals in the Square. Baby Jesus was placed in a crib with Mary and Joseph keeping a…
Sport England has given a £221,000 ‘Community Sport Activation Fund Award’ to Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership for a three-year project aimed at improving the fitness and health of residents in the area.
The crowds will be out on Saturday 14 December when Father Christmas arrives at Ferrett Green ready to meet children in his grotto. The fun starts at 5pm when he rides into town on a steam engine, giving his reindeer a rest for the day. The Mayor, Cllr Peter Richardson, and Father Christmas will switch…
Give children an excuse to shout knickers as loudly as they can and you’ll win them over immediately. Poole Lighthouse’s seasonal offering of Jack and The Beanstalk does just this and they love it. Once started they continue to shout and cheer, hiss and boo until the curtain comes down – adults and children alike.…
Ringwood School hosted a successful Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party on Monday 9 December.
Established four years ago, Spice of India is a firm favourite with the locals. The Sunday Nick and I visited was no exception with plenty of diners already feasting when we arrived.
Parley equestrian centre is now one of the biggest in the region after 16 new stables were built, bringing the total number to almost 70.
Celebrating its 45th anniversary through 2013, Autism Wessex has been supported in many ways by volunteers, corporate ‘sapphire’ supporters and members of the local community, all getting behind the charity’s 45 year campaign to raise £450,000. Andrea Burt, whose daughter Jodie attends the charity’s Wessex Lodge respite service, shares the charity’s birthday year and decided…
Steam Heat, the highly acclaimed Wimborne based a capella singing group, which recently celebrated its 10th birthday, is now seeking new applications from would be members from sopranos, altos, tenors or basses. Under the musical direction of renowned professional composer and choir leader Karen Wimhurst, Steam Heat’s varied repertoire includes jazz, folk, madrigals, pop and indie…
Bournemouth Natural Science Society is to launch a new club for children called ‘Young Explorers’ with help from Dorset’s Wessex Group.
