Visitors to the replica ducking stool at Christchurch can now find out more about its history from a new plaque thanks to Christchurch Antiquarian Society and Christchurch Council. Members of the Antiquarian Society were carrying out archaeological digs in a garden on the other side of the stream from the ducking stool and were able…
In the aftermath of AFC Bournemouth’s succesful season opener against Charlton, victory against the Addicks gave them plenty of confidence as the Cherries switched attentions to a cup campaign. The draw had produced a mouthwatering tie against seadside rivals Portsmouth, which attracted plentiful numbers to the Goldsands Stadium.
Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel as they serve up a three-course meal along with a pitch perfect tribute to classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers in the Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, which returns to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts for a six-night run on Friday 6th September.
On the 14th August 2013, The Voice of Ferndown will be holding an evening for all entrants to come and perform in front of an audience to practice on the run up to the final in October.
Verwood Rugby Club’s home base of Potterne Park boasts one of the best playing pitches in the county, coupled with a multi-use 3G all weather training facility. A project is now in progress to provide an increased and dedicated rugby training area.
Sixteen pupils from Allenbourn Middle School in Wimborne recently had the chance to display their fashion skills at a fabulous show, hosted by Corfe Hills School. The Allenbourn children, aged 11 to 13, were part of an event that included other local middle schools, as well as older students from Corfe Hills and Poole High…
The annual duck race in aid of Wimborne in Bloom will take place on Saturday 24 August at 4pm. The plastic ducks will be launched into the river at the bottom of Mill Lane beside the Riverside Café and cross the finishing line is at the back of the Rising Sun in East Street. Tickets…
The eagerly anticipated kick-off to the new football league season had finally arrived, and AFC Bournemouth got a dream start to life in the Championship. The Cherries were playing their first game in the second tier for over 20 years.
Wimborne Town manager Steve Cuss boosted his squad’s match fitness with two games in less than 24-hours at the weekend. The Magpies hosted Poole Town in a pre-season local derby on Friday night, and then faced an away game at Gillingham Town the next afternoon.
One of Doctor Who’s arch enemies invaded Heatherlands Community Centre during a week of arty activities in the school holidays. Artists worked alongside parents and community leaders to open up children’s minds into an exciting new world. The theme of the week was space, which coincided with the announcement of the 12th Doctor and what better time to create a life-size model of a Dalek – an alien invasion in motion!
