Wimborne CC first XI picked up the Dorset Funeral Plan team of the month award for June – after four wins and picking up maximum points in all of them. Skipper and wicket-keeper James Miller put the success down to the powerful top four batsmen and up to five spinners in the side. The run took them to the … Read More
Plan ahead
The award-winning Dorset Funeral Plan is now available to buy online after its creators launched a dedicated website. It means that with the click of a mouse you can choose your own style of funeral and pay for it with monthly instalments, giving instant peace of mind. Douch Family Funeral Directors have been offering dedicated plans for many years and … Read More
What a beauty of a show
It’s taken three terms worth of preparation and the hard work paid off when children from Colehill First School staged a beauty of a summer show. The youngsters from the school’s Year 3 and 4 drama club delivered their own interpretation of the classic Beauty and the Beast. From writing the script to creating the scenery, this blockbuster of a … Read More
Tea for two generations
Bournemouth students put in an Olympian effort to bring joy to dozens of older people in their community. The LeAF Academy joined forces with the charity Faithworks Wessex to host a summer Olympics party, which saw their special guests treated to entertainment, afternoon tea and games. Students from the Elm Academy, Oak Academy and the LeAF Studio performed favourite songs … Read More
Corfe knees-up
More than 300 runners took part in this year’s 5k and one mile races following the 50th annual Corfe Mullen Carnival – a record number. These included 208 entrants in the adult race – up 10 per cent on last year – and 125 in the junior section – up a whopping 50 per cent. Wendy Percey from Lesley Shand … Read More
Going great lengths to help Patrick succeed
A Bournemouth college is urging the whole community to get behind a student who is set to make his debut on the world stage of athletics. Avonbourne Trust is sponsoring sixth former and long jumper Patrick Sylla as he prepares to propel himself into the international limelight in the World Junior Athletics Championships in Poland. And the Trust is urging … Read More
Propelling primary children to big school
From launching water rockets to a virtual lesson in outer space, primary school children from across the New Forest were given a fun day’s introduction to the world of secondary education. The youngsters were attending the annual STEM Day (science, technology, engineering and maths) hosted by The Arnewood School in New Milton. More than 400 Year 5 students from Ashley … Read More
Students soar thanks to inspirational Jon Egging Trust
Thirteen students from St. Aldhelm’s Academy in Poole have graduated with flying colours from an ‘inspirational’ programme run by the Jon Egging Trust (JET). The Trust’s Blue Skies programme supports young people who find themselves in difficult circumstances, helping them to overcome adversity and achieve their full potential. Kaye Jackson, Dorset Youth Liaison Officer for the Trust, praised both the … Read More
Art students making a wave
Sixth form students are creating a mural masterpiece that shows Boscombe is where the art is. Emblazoned across the entrance to the Sovereign Shopping Centre, the 10m by 2.5m wall painting will celebrate life in Boscombe and is being created by five talented students from Avonbourne Sixth Form. Their artwork will be a key special feature of a summer urban … Read More
Dorset good causes to benefit from ‘best ever’ Purbeck 10k
Six Dorset good causes are in line to receive hundreds of pounds after the ‘best ever’ Purbeck 10k run. Heroes Haven, Swanage Pier, Studland Defibrillator Appeal, Forest Holme Hospice, Julia’s House and the Youth Cancer Trust, Bournemouth, will receive all the profits from this year’s race. More than 500 runners entered the event which was organised for the fifth year running … Read More