Health & Wellbeing

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Families flock to new play area in Alderholt

CHILDREN have been making the most of a new play park that recently opened up in Alderholt. The new play…

Julie Shearing accepting her award from Wimborne Mayor cllr Jeff Hart Picture: Tom Scrase

Woman who made ‘profound impact on families’ named as Wimborne’s Volunteer of the Year

A VOLUNTEER at the Wimborne Community Food Supply has been honoured with a prestigious award. Julie Shearing was announced as…

Care South is hosting a range of events to celebrate Care Home Open Week Picture: Care South

Care South homes in Dorset open their doors to the community this week

CARE homes operated by Care South across Dorset, Somerset and North Devon are putting on a range of special…

The business was started by Penny, Nigel and daughter Bethany Pictures: Google/ The Private Ear Clinic

Hear hear for Wimborne’s Private Ear Clinic as it celebrates 10 years in business

A LEADING, independent private ear clinic is celebrating a decade of helping people hear in Wimborne. Since 2015,

Maurice with wife, Marian, and the Talbot View team at the Vitality Stadium Picture: Care South

Bournemouth care home resident enjoys special trip to Vitality Stadium

A WISH came true for a care home resident in Bournemouth after they watched Bournemouth AFC win their final…

Heather Lowe from Planet Wimborne receiving the donation from cllr Jeff Hart Picture: Tom Scrase

Wimborne Minster Mayor raises more than £8,000 for charity

TWO charities are set to benefit from thousands of pounds after more than £8,000 was raised throughout the year…

Rising Voices Wessex is reaching out for support to enable it to continue providing joy to people affected by cancer Picture: Rising Voices Wessex

Poole cancer choir faces closure unless more support can be found

A CHOIR for people affected by cancer in Poole could close unless new trustees and sponsorship can be found. Rising…

Dorset Council senior ranger, Sophie Isaacs, on an existing new recycled plastic bridge on the Castleman Trailway Picture: Dorset Council

Castleman Trailway bridge to be replaced – with bridge made of recycled plastic

A NEW bridge made out of recycled plastics will soon be created on a popular East Dorset walking route. The…

St Ives House residents and team present more than £3,400 to Alzheimer's Society Picture: Care South

Ringwood care home raises thousands of pounds for Alzheimer’s Society

RESIDENTS and staff at a Ringwood care home have raised over £3,400 for a charity supporting people living with…

The garden team putting the final touches on the garden Picture: Cranborne Practice

New community flower garden opens up in Verwood

A NEW community flower garden has opened up in the grounds of a Verwood surgery that offers a peaceful…