Gibraltar and South West England Euro MP Julie Girling, is urging British citizens to boycott their summer holidays in Spain and either take a staycation (UK break) or visit another part of Europe. The call comes following increasingly outlandish threats against British territory Gibraltar and its citizens by the Spanish Government and Police. Now, after…
The Ellingham & Ringwood under 15s girls’ side received a welcome boost when they were awarded £460 from the Waitrose Community Matters scheme.
The team enjoyed a great deal of success last season winning the RFU South Coast League – and were delighted when Sophie Carey was selected in May for the England Talent Development Group. Lizzie Dodd and Phoebe Murray also represented London & SE Division and a number of their players, including Evie Karkera, also represented Hampshire.
New commanding officers were installed at the Salvation Army in Verwood on 28 July 2013.
Captains Gia and Eka Salarishvili have been seconded from the Salvation Army in Georgia.
A new form of neighbourhood watch is underway in Dorset for communities concerned about speeding vehicles
Young Tala Reyes was so keen to raise money for an elephant charity that she vowed to read 30 books in a week during her summer holiday. The eight-year-old chose books with chapters for the ‘sponsored Jumbo Read’ challenge that saw her raise over £600. For two whole days she ploughed through the pages while…
A Dorset couple who adopted the song ‘A Tree in the Meadow’ as their theme tune received a wood hand-carving as a 65th wedding anniversary present. Staff at Colten Care’s Avon Reach home in Mudeford commissioned the carving after discovering the line ‘And carved upon that tree I see “I love you till I die”‘…
Enchanting activities are taking place in Forestry Commission sites across the South to engage a whole generation of youngsters in imaginative outdoor play. The Forest Fairy Tales campaign aims to reverse perceptions that many parents have about their child’s interest in the world of pretend. A recent study revealed that 90% of parents think children…
A new play area has been opened at Bytheway Field, off Leigh Road in Colehill. The informal facility includes pieces of equipment made from natural timber, which provide a combination of physical activity, aimed at improving balance, strength and coordination, and opportunities for learning. Some of the pieces are also suitable for children with disabilities.…
Lewis-Manning Hospice is on target to break its own fundraising record with Luscombe Valley Railway, having raised an impressive £5,297.80 when the popular local attraction in Sandbanks opened its doors to the public last weekend.
Motorcyclists in Dorset are being urged to ride safely and always wear appropriate protective kit – as police release an image of an injured biker. The motorcyclist pictured was travelling at a low speed when he came off his bike. Dorset Police Bikesafe Co-ordinator, PC Chris Smith, said: “We’ve had some fantastic weather for riding…
