Virtual bike ride raised real money for charity
• Those of you with long memories – as far back a May, anyway – will recall my story about 19 year old Merchant Seaman Cadet George Bell of Preston. George set out on a sponsored cycle ride of 1000km,...
View ArticleEcho power works again!
• It was bound to happen! Last week I mentioned the halt in building work on the Esplanade K5 bus shelter for the No. 4 service, and suggested that, through to the power of the press, this would...
View ArticleTwo new Littlemoor walks published
Two more of Littlemoor’s new series of walks leaflets have just been published. Commissioned by the Littlemoor Community Action Group and sponsored by Dorset County Council’s Sustainable Transport...
View ArticleTime to Bake for St. Osmund
The details of Osmington’s homemade cake competition, OSBAKE 2013, have now been finalised. It will take place on Saturday, August 3 at Osmington Village Hall. To enter, complete an entry form and...
View ArticleSunday Treats!
CREAM TEAS will be served in Frampton Village Hall on Sunday afternoons throughout August (and the first Sunday in September) in aid of various charities and village groups.
View ArticleGreen fingered villagers triumph in Vegetable Show
Rivalry was as keen as ever at the SP Village Vegetable Show, with some excellent produce on display.
View ArticleDon't miss the Fantastic Family Fun Day
On Saturday 17th the biggest event on the Littlemoor calendar returns for the 3rd year running. Starting at noon, the 3Zone’s Fantastic Family Fun Day promises to be bigger and better than ever!...
View ArticleVandalism in Sutton Poyntz
• I took advantage of the recent good weather to walk up onto the hills behind Sutton Poyntz. The path on the right of the valley is one of my favourite routes, as the views out over Weymouth Bay to...
View ArticleTo the Manor Born
FROME Valley History Society will be visiting Newton House in Newton Surmaville (beside Stoford Road into Yeovil) on Monday, September 2.
View ArticleLots of flowers for sale!
THERE was an excellent response at the recent Flower and Vegetable Show held at the Fox and Hounds in Cattistock. Locals brought in produce that they had grown in their gardens or in the allotments...
View ArticleClasses restarting in September
The Park District Newsletter has gone Missing In Action, so until such time as it rematerializes through our letter boxes in the manner of Dr Who and the Tardis, here is the current state of play at...
View ArticleWhite Horse Shortlisted for Heritage Award
OSMINGTON'S White Horse Restoration Project is one of five projects which have been shortlisted by English Heritage for one its prestigious 2013 Angel Awards for the best rescue of a listed building,...
View ArticleLocal roads to be closed
• In order to carry out resurfacing work, Dorset County Council will be closing two local roads. The first is Wyke Oliver Road, between the Preston Road and Oakbury Drive junctions on...
View ArticlePreston: Winter Flu away
Find out where to get your winter flu jab int he latest column by Chris Hubbard
View ArticleLittlemoor: Driving Test Theory practice papers now available at the library
Here is this week's column from Littlemoor correspondent
View ArticleBosworth House Care Home celebrates Silver Jubilee
• Yvonne Connolly reports that Bosworth House Care Home on Southdown Road held a special party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their opening back in 1988. A host of family, friends and residents...
View ArticlePark Updates
The latest installment of upcoming dates for your diary in the Park District.
View ArticlePreston Mothers Union helps with family holiday
This week's column describes how Preston Mothers Union helps with family holidays.
View ArticleKnitters wanted for new group
we need friendly volunteers to start a new knitting group
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