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Colten Care homes stage gardening show

Business, Dorset, Hampshire, Health & LifestyleSeptember 7, 2020

Gardening kept us all going during lockdown, and residents of care homes were no exception.

Yo ho ho! – summer panto fun at Christchurch Regent

Charity, Christchurch, Dorset, Events & EntertainmentSeptember 7, 2020

With so many theatres being unable to stage pantos this Christmas and New Year, you thought you were going to have to wait more than a year before you could enjoy a production – oh yes you did!

Take advantage of free mental health sessions

Dorset, Health & LifestyleSeptember 7, 2020

If your mental health has suffered during the pandemic, you might like to participate in free online mental health sessions being organised by Dorset Mind from 14-19 September.

Watch film which shows devastating effects of Wareham fire

Dorset, Eco & Environment, WarehamSeptember 7, 2020

A total of 220 hectares of woodland and heathland was destroyed in the Wareham Forest fire which started on 18 May, and now a video with footage has been released by Litter Free Dorset.

Bournemouth Parks Foundation appeals for donations to increase wildflower planting

Bournemouth, Charity, Dorset, Eco & Environment, Nature & WildlifeSeptember 7, 2020

Taking a walk during lockdown was the one thing that kept us sane, and it was during this time that we really came to appreciate our local parks.

Sailing Youth Nationals to be held in Dorset

Dorset, Sport, WeymouthSeptember 2, 2020

The 2020 Youth National Championships is to be held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy due to current COVID-19 restrictions in Wales.

Priest’s House Museum receives £115,000 Lottery funding

Charity, Dorset, WimborneSeptember 2, 2020

Lottery funding has come to the rescue of The Priest’s House Museum, the Museum of East Dorset, which re-opens in October.

New Ministry of Defence centre will boost jobs and Dorset economy

DorsetSeptember 2, 2020

Sited at Dorset Innovation Park in Wool, an investment of £1.5 million by Dorset LEP will be matched by £3.1 million from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and £1.1 million from Dorset Council.