Maternity services are open for business – help keep them that way
The Royal College of Midwives has called on every pregnant woman to support them in keeping services open and available.
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Online mental health support groups announced by Dorset Mind
Social isolation is particularly difficult for those suffering from mental health issues and so Dorset Mind has announced a timetable of local online groups.
Quayfest Virtual Music Festival raises over £13,000 for NHS
Weymouth’s popular Quayside Music Festival headed online on Sunday 12 April for its first ever Virtual Quayfest.
Financial support for over 70s groups
Persimmon Homes, which has given monthly donations to community groups for the past five years, has announced that the scheme is to solely help the over 70s for the foreseeable future.
Sudden death of firefighter in Christchurch on Easter Monday
Sadly, Firefighter Simon Kaye died suddenly on 13 April after being taken ill during a routine shift at Christchurch Fire Station.
Silver anniversary for The Beehive Centre
Before lockdown, The Beehive Centre, which is operated by Dorset’s disability charity Diverse Abilities, celebrated its 25th birthday at The Hamworthy Club.
Small businesses urged to claim grants
In the week before Easter, Dorset Council handed out £9.1m to small businesses – and it wants to help more businesses to access coronavirus cash grants.
Twin Sails Bridge in Poole is closed
Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge is now closed until the next phase of repairs is completed.
Now could be the time to learn to meditate
If you’ve never meditated, now could be the time to give it a go and LiveWell Dorset has produced a practical guide to help you.
Join BCP Council’s leader Vikki Slade for a live Q&A
If you have a question you would like to ask the leader of BCP Council, you can do so tomorrow 15 April at noon.