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It’s Not a Game
Jay & Joss, the award-winning illusionists who stunned the judges on Britain’s Got Talent, are back with a mind-bending new show – a chance to sit back and leave real life behind! It’s Not a Game, at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday 1 July, invites you into a world...
Hengistbury Head Outdoors opens Friendships to all as summer experiences launch
There’s a new way to become part of something special at Hengistbury Head. After years of closure and an extraordinary community effort to save the site, Hengistbury Head Outdoors (HHO) is now launching and HHO Friendships are officially open to everyone. Alongside...
New Forest Businesses Urged to Sponsor Life-Saving Aid Shipments to Ukraine
New Forest For Ukraine is calling on local businesses to help sponsor vital aid shipments as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, with rising transport costs putting growing pressure on the charity’s ability to deliver essential supplies. For as little as £50,...
Motorbiking community rallies for Parkstone care home resident’s special wish
Dozens of local bikers united to surprise a Parkstone care home resident at his own motorbike rally. Tony, who lives in Alexandra House in Parkstone, spoke to the care home team about his lifelong passion for motorbikes. He started off at school on bicycles, before...
Charity Gala raises £300,000 for Dorset County Hospital Appeal
A philanthropic group of Dorset-based individuals have come together in support of Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal, raising an incredible £300,000 at a Gala Dinner held at Chettle House in Dorset on Friday, 8th May. The Appeal...
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club supports Lewis-Manning Hospice Care through events programme
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has been selected as Charity of the Year by Isle of Purbeck Golf Club’s Seniors Captain, Stuart Hopkins, who is dedicating his captaincy year to raising funds for local hospice care across Purbeck. Stuart, 82, has been playing golf for over...
Stannah Backs Next Generation Of Business Talent At Test Valley Business Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the Test Valley Business Awards 2026, with local businesses, colleagues, and members of the public encouraged to put forward outstanding young professionals from across the borough. Stannah is supporting this year’s awards as sponsor of the...
Winchester Students Supported to Maths Success
Local students have improved maths confidence while being supported to achieve maths success, ahead of their summer exams. Mathnasium is a leader in maths-only education, dedicated to teaching children in a way that makes sense to them. Students attending centres are...
Woodside Singers – Songs for Summer
Do come along to hear the WOODSIDE SINGERS sing easy-listening “Songs for Summer” at St John’s Church, New Road, Hythe SO45 6BP (next to Lidl) at 3 pm on Saturday 18th July 2026. A cake sale and tombola (cash sales) will take place during the interval to raise funds...
Community Spirit Celebrated at Wimborne Town Council Parishioners’ Meeting
Wimborne Minster Town Council held its Annual Parishioners’ Meeting on Tuesday, 12 May at Allendale House, with residents, councillors and community organisations coming together for an informative and uplifting evening celebrating the work taking place across the...
An Evening with Kate Adie Comes to Wimborne Minster
Wimborne residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a fascinating evening with one of Britain’s most respected journalists and broadcasters, Kate Adie, on Friday 17 July at the Allendale Community Centre. The audience can look forward to a captivating and insightful...
Yarnley House Care Home Celebrates Perfect 10 Rating
Residents and staff at Yarnley House Care Home in Ringwood came together to celebrate a major milestone after achieving a perfect score of 10 on carehome.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading care home review platforms. The perfect score reflects the exceptional feedback and...