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After 4 years work by local people Weymouth’s Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted
After four years of intensive work by a team of dedicated Weymouth community members in collaboration with planning professionals, the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
This is a significant step closer for Weymouth residents to having ...
Weymouth Football Club host fellow National League South strugglers Enfield Town at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday. The Terras currently occupy the 24th and bottom place of the league table, while the Towners are just two places above ...
The NHS in Dorset thanks thousands for getting vaccinated this winter
NHS Dorset is extending its gratitude to the thousands of local people who have already had their flu, COVID-19 and other winter vaccinations, helping to protect themselves, their loved ones and the wider community.
Flu and COVID-19 are still making ...
Major bequest supports Dorset County Hospital Renal Unit
A major bequest has funded the redevelopment of Dorset County Hospital’s Prince of Wales Renal Unit. Dorset County Hospital’s Haemodialysis Unit and Prince of Wales Ward form the renal hub for in-centre renal replacement therapy across Dorset and South ...
Do you recognise these statues?
Officers are issuing an appeal and issuing an image of suspected stolen statues that were recovered in Dorchester and believed to have been stolen from West Dorset.
On Tuesday 7 January 2025, officers recovered a large number of suspected stolen ...
Biggest ever Christmas tree collection raises in excess of £16,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare
Dorset charity Weldmar Hospicecare has raised an incredible £16,778 in its most successful annual Treecycle campaign to date. 1,440 trees were collected by volunteers from across the county, in return for donations to the charity.
The money raised from supporters’ generous donations ...
DocBike’s Santa Toy Run brings festive joy to children at Dorset County Hospital
A motorcycle ride out led by Dorset-based charity DocBike, has brought festive cheer to young patients staying in Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital on Christmas Day.
On Sunday 22nd December 2024, over 50 big-hearted bikers took part in ...
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Sat 25 Jan
West Dorset Singers' Concert
Location: St. Swithun’s Church, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5DX7:00 pm. The West Dorset Singers present Mendelssohn’s ‘Hymn of Praise’, Parry’s ‘Blest Pair of Sirens’ and Poulenc’s ‘Gloria’. The choir, under its Musical Director Matt Kingston, is accompanied by a professional orchestra and soloists. Tickets (£15, u18 free) from Goadsby Estate Agents Bridport or www.ticketsource.co.uk/wds
Contact: West Dorset Singers | 07528 105977 | Email | Web | MapFri 31 Jan
Quiz night extraordinaire
Location: Crossroads Poundbury, Coffee, Tapas and Cocktail restaurant, The Orchard, Dorchester, DT1 3DY7:00 pm. Quiz night with Alistair Chisholm Teams of four. £10 a head. Raffle and Refreshments. Tickets from Anita Harries 07909637066, Pauline Howden 07827289492 or direct from Crossroads in Poundbury.
Contact: Dorchester Lions/Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance | 07827289492 | Email | MapFri 31 Jan to Sat 1 Feb
Dorchester Beerex 2025
11:00 am to 11:30 pm
Location: The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HFWest Dorset CAMRA and Dorchester Casterbridge Rotary Club proudly present the 36th Dorchester Beerex. Over the years, Dorchester Beerex has raised £277,000 for local good causes. This year’s event will have 80 real ales, a large selection of ciders & perry and seating for 100 upstairs. There will be hot/cold food available.
Contact: West Dorset CAMRA | Email | Web | MapSat 1 Feb
JOY by Luke Wright
Location: Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, Main Street, Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QF7:30 pm. Come and get some JOY into your life with honesty, humour, ire and wonder from a master wordsmith. Luke is a brilliantly charismatic performer, his poems will shoot arrows through your heart. Suitable 14+.
Contact: Artsreach | 07786 880676 | Web | MapSun 2 Feb
Luke Wright…JOY
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Shipton Gorge Village Hall, Shipton Gorge, Bridport, DT6 4LZOver 25 years, Luke Wright has built up a reputation for being one of Britain’s most popular live poets. He has won an unprecedented 4 Saboteur Awards, a Stage Award, and a Fringe First. He’s sold out shows across the world and regularly tours with John Cooper Clarke. Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” Telegraph).
Contact: Artsreach | 01308897649 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Martinstown Circle Suppers – fundraisng with a difference
Martinstown Circle Suppers have launched their 10th year of fundraising by presenting a cheque for £7,350 to Dorchester Poverty Action (DPA). The funds, raised throughout 2024, will support individuals and families in need across the DT1 and DT2 postcode ...
Money coaching courses to help manage your budget
Many families will find that every penny counts in January. Rebuilding your finances can help you feel more at ease and lessen the stress of money worries. A local church is offering free money coaching to help people manage ...
New wing of Athelhampton House now open to the public
Athelhampton House near Puddletown is a centuries old manor house and picturesque visitor attraction offering accommodation and eating amongst other facilities. To celebrate 100 years of the rebuilding of the north wing, known as the Cochrane Wing, many of ...
Love Music Hate Racism – Dorchester
An inclusive community music event with the message of One Beat Many Sounds is taking place in Dorchester on Saturday 25th January 2025. The Love Music Hate Racism gig will celebrate both the vibrant local music scene and communities ...
The KeeP 106 New Year’s Eve Party show 2024
Join host Andy Senior and friends for the four hour New Year’s Eve Party show which included the chimes of Big Ben at midnight. Fun was had by all including Casper the Dog….though he didn’t say a lot…
Thanks to ...
In today’s show: DorsetCAN is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant: Trustee Colin Tracy explains what the charity – Dorset Climate Action Network – is and does • Can plants talk? Not as we know it, but they most ...
