Dorset Council libraries to begin phased re-opening
Libraries managed by Dorset Council, which have been much missed over the past three months, are to re-open next week. However, it will be phased.
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Balloon launched to mark the Royal Corps of Signals 100th anniversary
To mark the Royal Corps of Signals 100th anniversary, a balloon carrying a Royal Corps of Signals cap badge – called a Jimmy – was sent into space.
Low ‘quay’ celebrations as Weymouth Town Bridge turns 90
Weymouth Town Bridge will be 90 years old on 4 July, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, celebrations will be kept low key.
Children’s lockdown stories competition
Best-selling author Minette Walters wants children and young people to share their lockdown experiences for a summer short story competition in aid of Julia’s House Children’s Hospice.
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.
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival cancelled
Following the coronavirus pandemic, the organisers of Wimborne Minster Folk Festival re-scheduled the event from 12-14 June to 7-9 August this year.
Baden-Powell statue to be removed today
The statue of Robert Baden-Powell is being removed from Poole Quay today, Thursday 11 June and will be put in safe storage.
Pre-book your visit to Furzey Gardens – it’s open
Thanks to generous supporters, Furzey Gardens has reopened its doors to visitors for the first time since March.
Wimborne Model Town to re-open Saturday 11 July
One of Wimborne’s most popular tourist attractions, Wimborne Model Town, is re-opening on Saturday 11 July.
Dorchester’s Roman Town House undergoes £248,000 improvement works
Thanks to a £248,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, work has been taking place at Dorchester’s Roman Town House, the earliest part of which was built in the third century AD.