Autism Wessex is delighted to announce two members of staff have reached finalist stage in the Langtry Manor Venus Awards. The awards aim to celebrate women in business and both Gemma Saunders, employed by the charity as Corporate Partnerships Officer and Lisa McKenzie, secretary to Autism Wessex’ CEO and the Facilities and Procurement Manager, have…
The new skate park extension at Potterne Park in Verwood was officially opened on Sunday (12 May). Cllr Lucy Clark, Chairman of East Dorset District Council performed the formalities before the party began. The Skatejam drew over a hundred skateboarders and BMX bikers from miles around to compete for prizes and the Vans Team gave freestyle…
Local girl Imogen Hames from Ferndown Ju-Jitsu Club was awarded the ‘Instructor of the Month’ at the Heatherlands Centre on Sunday and is seen here holding her trophy. Imogen is the first Ferndown student to receive the new award and had to take a qualification to become a junior club assistant instructor. The course requirements…
Autism Wessex is offering an opportunity to skydive out of a plane 15,000ft above the Devon countryside. This unique and exciting opportunity is available to corporate teams or individuals looking for an adrenaline rush whilst raising vital funds for charity and enjoying the stunning views of three coastlines on the way down. Paul Reade, Community…
Tributes have been paid to Neal Butterworth, the former editor of the Daily Echo, who has died after losing his battle with cancer. He was 55. Neal passed away at Poole Hospital in the early hours of Monday morning. His wife Julie and daughters, Gemma and Dayna, were at his bedside. Editor of the Echo…
The Viv Chadwick memorial garden at Allenbourn Middle School in Wimborne was formally opened on 8 May. Mrs Chadwick, a long-serving and much-loved teacher, died last spring, and a beautiful garden has since been created in her memory. Staff and students undertook a huge fund-raising effort last summer, partly in aid of the garden funds, but…
Officers in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after criminal damage was caused to a people carrier in the Kinson area – with police issuing two CCTV images of three people they would like to speak with. The incident happened at around 9pm on Monday 6 May at the Fernheath Adventure…
Over 700 supporters poured into Cuthbury last week to see Wimborne Town take on a talented Arsenal under 21s’ side in a benefit game for former Wimborne Town stars Andy Culliford and Kev James. Even though nothing was at stake, Wimborne played some of the most fluent football seen in a long time while the…
The international food market, one of the highlights of Christchurch Food and Wine Festival, is running this weekend. Music, food, wine and beer drew the crowds out today (Saturday). If you didn’t get round to visiting, don’t despair, the event runs all day tomorrow too. With 100 food stalls and cookery demonstrations, you can enjoy…
Sycamore children(year 1) at Verwood CE First School enjoyed a day out at Lulworth Castle on 9 May. The visit was organised as part of their castles project. They climbed the tower, looked for bats, secret passages and picnicked in the beautiful parkland. The children thought the trip was a winner, and loved imagining they…
