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Invitation to join in the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean
Litter Free Dorset has announced the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean will take place from 5th to 13th April 2025, and everyone is invited to join in this community effort to keep our coastline in pristine condition. This year’s ...
Police issue advice following sheep worrying incidents in West Dorset
Dorset Police has received three reports of livestock worrying involving sheep being injured in the Toller Porcorum area.
The first incident reportedly occurred on the evening of Wednesday 19 February 2025 and saw two sheep injured.
A further incident, involving three ...
Community groups encouraged to apply for funding to combat anti-social behaviour
Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is calling for community groups to apply for PCC funding aimed at helping to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Dorset to even lower levels.
Dorset PCC David Sidwick’s Operation Relentless Community Fund was established ...
Public Health Dorset highlight 7 benefits of singing to your baby
In their latest newsletter Public Health Dorset suggest seven ways to benefit your baby’s development, as well as advice about safer sleep for babies.
When your baby is very small, you might feel self-conscious talking to them because they can’t ...
More than a dozen Dorset heroes recognised with High Sheriff Award
Dorset’s current High Sheriff, Anthony Woodhouse, presented 13 charities, organisations, and an individual with a coveted High Sheriff Award at a ceremony held at The Duchess of Cornwall in Poundbury on Thursday 6th March 2025.
The evening celebrated some of ...
Police appeal to driver involved in traffic collision to come forward
Officers are appealing for the driver involved in a road traffic collision in Weymouth to come forward.
It was reported that at around 6.15pm on Tuesday 25 February 2025 a collision occurred on Spa Road, at the junction with Icen ...
Relegation-threatened Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team belatedly found some form on Saturday at the Bob Lucas Stadium, where they overcame the challenge of their National League South promotion chasing guests Boreham Wood, beating their visitors by 2 goals ...
Recent news items
- Fish & Chip lunch for veterans planned to commemorate 80th anniversary of WWII in Europe
- Woman in her 70s suffers serious chest injuries in road accident near Dorchester
- Weeds growing in local roads despite £2,400 council tax bill!
- Appeal for witnesses following road rage incident in Weymouth
- Patients, staff and visitors at DCH to benefit from Healthy by Nature project
- Police appeal for information following reported indecent exposure incidents in Weymouth
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Thu 20 Mar
Pot Licker
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Halstock Village Hall, Leigh Lane, Halstock, BA22 9SHWritten and Directed by Ed Viney Tickets £12.50, £6 u18s When teachers Rich, Kris and Zara discover a bag of drugs in school lost property, they should report this straight away. But as the school faces imminent closure, is there another way to deal with the bag? This brilliant new dark comedy looks at what happens when worlds collide, and responsibility gets blurred.
Contact: Artsreach | 01935891744 | Email | Web | MapSat 22 Mar
Charity sale
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: United Reform Church, Charles Street, Dorchester, DT1 1EEThe Dorchester Oddfellows are holding a Coffee, Cake, Board Games, Bricabrac, Plants sale, in aid of selected charities. All welcome.
Contact: Dorchester Oddfellows | MapSat 29 Mar
Encore Singers free concert
Location: United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BY7:30 pm. The popular Encore Singers will present a FREE concert featuring songs from the shows, and young flautist Myeongsuk Ha’s solo. Refreshments available. A voluntary collection will be held in aid of Read Easy South Dorset, who provide free, one-to-one tuition for adults over 18 who have reading difficulties.
Contact: Read Easy South Dorset | 07794135238 | Email | Web | MapSat 29 Mar
Wild wetland bird walk
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEBrownsea Island is a haven for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Our guided walks, led by an expert Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, take you through the island’s vibrant wetlands. After your birdwatching adventure, relax with a light bite at the harbour-front café. Note, these walks are repeated on 26th April, 24th May, 28th June, 20th Sept and 18th Oct. See website for details.
Contact: National Trust | 0344 249 1895 | Email | Web | MapSat 29 Mar
Come and Sing Carmina Burana with West Dorset Singers
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: St Swithun’s Church, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5DXDo you already love singing? Would you like to experience singing with a big choir? Do you wonder if you are a singer but are not sure? Bridport’s WDS invite you to Come-&-Sing selections from Carmina Burana with them under Matt Kingston, the WDS Music Director. Registration from 1pm. An informal performance, also in the church, starts at 4.30 pm and everyone is welcome. Entry for this is free.
Contact: West Dorset Singers | 07528 105977 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Dorchester’s Covid Day of Reflection, 9th March 2025
On Sunday 9th March 2025 Dorchester Town Council marked National Covid Day at the Bandstand in the Borough Gardens with a quiet moment of reflection. Members of the local community were invited to join the Mayor and others to ...
Commonwealth Day 2025 was held on 10th March and a short ceremony was held at the Memorial Corner outside County Hall in Dorchester. Speeches were given by the Chair of Dorset Council Cllr Stella Jones MBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant Mr ...
An update from Pastor Mark Topp
A regular contributor to KeeP 106 is Mark Topp, the Pastor at Dorchester’s Storehouse Church in Cambridge Road. After a gap of some months during which he took a sabbatical, Mark made a welcome return to the studio with ...
A session with local musician Will Adams talking to Andy Senior
Today, Will Adams makes a welcome return to Keep 106. Will has been spending some creative time in Spain and France and performed some of his songs live in the studio. Keep in mind that some events mentioned in ...
Becoming a screenwriter in mid-life
A recent guest on our drivetime show was local musician and writer, Norny B. Approaching the age of 50 Norny decided she needed a new challenge which resulted in becoming a screenwriter. Norny described her journey which, amongst other ...
In this edition we hear that the RSPB is discouraging people from using bird tables • Jane Adams reveals some lesser know facts about tadpoles and encourages us all to make a pond, no matter how small • Farmer ...
