Dorset Wildlife Trust is launching an online campaign to raise awareness and warn people of the harm that can be caused to wildlife by using mobile phone apps which mimic birdsong. Wardens on Brownsea Island have reported incidents of visitors using these mobile apps, which imitate the unusual call of the Nightjar, to get a…
Over 350 walkers turned Bournemouth promenade into a sea of pink for this year’s Twilight Walk in support of the Bournemouth Hospital Charity’s Jigsaw Appeal. The walk was started by the new Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Dr Rodney Cooper, and Mayoress Mrs Elaine Cooper. Walkers enjoyed fine weather and a party atmosphere and with more…
As the British and Irish Lions touchdown in Australia, former international rugby star Thinus Delport visited Bournemouth to help inspire local boys reach their full potential. The retired rugby union wing and fullback player spent a whole day at Harewood College, encouraging the students to reach for the stars. Thinus led two assemblies which shared…
Before 1939, Christchurch aerodrome was a popular centre for pleasure and leisure flying- activity that ceased with the outbreak of war. In 1945 enthusiasts sought to recreate those days with some success. The aerodrome and the airspace above it, – specially on sunny weekends – was full of small powered aircraft and gliders, until the…
Bournemouth’s Castlepoint Shopping Park has formally re-opened a traditional Bridle Way which follows the eastern boundary, the 41 acre complex between Yeoman’s Way and Woodbury Avenue. 32 tonnes of special surfacing was laid in 4 days by a local contractor to make what has been used as a footpath over the last 10 years, safer…
The winners of the Young Environmentalist Challenge Competition will have their entries displayed at Haskin’s Garden Centre in Ferndown soon after the award ceremony on 15 June.
Year 4 children at Verwood CE First School have just returned from a fantastic week at The Springhead Trust, Fontmell Magna. They enjoyed a week of brilliant sunshine, visiting the village and taking part in Woodland trails, stream trails and hill walks. During their time there they studied the wildlife both in the woodland and around the…
Wimborne Town FC received a major boost with news that influential midfielder, Jon Blake, is likely be ready for action by the start of the new campaign despite suffering medial ligament damage at the end of last term.
The laws on drink driving have been in existence since 1967 when the legal drink drive limit was introduced, as was the breathalyser. There really is no excuse for anyone to get behind the wheel of a car when they’ve had too much to drink. It comes as a bit of a shock to learn…
Three year contracts to operate Bournemouth’s eight Children’s Centres have been announced following a rigorous tendering process. · Barnardo’s will manage Queen’s Park, Townsend, Stokewood and Winton Children’s Centres. · The Children’s Society will manage Boscombe, Kingsleigh and Kinson and West Howe Children’s Centres. · The YMCA will manage Pokesdown and Southbourne Children’s Centres. Councillor…
