Christchurch Running Festival proves popular again
More than 150 participants put on their running shoes to take part in the popular Christchurch Running Festival on 15 October.
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Volunteer drop-in at Wimborne Model Town
‘Mr or Ms McGregor’ sought to take over vegetable garden at one of Dorset’s ‘smallest’ attractions where a ‘Borrower’ would be happy to set up home.
Guy Ritchie suit to be auctioned silently to raise funds for Julia’s House
Film director Guy Ritchie, his wife Jacqui and actor Martin Clunes have donated items of clothing to support the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity, Julia’s House, and the items will be displayed at the charity’s new shop in Salisbury.
Wimborne Food and Drink Festival 2017 Cancelled
Due to dangerous weather conditions, Wimborne Food and Drink Festival 2017, due to take place on 21 October, has been cancelled.
Dementia-friendly allotments for Ferndown
The Mayor of Ferndown has cut the ribbon on the town’s dementia-friendly allotments.
Ferndown motor racing champ defies the odds to win at Silverstone
Teenager Josh Malin, a Y13 student at Ferndown Upper School, has just won the Class B MaX5 Racing Championship at Silverstone, despite being told from a very young age that due to his illness, he would never be able to become a racing driver.
Bournemouth-based charity for the homeless wins free minibus from Abacus
A free minibus has been presented by vehicle hire specialist, Abacus, to Bournemouth-based charity Michael House, an organisation that provides emergency and other vital support to homeless people.
Poole honours athletes at Poole Sports Awards 2017
Individual and team sporting successes throughout 2017 were honoured at the annual Poole Sports Awards recently.
Ringwood stylist wins Salon Stylist of the Year
Amy Sultan from Francesco Group was announced as Salon Stylist of the Year at this year’s British Hairdressing Business Awards.
UPDATE: 44 Marathons for the Mind hero is shortlisted for the Pride of Britain Awards
Poole Livability ambassador and supporter, Peter Thompson, has won the Bride of Britain Regional Award for Fundraiser of the Year.
