Poole Park improvements backed by councillors
Poole Councillors have backed plans for major improvements to Poole Park, in support of a bid for nearly £3 million to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
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Natural England launches coast path consultation
Residents can now have their say on the 42-mile stretch of Natural England’s coast path which includes the Christchurch coastline following the launch of a consultation on the proposed route.
Bournemouth Hospital holds ceremony to open new Orchard Garden
Bournemouth Hospital Charity celebrated the official opening of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s beautiful new Orchard Garden with a special ceremony on 6 June.
Coy Pond rockery sees restoration rock along 550 feet
The Friends of Coy Pond in Poole are restoring the South Coast’s longest rockery with the help of donated soil, plants, paint and fertiliser.
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild initiative returns to Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is asking Dorset residents to take part in the wildlife trust’s ‘30 Days Wild’ initiative in June.
Bournemouth celebrates four Blue Flags and together with Poole boasts one of the highest concentrations of award-winning beaches in Europe
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the exclusive Blue Flag award and Keep Britain Tidy has announced that four Bournemouth beaches have once again been awarded Blue Flag status for 2017 – Alum Chine, Durley Chine, Fisherman’s Walk and Southbourne Beach; alongside this, Bournemouth and Boscombe Beaches gained Seaside awards.
Aged over half a century and not cleaned a beach? Get down to Bournemouth on 2 June
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, is looking to hook up people over 50 with their first ever MCS beach clean.
Highcliffe zigzag path to remain closed until 2018
The zigzag path at Highcliffe Castle is to remain closed until 2018 for a full rebuild as temporary solution is deemed insufficient.
Great Dorset Beach Clean 2017 in Swanage
As part of the ‘Litter Free Coast and Sea’ campaign, Durlston Country Park Rangers are asking people to help clean Swanage beach on 22 April in the Great Dorset Beach Clean 2017.
Blandford+ Neighbourhood Plan ‘a step too far’ says AONB prior to public hearing
Criticism that a nationally important AONB at Cranborne Chase is not being taken fully into account will be voiced when the Blandford+ Neighbourhood Plan for a housing, household recycling/waste transfer site and school development is examined at a public hearing due to take place on 10 April.