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Support Group October Meeting
Antiques - either appreciated (normally by the older generation) or ignored (by the younger)! The group was privileged to have Alan Stone from Squirrel Antiques, who came with two of his team to head up the group’s monthly meeting with their lively and fascinating...
West Moors Seasonal Photographic Competition – Autumn Results
West Moors Town Council is delighted to announce the winners of the Autumn round of their first Seasonal Photographic Competition, celebrating the beauty and character of the local area throughout the year. First place was awarded to Lee Cooper for his striking image...
Boat launched at Lighthouse as Our Freedom Project Concludes
A beacon for creativity, Lighthouse Poole has guided its contribution to a nationwide art project to safety with the launch of a unique boat that celebrates themes of Freedom. Selected as one of 60 arts centres and libraries to take part in Our Freedom: Then and Now,...
At The End of the Day by Lucy Stubbington
Available to buy on 27th November 2025 from Amazon, just in time for Christmas! Debut children’s author and illustrator, Lucy Stubbington, has created an endearing rhyming story showing the beautiful bond between a little girl and her best four-legged friend. Follow...
Abbey URC invites everyone to share in the spirit of community this Christmas.
As Romsey comes alive with festive events in the run-up to Christmas, Abbey United Reformed Church - known locally as the church by the arch - is delighted to open its doors to the community. During this busy and joyful season, the church will offer a warm and...
Nationally rare fungus arrives in the New Forest
A nationally rare fungus has been discovered in several areas of the New Forest for the first time. The elegant Candelabra Coral – Artomyces pyxidatus – is notable for its distinctive appearance thanks to its crown-tipped creamy white branches resembling a candelabra....
Double Your Donations This December
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has an incredible opportunity to raise tens of thousands through the Big Give, but needs the public’s help to release this and realise the charity’s vision of funding a full year of speech and language therapy at...
News from Fordingbridge Greener Living
Some 40 people attended Fordingbridge Greener Living’s AGM to hear updates on their current projects and to hear of exciting plans for the future of the group. Reports were given on the work and progress of the Repair Café and Blister Pack recycling scheme; the...
Plan Commits to Keeping Libraries at the Heart of Communities
Access to libraries is important to so many people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole – and the Council’s new library strategy ensures they remain at the heart of communities. More than 800,000 items were borrowed across the Council’s 24 libraries last year –...
New Viewing Platform Opens at Queen’s Park Pond thanks to Community Partnership
Visitors to Queen’s Park can now enjoy improved access to nature following the completion of a new viewing platform at the park’s pond. Thanks to Queen’s Park and Charminster Neighbourhood Forum, who worked with Cllr Keddie to submit a bid supported by Cllr Sharon...
A Winter Fanfare from the BSO Brass Ensemble
Dorset’s rural arts charity Artsreach is thrilled to partner with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra once more this winter, presenting a special Winter Fanfare in two communities as part of the festive season. Presented and performed by the Bournemouth Symphony...
Wyke Winter Art Trail
Wyke Window Art Trail will transform the village and surrounding area into a magical walking trail of illuminated window displays. The event runs from the 1st to the 7th of December. Invites residents, businesses, and organisations to decorate their windows with...