Health & Wellbeing

The fundraiser for Patrick (pictured) has reached almost £2,000 Picture: Alison Short/GoFund/Me

Community unites to help blind man be more independent

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a “fiercely independent” blind man in Wimborne get his spark back. Patrick Smyth,…

Martyn says Dike and Son have supported him in his challenge Picture: Martyn Harris

Stalbridge man to walk non-stop around the town for 24 hours for charity

A STALBRIDGE man is going to great lengths – repeatedly – to raise money for the…

Solar panels at Bridport Community Hospital. Picture: Dorset HealthCare

Dorset NHS venues handed Great British Energy cash for solar panels

ENERGY bills at NHS properties across Dorset could drop by around £200,000 a year thanks to new solar panels. Healthcare…

The surgery posted a picture of parking by a Tesla driver on the Sherborne site

Sherborne surgery asks people to stop parking in turning space for bin lorry

A SHERBORNE surgery has called on motorists to be respectful of restrictions in the car park each week -…

The postbox was installed last month Picture: Blandford Forum Town Council

‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox in Blandford helps the bereaved connect with loved ones

BEREAVED people in Blandford Forum can now write letters to their loved ones that are no longer here thanks…

Award winners from the DCH ceremony

Dorset County Hospital apprentices recognised at trust awards

THE achievements of apprentices at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been recognised at an awards ceremony. DCH currently has more…

Shock and sadness as elderly friendship clubs face the axe across Dorset

A PLANNED closure of elderly friendship clubs across Dorset would result in members missing out on vital social interactions,…

The hub opened its doors for a community open day, complete with a stilt walker Picture: Dorset Council

Vale Family Hub welcomes families following big move

FAMILIES were welcomed to the new Vale Family Hub in Sturminster Newton at the weekend. A team of volunteers from…

The new hub will will offer a warm, non judgemental space for families Picture: Dorset Council

How a derelict warehouse was turned into a welcoming family hub in Sturminster Newton

A DERILICT, leaky warehouse has been transformed into a welcoming space for families across North Dorset. The

Bartlett Contractors offered their service free of charge Pictures: Big Yellow Bus Garden Project

Company’s generosity helps make Big Yellow Bus Garden Project more accessible for all

A COMMUNITY project found between Shillingstone and Blandford Forum received a boost in their plans to make their space…