Elderly friendship clubs in Dorset SAVED following closure fears
CLUBS described as a “lifeline” to their members in Dorset have been saved following fears they would close. Charity Brendoncare…
Dorchester care home residents reflect on VE Day memories
CARE home residents in Dorchester have reflected on their Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) memories ahead of the…
Wincanton event to raise funds to help man with Motor Neurone Disease make memories with family
FRIENDS of an ex-Navy serviceman who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) have organised a fundraising event…
Plans to close adult day centres in Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury would be “devastating”, campaigners say
CAMPAIGNERS have criticised plans to close day centres that offer “vital” services for elderly residents and adults with special…
Bruton women to take on three peaks challenge in underwear to help end pant poverty
EIGHT women from the Bruton area are taking on a mountain of a challenge to raise awareness and funds…
Gillingham raffle to raise funds for woman’s life-changing endometriosis operation
A RAFFLE in Gillingham is set to raise much-needed funds to help a woman access specialist surgery and get…
DCH gets £100,000 for specially-designed toilets for disabled people and carers
A DORSET hospital has been awarded £100,000 to install specially-designed toilet facilities for disabled people and their carers. Dorset County…
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,…
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…
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…
