Heatherlands donation
Wimborne & Ferndown Lions President Frank Fortey made a presentation of £500 to the chairman of Heatherlands Youth Club and EDDC Cllr Malcolm Birr at the Heatherlands Centre on 16 September.
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Bournemouth Arts by the Sea festival opens this weekend
Don’t miss the grand opening weekend of Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival on 20-22 September. It’s headlined by Joe Rush’s Mutoid Waste – giant articulated vehicles and machines parading the beach, while over the following three weeks audiences will be able to experience a host of special events and performances.
Splash for cash as Rotary Swimathon pools £6,500 for charity
In a little over three hours on 31 August, more than 120 swimmers raised in excess of £6,500 for their favourite charities in Wimborne Rotary Club’s 12th annual Swimathon. Sponsored by the club’s business partners, the event was held in the pool at Canford School Sports Centre. Three of the teams were entered by Michelle…
Farewell ‘Mars Bar Mike’
Ferndown Middle School has said a sad farewell to a much cherished and dedicated Chairman of Governors. Mr Mike Downton. He has retired after almost 18 years of tirelessly volunteering at Ferndown Middle School. Fondly known by the pupils as ‘Mars Bar Mike’ for his never-ending supply of Mars bar awards, he has diligently supported…
Banned driver jailed for Jade Clark death
A man from Kent has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The court heard how 58-year-old Brian Hampton was driving his Volvo XC90 along the A31 near Ashley Heath roundabout at…
Marilyn Allis Exhibition
An exhibition of original artwork by local artist Marilyn Allis will take place 18-20 October from 11am-4pm at the Studio, East Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford DT11 9AW
Fail to stop collision knocks workman into ditch
Police in Wareham are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a fail to stop road traffic collision near Corfe Castle. The incident happened at around 10.20pm on Thursday 12 September 2013 along East Street. A number of employees working for a water company were carrying out emergency repairs by the…
Mountain bike stolen in Wyke
A mountain bike was stolen in Wyke, Weymouth between 7.30pm on 31 August and 7.25am on 1 September. Unbelievably, it was removed off the top of a blue Audi estate car parked outside a house on Connaught Road. The Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp mountain bike is very distinctive with a red and white frame, white…
Germaine Greer comes to Sherborne Girls
The Australian-born academic and feminist Germaine Greer was the latest in a growing list of strong inspirational speakers to visit Sherborne Girls in Dorset.
Peter Norfolk OBE opens school’s new tennis courts
Moyles Court School proudly marked the opening of their new tennis and multi-sports courts today.