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Moors Valley pays tribute to over 150 volunteers

 A dedicated group of volunteers recently enjoyed a summer social gathering at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to say ‘thank you’ for all their hard work. More than 150 volunteers have worked alongside the Rangers at Moors Valley over the last four years. This dedicated team has been responsible for leading a programme of…

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Go Wild in Bournemouth this weekend

 Embark on a wild adventure with The Dorset Wildlife Trust and The Bournemouth Natural Science Society as the popular ‘Wild About’ event returns to Bournemouth on Saturday 20 July. This is a free event for all the family to kick start the summer holidays with activities for everyone. The event will take place at Boscombe…

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Meet the Gruffalo this weekend

The Gruffalo will be visiting Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood, on 20 and 21 July. The Gruffalo’s visit is part of a weekend of celebrations to mark Moors Valley’s official 25th anniversary. As well as meeting this life-size version of Julia Donaldson’s lovable woodland monster, Gruffalo fans will also be able to…

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Supporting Nelson Mandela’s legacy

UK based Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in unique initiative to develop young community leaders of future and global ambassadors for Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Clipper Ventures, with Sapinda Rainbow and Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (NMCF), has revealed the eight young South Africans selected to create a ‘tag’ team, each to participate in one…

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Dorset news

Local healthcare consumer body responds to Keogh report

The Keogh review report released yesterday reports on higher-than-expected death rates at 14 hospital trusts in England. While noting that none of the trusts concerned are in Hampshire, local healthcare consumer body Healthwatch Hampshire commented: “The report clearly demonstrates that there are some hospitals in the NHS that fail patients at the most basic level of…

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Fun Day boosts charity

A raffle and a dog show at the West Moors Family Fun Day on 23 June raised £393. The money was donated to Coping with Chaos, part of the Diverse Abilities Plus group charity. Coping with Chaos is located in Bond Avenue, West Moors and is a parent run organisation that supports families caring for a child…

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Dorset news

E-FIT RELEASED AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT ON KINSON COMMON

Detectives in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a sexual assault on Kinson Common – with an e-fit of the offender being released. The incident, in which a woman was sexually assaulted just off Poole Lane, happened at around 1am on Wednesday 10 July 2013. The woman was…

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JPL League opponents announced

Wimborne Town FC Junior Premier League (JPL) teams (boys u13s, u14s and u15s) are relishing the prospect of a new challenge for the forthcoming season.  Top of the bill and most eagerly awaited will be a clash with the West Bromwich Albion Development centre.  Other fantastic fixtures in are: Salisbury City, Bath City, AFC Bournemouth…

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Jazz concert a swinging success!

Thousands of revellers helped raise more than £3,500 on Sunday for the Breast Care Unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. With Highcliffe Castle as a backdrop to the free jazz concert, crowds danced to music from Swing Unlimited Big Band and enjoyed picnics in the sun. An estimated 2,500 people attended the event, with many buying…

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Condor Ferries makes its maiden voyage from Weymouth

On 17 July, Condor Ferries welcomed over 350 guests on board the Condor Vitesse, as the company embarked on its first sailing from Weymouth Port for 17 months. Hundreds of spectators were on hand to wave the vessel off on its way to Guernsey and Jersey, re-opening the historic ferry link between Weymouth and the Channel…

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