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…
Mums and dads wanting to get into shape are invited to join in with a new Fitness Buggy Workout class in Leigh Park, Wimborne. The fitness classes are organised by the Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership’s Activate1000 team and take place every Wednesday morning from 10am. The sessions cost £3 and last approximately one hour.…
Starting at noon from Verwood Social Club on Easter Saturday, a gallant group of Verwood Rugby Club volunteers took part in the ‘Great Van Pull’. They pulled their load via all the retailers, the farmers market on Ferrett Green and halting briefly at the town’s hostelries finishing at Verwood Social Club after a ‘pull’ in excess of 5…
World-renowned film maker Hugh Miles gives a glimpse into his life behind the lens with a talk and film event to raise funds for Dorset Wildlife Trust’s River Allen Project this spring. The cinematographer and wildlife enthusiast brings his multiple award-winning Puma – Lion of the Andes as well as Liquid Gold, his new film about his beloved River Allen to Wimborne to support conservation work and raise awareness of the plight of our rivers.
The winners of the 2013 Jurassic Coast Award photography competition have been announced at the Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre.
Ringwood Floral Decoration Society spent an afternoon watching Emily Gordon-Broomhead work and weave her magic with beautiful flowers, foliage and ‘Sticks and Stems’. She started with ‘Easter Treat’ – a compilation of spring flowers placed in a willow basket with pussy willow and, hidden in the foliage – Easter eggs. Then an all yellow arrangement…
Ringwood Handbell ringers are looking for keen people to join their team. “We’re a happy bunch who meet on a Tuesday evenings in Ringwood. You would need to be able to read music, so if you would like to know more, give me a ring.” says Val Finch. Caller her on 01725 512267.
A new book is soon to be released to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Lieutenant John Thornton’s death. John was killed whilst on duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was aged 22 and came from Ferndown. A charity, the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, JTYAF, was set up in his name and it has just…
To celebrate Easter the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Club for the Blind held an Easter Bonnet Parade in the Activities Centre of the Greyfriars Community Centre in Ringwood on Thursday 28 March. The winners were Bernard Bennett and Dorrie Green with their beautifully decorated hats and were awarded prizes for their efforts. The runners up were…
