A Bournemouth school turned back the clock to jive and rock its 60th birthday celebrations. Current and former staff and students came together for a 1950s themed party to celebrate the diamond anniversary of the Elm Academy. Elm began life in 1956 as West Howe County Primary School. Since then its name has changed a few times but there are … Read More
The last flicker of a lost age
A stunning diamond and ruby necklace that belonged to one of the great beauties of the late 19th century is to go under the hammer at auction in Dorset. It was bought for Mary ‘Mae’ Cuyler, a vivacious American who bewitched the British aristocrat Sir Philip Grey-Egerton 12th Bt during a holiday to the fashionable resort of Deauville in 1892. … Read More
Charlton Down on the up
Newly-promoted Charlton Down Cricket Club won the Dorset Funeral Plan Cricket League team of the month award for May – after going straight to the top of the table. The village outfit were last year promoted out of Division Five and won all their games in the opening month of this season. Brothers Matt and Dan Stevens made telling contributions … Read More
Seven swans a-swimming
Seven sweet cygnets have hatched and are swimming around on the Parley Court Estate – home to Parley Golf and Equestrian centres. The proud parents are keeping a close eye on their adorable brood and the alpacas in the neighbouring field are also on watch. Visitors to the golf and equestrian centres have been stopping to have a look and … Read More
Signing surge for new offices scheme
A new development of timber-and-glass offices in south-west Hampshire is close to calling full house on sales and lettings even before construction ends. Commercial demand for phase three of the Glasshouse Studios, on the outskirts of Fordingbridge, has already seen 10 out of the 12 units pre-let or sold. Comprising two separate terraced buildings, with six self-contained offices in each, the … Read More
New taste for Neo
Bournemouth’s iconic new restaurant Neo is now under the control of Head Chef Chis Howard, with Executive Chef Kevin Viner moving into a consultancy role. Kevin and Chris created the menu and ‘taste’ of Neo together and now Chris has the responsibility of taking the restaurant forward through the busy summer season and beyond. Since opening just over a month … Read More
Law firm urges public to protect estates
The death of pop legend Prince has raised the thorny issue of whether enough people in Hampshire are providing for their loved ones after their death. Official figures show that six out of 10 of us die without leaving a will, causing confusion and distress to families. Tim Gamester, a wills specialist at Biscoes in Hampshire said: “The high-profile … Read More
‘Legal eagles’ go on the run for Cancer Research UK
Staff at a Dorset law firm will be going on the run this month (June) in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Seven ‘legal eagles’ from Ellis Jones Solicitors have entered the Bournemouth 5k Race for Life on Sunday June 12. Six days later a five-strong team from the firm will take part in the 5k ‘Pretty … Read More
Lively debate over EU referendum
EU referendum sparks lively debate at special DCCI business leaders’ forum
Care home residents enjoy sponsored beach walk
Residents from Poole’s Canford Chase care home took a two-mile sponsored ‘sand walk’ in support of the Alzheimer’s Society. Six residents from the home in Western Road were assisted by home volunteers, relatives and a dog called Muffin on their journey from Shore Road in Sandbanks to Branksome Dene. Among the group was Nora Cracknell, 92, from Parkstone, who was … Read More