Care residents ‘astounded’ by musician
Residents from two Dorset care homes enjoyed a stunning performance from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s new Artist in Residence, the professional musician Felix Klieser, who plays the French Horn with his…
Major talent boost for charity board
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has appointed two new trustees to join its board. Chief executive Clare Gallie said: “We have been…
Les pedals London to Brighton… at 75
Retired support worker Les Golding is celebrating a major cycling achievement – completing the London to Brighton charity bike…
Tasting event sets scene for food awards
The 2022 Love Local Trust Local Awards are just beginning and some of the finest Dorset food producers, alongside…
Old Wives don’t always agree!
Words and pics by Jo Green, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her…
Attractive Asian art adds to auction
The Charterhouse specialist auction of Asian Art on November 2 has an amazing selection of items from across China…
Bike sight
Diverse Abilities returned as guest judges to choose the final “Bike of the Night” of 2022 at Poole Quay…
Travel routes are marching on
The new walking and cycling paths and sustainable travel improvements on Wimborne Road in Ferndown are making good progress,…
Taking a walk on the wild side
by Lorraine Gibson. One particular sanity-saving grace throughout Covid lockdowns and restrictions was being able to walk locally in ‘bubbles’. As…
Entente cordial is welly good
Ringwood and Pont Audemer Twinning Associations met once more in Pont Audemer early in September, writes Derek Scott. The trip…