COASTGUARDS are warning people that lives are at risk along the Jurassic coastline after two more landslides this weekend. Fllowing weeks of severe storms and unprecedented rainfall, members of the public are being urged to stay away from the unstable
The local Friends’ group of Julia’s House are hosting a community get-together evening on Monday, March 3 from 6.30pm to 8pm at United Church in Dorchester, located at 49 Charles Street. People will be able to find out more about the charity and
New Let’s Make It craft workshops are being organised after requests for members. A crochet session will be at St Aldhelm’s Church hall in Spa Road, Weymouth, on March 8 while ‘Granny’s crafty tricks’ is at St Mary’s Church hall on April 26.
The local Friends’ group of Julia’s House are hosting a community get-together evening on Monday, March 3 from 6.30pm to 8pm at United Church, located at 49 Charles Street, Dorchester. People will be able to find out more about the charity and
Dorset Wildlife Trust is looking for volunteers to help assess the abundance of wildlife found on Dorset’s ‘mini nature reserves’. The roadside verges in the South Dorset Ridgeway Area of Outstanding Beauty (ANOB) from Bridport to Broadmayne are
New Let’s Make It craft workshops are being organised after requests for members. A crochet session will be at St Aldhelm’s Church hall in Spa Road, Weymouth, on March 8 while ‘Granny’s crafty tricks’ is at St Mary’s Church hall on April 26.
TONBRIDGE ANGELS 1 (Bakare 14) DORCHESTER TOWN 2 (Crittenden 36, Jermyn 90+3) A dramatic Mark Jermyn goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time earned Dorchester three precious points in their bid for Skrill South survival and also
BRIDPORT 2 MELKSHAM 6 THE Bees got hit for six on their return to action following over three weeks without a game. However, Trevor Senior refused to blame the defeat on rustiness and instead praised Melksham’s front two of Dan Kovacs and Gary
I’m a handsome five-year-old greyhound boy who really deserves to find a loving home where I can settle down. I would make a great companion for somebody. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428 clarksfarmgreyhounds.org.uk
Two charities have been chosen to benefit from a Shrove Tuesday Tea Party at St George’s Church Hall in Fordington on Tuesday, March 4 from 3pm to 4.30pm. The chosen charities are Tearfund and The Grace Secondary School, Sudan.
The Dorset Wedding Festival is being held at Farmer Palmer’s on Wareham Road, on Sunday, April 27 from 11am to 4pm. Entry is £5 per adult and free for under-16s.
There will be a Pancake Morning at Marshallsay Court, Chickerell, on Saturday, March 1 from 10am to noon. A pancake costs £1.50 with a choice of delicious fillings plus a hot drink. Extra pancakes will be available at 50p each. There will
A VOLUNTEER-RUN job club has been given a £1,000 boost. Blandford Job Club received a cheque from Spectrum Housing which will be used to manage every-day running costs. Councillor David Walsh, who started the club, said: “The Blandford Job
I’m a lovable three-year-old retriever cross who takes everything in her stride. Give me a secure and calm family home and I promise I won’t let you down. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694 rushtondogrescue.co.uk
I’m a four-year-old greyhound with a lot of love to give who just needs someone to share it with. I’m very affectionate and friendly and would make a great family home. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428 clarksfarmgreyhounds.org.uk
I’m a gorgeous 10-year-old Jack Russell girl who is very energetic and playful. I’m also sweet and gentle and love having a good cuddle. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4778846 margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
I am a lovely 11-year-old lady who needs to find a nice quiet home where I can get lots of affection. I need to feel loved and settle down in a place that feels like home. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4990426 margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
I’m a five-year-old greyhound lad who sometimes lives up to my name and is a bit of a plonker. But I’m a friendly chap who loves people and gets on well with other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428 clarksfarmgreyhounds.org.uk
A St Patrick’s celebration will take place at St Joseph’s Church Hall in Stavordale Road, Weymouth on March 15 from 7.15pm. Tickets cost £7.50 from 01305 759389. All money raised will go to the One World Group.
A quiz is being held at the Red Lion in Beaminster on March 18, in aid of communities in the Somerset levels affected by flooding. The event run by Dragon charity quizzes will start at 8pm and is for teams of four to six people. Entry is £5 per
A stargazing event is being held at Durlston Castle in Purbeck on Saturday, March 8, at 7.30pm, led by the Wessex Astronomical Society. The weather-dependant event, which will focus on the moon, Jupiter, galaxies and constellations, will also offer
Former pupils of Broadwey School in Weymouth are being sought for a reunion. Leavers of 1975 who will all be 55 this year are being invited to the reunion on Saturday, May 10 at 8pm at the Railway Tavern, Queen Street, Weymouth. Contact patriciamcfarlane
DORSET Police have warned residents to exercise caution in a bid to avoid becoming victims of ‘rogue traders’ posing as tree surgeons. Police and trading standards officers say this is the time of year when neighbours could be taken advantage of
Those of you who are regular readers of this column (and have good memories) may recall that about a year and a half ago I adopted a Chinchilla called Spud. Spud had been brought in to the surgery to be put to sleep as he was a double amputee that
AN AMBITIOUS £85million Jurassic Coast visitor attraction on Portland to rival the Eden Project has been granted charitable status. The ‘Jurassica’ vision, which also has the backing of Sir David Attenborough and Eden Project supremo Sir Tim Smit
I LIKE to go for walks in the countryside with my camera, to take snaps of the scenery and any animals I may see. I thought I would share with you some pictures taken of me out and about. Why not send a copy of your favourite picture to me here
A ‘SPURNED’ man who accidentally shot his love interest with an air rifle has been jailed. Although Louis Phelps Van Darl told police it was an accident, he admitted he may have said ‘she deserved it’. Dorchester Crown Court heard how Van Darl,
