A column of historic military vehicles will drive the Mayor of Wimborne Minster from Allenbourne School at 10.45am around the town to the Square on Saturday, 25 October, where he will launch the 2014 Poppy Appeal, which helps serving and former servicemen and women. The owners of the vehicles (Dorset Military Vehicle Trust) are supporting…
The Mayor of Verwood, Councillor Mrs Pat Morrow, is pictured here today (20 October) buying the first poppy in the town from Mr Bob Richmond, the Honorary Poppy Appeal Organiser
Last week Breast Cancer Care met with Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole and Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Breast Cancer after a survey by the charity revealed that the majority (90%) of secondary breast cancer patients are experiencing physical pain, many almost daily. As part of Secondary Breast…
Get in the festive spirit and take part in a fun ‘Jingle Jog’ in aid of Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, on Sunday 7 December. Walk, jog, hop or skip your way around the 2.3k, 8k or 10k course at Moors Valley County Park and spread some extra Christmas cheer. Starting at 10.30am, the event…
Watching paint dry was a rewarding experience for gamekeeper Stephen Biddlecombe from Breamore who scooped £1,000 in September’s CashUnity prize draw after entering at Caxton Decor in Fordingbridge.
A team from Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors is to tackle one of the UK’s toughest endurance challenges. Managing Partner Nigel Smith is leading a 20-strong contingent in the London South Tough Mudder, staged at Winchester. The 12-mile obstacle challenge is designed by British Special Forces and involves a series of physical and mental…
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been crowned World Extrication Champions at the world’s biggest rescue challenge competition.
After battling against teams from all over the world in road traffic collision scenarios, the Hampshire team have taken the winner’s title, beating a team from County Carlow, Ireland who were runners up and a team from Valencia, Spain who took third place.
Following the success of a pilot project that helped older drivers’ confidence and gave practical driver refresher sessions, Dorset County Council is offering older residents across Dorset more chances to take part. The council is offering drivers aged 70 and over, a chance for just £5 to take part in a friendly discussion session about…
The Haskins Garden Centre at Ferndown has announced the dates for the two most popular events annually held for its charity of the year.
This year the Halloween evening to be held on Thursday 30 October and the Kids Christmas Evening on Thursday 4 December will see proceeds from ticket sales and donations go to the Dementia Society.
David House, 72, of Poole, has pleaded guilty to causing smoke nuisance at Frenches Farm, Watery Lane, Poole. Mr House entered his plea of guilty at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court for three incidents in 2013 which caused a smoke nuisance contrary to the Environmental Protection Act 1990. On July, 2012 Purbeck District Council issued an Abatement…
