Great fun was had when Hillside Community First School in Verwood held their Christmas Fayre on 13 December. Organised by the Friends of Hillside, the evening included many stalls and games, including tombolas, guessing games, cake and bottle stalls and a raffle. Children (and adults) could have their faces painted and temporary tattoos applied. Years…
Some 70 hardy Santas took part in Wimborne Rotary’s fifth Great Santa Fun Run at Badbury Rings on 15 December. Early estimates are that £5,000 was raised by participants for their chosen charities. PHOTO: Runners warm up and loosen up just before the event
Following the suspension of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance last week when a technical fault was found on the EC 135, Bond Air Services has worked to resolve the situation and the aircraft was given the all clear at 10.50am on 15 December. Bond Air Services grounded its fleet of EC135 aircraft, the same…
Bournemouth’s Christmas Gardens of Light Festival has proved a major draw to thousands of visitors as the town centre reports an 11 per cent increase in footfall this November.
Ringwood School students collected 1,600 items for the 2013 Danny Cracknell Christmas Appeal. Tinned food, dry goods and essential toiletries were donated by students and staff at the school, and were collected on Thursday 12 December. They will be distributed to homeless shelters that are not in receipt of funding in Bournemouth, Portsmouth and London…
A dolphin water feature has been found in Bearwood and police are appealing for help in finding the owners. On Sunday 8 December, officers stopped a vehicle on Francis Avenue and arrested two men and a woman on suspicion of theft. Investigations Officer Andrea Garner, of Bournemouth police, said: “A dolphin water feature has been…
It is a particular pleasure when auctioneers can ensure that a lot ends up where it belongs and that was certainly true at Lawrences in Crewkerne when a magnificent yachting trophy was sold to a distinguished yacht club after a period of over 175 years.
Bournemouth came alive yesterday with a Christmas nativity parade. Crowds flocked to see majestic camels and wise men, sheep and shepherds, faithful donkeys, Mary and Joseph. When the excitement of the parade was over, children could see the animals in the Square. Baby Jesus was placed in a crib with Mary and Joseph keeping a…
Sport England has given a £221,000 ‘Community Sport Activation Fund Award’ to Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership for a three-year project aimed at improving the fitness and health of residents in the area.
The crowds will be out on Saturday 14 December when Father Christmas arrives at Ferrett Green ready to meet children in his grotto. The fun starts at 5pm when he rides into town on a steam engine, giving his reindeer a rest for the day. The Mayor, Cllr Peter Richardson, and Father Christmas will switch…
