Over 100 braved chilly waters at Dorset’s first ice swimming event, raising money for the Shaftesbury Lido’s renovations. Dorset Welcomes Over 100 Swimmers to Inaugural Ice Swimming Challenge The SLICE event happened at the Shaftesbury Lido. It took place over the weekend. People traveled from Dorset, Stoke, and Derby to compete. Harriet Green and Elizabeth…
Meet Monica, Pudding, Barbara, Arthur, Harvey and Iris, six adorable pets at Dorset RSPCA looking for their forever homes. Dorset RSPCA Six Pets Seeking Loving Homes and Forever Families The Ashley Heath Animal Centre is near Hampshire. They care for animals in a rural setting. Some animals needing homes are listed below. You can find…
New tool estimates social housing wait times in Dorset amid high demand, offering transparency and aiding housing choices. Dorset Council Offers Social Housing Wait Time Estimator Online Dorset has a social housing wait time calculator. It estimates how long you might wait for housing. They base this on the latest area data. Over 6,000 people…
Jellycat thefts and scams surge in the UK, with thieves using kids as cover and online scammers terrorizing families. Jellycat Toy Thefts Rise Kids Used as Cover Scams Terrorize Families A woman named Ruby Smith stole Jellycat toys. She hid them in a pram with her kids, and people didn’t suspect anything at first. Ruby,…
Volunteers in Lyme Regis warn of increased litter, especially microplastics, creating a worrying tideline on the beach. Rubbish Floods Tideline Warns Local Litter Picking Group in Lyme Regis Turn Lyme Green picked up litter last Saturday. The Lyme Regis group had help from kids. It was during their half-term break. About 25 volunteers met at…
Fundraising for St Marys bell restoration is gaining momentum hoping to secure future maintenance and training. Bridport Church Bell Restoration Nears Goal with £15,000 Raised St Mary’s Church needs bell repairs. The bell ringers want to keep them going. They plan for the next one hundred years. The church is located on South Street. It…
Moors Valley introduces a borrow-and-return cup scheme aiming to eliminate single-use waste and reduce carbon emissions. Returnable Cup Scheme Launches at Moors Valley in Beautiful Dorset Hey, guess what? A new thing is happening at Moors Valley. Litter Free Dorset is helping out. They’re working with Dorset Council and Forestry England. Circular & Co. is…
Dorset veterans embark on a 1,800-mile WWII jeep tour, honoring D-Day and VE Day, raising funds for charity. Dorset Veterans’ Epic WWII Jeep Tour: 1,800 Miles to Honor Fallen Heroes The group will honor D-Day and VE Day’s 80th anniversaries. They will follow the regiment’s 1944-1945 liberation path. The journey goes through France, Belgium, and…
Charity launches online Hidden Dorset report. Spotlighting needs, stats, and challenges across Dorset communities. Dorset Community Foundation Unveils New Hidden Dorset Website Hey! A charity in Poole helps Dorset. They work with givers and businesses. Last year, they gave £1.7 million away. Groups fighting poverty and homelessness got it. Some money went to mental health…
Metal grilles protect bat roosts in Dorset WW2 bunkers. Crucial for bat hibernation and safety. Dorset Bunkers Get New Grilles to Protect Rare Bat Populations Hey, guess what I just read? They added metal grilles to some old buildings. It keeps people out of bat roosting spots. Fort Henry’s viewing area is still open, though.…