Poole Libraries are celebrating their 128th birthday this August Bank Holiday with the launch of their new eBook collection. Residents are encouraged to visit Poole Central Library on Friday 22 August to find out about the 547 eBooks available – the same number of books that were in the original Poole Library on Lagland Street…
Bournemouth Hospital Charity’s first ‘Brew Up for Dementia’ campaign has raised over £3,500 which will be used to buy 10 Therapeutic Intervention Kits to benefit patients with dementia. The kits include a portable music player with calming music that helps patients relax, reminiscence folders and rummage bags which can help distract and interest dementia patients.…
Even before the 1914-18 war started, military aviation was present in the area, with activity on Salisbury Plain and at Calshot. From 1915 aviation activity grew and by 1917 the region of Wessex was locally becoming a centre for training activity for the Royal Flying Corps whilst Royal Naval Sir Service units operated anti-submarine patrols…
Officers in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a burglary in Canford Heath.
Myths and legends came to life at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre as dancers told tales to a packed audience.
Ferndown Upper School headteacher Alex Wills has been celebrating his students’ successes.
A display showing the stories of the First World War heroes recorded on Ferndown Roll of Honour can be seen in the town’s library. As part of the WWI commemorations, Ian Dale of Ferndown Royal British Legion has carried out five months of research into their personal backgrounds, military records and the regiment and unit…
Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne says sixth form students and staff are delighted to have achieved another set of excellent results this year. A record year with 34% of students gaining A*-A, over half of all students gaining A*-B grades, 75% at A*-C, with an overall pass rate of 98%. There were some outstanding areas…
Visitors to Honeybrook have an extra animal adventure in store as snakes, lizards and more are now in residence at the farm with Safe Haven Exotics Reptile Rescue Community Interest Centre.
“Having your first child is a life-changing moment and it was great to be able to help my partner and support her during the very early stages. It was great just being in the same room and everything just seems a lot more relaxed. It also means I am not at home worrying or missing…
