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Poole Museum and Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum reopen

Culture, DorsetJuly 7, 2020

Poole Museum and Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth have reopened today, Tuesday 7 July.

Inaugural arts festival in Dorset launches successfully as lockdown eases

Culture, Dorset, Events & EntertainmentJuly 6, 2020

Dorset Arts Festival, a brand new three-day outdoor event showcasing the best artists and makers in the county, was launched on 3 July and continued throughout the weekend.

Dorset Council libraries to begin phased re-opening

Culture, DorsetJuly 3, 2020

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.

Balloon launched to mark the Royal Corps of Signals 100th anniversary

Blandford Forum, Culture, Dorset, HistoryJuly 3, 2020

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

Culture, Dorset, History, WeymouthJuly 2, 2020

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

Culture, DorsetJune 23, 2020

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

Charity, Culture, Dorset, SwanageJune 12, 2020

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.