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The Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge returns for 2024

The Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge returns for 2024

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced that online registration is NOW OPEN for next year’s Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge, which takes place on Saturday 18th May 2024.
The ever-popular event is not designed as a race and ...

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Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving in Weymouth

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving in Weymouth

A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Weymouth.

Dorset Police was called to a report of a collision involving a Mercedes Sprinter van and a pedestrian ...

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UPDATED: Weekend Sports Preview

UPDATED: Weekend Sports Preview

UPDATE: Bridport Football Club’s match at the St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday against Elburton Villa has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

It’s FA Trophy 3rd round day on Saturday and Weymouth’s Football Club’s Senior Men’s squad travel to ...

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Assault in Weymouth – witness appeal

Assault in Weymouth – witness appeal

Officers investigating an assault in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

It is reported that at around 1.25am on Sunday 3 December 2023, a man was assaulted in Mitchell Street.

The victim, a man in ...

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Further arrest following reported disturbance involving knives in Weymouth

Further arrest following reported disturbance involving knives in Weymouth

Detectives have made a further arrest as they continue to investigate a reported disturbance that took place in Weymouth.

At around 3.10am on Sunday 3 December 2023 officers were called to reports that a group of people were walking around ...

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Elizabeth Frink’s work goes on display 30 years after her death

Elizabeth Frink's work goes on display 30 years after her death

Thirty years after her death, the first ever exhibition dedicated to Elisabeth Frink’s time in Dorset will showcase over 80 sculptures, drawings and prints at Dorset Museum, including the working plasters that informed the final bronze sculptures that have ...

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Nurturing Young Talent in Dorchester

Nurturing Young Talent in Dorchester

Two young Dorchester singers will be taking solo parts in next Saturday’s concert by Dorchester Choral Society which takes place at St Mary’s Church from 7.30pm

The concert is called “From Darkness to Light” and features music by Purcell, Bruckner ...

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Delightfully Different, every time

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Weekend Xtra
Presented by Nick Billings
1:00pm
DT @ 1
David Taylor with two hours of music and the stories behind the tracks
3:00pm
KeeP It Folk
Andy Worth explores the world of folk music and beyond
4:00pm
Whatever Next?
Sit back and relax with Andy Baker who takes to the air with an hour of all kinds of music for all kinds of people, from the Beatles to Bach, and much more, with a surprise or two
5:00pm
Stafford's World
3 hours of great music and memories with Mark Stafford
8:00pm
Get On The Boogie Train
Clive Rawlings is your train driver for a fabulous couple of hours of blues/rock. All aboard!
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary

Sat 9 Dec
From Darkness To Light
Location: St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HJ

7:30 pm. Concert by Dorchester Coral Society featuring two young Dorchester singers. The first part features music by Purcell, Bruckner and Buxtehude and the second part is devoted to Schütz’s charming re-telling of the Christmas story which needs a cast of familiar characters of the Nativity to sing alongside the choir. The part of the Angel Gabriel will be taken by Lily Barrett who is a sixth former at the Thomas Hardye School. Stefan Oakes will sing the part of King Herod. He is an old boy of the Thomas Hardye school, now in his early twenties, who is beginning to forge a singing career as a bass/baritone. Follow web link for more info.

Contact: Dorchester Choral Society | WebMap
Sat 9 Dec
Repair Cafe Weymouth
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Top Club, Louviers Road, Weymouth, DT3 6AY

Our last Repair Cafe Weymouth event before Christmas. Bring your Christmas lights and singing Santas for repair. We fix electronics, electrical, IT, mechanical, clocks, gluing, woodwork, tool sharpening, sewing…We don’t charge, we just ask for a donation. Surprise a loved one this Christmas by getting a precious item repaired for them. Don’t bin it – fix it!

Contact: Repair Cafe Weymouth | EmailWebMap
Sat 9 Dec
A Tudor Christmas
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Tudor House, Trinity Street, Weymouth, DT4 8TW

Step back in time to 1600, and see how the Tudors prepare for Christmas as part of this living history experience. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Tudor House in Weymouth at the turn of the Sixteenth Century. Come and have a go at making a pomander, or a marchpane subtletie. Investigate the different layers of clothing worn, and maybe even try some on! The more musical amongst you might like to try joining in with a song, or elsewise listening to some period music played on period instruments. And through it all, discover how Christmas was celebrated under Elizabeth I, and how it differs from now. Free entry but donations welcome.

Contact: Weymouth Civic Society | EmailMap
Sun 10 Dec
Ridgeway Singers & Band Christmas Concert
Location: Church of Our Lady St Mary, Church St, Wareham, BH20 4ND

4:00 pm. The Ridgeway Singers & Band invite you to join them for an evening of Dorset carols, folksongs, toe-tapping dance tunes, and local poems and stories to welcome and celebrate the coming of midwinter and the festive season. The group is led by renowned serpent player and member of the Mellstock Band Phil Humphries, and actor and folk musician Tim Laycock. Adults £12, Under 18s £6

Contact: Ridgeway Singers & Band | 01305 262159 | EmailWebMap
Sun 10 Dec
Dorchester Christmas Cracker Day
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UW

There will be around 150 local traders to support in High West Street, both floors of the Corn Exchange and the food quarter at the Corn Hill. Bring the kids along for the Children’s Santa Hat Parade (adults who are kids at heart welcome!). Meet at the top of High West Street at 11:50am for a 12 noon start. We have 200 free Santa Hats to give away. See and speak to Santa in his Camper Van outside the Horse with the Red Umbrella. Festive Choirs will be at St Peters Church.

Contact: Steve Bulley | 07570770780 | EmailWebMap

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Julia’s House Choir release their Christmas song featuring James McVey

Saturday December 9th, 2023
Julia's House Choir release their Christmas song featuring James McVey

The choir from Julia’s House Children’s Hospice has released a Christmas charity single, their version of Silent Night, which features James McVey, singer/guitarist with The Vamps. Andy Senior invited Dave Hutchings from Julia’s House to tell us more about ...

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A Salvation Army survey reveals people are struggling this Christmas with the cost of living

Friday December 8th, 2023
A Salvation Army survey reveals people are struggling this Christmas with the cost of living

The findings of the research come as little surprise to The Salvation Army, whose officers are preparing for increased demand for their help this Christmas. However, The Salvation Army is working hard to help those in need and is ...

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Financial Conduct Authority warn against Loan Fee Fraud

Friday December 8th, 2023
Financial Conduct Authority warn against Loan Fee Fraud

On Wednesday (6th) the Financial Conduct Authority issued a warning on Loan Fee Fraud – where people pay an admin or set-up fee for a loan they never receive. Their warning came as figures suggest more people will be ...

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Not long now until BEEREX 2024

Monday December 4th, 2023
Not long now until BEEREX 2024

Tickets for the 35th Dorchester Beerex held in the Corn Exchange, Dorchester are now on sale from December 1st. The annual event is now firmly fixed in the calendar and is one of Dorchester’s biggest fund raising events. Rich ...

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Local writer Jade Leahy publishes new children’s book

Sunday December 3rd, 2023
Local writer Jade Leahy publishes new children's book

Jade Leahy is not only a user and supporter of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) but a writer of books which reflect her own experiences that are aimed at children to make them aware of how enabled life ...

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Are you an older person needing to borrow money? This may help

Monday November 27th, 2023
Are you an older person needing to borrow money? This may help

Sometimes, older people may find that their interest-only mortgage is coming to an end and all of a sudden the lender is calling the debt in – in other words the amount of the original loan, often many thousands ...

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New music tomorrow night from 6pm on KeeP 106 from Feeder, The Jesus And Mary Chain and SKID ROW! 👏

Also the usual Alternative classics, Brit Pop, Indie, Electronica, Punk and loads more...

A brand-new factual magazine programme launches tonight at 6pm. As its name suggests, ’Countryside Matters’ presented by Jenny Devitt will be bringing you stories of wildlife, the environment, and farming and gardening.

KeeP Driving on Friday at 3:

The pressures to keep you replacing your mobile every year or two from the companies, and how hanging on to an existing mobile will be greener and kind to your pocket in difficult times!

PLUS... Local poet Peter Green live in the studio.

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