Awards night recognises food and drinks professionals including Chef of the Year
Businesses, chefs and barmen from Christchurch were recently honoured at the Christchurch Food & Wine Festival’s Awards for Excellence ceremony.
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Best ever Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge for Air Ambulance
Hundreds of cyclists assembled at Watchet Harbour on the Somerset coast to take part in the 5th annual Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Coast to Coast (C2C) Cycle Challenge on 17 May.
Musicians required for ‘Songs for Wild Horses’ project
Coda Music Trust is looking for Hampshire or Dorset based musicians, who enjoy the challenge of improvisation, to participate in ‘Songs For Wild Horses.’ Coda is offering a fantastic opportunity to work with world-class musicians on a new creative collaboration. The project aims to create a new piece of music which will have its world…
Flower festival opens today
The ‘Wheels of Time’ Flower Festival in Wimborne Minster starts tomorrow (Friday 22 May) and runs until Monday, 25 May.
Verwood’s new mayor
Councillor Mrs Sandra Grove was elected to serve her town as mayor on 19 May.
European diabetes first at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
A diabetes patient receiving treatment at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has become one of the first in Europe to use a new state-of-the-art insulin pump system. Steve Ingham, 74, said his life has “completely changed” thanks to the Medtronic 640G insulin pump, which uses sensors to warn him of impending low blood sugar levels…
Ferndown Poppy Walk run-away success
Over £1,000 was raised by the the second Ferndown Poppy Walk organised by the Ferndown Branch of the Roay British Legion. Branch chairman, Grant Parrott said, “I would like to thank everyone who took part and helped on the day and the hundreds who gave sponsorship or donations to make the day such a success.…
Poole welcomes 767th Mayor
Councillor Ann Stribley has been elected as Poole’s 767th Mayor at this year’s Mayor Making Ceremony.
Three Seaside Awards for Christchurch beaches
Three beaches in Christchurch have again gained Seaside Awards for achieving the highest standards of beach management. Avon Beach, Friars Cliff Beach and Highcliffe Beach are the winners of the awards, which are judged and presented by the charity Keep Britain Tidy. The award recognises and rewards beaches in England that achieve the highest standards…
Wimborne Riverside Park opened
A new play area, riverside path, boat house and jetty have been opened by the River Stour in Wimborne. They all form part of Wimborne Riverside Park which has been financed from money raised by East Dorset District Council from planning obligations on the Charles Church Waters Edge development which has been built on the…