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Get cycling for the BHF

Join the British Heart Foundation (BHF) for Dorset’s biggest on road cycling event as registration for the event is now open. This invigorating spring cycling event is taking place on Sunday, 28 April, and with four different routes there is something to suit everyone.

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Inspirational new careers facility

Whether they want to be a doctor, chef, physicist or even an astronaut when they leave school, students at Sherborne Girls in Dorset will now have the chance to research their chosen career path and the university process in a bright, modern and welcoming space, thanks to the opening of a brand-new Careers, Higher Education…

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There is ‘No Excuse’

The ‘no excuse’ team were in Winterborne Whitechurch, near Blandford Forum on On Wednesday, 23 January to educate motorists and tackle the community’s longstanding concern of speed in the village. Traffic officers and the community speed van targeted drivers on the 10 mile stretch of the A354, which passes through the village between the A35…

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Stuart Semple exhibition with free artwork offer

Metropolis in Bournemouth is hosting an exhibition by internationally renowned artist, Stuart Semple. Since leaving his hometown of Bournemouth, Stuart’s paintings have become top international collections and are owned and loved by celebrities including Sienna Miller, Caroline Flack and Noel Gallagher. After recently returning to Poole College, (where he studied), to open a new £1M…

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All revved up

An icon of British motoring is bringing back cherished memories for residents of a Ferndown dementia care home. More than 50 years after it was built, a rare 1958 Hillman Minx has been craned into position in the memory garden at Colten Care’s Fernhill home in Longham. Residents can sit safely inside the stationary red…

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Great support for a great walk

Companies across Dorset are pledging support for the Great South West Walk taking place this spring with some businesses offering special incentives for people who sign up now to join the walk. Others are sponsoring legs of the walk as it passes through Dorset. Parkdean Holidays and Golden Cap Holiday Park are entering teams to…

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£1M milestone for Dorset Bike Ride

The London Boat Show was the venue chosen to announce the result of the 2012 Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride and launch the appeal for cyclists to take part in the 2013 event, which takes place on Sunday, 7 July. On board the newly launched 68 foot Predator yacht, ride organiser Peter Smith-Nicholls presented a cheque…

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Home improvements for independent living

If you are over 50 or disabled and need help to remain safe and secure in your home, you may be able to get some help from the Dorset Home Service. The service provides free advice and practical support to help vulnerable residents in Dorset improve or adapt their homes so they can continue to…

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