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DTC 50th Anniversary in Borough Gardens 2024
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Countdown to Weymouth 70.3 Ironman

Countdown to Weymouth 70.3 Ironman

Preparations for Ironman 70.3 2024, on 15th September, are underway already.

The organisers of the international event taking place on Sunday are already constructing their facilities at the Lodmoor Country Car Park, which is close to the start line on ...

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Weekend Sports Report

Weekend Sports Report

A minute’s silence was observed before the kick of the Weymouth & Portland v Bridport rugby game at Monmouth Avenue as a mark of respect for the Seahorses’ former player and committee man Derek Smith, who passed away recently.

The ...

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Emergency services scrambled to deal with a man on the hospital roof

Emergency services scrambled to deal with a man on the hospital roof

Dorset Police received a report at 6:40pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024 raising concerns for the welfare of a man on a roof at Dorset County Hospital.

Officers attended and attempts were made to engage with the man.

They were assisted ...

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Council to pay tribute to the emergency services

Council to pay tribute to the emergency services

Dorset Council will be honouring the heroic people who work for the NHS and the emergency services in the UK on Emergency Services Day Monday 9 September.

The 999 Emergency Services Flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester ...

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Portland United manager stands down

Portland United manager stands down

Portland United Football Club manager Kyle Critchell and his assistant Jamie Symes have both elected to stand down from managing the Blues senior team.

Club chairman Matt Lucas thanked both Kyle and Jamie for all of the hard work that ...

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After 10 years of service and welcoming 43 members of the Royal Family, Angus Campbell retires

After 10 years of service and welcoming 43 members of the Royal Family, Angus Campbell retires

After 10 years as Dorset’s Lord-Lieutenant, the Sovereign’s representative in the county, Angus Campbell CVO retires today, 4 September.

Having been appointed in 2014, he first served Her Majesty the Queen, whom he welcomed to Dorset on two occasions as ...

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Corfe Castle to light up in support of Air Ambulance Week

Corfe Castle to light up in support of Air Ambulance Week

Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes place between 9th – 15th September and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the vital life-saving work of air ambulance charities across the UK. and three National Trust buildings will light up ...

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Delightfully Different, every time

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Steve Bulley
1:00pm
Afternoons With Steve
Steve Bulley presents a mix of great music, facts, news and information
3:00pm
KeeP Driving
Your daily drivetime show with Steve Bulley today
6:00pm
The Fab 50s Show
presented by Paul Peters
7:00pm
Military Bandstand
Presented by Heather & Peter Foster
7:30pm
Time Was
A mix of musical and speech memories including:- big bands, dance bands and events of the past. Presented by Heather & Peter Foster
8:00pm
Solid Gold 60s
the programme which does what it says on the tin with Geoff Dorsett
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary

Sun 15 Sep
Heritage Open Day at the Dorset History Centre
9:45 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Dorset History Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PP

Mansions, cottage, hospitals and gardens – plans for all of these and more are held at the Dorset History Centre. Pop along to this free event to see a selection, and also to see and handle some of Dorset’s  amazing archaeological finds. Free children’s activity. Tours of our unusual building, including our conservation facility will run on the hour – booking essential. https://tinyurl.com/2xh6z54

Contact: Dorset History Centre | 01305221618 | EmailWebMap
Wed 18 Sep
u3a Day
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Beside the War Memorial, Junction of South Street, South Walks Road and Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1DD

Retired or thinking of retiring? Joining u3a gives you the chance to make friends and learn something new or further an existing interest. We have more than 65 member run groups/activities  for you to take part in ranging from Archaeology, Art and Badminton to Science, Weaving and Wine Appreciation. Please take a look at our website to discover everything we offer.

Contact: u3a Dorchester & District | 01305 757539 / 07831 203914 | EmailWebMap
Sat 21 Sep
La la hö hö
Location: Broadmayne Village Hall, Cowleaze Road, Broadmayne, DT2 8EW

2:00pm. 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 | EmailWebMap
Sat 21 Sep
Early bird morning walk and breakfast – Brownsea Island
7:15 am to 10:00 am
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE

A 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 | EmailWebMap
Wed 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 1UY

Mark 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 | EmailWebMap

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Countryside Matters 02.09.24

Monday September 9th, 2024
Countryside Matters 02.09.24

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 ...

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Not long to go to find the next Bard of Dorchester

Monday September 9th, 2024
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 ...

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FURTHER UPDATE: Family Matters – a helping hand for families in need

Friday September 6th, 2024
FURTHER UPDATE: Family Matters - a helping hand for families in need

Family Matters is a charity based in rent-free premises provided by DJ Property on the Granby Trading Estate in Weymouth. The charity provides donated, good quality clothes, toys and equipment for babies and pre-schoolers to local families in need. ...

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Russell and Alfie hoping it’s third time lucky for an appearance on BGT

Wednesday September 4th, 2024
Russell and Alfie hoping it's third time lucky for an appearance on BGT

Andy Senior’s recent guests on KeeP Driving were Russell Andrews and his son Alfie who are off to audition for Britain’s Got Talent later in September. Russell has auditioned twice before with no response from the BGT producers so ...

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Our Merchant Navy honoured once again in Dorchester

Wednesday September 4th, 2024
Our Merchant Navy honoured once again in Dorchester

The annual commemoration to honour our Merchant Navy took place at the Memorial area outside County Hall in Dorchester on 3rd September with a flag raising ceremony. The ceremony was led by Vice-Chair of the council, Cllr Les Fry ...

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UPDATED: Reporting from the 150 Years of Summers in Dorset display

Tuesday September 3rd, 2024
UPDATED: Reporting from the 150 Years of Summers in Dorset display

On 17th August the Dorset History Centre put on a photographic display depicting 150 years of summers in Dorset. In addition the centre hosted a more contemporary display by the Dorchester Camera Club. Our reporter Peter Foster went along ...

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