The public is being asked to donate any materials or papers relating to Highcliffe Castle, which has been owned by the council for 36 years, to help complete a comprehensive archive of historic and modern documents. The council paperwork dates back to long before the compulsory purchase order was placed on the Castle. There are…
Wimborne Town enjoyed a 100% success rate over the Easter Holiday period, winning both their Southern League games. On the Saturday Wimborne won 1-0 at Cinderford Town, thanks to a goal from Matt Kemble. It was the Magpies’ first back-to-back victory this term. Back at their Cuthbury home on Easter Monday Jon Blake’s 62nd minute effort…
Police in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a camera was stolen from a vehicle in the Branksome. The incident happened at around 2.15pm on 13 March 2013, outside a property on Cranbrook Road, but wasn’t reported to police until 28 March. The camera, an Olympus Dark with…
Parley Golf Centre has launched new, cut-price group lessons to encourage more people to play the game. Beginners, improvers or established golfers can now get expert tuition after work. The ‘sign-up and swing sessions’ are also designed to build up the social side of the sport that is part of its attraction. During the sessions…
The world of Brompton in Ferndown Pedals Cycle Centre in Ferndown is celebrating becoming one of the largest Brompton dealers outside of London having been classified as a B-spoke centre – the highest level that can be awarded to a Brompton retailer. Sharon Worsfold of Pedals is passionate about these top of the range folding…
Chloe Simpson and Erin Atyeo-Baker have been chosen as Verwood’s carnival princesses.
Chloe is 10 and goes to Emmanuel Middle school; she is a big fan of ballroom dancing. Erin is 13 and attends Cranborne Middle. She is a keen horse rider.
The Rights Respecting Schools steering group of Hillside Community First School in Verwood, made up of children from each class, went to visit their mayor, Simon Gibson, in the town council offices to find out more about his role and that of the Town Council. The children have been learning about the United Nations Convention…
Great news at Ferndown Jitsu Club with another promotion in the mini group. Well done to Seren on gaining her third Mons.
Chairman John Hanrahan said, “It won’t be long before Seren moves into the main Junior Jitsu group with her friend Libby May, both students have been coming to Jitsu for almost two years.”
PLANS to site one of the UK’s biggest solar energy farms on the outskirts of Christchurch have been approved by councillors.
Work has now started on building the 118 acre (48 hectare) farm at Parley on land operated by Eco Sustainable Solutions.
Officers in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a number of hand crafted clocks and ornaments were stolen from a summerhouse at a property in the Oakdale area of the town. The incident happened sometime between 4pm on Thursday 28 March 2013 and 9.30am on Friday 29 March…
