The Beaulieu attraction has been awarded Gold in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category at VisitEngland’s prestigious 2013 Awards for Excellence ceremony. Beaulieu received its award from Sue Gill, Head of Skills & Training at Tourism South East. The VisitEngland citation stated: This attraction exceeds expectation. There are ‘attractions’ within Beaulieu that could…
Frontline healthcare staff from the South West are in with a chance to scoop a £150,000 prize as part of a major new initiative to reform the way people with dementia are cared for. There is an estimated 83,269 people with dementia across the South West and one person across the UK is diagnosed with…
Rikki Lane, aged 19, from Wool in Dorset, an apprentice of only two years, has completed a heritage building to make any master craftsman proud. As part of his studies for his Level 3 Diploma NVQ in carpentry at Weymouth College, Rikki has worked at Plankbridge Hutmakers in Piddlehinton, and his latest project has been to build Plankbridge’s…
Craig Wells is the toast of his firm after raising nearly £5,000 for charity by successfully completing his first-ever London Marathon.
The skate/wheel park at Two Riversmeet in Christchurch will be closed for four to six weeks from 18 June for a refurb. Originally opened in 2005, the work is needed due to the park’s popularity and the heavy use by skaters, BMX bikers and others. The project will see the installation of a new concrete…
Police have released an e-fit of a man they wish to talk to after a man was robbed in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens on 12 May, by the large balloon. The incident happened between 1.30am and 2am. The victim, a 20-year-old Christchurch man, was approached by three unknown men who threatened him with a knife before demanding…
Christchurch Strollers would like to increase their number of volunteer health walk leaders. A one-day training course (free for volunteers leading walks) is planned for 29 June 2013 from 10am to 3pm in Christchurch. A light lunch will be provided. Prospective Health Walk leaders interested in attending the course or discussing the opportunities available can do so by…
Honorary Freeman Cllr John Lofts has been sworn in as Mayor of Christchurch at the annual meeting of Christchurch Borough Council. Cllr Lofts serves the Highcliffe ward and was elected to the borough council in 1987 and to Dorset County Council in 1989, remaining as a county councillor for 20 years. He served on the…
Bournemouth police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a woman was sexually assaulted in the town centre last Saturday (18 May). The incident happened between 1.30am and 2am by the bus stop on Gervis Road. The victim, an 18-year-old Christchurch woman was heading towards Westover Road when she was approached…
Three beaches in Christchurch have gained Seaside Awards for achieving the highest standards of beach management. Avon Beach, Friars Cliff Beach and Highcliffe Beach are the winners of the awards, which are judged and presented by the charity Keep Britain Tidy. Introduced in England this year, the Seaside Award replaces the Quality Coast Award and…
