Pre-book your visit to Furzey Gardens – it’s open
Thanks to generous supporters, Furzey Gardens has reopened its doors to visitors for the first time since March.
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Craft Survival kit designed by local mumpreneur
Eleven weeks ago, mother-of-two, Lexy, was at a loss of what to do with her successful craft party business following the lockdown.
Wimborne Model Town to re-open Saturday 11 July
One of Wimborne’s most popular tourist attractions, Wimborne Model Town, is re-opening on Saturday 11 July.
BCP beaches left in sorry state following influx of visitors
Volunteers have been picking up the large amount of rubbish left on beaches from Southbourne to Hengistbury Head.
Dorchester’s Roman Town House undergoes £248,000 improvement works
Thanks to a £248,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, work has been taking place at Dorchester’s Roman Town House, the earliest part of which was built in the third century AD.
Activity boxes for Covid-19 patients in Poole Hospital’s critical care unit
Covid-19 patients in Poole Hospital’s critical care unit are being provided with an innovative aid to their recovery.
Historic England launches further emergency fund
Historic England, which has a number of sites in Dorset including Merewood Cottage at Tarrant Rushton, Kingston Maurward House and Dorset County Museum in Dorchester, has launched a second emergency fund to support the heritage sector recovery from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Parkstone Grammar pupil gains place at acting school
With so many schools closed, these are difficult times for young people, however, for one Swanage teenager, the future looks very bright.
More trees for Poulner Lakes and the Mount in Ringwood
A total of 2,100 trees are to be planted at Poulner Lakes and the Mount, subject to no issues being identified by CAT scanning.
‘Pop-Up’ walking and cycling routes will help social distancing
With people being urged to cycle or walk instead of using public transport, Dorset Council is keen to hear residents’ views on changing the travel infrastructure in our towns and villages.