Tae Kwon Do Master achieves 5th degree
One of Stephen’s proudest moments was when his son achieved a black belt at the age of nine.
He also taught one of the oldest beginners in the country, an 80-year-old man.
Year: 2013
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Valuable poppy acts as reminder
Ferndown Middle School pupils and staff took part in the traditional two minute silence on Armistice Day. The assembly was led by the school council who spoke about the importance of Remembrance Day. Pete Thornton, founder of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) also shared his very emotional story of why the day is…
Dorset Day Success at the Houses of Parliament
Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, was pleased to welcome a range of fantastic food and drink producers and culture and tourism representatives to ‘Dorset Day’ in the Houses of Parliament on 12 November. Annette, who hosted the day with other Dorset MPs Conor Burns, Tobias Ellwood, Richard Drax, Oliver Letwin and…
Children in Need talent show
The Heatherlands Youth Club raised an amazing £150.29 for Children in Need at the local community centre recently. Talented youngsters performed in front of residents and VIP guests. There were 13 acts all together. The panel of judges were Cllr Julie Robinson, chairman of EDDC Cllr Malcom Birr, community leader John Hanrahan and Kelly Hunter…
Endoscopy Department accredited for providing safe, patient-focused care
Patients coming in for endoscopy procedures at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital can feel assured they are getting the highest quality care after the department received national seal of approval.
Local animal charity benefits from popular quiz show
Paul Martin of Flog it! nominated Ashley Heath based Friends of the Strays of Greece for his winnings from the popular quiz show, The Chase, While the celebrity team failed to beat the Chaser the charity still benefited with a cheque for £1000 and, as its founder Lyn Purden, explained,, it was a welcome surprise.…
Recycle poppies at Sainsbury’s Ferndown
Following the fundraising success of The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, customers can make their poppies go further this year at their local Sainsbury’s. For the first time, the Ferndown are providing a recycling service to support The Royal British Legion, the UK’s leading Armed Forces charity. Between 12th and 24th November, customers can choose…
Broadstone Library Celebrate Alfred Russel Wallace
The Mayor of Poole has officially opened Broadstone Library’s ‘Wallace Effect’ Art Exhibition as part of the exhibition to celebrate the life of Alfred Russel Wallace. The exhibition, which runs until 22 November, includes the art project, which is the work of local artist Caroline Parrott, with the assistance of local Broadstone businesses. Cllr Philip…
Joseph’s Dreamcoat wows in Ferndown
Last week Ferndown Upper School, in collaboration with Ferndown Middle and Ferndown First schools, presented ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.’ They took part in four performances involving over 120 students and watched by over 600 parents and members of the community. The show comprised a student band, first and middle school choirs and a…
First phase of Jigsaw build project gets underway
Work on the Jigsaw build project at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital is well underway with first phase preparation work starting in October. This is the first step in providing brand new purpose-built cancer and blood disorder and women’s health facilities for local patients. Work includes the relocation of patient car parking and blue badge holders,…