“What was promised has not transpired,” said Trevor Davies, headteacher at Pamphill First School when talking about the hot school meals being provided, or not as in Pamphill’s case, under new legislation from the start of term.
“We are now only receiving cold packed lunches,” he continued. “Parents have expressed their frustration and some have even reverted back to providing their children with a packed lunch.”
Verwood man Tim Richards was overjoyed to win £1,000 in the latest CashUnity prize draw. When he told his wife Helen, she thought he was joking, but gradually the news sank in. “We don’t usually win anything,” said Tim, who was encouraged to enter CashUnity after spending just £13.50 in Xerocad in Ferndown. He is…
Visitors to Scaplen’s Court in Poole will be transported back to the 17th century as part of a special Civil War Day. Personalities from Poole’s Civil War past will once again be inhabiting the rooms of this atmospheric 15th century building, located opposite Poole Museum. Visitors will meet a variety of characters in fully authentic…
A Canadian World War Two Lancaster bomber has flown into Bournemouth airport along with the last remaining airworthy RAF Lancaster. The Canadian Lancaster, currently on a UK tour, suffered engine problems ahead of the Bournemouth Air Festival in August disappointing enthusiasts keen to see the two Lancasters flying together. The two planes arrived at the…
Licensed premises in Weymouth have agreed to further reduce their opening hours following the success of the 5am closures introduced last year. Late night venues have agreed to close at 4am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a permanent commitment to close at 5am on Friday, Saturday and Monday. The aim is to create…
Can you get on your bike to help your Heart Unit? Bournemouth Hospital Charity is offering all cycling enthusiasts the last chance to register for its brand new Pedal Power event taking place on Sunday 28 September. Pedal Power offers cyclists the choice of three different routes through the New Forest, all starting at the…
Poole Bridge will close for one week from Monday 22 September to enable pre-planned, essential maintenance to be carried out. The bridge will be closed to road traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians, from 7am. During the closure the Twin Sails Bridge will be operating as normal and there will be no significant disruption to marine…
Over £500 was raised for the Poole Hospital Africa Link Charity at a Dinner Jazz evening in the Italian Villa at Compton Acres recently. The Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Chris Mayne attended the event which was supported by a number of local businesses. Dame Yvonne Moores, patron and founder member of the Hospital Charity said…
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance will be flying into locations across Dorset and Somerset as part of an awareness campaign during National Air Ambulance Week. National Air Ambulance Week (NAAW) takes between 22–28 September and is an initiative put together by the Association of Air Ambulances (AAA) which unites not only air ambulance charities from…
Novelty, pedigree and obedience classes will offer something for every pooch, so put a date in your doggy diary and join the fun at the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) companion dog show on 27 September. It will be held at West Parley Memorial Hall, Christchurch Road, West Parley. Entries 9.30am, judging starts at…
