£13,000 raised for Louis Ross Foundation
The Louis Ross Foundation was established in memory of the Canford School pupil whose life was tragically cut short aged 17 in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2015.
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Wimborne Library creative workshop
Come and enjoy a drop-in family workshop making up simple poems and stories inspired by Roman objects provided by the Priest’s House Museum & Garden. There will also be the opportunity to get hands on with paper making using a papyrus technique of weaving and pressing plant materials.
Wimborne in Bloom entries sought
Over the last few days, 150 hanging baskets and 40 window boxes full of flowers have been put up around Wimborne ahead of this year’s competitions. These augment the summer planting, which took place at the end of May when over 80 wooden barrel planters and flower towers were filled, all ahead of the local and regional ‘in Bloom’ judging.
Saying Goodbye Service
> On 26 June 2016 at 3pm in Wimborne Minster, the Mariposa Trust is holding a Saying Goodbye service.
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.