A son who was ‘truly touched by the love and support’ shown to his dad at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital has raised over £700 for the ward that cared for him. Kevin Hill took on the 63-mile Fleet to Brighton bike challenge as a way of thanking staff on Ward 10 who cared for his…
Staff at Dorset based telecommunications company 4Com are celebrating after successfully completing their 4Forty charity walk in under 18 hours. The challenge saw 17 hardy members of staff plus 3 support members take on the Lyke Wake Walk, which is a trek from East to West of the North Yorkshire Moors. The challenge began on…
A large selection of pictures from five centuries was offered at Lawrences in Crewkerne on July 11th and keen bidding from buyers on the internet ensured a healthy selling rate right across the sale. Three prints, all from a single local collection, sold particularly well. A rare 1950s’ monotype (unique print) by Robert Colquhoun of `Woman…
Gladstone Mews homes have gone into their third release which started at 9am on 14 of July, 2014. Application to purchase a shared ownership eco home in this community land trust development is now open to all wards of Bournemouth. Applications have continued to come in to Bournemouth 2026 Trust from those interested in the properties…
You can join the rangers at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood on 24 July to help record the many plants and animals that make their home in the 800-acre Park. Taking place over 12 hours, the bioblitz will add to information from regular surveys of the Park’s butterfly, dragonfly, damselfly and bird…
Britons are due to meet Bretons as French market traders arrive in Victoria Road, Ferndown on Friday 25 July for three days in a splash of French and continental colour, cuisine and joie de vivre. Ferndown French Market and Friends, organised by international market event operators Savoir Fayre Ltd, is visiting the town for the…
Detectives in Poole investigating a robbery of a teenager in the Wallisdown area have released a CCTV image of someone they would like to talk to. The incident happened at approximately 8.10pm on Wednesday 25 June in the alleyway joining Fern Barrow and McWilliam Close. A 16-year-old boy from Poole alighted from a yellow bus…
The crowds flocked in their droves to West Moors annual Fun Day on Sunday, 13 July.
With over 50 stalls, dog shows, tractor rides and arena events taking part at Sturts Farm there was much to see and do for the whole family.
Live entertainment, children’s entertainment, a bar, hog roast and a plentiful supply of sandwiches and ice creams ensured everyone was catered for.
For the first time in Ferndown’s history, the civic service hosted by the town’s mayor, was held on King George V Playing Field outside the town council offices on 11 July.
Nina Dyer from Dorset Rescue Dogs, along with two colleagues and their spaniels, Rhea and Nyx, gave a talk at Colehill WI this month. They spoke about the extensive and expensive training they do with their dogs, which is voluntary and unpaid. They have about 50 call outs a year working in Dorset, Hampshire and…
