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Dorset’s rare sextuplets have the aah factor

What is believed to be the first set of sextuplet lambs were born last week and are still thriving at Farm Stay UK member Rorie and Rachael Geddes’ farm in Toller Porcorum, Dorset. Speaking about the sextuplets, owner of Colesmoor Farm Rorie Geddes, said: “Although we have lots of triplets and quadruplets and the occasional…

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The Great Heath’s brush with art

Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted that Broadstone Art Society has chosen to support a major new project the Trust is leading on, ‘The Great Heath Living Landscape’, for their art exhibition this spring by displaying paintings inspired by heathland in Dorset.

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Shopping with dinosaurs

Five life-size model dinosaurs are fascinating visitors young and old at Bournemouth’s Castlepoint Shopping Park. A 20ft postosuchus, 10ft giant raptor, 5ft velociraptor, 6ft triceratops and a 7ft stegosaurus arrived on 4 April and will be staying until the 20 April.

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Percy the Park Keeper’s fun trail

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood, opened a new family trail on 5 April based on the classic children’s tales of ‘Percy the Park Keeper’. The engaging stories of ‘Percy the Park Keeper’ revolve around the adventures of a kind-hearted park keeper, and his many animal friends, including a badger, owl, fox, rabbit,…

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Ferndown Upper School’s taste of Japan

Ferndown Upper School Sixth Form welcomed a group of 39 Japanese students during March. They came from a school in Nagamo, Japan to learn about British culture and education, as well as to educate the British students about their own culture. During the week, as well as sitting in on sixth form lessons, they ran…

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International stars visit Oakmeadians RFC

Oakmeadians RFC was awash with rising stars this weekend as they hosted a Mini and Youth tournament organised by the club’s partners Burleigh Travel. 40 teams from all over the country visited Oakmeadians at their home ground of Meyrick Park. Alongside parents and coaches, international players Martin Offiah and Serge Betsen were also in attendance…

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