Health & Wellbeing

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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…

8,500 knitted and crocheted flowers were donated Picture: Museum of East Dorset

Thousands of knitted flowers donated to Museum of East Dorset for Dementia Action Week

A MUSEUM which put out an appeal for people to send in crafted flowers for Dementia Action Week says…

David and Patricia Clemo Picture: Barchester Healthcare

Care home couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

A COUPLE who has just celebrated 60 years of marriage has revealed the secret to a long and happy…

90% of the clubs have been saved Picture: Brendoncare

Elderly friendship clubs in Dorset SAVED following closure fears

CLUBS described as a “lifeline” to their members in Dorset have been saved following fears they would close. Charity Brendoncare…

Residents enjoyed an afternoon of fun Picture: Cedars

Care home marks VE Day with songs, stories and afternoon tea

STAFF at a care home in Landford pulled out all the stops so residents could enjoy a special VE…

Marjorie House residents, Myrna and Cyril, enjoy the vintage car rally Picture: Marjorie House

Poole care home residents get revved up for vintage car rally

CARE home residents  Sandbanks were thrilled to see a host of vintage cars roll into the car park for…

L to R Mike Bartlett, CEO of Julia's House with Harry Redknapp, Caroline Attreed and Sarah Gwynne Picture: Baily Moore Photography

Harry Redknapp urges people to visit Julia’s House Great Tail Trail

LEGENDARY football manager and BCP resident Harry Redknapp is encouraging people to support the work of Julia’s House by…

Last call for forget-me-not flowers at Museum of East Dorset in aid of Dementia Action Week

THE deadline is looming for keen knitters and creative crocheters to submit their forget-me-not flowers for a display at…