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Pupils of Hanford School in costumes

All dressed up as Hanford School celebrates founder

THUNDER and lightning couldn’t dampen spirits at Hanford School in Child Okeford when the school came together…

Dorset Council’s digital champion service has been running ten years

Digital roadshow stopping at Sherborne, Bridport, Wool and Wimborne

NEED help navigating the digital world? Then Dorset Council’s volunteer digital champion service is holding a roadshow…

DORSET Council is appealing for warm clothing for children, to help families struggling with the cost of living through winter. It is seeking clean and undamaged children’s coats, hats and gloves for those aged from babies up to 16. The initiative aims to ensure that no child goes without essential winter clothing during challenging times. Cllr Byron Quayle, Dorset Council portfolio holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “In the face of rising living costs, we urge our Dorset residents to come together and make a difference. “By donating, you can provide vital warmth and support to local families this winter. “It is essential that all donated items must be clean and in good condition and for children aged 0-16 years old.” Residents can drop off their donations at the following locations in the north of the county: Blandford Children’s Centre, Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8SW. Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4pm. A designated donation box is available in the reception area. Shaftesbury Children’s Centre, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8PZ. Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4pm. A designated donation box is located at the entrance. Information on where families in need can try on and collect items will be released when enough donations have been received or the cold weather arrives.

Council appeals to help keep children in Dorset warm this winter

DORSET Council is appealing for warm clothing for children, to help families struggling with the cost of…

Kyiv City Ballet dancers have not been home since the start of the war in Ukraine

Ukrainian pupils meet Kyiv ballet dancers at Shaftesbury school

UKRAINIAN pupils enjoyed a morning of dance when their compatriots from Kyiv City Ballet visited Shaftesbury C…

Parents urged to have their say on education funding in Somerset

PARENTS and the public in Somerset are being urged to have their say on education funding in the county. Somerset…

Pupils at St Andrew's Primary School in Fontmell Magna, which received a 'glowing' report from inspectors

Vale village primary school receives ‘glowing’ report from inspectors

A VALE primary school has received a “glowing” report from inspectors. St Andrew’s Primary School, in Fontmell Magna, was recently…

Chilmark Primary School head teacher Adam Smith with Year 6 house captains

Chilmark Primary School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted report

A PRIMARY school is celebrating after being rated ‘good’ in all areas. Ofsted inspectors praised Chilmark Primary School in their…

The project helps people access nature and farming in Dorset. Picture: Unsplash/Viktor Forgacs

£100,000 grant to boost access to farming for disabled people

A SCHEME helping disabled people explore and understand farming in Dorset has been boosted by a £100,000 grant. The Stepping…

Headteacher Simon Elledge with house captains and members of BVLC

Lions Club donation will help create sweet sounds at Stalbridge primary

SWEET sounds will soon be coming from the grounds of Stalbridge Primary School thanks to a donation from the…

Coombe House School, at Donhead St Mary, near Shaftesbury

Troubled Coombe House School ‘significantly improved’: Ofsted

A TROUBLED SEN school has shown improvement, according to inspectors. Coombe House School, in Donhead St Mary, near Shaftesbury,…