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Potter around with Pots at Weymouth Library
The Friends of Weymouth Library (F.O.W.L.) speaker on Saturday, July 4th. (start at 10-30a.m.) will be Dorset resident Beth Wilson, talking about her collection of 1930 ceramics; also the history of the heart of the industry, the life of the "Pottery Ladies", and what...
Call Out for Local Singers & Musicians to Join Community Theatre Project
Wimborne Community Theatre is looking for singers and musicians who would like to take part in a community theatre project. WCT’s forthcoming site-specific production on the theme of HOME is one of four Landmark events produced by Wimborne Town of Culture, with...
Eric McNeil Tackles Eight Ultra-Endurance Challenges for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
Christchurch resident, Eric McNeil, is taking on more than 700km of ultra-endurance challenges for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Dorset’s independent hospice charity. Eric is completing eight demanding events across 2026 to raise vital funds for Lewis-Manning, which...
Folk-singer Rachael McShane brings The Cartographers to Dorset
Artsreach is delighted to welcome acclaimed folk musician Rachael McShane and her band The Cartographers to Dorset this summer for three uplifting live performances celebrating the very best of contemporary and traditional folk music “Delivered with such rebellious...
Vikki Slade MP Calls for Urgent Green Energy Initiatives in Dorset
Vikki Slade MP has called for the Government to appoint a ministerial advocate for the South West in energy security, stating that it is a huge environmental and economic opportunity for Dorset “Dorset has the potential to lead the way in green energy. We should seize...
New Arts Funding to Raise Awareness of Dangers Facing Dorset’s Rivers and Chalk Streams
Emerald Ant is delighted to announce major funding of £99,918 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a new Dorset arts project, ‘Bubbles and Squeaks’, engaging communities with the plight facing our beautiful rivers and rare chalk streams. Dorset Council, Dorset...
Hampshire Air Festival Launches Founding 200 Initiative for Early Supporters
The Hampshire Air Festival has announced the launch of its Founding 200 initiative, a new approach to engaging businesses and individuals in supporting the creation of Hampshire’s newest airshow Taking place at Thruxton Aerodrome on 12–13 September 2026, Hampshire Air...
Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club Print of the Year Trophy
“Harvest Mouse on Poppy Seed Heads” by Margaret Cooper was awarded the trophy in the Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club’s Print of the Year competition. The judge, Paul Hendley, said he loved the subtle colours. It was a successful competition for Margaret, who also...
Grant Gives Andover Children’s Salon a Fresh New Look
A popular children’s hair salon in Andover has been transformed with the help of a town centre frontage grant from Test Valley Borough Council J4K, run by Sharon Liquorish at 76 High Street, received just over £12,000 to install a new timber shopfront and signage,...
National Recognition for Environment Rising Star
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce that Lorna Selby, Policy & Advocacy Officer, has been named as a Rising Star in the ENDS Report Power List 2026 – a prestigious national recognition celebrating the country’s most influential...
Wimborne Volunteer Honoured with Volunteer of the Year Award
Wimborne Minster Town Council was delighted to present its Volunteer of the Year Award for the municipal year 2025–2026 to Nicky Harper at the Mayor Making Ceremony held on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 in the Council Chamber at Wimborne Minster Town Hall. Nicky received the...
Councillor Jeff Hart Re-Elected as Mayor of Wimborne Minster
Wimborne Minster Town Council is delighted to announce the re-election of Councillor Jeff Hart as Mayor of Wimborne Minster for the 2026/27 civic year The Mayor Making Ceremony took place on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 in the historic Council Chamber at Wimborne Minster Town...