Saying Goodbye Service
> On 26 June 2016 at 3pm in Wimborne Minster, the Mariposa Trust is holding a Saying Goodbye service.
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Models prompt memories of the past
An authentic replica of 1950s Wimborne, with its diminutive buildings and tiny shop window displays, Wimborne Model Town has been attracting and charming visitors for decades.
Canford School’s summer fair fundraiser for Lilypad Appeal
Former Cherries boss Harry Redknapp opened a summer fair at Canford School in May. It raised £3,647.77 for the Diverse Abilities’ Lilypad Appeal, which is raising funds to renovate its respite home for children with complex disabilities, and their families.
Berry, Carry, Gerry and Betty make an entrance at Kingston Lacy
The National Trust team at Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne have welcomed some new arrivals.
Canford Rowers win Bronze at National Finals
The sun shone the whole weekend as a total of 5,253 rowers from 153 clubs and schools took part in the National Schools Regatta at Dorney Lake from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 May. Canford’s 12 crews made up of 58 pupils had a hugely successful weekend, both in terms of the races they won and the experience they gained at this national event.
Wimborne Barber promotes shave off for Poole scanner appeal
Cheryl Broad, a Wimborne Barber, has offered to have all her hair shaved off at an event to be held in Wimborne Square on Saturday 13 August. It is proposed to make this part of a fun event, which will take place throughout the day raising funds for Poole Hospital Cancer Treatment Trust, more commonly known as the Poole Body Scanner Appeal.
Canford celebrates Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Buckingham Palace
Ben Vessey, Headmaster of Canford School in Wimborne, Dorset, attended a unique Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Gold Award Presentation at Buckingham Palace on 16 May.
Silver celebration at Wimborne Model Town
Wimborne Model Town, the volunteer-run educational charity will be celebrating 25 years at the ‘new’ King Street site with a special evening on Saturday 18 June with music, a barbecue and illuminations.
Tess of the d’Urbervilles
The Priest’s House Museum & Garden in Wimborne Minster is hosting an outdoor production of Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy on Saturday 25 June at 6.30pm. This touring production has been adapted and directed by Charmaine K Parkin and is presented by SISATA Open Air Theatre.
Celebrating the history of Deans Court behind the Serpentine Wall
Murder, judicious marriages, journeys to the New World, even an imprisonment in the Tower of London for treason, the history of Deans Court and its residents is a rich and intriguing one.