Swanage Railway swaps Santa Special for Steam and Lights in run up to Christmas
Leading up to Christmas, a coronavirus-safe Steam and Lights train is to operate on Swanage Railway – a first for the award-winning heritage line.
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Bin Your Butt campaign launched this month
Wimborne War on Waste has collaborated with Litter Free Dorset and Litter Free Purbeck to launch the ‘Bin Your Butt’ campaign this October.
Mammoth Jurassic Coast swim raises awareness of the plastic beast
A local swimmer who wanted to raise awareness of the problems of plastic waste and the effect it has on the environment has smashed a Jurassic Coast swimming challenge in just over a week.
Swanage Railway SOS appeal reaches £261,809 on special anniversary day
An urgent ‘Save Our Service’ appeal to help the award-winning Swanage Railway survive in the wake of the economic effects of coronavirus has celebrated reaching £261,809, but more funds are needed.
Dorset not overwhelmed with weekend visitors
Last weekend went by with very few incidents in Dorset despite the good weather.
Dorset centres providing outdoor activities for children
Children and young people in Dorset have been able to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities during lockdown.
Ten interesting facts about Swanage Railway
Due to government guidelines regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the Swanage Railway ran its last public trains on the weekend of 14 and 15 March with its shop and café closing on Thursday 19 March.
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.
Flying Scotsman link to Swanage Railway appeal
Swanage Railway is loved by visitors and local people alike, but it does need funding in order to survive.
Text a donation to help Swanage Railway survive
The public can now donate by text to the Swanage Railway’s £360,000 ‘Save Our Service’ appeal which has so far raised £136,168 to help the award-winning heritage line survive in the wake of the economic effects of coronavirus.