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DOUG & ELSIE Are looking for their forever home
Hello, we are Doug and Elsie, and we are 3-year-old Miniature Dachshunds. Doug and Elsie are very affectionate and like nothing more than to have lots of cuddles and sit on your lap. Elsie is the braver of the two and has the confidence for them both; she enjoys...
West End hits heading for Poole this spring
The West End comes to Poole this spring as Lighthouse presents a mouthwatering series of high-quality, smash hit dramas. The shows – The Shawshank Redemption, Glorious! The Woman In Black, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged),...
Craft Lab Launching in North Dorset
Creative Workshops at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Across February and March, Dorset charity Artsreach invites you to explore your creativity while connecting with others through The Craft Lab, a welcoming programme of hands-on craft workshops taking place at The...
Cake Concerts across Dorset
Dementia Friendly events with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Artsreach As part of its new spring programme, and with support from the Talbot Trust, rural arts charity Artsreach is set to work with communities across Dorset in partnership with Bournemouth...
Wimborne gears up to be the next cultural capital of Dorset as the official ‘Town of Culture’ 2026
An extraordinary celebration throughout 2026 that unites the community through arts, heritage and creativity, Wimborne is the local ‘Town of Culture’ 2026 Building on a vibrant cultural hub, where historic charm meets contemporary creativity, organisers reveal plans...
Make 2026 your year to volunteer
Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing projects and a series of its own events, and community events throughout the year. Volunteering activities include: Running stalls at events Helping and marshalling at...
Council puts major focus on adult care prevention
Residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to benefit from a major shift in adult social care, as BCP Council introduces a new prevention strategy aimed at helping people stay healthy, connected and independent for longer. Prevention and early...
2025 marked a significant milestone for Swanage RNLI
In 2025 we celebrated 150 years of lifeboat operations at Swanage, alongside one of our busiest years for callouts, attending over 80 rescues. Among these were several life-saving operations, where the crew was able to rescue individuals in peril at sea who might...
Funding doubles as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recognised nationally for active travel improvements
Funding for safe and sustainable travel options will see a significant boost with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole being recognised as among the best in the country for delivering active travel improvements. Active Travel England (ATE), the government’s executive...
Digital Interactive Exhibition Making Waves at Poole Museum
Poole Museum’s newly launched ‘Sound of the Sea’ exhibition is making a splash with visitors of all ages. This immersive digital installation transports audiences into a mesmerising underwater world, where futuristic sea creatures respond dynamically to every...
There is No Life Without Water…
Instinctively, we know this is true, but how often do we consider how wildlife survives in winter when water can be hard to access? Wildlife needs water all year round. Finding water can be a real challenge when temperatures plummet and ice seals away that precious...
Funding Boost Helps People across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Efforts to prevent people from becoming homeless and keep them more settled in their homes is set to continue with a funding boost of £313,466 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The funds will be added to the Homelessness...