Ferndown charity to award £85,000 to youth organisations
The Ferndown-based John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is to award funding to 19 local youth organisations.
The Ferndown-based John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is to award funding to 19 local youth organisations.
During the recent spell of wet weather Wimborne’s grade II listed mill building saw water seeping through the floor’s ancient flagstones.
If plans are approved by BCP Council, supported residents could in the future enjoy improved accommodation and facilities.
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting many local families with an increasing number of people finding it hard to feed their children.
A total of 18 organisations in Dorset received a share of more than £25,000 funding from the Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest.
Former professional footballer Stan from Care South’s Wickmeads Care Home near Tuckton has been presented with the shirt.
A night of comedy is being held at The Black Cherry in Bournemouth in aid of Dorset’s Disability Charity, Diverse Abilities.
The charity, which celebrates its 20th birthday this year, is offering a variety of fundraising challenges.
There are 15 Care South Homes and at each, residents were able to enjoy a variety of Christmas festivities.
The race, organised by YMCA Bournemouth in collaboration with The Poole Runners, took place around Broadstone.