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Care South donates £1,000 to The Memory Box Foundation
Residential and care at home provider and registered charity, Care South, has donated £1,000 to The Memory Box Foundation. The Memory Box Foundation runs a monthly service to support people living with dementia or mental health issues, by providing themed ‘Memory...
Weymouth and Portland Chamber Confirms Leadership Team and Sets Priorities
Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce looks to build on a successful year after reappointing its leadership team for 2026/27. Members gathered at Oliveto in Weymouth for the AGM, where the Chamber reviewed progress over the past 12 months and set priorities for...
Test Valley Business Awards 2026 Entries Open
Entries are now open for the Test Valley Business Awards 2026, with the spotlight this week on the Business in the Community Award, sponsored by Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton. The award celebrates businesses that go beyond commercial success to make a genuine...
Fire Engine Visit Delights Children and Care Home Residents
Tops Day Nurseries Pokesdown, located on Wolverton Road, recently hosted a special “Joining Generations” session, continuing its longstanding partnership with residents from Southbourne Beach Care Home – Avery Collection. The nursery regularly visits the care home as...
Knoll Gardens Events Programme: Your Gateway to Wildlife and Well-Being
The health benefits of spending time in a garden are well documented, and this year Knoll Gardens is keen to encourage visitors to come along and be nurtured by nature by joining in an event or open day, as featured in their new programme for 2026. With beautiful...
Legal Expert Hosts Free Advice Event for Local People
A key and informative event designed to help local people plan for their later years is coming to Winchester, and attendance is completely free. The team behind Legacy Action Week is proud to present The Later Years with Sir Peter Thornton, an insightful and...
Mum Joins Walk for Wards After Son Diagnosed with Rare Blood Disorder
A Salisbury mum whose son was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder is taking part in a sponsored walk to thank Salisbury District Hospital and the Stars Appeal for going “above and beyond” to care for him. Emma Liu and her son Remy, aged two, will be joining walkers...
Weymouth Talent Shines As Artists Bring The Town’s Beauty To Life
A STRIKING painting of Weymouth’s shores has been crowned winner during an exhibition organised by Lovell Homes, showcasing seven stunning pieces by local artistic talent. Jaqueline Redfurn was announced as the winner for her striking painting of Weymouth’s shores....
Friends of King Alfred Buses’ Big Bus Day is on Target for 4 May
Preparations are now well in hand for FoKAB’s main event of the year, the King Alfred Winchester Big Bus Day, which is taking place as usual on the Mayday Bank Holiday, 4 May 2026. The organisers are hoping for a sunny day as thousands of people are expected to flock...
Follow in the Footsteps of Wimborne’s History
Wimborne has a rich and colourful past and the historic town trail will take you to meet some of the most important people and buildings that have played their part in making this so. The accessible trail is based on 12 green plaques (local importance) dotted around...
A Full Day of Free Fun, Music and Community Spirit
Westival returns to West Moors on Saturday 11th July this year, and everyone is warmly invited to come along and be part of the fun. Organised by West Moors Town Council and supported by some amazing local businesses (Phoenix Marble & Granite, Brewer and Brewer,...
80s Classical
Never afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve, T’Pau singer Carol Decker makes no bones about missing the heady days of her hitmaking pomp in the 1980s… “I’d love to still have hits,” she admits. “I’ll be honest, it's a bit disappointing putting some records out to...