Dorset firefighter to tackle 10 marathons in 10 days
One marathon is more than enough for most of us, but Dorset firefighter Steve Peel is to embark on the challenge of running 10 marathons – in 10 days.
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Free ferry travel for Forest Holme hospice nurse
Palliative Care community nurse Josie Armstrong is now able to visit patients living on the Isle of Purbeck without incurring ferry costs, thanks to the generosity of The Sandbanks Ferry Company.
Yachts breaks loose in Poole Harbour during Storm Francis
With a south-westerly gusting strongly on 25 August as Storm Francis hit Poole Harbour the inevitable happened: two yachts broke away from their moorings and a dinghy capsized.
£28,000 donation adds new ‘platform’ to Dorset Mind
The local mental health charity, Dorset Mind, has received £28,000 in funding from the Talbot Village Trust.
Amputee veterans conquer 1,000-mile cycle ride to raise awareness of MND
A group of 10 amputee veterans have smashed through an epic cycle ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End in just 13 days to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease
Swanage Railway SOS appeal reaches £261,809 on special anniversary day
An urgent ‘Save Our Service’ appeal to help the award-winning Swanage Railway survive in the wake of the economic effects of coronavirus has celebrated reaching £261,809, but more funds are needed.
Diverse Abilities cashless collection pot options
Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, has launched cashless options for its collection pots amid a year when fundraising revenue is down.
Coping with CHAOS play sessions are back
Coping with CHAOS, the children’s service provided by Diverse Abilities, has returned to Dorset for the summer holidays with social distancing rules in place.
Dorset Freemasons grant helps young people with diverse abilities
Holidays are so important to all of us – especially children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities, who can often be excluded from clubs unable to cater with their complex needs.
Rick Stein’s Sandbanks raises funds for Forest Holme Hospice
A charity event held before lockdown has resulted in a £3,100 donation to Forest Holme Hospice.