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Blood pressure – the NHS wants your views
The NHS is seeking the views of the public on blood pressure.
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) often has no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it.
However around one in four people are affected and it can ...
Man wanted in connection with domestic abuse offences and links to Weymouth
Officers are appealing for information from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate a wanted man with links to Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Jonathan Bagan, aged 43 and of Basingstoke in Hampshire, is wanted in connection with numerous domestic ...
Have a spooky but safe Halloween
With Halloween and Bonfire night fast approaching, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging everyone to have a spooky (but safe) Halloween.
As new companies from overseas make it easier than ever to access cheaper costumes, we are ...
Police investigate reports of vehicle crime in Dorchester and appeal for information
Neighbourhood officers are appealing for information and offering crime prevention advice as they investigate a series of reports of vehicle crime offences in Dorchester.
Officers are investigating at number of reported offences of theft from vehicles or attempted theft from ...
Popular village pub wins CAMRA award
by Rich Gabe
West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) are pleased to announce that the Sailor’s Return in East Chaldon has won the CAMRA Beer Drinkers ‘Pub of the Year’ award.
This is a new award that reflects the pub ...
Witness appeal following assault in Dorchester
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch after a fight in Dorchester.
At approximately 5.15pm on Monday 7 October 2024, a fight occurred involving a group of male and female young people in ...
£2million refurbishment for DCH’s chemotherapy unit
Dorset County Hospital is transforming its Fortuneswell Unit for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Funded by the Trust and money raised from Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Chemotherapy Appeal, the £2million refurbishment will include a revised layout with more space, better facilities ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Sat 19 Oct
Quiz Night
Location: St George’s Church Hall, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LB7 for 7:15 pm. Fancy a bit of quizzing? The Dorchester Committee of the Children’s Society are holding a quiz night It is for teams of 6 but if you don’t have a team, don’t worry, you can join a Committee Team. Tickets £10 each, to include a ploughman’s supper. Contact Jane Culliford. Bring your own drinks.
Contact: The Dorchester Committee of the Children’s Society | 01305 264360 | Email | MapSat 19 Oct
Early bird morning walk and breakfast – Brownsea Island
7:15 am to 10:00 am
Location: Brownsea Island, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEA ranger from the Dorset Wildlife Trust team will lead you on a wander around the island, lakes and lagoon. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the island and listen out for the sounds of the unique wildlife as they busy about their day. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast roll and hot beverage in our harbour fronted café before heading back on the National Trust boat to Sandbanks. For any visitors already staying on the island and wishing to attend the event (e.g camping guests), please contact us as below.
Contact: National Trust | 03442491895 | Email | Web | MapSat 19 Oct to Sun 3 Nov
Half Term Red Squirrel Trail
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEJoin us on Brownsea island for a family red squirrel trail. Pop on a red squirrel mask and follow our interactive trail to see what amazing facts you can discover about these fascinating furry creatures. Test your skills with our pine cone toss game, try building a cosy drey, and enjoy a variety of squirrel-inspired games.
Contact: National Trust | 01202707744 | Email | Web | MapThu 24 Oct
'The Year Clock' a play with music about William Barnes
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: The Dorset Museum and Art Gallery, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XATim Laycock performs his own play about the life and times of William Barnes. The play features live music from Colin Thompson on violin and guitar, and is performed in the Victorian Hall of The Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. All proceeds to the Dorset Archives Trust to provide funds to catalogue the William Barnes Archive and make the works of Barnes far more accessible.
Contact: The William Barnes Society | 01305 262735 | Email | Web | MapTue 29 Oct
French language film with sub-titles: Le Diner des Cons
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HFDorchester Bayeux Society is showing “Le Diner des Cons” a French comedy/farce film (with sub-titles) from 1998.
The plot revolves around an all-male dinner party. An eccentric taxman is invited to join the guests to amuse – or is it to bore? – but who will have the last laugh?
Venue and bar opens at 6.45pm, entry £6.00 on the door, membership not required.
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This programme discusses solar farms, the benefits and the environmental impact to the local community where such a farm may be located. Jenny Devitt attended a public meeting in Bradford Abbas and spoke to local residents about their concerns, ...
Dorset Family Hub trials new childrens’ social care reforms
Dorset Council recently held a meeting at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester following the council’s appointment by the Department for Education as one of three local authorities to test and trial new childrens’ social care reforms. Rob Mott went ...
The Westham Support Fund – here to help
The Westham Support Fund is a Charity run for the benefit of persons in hardship that are a resident, or those children who attend a school, in the Parish of St Pauls, Weymouth. Alex Fuhrmann, a Weymouth and Dorset ...
Affordable social rent flats finally approved in Dorchester
For seven years the Dorchester Area Community Land Trust (DACLT) has been trying to get permission to build social rent accommodation on land given to them by Dorchester Town Council, namely the old tennis courts near the Borough Gardens, ...
Today – we hear about the regular sessions which monitor the tiny invertebrate life of the River Cerne in Cerne Abbas – part of a national Riverfly scheme to check on the health of our rivers and streams by ...
Dorset Council leader explains why he opposes the Portland Incinerator plan
The Government recently approved a permit to operate a waste incinerator on Portland, a scheme which Dorset Council had previously opposed, although the final consultation has recently been reopened due to an earlier administrative error (according to the ...
