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Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy

Olympic Legacy lives on at Weymouth

As part of the 2012 Olympic Games’ legacy, the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, which was the Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue, is offering annual family membership from £285 per annum. It will run from 1 April 2013 to the 31 March 2014 and members can expect uninterrupted access to the academy, use of…

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Annette supports The Wildlife Trusts Marine Conservation Zone

MP shows support for marine conservation zone network

Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has said that proposals to protect England’s seas are vital and have widespread public support. Annette’s comments come as The Wildlife Trusts held a parliamentary event to show support for the proposed network of Marine Conservation Zones in English and offshore Welsh waters, as the Government…

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Take on the skies for charity

A number of skydiving opportunities have been arranged over the Wiltshire countryside in 2013 by local disability charity, Diverse Abilities Plus.
Anyone can take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity to do something daring, and raise money for the charity.

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John’s foundation continues to grow

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has received a cheque for £2,424.43, presented by General Manager Simon Morris on behalf of staff and customers at the Ferndown Haskins Garden Centre. The money was following 12 months of fundraising events and wishing well donations.

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Olympics inspiring students to go that extra mile

Boys at Harewood College in Bournemouth, which last year achieved its best ever GCSE results with 51% gaining at least five A* to C grades including English and Maths, is recognising students who are achieving great successes through an Olympic award scheme.
Every time a student excels they are given an Olympic ring. When they get all five rings they are awarded a special trophy: Blue is excellence; black is friendship and respect; red is inspiration; yellow is equality; and green is determination and courage.

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High street success story – Baileys of Verwood

A highly successful independent electrical retailer established in Verwood for over 50 years. Having just been named the Best Euronics Store in Britain, what do you believe is the secret to Baileys success? Our success is founded on strong customer care and going that extra mile to ensure customers keep returning again and again. Being…

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Vehicle crime on the rise in Dorset

The number of thefts from vehicles across Dorset has increased by 12.3% from April 2012 to 27 January 2013. This is an increase of 355 offences.
Between 1 and 27 January there have been 13 reported break-ins to cars parked at beauty spot locations across Dorset – including rural car parks in Cerne Abbas, Bridport, Blandford, Wimborne and Wareham.

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The UK’s first conservation mobile network

The WWF (formerly World Wildlife Fund) is launching an innovative new mobile network tomorrow, 31 January 2013.
For the first time, people in the UK with a passion for the environment and wildlife can generate funds for conservation every time they use their mobile phone. And it won’t cost them a penny extra.

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National footwear finalists

Amanda and Hannah Arkell, local business women and owners of the children’s boutiques, Belle Enfants, are very proud to have been chosen as finalists in the National Footwear awards in not one but two categories: Best Independent Children’s Shoe Shop and Best New Independent Children’s Shoe Shop.

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