New ‘buddy’ scheme to preserve New Forest’s traditional way of life
Efforts to ensure traditional New Forest knowledge, skills and practices survive will receive a boost thanks to a new mentoring scheme.
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Bournemouth cancer nurse nominated for award
A nurse from the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has been nominated for a national award for improving care for cancer patients.
Betty Blue Eyes plays at the Regent Centre
It’s 1947 with rationing very much in force and austerity the watchword of the day. Despite Prime Minister Clement Atlee promising “fair shares for all” the residents of Shepardsford in Yorkshire are finding that is far from the truth. This situation forms the setting for the latest musical being staged by Christchurch-based theatre group, Theatre…
Carry on Bowling at Braeside!
Braeside Bowling Club offers year-round bowling on its artificial surface – or ‘magic carpet’. Based at St Leonard’s, near Ringwood, the club is sponsored by Lester Brunt Wealth Management, is opening its doors to everyone who fancies a free bowling session or who just wants to drop in a take a look at the club…
Sir Geoff Hurst entertains at Wimborne Town FC
The Sportsman Dinner held at Wimborne Town FC on 31 March was a successful fundraiser for the club.
First Friday market in Ferndown a success
Fresh fruit and veg, the aroma of freshly cooked bacon, pies and cakes, handbags and belts – all part of Ferndown’s newest shopping experience. Ferndown’s first Friday market today (1 April) has been welcomed by shoppers and stallholders with trade thriving in the spring sunshine. The market, along Victoria Road, has been organised by councillors…
Brolly good show for UK dogs
Make no bones about it – ŠKODA is set to become the saviour of soggy hounds across the UK thanks to the introduction of a new dog umbrella. The latest addition to ŠKODA’s celebrated range of Simply Clever options means that the nation’s mutts no longer have to risk a wet coat when leaving the…
Dorset CPRE launches photography competition
To celebrate the beauty of the Dorset Countryside, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (Dorset branch) is launching a photo competition.
Invisible ‘microbeasts’ on show at East Stoke Fen nature reserve
In partnership with Bournemouth University and the Freshwater Biological Association River Laboratory, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is holding an event on Wednesday 6 April at East Stoke Fen nature reserve near Wool, to showcase the tiny but vital organisms that live in the wetland.
Teachers Building Society is a finalist for two mortgage awards
Wimborne-based Teachers Building Society is delighted to have been announced as a finalist for ‘Moneyfacts’’ Regional Lending Provider of the Year and also the ‘What Mortgage’ Best Local Building Society award for the fifth year running. James Bawa, Chief Executive at Teacher Building Society, said, “Being shortlisted for these awards is fantastic news; we work…