Two-minute silence will be held at 11am today – 11 November. Here is a photograph of the Memorial Stone and some of those who gathered for Remembrance Sunday on Ferrett Green in Verwood on 9 November. Representatives from the Army, Verwood Town Council, the Royal British Legion, Scouts. Guides and many other organisations took part…
Remembrance Day on Sunday 9 November was particularly moving this year as it took place in the centenary year of the start of the First World War. Morning and afternoon services were held throughout the UK followed by the laying of wreaths. In Ferndown, for the first time, the Dorset Military Vehicles joined the parade…
Dorset County Council Chairman Cllr John Wilson visited the Heatherlands Soft Play group in Ferndown to present the new giant bouncy slide, funded by the council, and talk to parents. Whilst there, he couldn’t resist trying the new equipment out.
A celebration of Jenny Clarke’s life took place this morning at Poole Crematorium.
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s (RBH) League of Friends will host its annual Christmas fayre on 15 November to raise funds for the hospital which make a real difference to patient care. Shoppers are invited to start their Christmas shopping early by visiting a wide range of stalls from 2-4pm in the main atrium of RBH,…
Borough of Poole has been recognised by a national animal charity for excellence in its work with stray dogs.
The RSPCA awarded their Gold Footprint Award for stray dogs, valuing the comprehensive and proactive service provided by the council’s Dog Wardens in helping to reduce dog welfare related issues in Poole.
A Dementia Awareness event was held in Verwood on Thursday 6 November attended by members of the Verwood Town Council, its staff staff, representatives from the police, MJP Law and the Heathland Heritage Centre. Leading the event was Paula Pearson who is a Dementia Friend. Verwood is working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Town.
Borough of Poole is warning residents to be mindful about men cold calling at their homes offering cavity insulation. Reports have been received by the council of homes being visited by men saying they are either Borough of Poole staff or from companies approved by the council. They are offering cavity insulation and telling residents…
Students from All Saints School and Westfield Technology College in Weymouth recently attended a workshop aimed at building confidence between drivers and young people.
Sergeant Sam Burge is Special Constable of the Year. He received his award at a ceremony for local heroes from across the South West hosted by Avon and Somerset Police on 2 November.
