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Guest of honour at Weymouth Football Club’s match against visitors Worthing at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday is double Olympic gold medalist, decathlete Daly Thompson, who will declare the stadium’s new disabled facility open.
The Terras management issued this ...
Vehicle stolen in Weymouth – police appeal for information
At around 4am on Friday 20 September 2024 a blue Audi A4 car was stolen from outside an address in Jestys Avenue, Weymouth.
Police Constable James Janssen, of Dorset Police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the Audi ...
Pedestrian receives serious injuries in collision on the A35 near Dorchester
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after a serious collision in Dorchester.
Dorset Police received a report at 1.47pm on Thursday 19 September 2024 of a collision involving a red Jeep Compass and ...
More than £28,000 raised at a bumper Weldmar Hospicecare Summer Fete
A warm, sunny day, a bumper crowd, and the appearance of television star Martin Clunes have all contributed to the highest ever total raised by the Weldmar Hospicecare Summer Fete.
The 27th annual flagship fundraiser has added a stunning £28,211 ...
Read Easy South Dorset are appealing for redundant tablets that you would be prepared to donate to a worthwhile cause. If they can be wiped clean then RESD could put them to very good use.
RESD offers free, one-to-one help ...
Rail journeys to be affected by engineering works in the Dorchester area
Great Western Railway services will be affected by rail improvement work taking place between Somerset and Dorset later this week.
Network Rail will replace track on the Heart of Wessex line this autumn, and train services will be impacted between ...
Cartons and foil now accepted in kerbside recycling bins across Dorset
Dorset Council is pleased to announce that empty food and drink cartons, as well as foil trays and sheet foil, can now be placed in your household recycling bin for collection.
The Recycle for Dorset kerbside collection scheme has been ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Sat 21 Sep
La la hö hö
Location: Broadmayne Village Hall, Cowleaze Road, Broadmayne, DT2 8EW2:00pm. Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova from Cherbourg present an informal concert of songs and instrumental pieces from the 15th to the 17th centuries. We’ll also delighted that members of Dorchester Historical Dance will join us. Come and enjoy the music, have a cup of tea and you might even learn a Tudor dance!
Contact: Courtlye Musick | 01305854915 | Email | Web | MapSat 21 Sep
The Esmee Godwin Fund Charity Auction
Location: Buckland Newton Village Hall, Buckland Newton, DT2 7BZStarts 11:00 am. This Auction, in memory of our late daughter Esmee who tragically died aged two, and in aid of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Southampton General Hospital comprises some 90+ amazing “Lots” including stays away, Restaurant visits, Art, Glass, Furniture, Ceramics & much more besides. There is also a fabulous Raffle & delicious food & drink. Viewing & cafe from 11am (Auction starts at 2pm).
Contact: The Esmee Godwin Fund | 07770 546499 | Email | MapSat 21 Sep
Early bird morning walk and breakfast – Brownsea Island
7:15 am to 10:00 am
Location: 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 | MapWed 25 Sep
Book Launch, Mark Allen, The Bridge at Locri
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Shire Hall Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UYMark Allen will talk about his new novel, The Bridge at Locri. Meet the author. A free event. A beautiful Italian heiress disappears…a mystery novel which begins at a work camp of international volunteers in Calabria, Southern Italy. If wishing to attend, please confirm to katina.toumba@markallengroup.com
Contact: Colenso Books | 01305 261849 | Email | Web | MapSat 28 Sep
Fungi Foray
7:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EECan you spot a Fly Agaric or maybe a Destroying Angel, beautiful but deadly? Join our experts from the Dorset Fungus Group on this delightful romp across Brownsea in search of some fascinating fungi. Be entertained by intriguing fungi tales as you wander through the woodland. Afterwards, enjoy some tasty mushrooms on toast and a hot beverage to warm yourself in our harbour-fronted café.
Contact: National Trust | 0344 2491895 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
News about the refurbishment of the Dorchester Corn Exchange
Dorchester’s popular venue The Corn Exchange has undergone considerable refurbishment in recent years and soon will be entering the third phase with improvements to the front area of the building. The Corn Exchange is the home of Dorchester Arts ...
Raise funds for your cause via the Casterbridge Rotary Christmas Draw
The annual Christmas Draw organised by Casterbridge Rotary, with cash prizes, is an ideal opportunity for local community groups and organisations to raise money for their cause and spend it however they wish. Les Fry is a member of ...
Dorset will be celebrating volunteering on November 1st
Once again there will be a celebration of volunteering on 1st November. The hub of volunteering locally is the Volunteer Centre Dorset based in Acland Road, Dorchester. Rob Mott spoke to Abby from the centre who explained more about ...
Andy Baker’s tribute to the legendary bass player Herbie Flowers
The legendary bass player Herbie Flowers sadly passed away on 5th September 2024 aged 86. Herbie played either bass guitar, double bass or tuba on hundreds of hit records, and was a composer too. KeeP 106 presenter Andy Baker, ...
Today – Dorset Council Leader Nick Ireland talks about the “Nature Emergency” and what this should now mean for all Council actions and proposals • Ecologist and scientist Professor Debbie Bartlett is carrying out research into the numbers of ...
Not long to go to find the next Bard of Dorchester
Not long to go now before the contest to find The New Bard of Dorchester takes place. The Bard will be appointed to serve Dorchester for a Year and a day. The contest will be run in the Undercroft ...
