Best selling author Isolde Martyn gave a Monday morning writing workshop last week at the library. The Off The Cuff writer’s group invited Isolde back after meeting her last September on another of the author’s return visits to her parents in Weymouth
KEEN runner Ed Flower will be joining the Virgin London Marathon in aid of the Guide Dogs charity. The 34-year-old, who grew up in Sutton Poyntz, chose to raise money for the Guide Dogs because he said the work they do ‘fascinates him’. Mr Flower
The full list of candidates for the three constituencies in the Dorset Echo area. Candidate nomination is now closed. North Dorset: Mike Bunney (Labour) Emily Gasson (Liberal Democrat) Anna Hayball (Green Party)
TEACHER Simon Rule will be running the London Marathon in aid of the baby charity Tommy’s. The dad-of-two, who is head of maths at Sir John Colfox School in Bridport, has supported the cause ever since his first child was stillborn.
TWO former health workers from Dorchester are playing key roles at a newly-opened hospital in the Caribbean. Dr Robyn Barnes and nurse practitioner Nicky Mullins are members of the management team at the multi-million-pound Cheshire Hall Hospital
A BROTHER and sister-in-law marathon running duo are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity this weekend. Dance instructor and care worker Lisa Hughes and brother-in-law David Wright are both from Portland. Quantity surveyor Mr Wright, 44,
A father-of-three from Weymouth will be running the Virgin London Marathon in memory of his wife to raise money for Breast Cancer Care. Alan Meredith, 44, chose to run for the cause after losing his partner to the disease last year. Mr Meredith, who
WEYMOUTH and Portland paid tribute to its volunteers, carers and leaders at a special award ceremony. The 2010 Good Citizens award acknowledges unsung heroes – people who make a difference in their community. All nominees were put forward by people
THE Conservative campaign continued in Weymouth with a visit focused on business and environmental issues. Caroline Spelman, the Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, joined the Conservative candidate for South Dorset Richard
DEMOLITION work has started at the old Westhaven Junior School in Weymouth in the first stage of a new fire station development. Bulldozers rolled on to the site yesterday to mark the beginning of the project to deliver a new, state-of-the-art community
A VICAR has defended a Weymouth secondary school against accusations of bullying. The Rev Tim West spoke out on behalf of All Saints School in Wyke Regis following the death of pupil Robyn Nixon. The parents of the 15-year-old, Rob and Sue Nixon, have
If you had been up at 6.30am one recent Sunday morning you might have spotted the Weymouth East Scouts starting on their journey to Cheltenham for the Regional Scout Cooking Competition. With fourteen teams from across the South and South West occupying
I WOULD like to thank the local health services for the treatment given to my husband in a recent health scare. Thanks to the Dorset emergency team for their quick response at the weekend, our own Atrium Health Centre Dr Williams, Dr Johannes
J Robertson writes from Monmouth Road to denounce the proposed new district council offices on Charles Street, ‘A glass palace for councillors’, (Your Say, April 15). It is right to be angry, but wrong to attack all councillors. We are Dorchester
THE hunt is on for the best wildlife garden in Dorset. As gardens become increasingly important strongholds for much of our native wildlife, a competition has been launched to find the most wildlife friendly gardens in the county. Following the success
TENNIS stars of the future will be able to train at a new £1million state-of-the-art indoor tennis centre in Weymouth. The innovative centre, at the Wey Valley School and Sports College, is expected to be in operation in the autumn. The project is
This is an open letter regarding the proposal to establish an all-through academy on Portland; a locally-driven initiative, started and developed by our schools, not being imposed by central or local government. We are committed to creating a 21st
PROPERTY expert Kirstie Allsopp says people buying second homes in Dorset should be seen as a force for good when it comes to revitalising rural communities. With the right management, the Location, Location, Location presenter believes second homes
THESE fabulous photographs take us back to a bygone era in a rural community. They were discovered in the Black Dog at Broadmayne and have been restored at the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester. With several other images of years gone by, they will
NEWLYWEDS Bryan and Sally Barnes honeymooned in Bristol after tying the knot at Birkin House near Dorchester. Medical secretary Sally Elizabeth Coombs and scaffolder Bryan Barnes married after a five-year engagement in April. The wedding was attended
A FASCINATING silent movie, made in Dorset and with locally composed music played live, is being screened next week. Dope Under Thorncombe, which includes a wide range of archive films compiled by Trilith, was made at West Bay and along the Dorset coast
CHILDHOOD sweethearts Pauline and Philip Smithers have just welcomed their third child into the world. Dominic John Smithers was born a week early last month at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, and weighed 9lb 6oz. Mum Pauline said she had to be
A DORCHESTER teacher has lost her battle with cancer aged 68. Lynn Williams moved to Dorset in 1965 after having taught in London and Daventry. She started working locally as a supply teacher and taught at several schools before taking a career break
VOLUNTEERS are urgently required to help the Tall Ship Pelican deliver this summer’s packed sailing programme. Help is needed both on land and at sea to assist the registered sail training charity – including tour guides, catering staff, engineers, carpenters
IF you are green-eyed at the green fingered exploits of others, this weekend offers you the chance of change. On Saturday afternoon, representatives from four different groups will be encouraging would-be food gardeners and explaining how they work and
SCHOOLS were thrown into chaos as teachers, support staff and pupils were left stranded overseas when planes stayed grounded because of the volcanic ash crisis. At Conifers Primary School in Weymouth cover had to be arranged for two teachers
WEYMOUTH College students who were due to visit Olympic venues in China have had their trip delayed after their flight was grounded. The party of seven was due to fly from Heathrow to Beijing on Saturday to visit the capital city’s Olympic venues and
JAMES Coutts believes there is no need for “panic” after Dorchester Town slumped to their biggest loss of the season. The Magpies suffered a 5-0 battering at struggling Lewes on Saturday and, after recording their biggest ever Blue Square South win only
OVERSEAS star Andrew Falloon looks set to miss Weymouth’s first two Dorset Premier League matches of the season after being unable to fly into Heathrow. The New Zealander, who was lined up to join the team two years ago before having to pull out, was
TREVOR Senior has told his Bridport players that they must maintain their performance levels from Saturday in all their remaining matches, starting against second-bottom Roman Glass St George at St Mary’s Field tonight (7.45pm). The Bees are gunning
CHICKERELL United can tonight move one step closer to making history when they visit in-form Westland Sports (6.30pm). The Chickens are locked in a two-way battle for the Dorset Premier League title, standing two points behind leaders Hamworthy Rec but
STOURPAINE 2 Easton UNITED 10 EASTON United took full advantage of their game in hand on Witchampton United to move two points clear at the top of the Dorset Senior League. Leading marksman Grant Chance helped himself to four goals as the
STEVE Alcock has warned his Weymouth Sports side that must show some fight if they are to avoid a thrashing at the hands of Upwey & Broadwey tonight (6.30pm). The Dorset Senior League local rivals clash at Weymouth College on the back of contrasting
UPWEY & Broadwey club captain Pete Jarvis faces a race against time to be back for his side’s local derby with Weymouth Sports at Weymouth College tonight (6.30pm) after becoming stranded abroad because of the volcanic ash cloud that has thrown airlines
WEYMOUTH 15 SWANAGE & WAREHAM II 10 MARK Sample is already eyeing next season’s title after seeing his Weymouth side secure second place with a final-day win over Swanage & Wareham Seconds. The Swans had to win by at least 23 points in order to steal
Dorchester 41 CORSHAM 18 NEVER was the phrase “a game of two halves” more appropriate as Dorchester brought the curtain down on their Southern Counties South campaign with a 23-point victory. For the first 40 minutes, the county town side
DORSET & WILTS 0 YORKSHIRE 64 DORSET & Wilts missed out on a trip to Twickenham as Yorkshire powered their way into the final of the County Championship. The visitors signalled their intentions from the kick-off with scrum-half Mark Gemmell
STEVEN Rathbone collected the silver medal in the individual section of the World Junior Shore Angling Championships in Portugal. The West Bay Sea Angling Club member, who struck gold in the same classification two years ago, again found himself
COUPLES will once again trip the light fantastic at the Weymouth Pavilion’s Ocean Room. Dance instructors Ralph and Muriel Aird will be running a dance session in the room tomorrow evening, after a five-year absence. The couple say they are delighted
