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Artistic thank you donated to Poole Hospital
An artist, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder, has donated one of her paintings to Poole Hospital.
‘Airtime’ released by Katie Melua in advance of Album No 8
Acclaimed Georgian-British singer-songwriter Katie Melua has released a second track from her forthcoming Album No 8.
Nine Dorset Council libraries re-open – Monday 27 July 2020
With the week starting on a rainy note it is a good time to visit your local library – and the good news is that nine Dorset Council libraries re-opened today Monday 27 July.
Best-selling author Minette Walters offers her top tips for young writers
Best-selling author Minette Walters has revealed her top tips for young writers wanting to enter a short story competition which will raise money for Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity.
Artefacts airlifted by crane into Dorset Museum
Two very large and extremely heavy artefacts have been airlifted by crane into Dorset Museum, ahead of the shell of the building being completed and the roof fitted later this summer.
Fairy door designers at Furzey Gardens in Minstead get their wish
Young fairy door designers have seen their creations brought to life at Furzey Gardens in Minstead following an online competition to design new doors for the garden’s famous collection during lockdown.
Local artist highlights life behind the mask
The wearing of face coverings is on all our minds at the present time, and at Poole Hospital, Christine Clark, a local artist, has painted staff members in their masks to showcase the work of the oral and maxillofacial surgery team.
Branded Studios partner with Showcase Cinemas to stream award-winning Rocky documentary
Branded Studios in Dorset have partnered with Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the cinema exhibition industry, to release the critically acclaimed Rocky documentary – Becoming Rocky: The Birth of a Classic on their brand new video-on-demand streaming platform.
Lifeline for Lighthouse Poole’s centre for the arts
An emergency grant of £255,038 for Lighthouse has been announced by Arts Council England and confirms the short-term survival of Poole’s centre for the arts.