Volunteers thanked for 10 years supporting families at Home-Start Wessex
A CHARITY that supports families thanked staff, volunteers and supporters at a special event after enduring its “toughest year…
Parkinson’s Christchurch branch could close unless new volunteers found
A CHARITY that supports people affected by Parkinson’s in Christchurch and the surrounding areas has issued an urgent appeal…
Fears over elderly in energy bill arrears as winter appeal launched in Dorset
MORE people than ever could find themselves in arrears on their energy bills this winter, a Dorset charity has…
Open gardens event raises £1,400 for Dorset hospital appeal
AN open gardens event raised more than £1,000 for Dorset County Hospital’s new appeal. Cattistock Open Gardens, which ran in…
NHS issues warning over bonfire burns over fireworks weekend
SCORES of people each year require treatment for burns due to fireworks incidents in the south west – and…
Light Up a Life to remember a loved one this Christmas
LOST loved ones will once again be remembered at special services across Dorset this Christmas. The Weldmar Hospicecare charity is…
Swanage Disabled Club in call for volunteers
VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to help disabled people in Swanage. The Swanage Disabled Club meets each Monday…
Low Vision Day event in Dorchester offering advice and support
THE emotional and practical impact of sight loss will be among topics at a special day of events at…
Police visitors undergo autism training to better support those in custody
VOLUNTEERS who help ensure the rights and welfare of people in police custody are observed have undergone specialist training…
Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset
SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday…