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Fancy a dip on Christmas Day?

Over the past eight Christmases a group of fundraisers have been charging into the sea in aid of local charity Macmillan Caring Locally. Last year saw over 600 people in their finest fancy dress run into the sea on Christmas Day with well over 5,000 people lining Boscombe’s promenade. Over £30,000 was raised for the…

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National Roast Dinner Day celebrated at Poole Grammar

Delicious organic ruby red North Devon beef, roasted beetroot, romanesco broccoli, pumpkin soup and amazing desserts were some of the items on the lunchtime menu at Poole Grammar on National Roast Dinner Day held on 4 November. The initiative, now in its sixth year, recognises the dedicated, hard-working and talented school cooks who serve nutritious,…

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Security guards robbed in Poole

Two G4S security guards were robbed outside Santander Bank in Ashley Road, Poole at around 11.37pm yesterday, Thursday, 5 November 2015. Three men approached the two guards and stole a black cassette carrying an undisclosed quantity of cash. It is believed one of the offenders was carrying a sledgehammer and another was carrying a crowbar.…

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Light up a Life

Lewis-Manning Hospice’s Light up a Life service will take place on Friday November 27. Light up a Life is the name given to a series of special community events which take place throughout the UK during November and December every year. Those attending can dedicate a light in memory of a loved one. The remembrance…

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New learning opportunities at Poole libraries

Poole residents can develop their creative and digital skills, and discover a wide range of self-directed learning opportunities, with Poole Libraries new Universal Learning Offer. On 5 November, the Government, together with the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) and Arts Council England (ACE) unveiled new ways for people and communities to learn in public libraries…

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