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Creative Countryside Day brings Art and Nature Together in Hampshire
People across Hampshire are invited to celebrate the beauty of the countryside at a brand-new event this summer, as CPRE Hampshire and Tilefield Nature join forces to launch their first-ever Creative Countryside Day. Taking place on Saturday 22 August 2026, from 10...
Businesses Encouraged to Explore Award Categories Before Entries Close
With just under two weeks remaining before nominations close, organisers of the Test Valley Business Awards 2026 are encouraging businesses across the borough to explore the wide range of award categories available and submit their entries. The awards, which have been...
Make a Difference Through Volunteering
Lighthouse Poole is recruiting for volunteer positions for the autumn season, starting in September, and beyond. Volunteering at one of the UK’s largest regional arts centres offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved with the arts and experience world-class...
Dorset voted for its favourite butterflies – now count them
With the Big Butterfly Count just days away, Dorset residents are being urged to discover whether their favourite butterflies are thriving this summer Dorset has voted for its five favourite butterflies, and now wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on...
Pride of Andover Awards Official Launch 2026
The highly anticipated Pride of Andover Awards have officially launched. On Saturday 13th June, many of Andover’s community-minded businesses came together to celebrate the launch of the 2026 Pride of Andover Awards. The launch event, which was held at The Gin Palace,...
A Sea Symphony
Lighthouse Poole’s resident choir, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, is joining voices with Bath Minerva Choir to present a gala concert on Saturday 11 July supporting the life-saving work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). In the 25th anniversary year of...
Family Fun Day Celebrates 150 Years of Mothers’ Union
2026 marks 150 years since Mother’s Union was founded in the small parish church of Old Alresford, Hampshire, by Mary Sumner. She was a young vicar’s wife with a powerful vision. She dreamed of women, regardless of class or status, coming together in faith to support...
Local Scouts Embark on Journey to the World’s Largest Scouting Event
Nine local Scouts have been selected to represent Bournemouth, Dorset and the UK at the World Scout Jamboree 2027. This incredible international event brings together more than 50,000 young people from over 170 countries, providing participants with the opportunity to...
Lewis-Manning hosts its first-ever Wellbeing Fair in Poole
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hosted its first-ever Wellbeing Fair at Upton Country Park on Sunday, 28 June, welcoming local people for a day focused on physical, psychological, spiritual, and social wellbeing. The event showcased the different techniques Lewis-Manning...
New Youth Theatre to Inspire Young People at Lighthouse
Providing a range of opportunities for young people to explore creativity, build confidence, make friends and have fun through drama, Lighthouse Youth Theatre opens for its first intake in September with spaces available now. Led by a team of friendly theatre making...
Business Innovation and Technology Award Open for Entries at TVBA 2026
Businesses driving innovation, embracing technology and developing new ways of working are being encouraged to enter the Business Innovation and Technology Award at the Test Valley Business Awards 2026. The category is sponsored by University of Southampton Science...
Wimborne Minster Launches Safe Places Scheme to Support Everyone in the Community
Wimborne Minster Town Council is pleased to launch the Safe Places scheme in the town from 6th July 2026, building on the strong community spirit in the town. The scheme identifies locations in Wimborne Minster through the Safe Places window sticker and the free Safe...