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Diverse-a-Fest in Need of Local Bands

Diverse Abilities, the only charity in Dorset that supports children and adults with disabilities throughout their lifetime, is holding a festival for the people it supports and their families as part of the charity’s 60thanniversary celebrations, and is looking for bands to play at the event on a voluntary basis.

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Paddles make big splash

Three items of exceptional interest from Australasia attracted keen bidding at Lawrences in Crewkerne on 21 May 21. A ceremonial paddle from Austral Islands in French Polynesia (South Pacific) with an elongated leaf shaped blade with intricate geometric carved decoration made £630.

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Musicians required for ‘Songs for Wild Horses’ project

Coda Music Trust is looking for Hampshire or Dorset based musicians, who enjoy the challenge of improvisation, to participate in ‘Songs For Wild Horses.’ Coda is offering a fantastic opportunity to work with world-class musicians on a new creative collaboration. The project aims to create a new piece of music which will have its world…

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European diabetes first at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

A diabetes patient receiving treatment at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) has become one of the first in Europe to use a new state-of-the-art insulin pump system. Steve Ingham, 74, said his life has “completely changed” thanks to the Medtronic 640G insulin pump, which uses sensors to warn him of impending low blood sugar levels…

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Ferndown Poppy Walk run-away success

Over £1,000 was raised by the the second Ferndown Poppy Walk organised by the Ferndown Branch of the Roay British Legion. Branch chairman, Grant Parrott said, “I would like to thank everyone who took part and helped on the day and the hundreds who gave sponsorship or donations to make the day such a success.…

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