The MS Society’s Bournemouth Branch charity golf day was held at Crane Valley Golf Club on 17 September. Dawn Gale and her ladies’ team were winners of the Ladies’ Award for the second year (pictured). One of the organisers of the event, Dave Thompson, suffers from multiple sclerosis and is able to play competitive golf…
The head chef of one of the country’s most luxurious hotels has been specially honoured by Rotary for his outstanding voluntary work in the local community. Luke Matthews, Executive Head Chef at Chewton Glen, New Milton, has been appointed a Paul Harris Fellow by Wimborne Rotary in recognition of his high professional and personal standards…
Officers in Swanage are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after the theft of a portfolio of antique prints from a shop in the town. The theft happened between Friday 4 July and Thursday 4 September from an office at Smith’s Vintage on the High Street. Police Constable Paul Holman, of…
A new training programme called Wildlife Skills has been awarded £829,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), allowing four Wildlife Trusts in the South West to train 46 aspiring conservationists over the next three years.
Autumn is just around the corner, and what better way to warm yourself to the tips of your toes than to take a spin on the dance floor? Borough of Poole Arts Service, in association with BSO Boost and Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, is inviting people of all ages to join them for…
Along with partner organisations across the area, Borough of Poole will be celebrating Older People’s Day on Wednesday 1 October. Held every year to coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons, the day aims to be a celebration of the achievements and contributions that older people make to society and the economy. To…
Tickets are now on sale for ‘An Evening of Vintage Glamour’ to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.
The streets were crammed, the warning shot sounded and young and old alike waited in anticipation of the splendour and colour associated with Ringwood Carnival on 18 September.
They were not disappointed. It took over an hour for the floats to pass by and the music and merriment put everyone in the carnival spirit.
Christchurch Borough Council is holding a public exhibition of plans to enhance and improve Christchurch town centre, as part of the Christchurch Town Centre Strategy, and will be asking residents for their views on the proposals. The exhibition will be held on Monday 6 October under the Mayor’s Parlour in the High Street from 10am…
Kingston Lacy will be hosting an ‘Autumn Fair’ with Arkadia Events on Sunday 28 September. The National Trust estate will welcome a vast array of stalls covering everything from Dorset food and drink to a wide selection of artisan arts and crafts, all reflecting local talent and skills. Visitors will be able to enjoy traditional…
