Ferndown commemorates the Battle of Jutland
It will be 100 years ago, on 31 May, that the world saw the beginning of the largest naval fleet battle of modern times.
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Veterans receive honours aboard HMS Victory
A very proud and emotional ceremony took place recently aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.
Ferndown Jitsu triumphs at the Nationals
Ferndown Jitsu Club scooped two gold awards last weekend at the Junior Judo Nationals.
Ferndown Residents asked for views on antisocial behaviour order for King George V Playing Field
People in Ferndown are being asked for their views on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for King George V Playing Field.
Thor’s therapeutic power
An East Dorset care home experienced the therapeutic power of animals during a visit from a bunny named Thor.
West Moors play cabin for children with disabilities
Children with disabilities, and their siblings, that attend play sessions run by the Diverse Abilities Children’s Team will now be able to enjoy a brand new play cabin which opened this month at the Coping with CHAOS service in West Moors.
JTYAF support trip to Canada Internationals
Peter Thornton from JTYAF (John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation) presented Sensei Jordan Lea at Ferndown Jitsu Club with a cheque from the charity for £200. This will go towards his trip to the Jitsu Foundation Internationals that will be held in Canada this July. While at the club, Peter also presented to Mini Jitsuka, Jude, with his red belt.
Live: Ferndown continues to make its mark in the music world
Amie Knight with her original country song ‘Two Guys’ won the final of Live: Ferndown on Friday 8 April. The 19-year-old country singer / guitarist announced that the track was to be her first single on her debut EP and the audience at the Barrington Theatre was the first to hear it live. After the performance, it was judged to have a real feel-good factor.
Ferndown Friday Market is in full swing
In its second week, the Friday market in Ferndown got underway again today (8 April) in Victoria Road attracting early morning shoppers into the town. Organised by Ferndown Chamber of Commerce with the help of Ferndown Town Council, the market was originally planned to go ahead in Penny’s Walk and according to the president of…
Five Star Swing return to Ferndown
As part of their national Poppy Appeal tour starting at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, Five Star Swing are returning to the Barrington Centre in Ferndown on Sunday, 8 May with ‘The Big Band.’ It will be an evening of vintage swing, featuring classic songs from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller and many more, performed by the famous…
