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Purple Flag recognition for Bournemouth’s nightlife

Purple Flag status for excellence in the management of the town’s evening economy and the promotion of a vibrant early evening and night-time atmosphere for all has been retained by Bournemouth for the fifth consecutive year. Being accredited with a purple flag recognises Bournemouth’s ambitions to develop and improve the town ‘after dark’ inspiring visitors…

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Councils to host Heritage Lottery Fund information event

Christchurch and East Dorset Councils are working with Heritage Lottery Fund to host a free information event for local communities in the area. The Heritage Lottery funds a wide range of projects from £3000 upwards which actively involve people in heritage. This can include, amongst other things: cultural traditions; histories of people, communities, places or…

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Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge 2016

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is encouraging supporters to sign up early for their Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge 2016 after an overwhelming response last year. The event, which is not designed as a race, involves cycling through some of Dorset and Somerset’s most beautiful countryside and takes place on Sunday 15 May 2016. Last…

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Ringwood Choral Society

Ringwood Choral Society praised

Review by Helena Houghton Late on the wet and windy afternoon of Saturday 28 November, Cantus, Ringwood Choral Society, found a warmth, which captured the anticipation of the season in their spectacular concert in Ringwood Parish Church, welcoming Advent. Their Director of Music, Malcolm Harding, had selected a varied programme which included several antiphonal pieces,…

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Crowds welcome Christmas to Christchurch

Thousands turned out on Saturday 28 November to see the lights switched on in Christchurch. The 2015 Christchurch festival day was packed with activities to entertain families with the highlight for the youngsters being the arrival of Father Christmas. He left Peeks Party Store in a sleigh drawn by reindeer and accompanied by elves and…

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Victorious Verwood Concert Brass

Following the Wessex Brass Band Association’s 59th winter contest at the Life Centre in Winton, with 18 bands competing, Verwood Concert Brass came away with five trophies including the title of Wessex Champions. The Concert Brass had entered two bands. Verwood Town Band won the cup for best 4th Section band, and they beat a…

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