Ferndown Mayor Cllr Terry Cordery recently presented a cheque from Ferndown Town Council for £450 to Heatherlands Mums & Tots group leader Mary Melbourne. Heatherlands Manager John Hanrahan said, “It’s this type of support from our local town council that will make a great difference to a group of local mums and their children. A big thank you must go to Sally Boult for her help and support.”
Police in Derbyshire are appealing for help from the public nationwide to find a man they want to speak about a series of frauds committed in the county. In the summer of 2009, a man allegedly tricked pub landlords in Derby out of money by claiming to be Danny Kay – the brother of comedian…
The Ferndown In Bloom Committee is asking residents of the town to suggest public areas that could be planted with bulbs and shrubs to enhance the town. Over the last three years, members of the committee with volunteers have planted thousands of bulbs donated by the Haskins Garden Centre, the competition’s sponsor, on the grass…
Chess-crazy students will be hoping to make it checkmate when they pit their wits against Bournemouth’s best young players on 18 April. Over the past 12 months, boys at Harewood College have fallen under the spell of this mind-challenging game – so much so that their new found skills have seen them reach the final…
A man who broke into a house and stole a car in Bournemouth is behind bars after being found guilty. David Ashley Mitchell, 27, entered the property on Lonsdale Road on 18 February 2013 via the front door, stole car keys from inside and drove off in a Honda Civic, which was parked on the…
Dorset Wildlife Trust has welcomed eight aspiring young conservationists on a year-long training programme, aiming to strengthen the conservation workforce and improve job prospects. The Skills for the Future programme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and helps individuals across the country gain the practical skills they need to confidently seek employment in the…
Marking the funeral of former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, Union flags in Dorset are flying at half mast today.
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across East Dorset to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries. A twelve-week public consultation on the recommendations begins today and will end on 8 July 2013. The consultation is open to anyone who wants to have their say on new…
mags4dorset Charity of the year – The Osborne Centre Dear Readers, Hi, it’s me again, Alan from the Osborne Centre and our branch at West Parley. Last month I explained just what MS is, how it can affect your body and the huge part that our physiotherapy suite plays in providing exercise for people whose…
New spectacles can be expensive and unaffordable in many parts of the world, yet old glasses are often thrown away in this country. Wimborne and Ferndown Lions, along with other Lions clubs, have been collecting unwanted specs for recycling and distribution in Third World countries, where eye care is often unavailable and lens making facilities are non-esxistent.
