Confirmed case of ‘Ash Dieback’ in Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust is concerned that a case of the ash tree disease, Chalara, known as ‘Ash Dieback’ has been confirmed in woodland between Dorchester and Bridport.
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Fraudsters Target Elderly in Poole
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after an elderly couple was targeted by fraudsters in Poole. The incident took place during the evening of Tuesday 20 August 2013 at an address on Guernsey Road in the town. The victims were at home when they received a telephone call from…
Dorset food online
Louise and Luke Trowbridge, Dorset dairy farmers from Stour Provost and founders of award-winning rare breed, the Uncommon Pig, have launched a website called www.thedorsetfarmer.com It welcomes visitors to find out more about traditional, high welfare family farming. The pork is said to be so good, it was even presented to Her Majesty The Queen as part…
Candlelit memories tonight in tiny town
‘Lost in Wimborne’ by the Sting in the Tale theatre production is tonight (21 August) at Wimborne Model Town gardens at 7.30pm. Performed with a backdrop of some candle illuminations it will bring back memories of the candlelit evenings enjoyed there several years ago. For more details: 01202 881924 info@wmborne-modeltown.com Wimborne Model Town is an educational heritage charity…
Cageball arrives
Kids had a great time at Heatherlands Community Centre in Ferndown when a football cage visited yesterday (20 August). Around 30 children took part and community leader and centre manager John Hanrahan said, “It was well worth doing and it’s great to see a good mix of boys and girls taking part, getting fit and…
Light sense-sation kaleidoscope of colour
Enchanting audiences around the world from the Guggenheim in Spain to the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the awe-inspiring Amococo Luminarium, will be a sensational centrepiece on Bournemouth’s seafront from 5–8 September. Making its second only UK appearance this year, the exciting world-renowned visual art installation offers a fun and captivating sensory experience of light, colour and sound.…
Bursar of Moyles Court retires
Mr Trevor Batchelder, who has been Bursar at Moyles Court School for 12 years retired recently. He left the school in style in a horse and cart belonging to Mr and Mrs Brian Wilson. Moyles Court School has recently been the subject of improvement including a new tennis court, new school school reception, bio mass…
WPNSA welcomes the Miracle Class, one of Britain’s most traditional sailing classifications
As the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) continues to conserve maritime heritage, they welcomed the Miracle Class National Championships last week from 11 -16 August, supporting the legacy of traditional racing classes in the UK. The Miracle Dinghy was designed by Jack Holt, one of the last designs for the worldwide known boat…
Outstanding A-level results and university success at Ferndown Upper
Students, staff and parents at Ferndown Upper School are celebrating another excellent set of A-level results. Nearly 70% of all students who took A2 courses achieved the top grades of A*-C. Results are so good that over 95% of students who applied succeeded in gaining first choice university places. Amongst these are a significant number…
Witness appeal after vehicles damaged in Weymouth
Officers in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after more than 30 cars were damaged in the Wyke Regis area of the town. The incident is believed to have taken place sometime between 6.30pm and 7.20pm on Sunday 18 August 2013 along Williams Avenue and Fairview Road. A total…
