Ringwood man walks 727 miles for Macmillan Caring Locally
Ian Thornton, 77, from Ringwood, was determined to help others during lockdown – and to keep fit at the same time.
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Step out for cancer charity this September
Wessex Cancer Trust’s flagship fundraising event, Walk for Hope, is still going ahead this year but in a different format.
Harry Redknapp tees off at new GolfCatcher Academy in Poole
“Amazing facilities at GolfCatcher Academy,” said Harry Redknapp when he officially opened the academy at a VIP launch on 15 July, adding, “I can’t wait to get up and bring my grandkids, I’ll be up here quite regularly practising my golf. Absolutely fantastic.”
Catching the right note for hospital’s children’s services
If you would like to support Poole Hospital Charity and children’s community services, you could buy a single by local singer/songwriter Krista Green.
People urged to enjoy the summer holidays safely
School is out for many pupils this week, which is likely to result in a wave of visitors coming to Dorset.
Don’t suffer in silence – mental health support is available
A grant from the Talbot Village Trust is enabling East Dorset Citizens Advice to recruit generalist volunteer advisers and train existing advisers to offer mental health advice to residents who are suffering from mental health issues arising directly from the results of the pandemic.
Cabaret supports Poole Hospital’s alcohol treatment service
Funds from a cabaret evening held in February, which raised £3,195.55 for Poole Hospital’s Alcohol Care and Treatment Services (ACTS), have been handed over at a ‘virtual’ cheque presentation.
The Grove respite holiday retreat faces closure
An award-winning respite holiday retreat in Bournemouth could soon become a casualty of the Covid-19 crisis.
Have your say on Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole hospital merger values
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) are set to merge in October under the umbrella of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust – and people are invited to say how they would like to be treated.
When and where to wear a face covering
Guidelines for wearing a face covering in England are changing.