Children encouraged to help build a virtual learning village
SafeWise, the skills for life charity, is calling for local people – especially children – to help create an exciting new virtual learning village this summer.
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Actor Nigel Havers joins hospice’s ‘Around the World’ challenge
At this time of being urged to stay at home, the idea of ‘walking round the world’ has a certain appeal.
More children could return to nurseries from 1 June
Dorset Council is working with preschools, nurseries and registered childminders to accommodate more children.
Children to ‘Zoom’ to online stage classes
Youngsters who are missing attending their stage school during the coronavirus pandemic will be able to enjoy workshops online.
Generating fun and joyous activities for those with dementia
If you care for someone living with dementia, this new app will help you generate fun and joyous activities to keep minds active during lockdown.
Don’t dump unwanted items next to recycling banks
During the lockdown we’ve all been doing a lot of clearing out of wardrobes, drawers and cupboards and in the absence of charity shops being open, it could be tempting to leave unwanted items in bags beside recycling banks.
BCP Council issues £70 million to local businesses during lockdown
BCP Council have processed over 5,000 business grants in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. These exceed the £70m mark.
Firefighters still tackle blaze at Wareham Forest as police appeal for information
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service still has around 100 firefighters tackling a huge heath fire affecting some 180 hectares of heath and woodland at Wareham Forest, which started yesterday afternoon (18 May).
Special day marks over 5,800 hours of lockdown support in Dorset
Today (19 May) marks a National Specials Day to thank and celebrate support from special constabularies all over the country during the COVID-19 crisis.
Cyclists must adhere to rules
People cycling along our local promenades are being urged to observe the speed limit, to give priority to pedestrians, to give all they pass a two-metre wide berth and not to cycle in groups.