Poole boy’s ‘Channel swim’ will support Forest Holme
A 10-year-old boy from Poole is making a splash for charity by replicating swimming the English Channel to help raise money for Forest Holme Hospice.
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Dog traps tongue in tuna tin
Bonnie, a 10-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, had been given her favourite fish as a teatime treat, but when her owner put the discarded tin in the recycling bin, Bonnie saw her chance for an extra helping and got her tongue stuck in the can.
Talbot Village Trust helps to fund hospice’s new premises
Talbot Village Trust gave a terrific boost to Lewis-Manning’s plans to relocate their centre and services to new premises in Longfleet Road, Poole.
Fordingbridge Rotary’s creative problem-solving secures HOG services
The ‘hand over’ from president to president elect at Fordingbridge Rotary is normally a straightforward process, but during lockdown, when person-to-person meetings are discouraged and social distancing is a must, this year’s handover required some creative problem solving.
Ten interesting facts about Swanage Railway
Due to government guidelines regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the Swanage Railway ran its last public trains on the weekend of 14 and 15 March with its shop and café closing on Thursday 19 March.
Five new jobs created at Diverse Abilities
Following increased demand for assistance, Diverse Abilities has appointed five new keyworkers to its Supported Living Service.
Caring for carers: Carers Week 8 – 14 June 2020
Dorset HealthCare is asking local unpaid carers to recognise the value of what they do – and remember to look after themselves.
Highcliffe Charity Players donate more than £1,000 to good causes
Despite being unable to stage any productions at the moment, Highcliffe Charity Players are still very much a part of the community, having recently donated more than £1,000 to support four worthy causes.
Julia’s House charity shop to re-open
Julia’s House is preparing to re-open its flagship superstore at Creekmoor’s Neighbourhood Centre on Monday 15 June.
Dorset Neon Run raises £5,500
Although the Dorset Neon Run wasn’t able to take place in Poole Park this year, 65 participants walked, ran, and danced their own five-kilometre routes between Saturday 23 and Monday 25 May, raising £5,500 for Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities.