Display yellow ribbons to remember loved ones
You don’t have to find ‘an old oak tree’ in order to display a yellow ribbon to remember someone who has died.
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Lewis-Manning Hospice celebrates work of volunteers
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is marking Volunteers Week (1-7 June) by highlighting the work of those who give up their time to help others.
Local Freemasons contribute to £1m Covid-19 fundraising
Freemasons in Bournemouth and Christchurch, who come under the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, have contributed towards a fundraising effort by Freemasons across the country to support those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. So far £1 million has been raised, but this could double as donations continue to flood in.
Flying Scotsman link to Swanage Railway appeal
Swanage Railway is loved by visitors and local people alike, but it does need funding in order to survive.
A perfect time to say thank you to EDCA volunteers
East Dorset Citizens Advice (EDCA) is using Volunteers’ Week – which runs from 1 to 7 June – to thank volunteers for their contribution, not only during the coronavirus pandemic, but throughout the year.
Huge community support for local hospitals
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals and Poole Hospital’s NHS Heroes campaign has received donations amounting to £259,701 since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hopes for re-opening of Wimborne Model Town
Although Wimborne Model Town was unable to open as planned on 28 March, work has been going on behind the scenes with the Covid Crew
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance COVID-19 ready
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance is now fully prepared and available to treat and convey patients by air, including those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness. This follows new guidance issued by Public Health England (PHE) a few days ago.
Star Jumps to help fundraise for STARS Dorset
STARS Dorset is celebrating its one year anniversary of its new name (previously Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre) and the charity is asking everyone across Dorset to help fundraise.
Talbot Village Trust COVID support fund donates £1.1 million
In just six weeks a £1 million COVID-19 support fund launched by Talbot Village Trust on 6 April has more than fulfilled its distribution of awards.