Macmillan annual Christmas dip has been cancelled
If you were looking forward to a chilly dip in the sea this Christmas, sadly you are going to be disappointed.
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Brick by Brick ‘Marathon man’ appeals for sponsors
People are being urged to sponsor a Bournemouth man’s challenge to run 27 marathons in 27 days in aid of a hospice in Dorset.
Christchurch’s Regent Centre – 1930s’ restoration for 2020 audiences
The Regent Centre in Christchurch, which re-opens in November, has undergone significant restoration, to bring luxury and comfort to audiences.
Wildlife charity appeals for support for mental wellness project
Butterfly Conservation is appealing for support for its Social Butterflies project, aimed at alleviating poor mental health in the South West.
New SafeWise school membership aims for top marks
A new and innovative national skills-for-life membership scheme is being offered to primary schools in Dorset by a Bournemouth-based charity.
Businesses support family charity Home Start Dorset
Home Start Dorset, which is in its 25th year, had hoped to find 25 businesses to pledge £800 for its 25for25 campaign, but despite lockdown has found 15 businesses to date.
Government lifeline reaches Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway is set to receive a life-saving financial boost from the Government – thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
StreetLight Centre’s special riding session at Wimborne Model Town
The StreetLight project based in Stone Lane recently received all the visitor donations from Wimborne Model Town’s Holloway Fountain.
Sexual assault charity Act Fast receives funding
Acts Fast, which works with the non-abusive parents or carers of children who have made a disclosure of sexual abuse, was able to continue operating during the pandemic thanks to funding accessed through the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner.
Christchurch woman raises £6,000 for Poole hospice charity
Claire Smith, a 45-year-old from Christchurch has used her love for endurance events to raise more than £6,000 for Forest Holme Hospice.