Good turnout for Remembrance weekend
It was poignant over the weekend of 11-12 November to see how many local people gathered together to remember the fallen servicemen and women from the conflicts of the last 100 years.
It was poignant over the weekend of 11-12 November to see how many local people gathered together to remember the fallen servicemen and women from the conflicts of the last 100 years.
Recent Verwood Solar Farm Fund awards have proved very successful and are benefiting the community.
The first competitor to win gold for GB at the Invictus Games in Canada was Verwood girl Lindsay Chapman who not only flew to victory in the IT5 wheelchair 100m final, but had the honour of meeting HRH Prince Harry.
Hillside Community First School in Verwood held a tree planting ceremony on 6 September, attended by the town’s mayor, Cllr Mrs Lindsey Dedden, the chair of governors, Mrs Sandra Groves, parents, staff and pupils.
Verwood’s 24th annual Rustic Fayre over bank holiday Monday was a busy one, especially as the weather was perfect.
The Verwood Photography group is exhibiting a range of stunning images at Verwood Hub from 8 August – 14 September 2017.
Following the Prime Minister’s call for a general election on 8 June 2017, Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset said: “It has been an honour to represent North Dorset since the General Election of 2015 and I look forward to seeking a fresh mandate and re-election in June.
Local law firm, Harold G Walker Solicitors, has announced that two new recruits have joined its team in Verwood and Christchurch.
Children at a Dorset first school support Red Nose Say by wearing something red and tasting dragon scales.