Thousands of poppies launch Ferndown Poppy Appeal
To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, Ferndown saw the launch of thousands of poppies from the Barrington Centre in Penny’s Walk on 27 October.
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Funeral group expands its free bereavement service
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has expanded its free bereavement group sessions to a further three branches. They’re meetings now also take place in Swanage, Wareham and Blandford.
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Dorset Police cover police car in poppies for third year in a row
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Community Poppy Project to commemorate the 100 years since the Armistice
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