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.
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.
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.
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.
With only weeks to go to for the performance of hit musical ‘Kiss Me Kate’, Wimborne Musical Theatre was still without a leading man.
Canford pupils are celebrating a very high number of offers to date to leading institutions both home and abroad.
Canford is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Dorset Cricket Board this summer. The school will be offering the opportunity for up to six County matches to be played at Canford.
Fresh air, friendly faces, free tickets and the chance to share a passion for Wimborne and local history – all great reasons to volunteer at the thrilling new Wimborne History Festival.
The gardens of National Trust property, Kingston Lacy, are buzzing with activity at this time of year. The delicate pink and white Japanese blossom is in full bloom right now, attracting bees and visitors alike.
Thanks to £3,900 funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Radio Wimborne will be broadcasting live on 87.7FM from 3 June for a fortnight. This will incorporate live and recorded coverage of this year’s Folk Festival (10– 12 June).