For many blind people it can be a daunting prospect getting out to socialise, the logistics of public transport or taxis can prove difficult or prohibitively expensive leading many to retreat into their own homes with an increased sense of isolation.
Want to make some room in advance for your festive turkey and Christmas pudding, and raise money for your favourite good cause at the same time? Then enter Wimborne Rotary’s fifth Great Santa Fun Run, taking place at Badbury Rings’ point-to-point course on Sunday 15 December, and sponsored by the Rotary Club’s business partners. The…
One of Stephen’s proudest moments was when his son achieved a black belt at the age of nine.
He also taught one of the oldest beginners in the country, an 80-year-old man.
Ferndown Middle School pupils and staff took part in the traditional two minute silence on Armistice Day. The assembly was led by the school council who spoke about the importance of Remembrance Day. Pete Thornton, founder of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) also shared his very emotional story of why the day is…
Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, was pleased to welcome a range of fantastic food and drink producers and culture and tourism representatives to ‘Dorset Day’ in the Houses of Parliament on 12 November. Annette, who hosted the day with other Dorset MPs Conor Burns, Tobias Ellwood, Richard Drax, Oliver Letwin and…
The Heatherlands Youth Club raised an amazing £150.29 for Children in Need at the local community centre recently. Talented youngsters performed in front of residents and VIP guests. There were 13 acts all together. The panel of judges were Cllr Julie Robinson, chairman of EDDC Cllr Malcom Birr, community leader John Hanrahan and Kelly Hunter…
Patients coming in for endoscopy procedures at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital can feel assured they are getting the highest quality care after the department received national seal of approval.
Paul Martin of Flog it! nominated Ashley Heath based Friends of the Strays of Greece for his winnings from the popular quiz show, The Chase, While the celebrity team failed to beat the Chaser the charity still benefited with a cheque for £1000 and, as its founder Lyn Purden, explained,, it was a welcome surprise.…
Following the fundraising success of The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, customers can make their poppies go further this year at their local Sainsbury’s. For the first time, the Ferndown are providing a recycling service to support The Royal British Legion, the UK’s leading Armed Forces charity. Between 12th and 24th November, customers can choose…
The Mayor of Poole has officially opened Broadstone Library’s ‘Wallace Effect’ Art Exhibition as part of the exhibition to celebrate the life of Alfred Russel Wallace. The exhibition, which runs until 22 November, includes the art project, which is the work of local artist Caroline Parrott, with the assistance of local Broadstone businesses. Cllr Philip…
