Doris remembers her days in the land army in Dorset

11:57pm Monday 13th October 2008

FORMER Land Army girl Doris Greening, a resident of Crossways Court was very proud to receive official recognition of her wartime service. After a long gap, the country has finally recognised the vital role that this branch of the war effort carried out during the dark days of the second world war. Doris is one of a small group of people who have lived in Crossways since it was a group of houses on the edge of a RAF airfield. She has been an active member of the community and for many years was involved in the running of the senior club. She was one of the first elected Parish Councillors when Crossways became a village in its own right.

Youngsters score a hit with fun day for skate park

11:43pm Monday 13th October 2008

FUND-RAISING is never easy at the best of times and in the current economic climate every penny is getting harder to find. It is frustrating to those who have plans and designs to bring amenities to our village and it is to the credit of teams of dedicated volunteers that progress is being made on several home grown projects. CROSSWAYS young peoples forum have been very busy not only with plans for a new skatebowl, multi used games area and shelter but also in raising funds as their contribution to the costs. In September many of them were involved in a youth fun day held on the playing field in Dick O’Th Banks Road. I previously mentioned the event and how the young people involved had given up part of their summer holiday to organise the attractions as well as delivering leaflets door-to-door in the village. They received some generous donations of raffle prizes, cakes and items to sell.

Crossways youngsters challenge village to join their fun day

12:20pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

HOW OFTEN do parents dread those two little words in the summer holidays from their children "I'm bored !" The children's forum in the village has certainly not had time to get bored in Crossways as they work towards their goals.

Credit Crunch casualty leaves eyesore on village doorstep

3:13pm Monday 4th August 2008

PARISH Councillors gathered together to receive the formal resignation of chairman, Daniel Smy and at its meeting unanimously voted to elect current vice-chairman Joyce Rhodes to take the chair.

Mr Punch continues to knock seven bells in Crossways

5:18pm Friday 1st August 2008

HANDBELL ringing came to Crossways in 1985 as the result of a lot of hard fund raising to purchase a set of fifteen bells from Pennsylvania, USA. Since then the team has grown in size and the number of bells and performed at many local events.

Plenty for Crossways children to do in the holidays

12:15pm Friday 1st August 2008

THE END of term brings a mixture of emotions for staff and children alike. For some there is the excitement and nervousness of leaving or joining school or playgroup. For staff it is the saying goodbye and good luck to youngsters they have taught and seen develop. So, in keeping with a lot of other villages there are lots of special events and traditions which mark the end of the summer term.

Scouts celebrate by singing in the rain

11:13am Friday 1st August 2008

MEMBERS of the Crossways scout group gathered together for their annual meeting and jamboree which is held at the campsite known as Brownjohn's copse. It is a marvellous opportunity for celebrating the achievements of the beavers, cubs and scouts and to hold the annual business meeting of the scout council.

A sleepover without sleep - it could only be scouting !

11:16pm Sunday 29th June 2008

A GIANT Sleepover took place at the Crossways scout camping ground on Saturday, 14th June in a new event which was taking place to hopefully gain a place in the Guiness book of records.

Moreton Flower Festival success

10:25pm Sunday 29th June 2008

MORETON Church flower festival has taken place over the Whitsun bank holiday weekend for many years now. It is an annual fund raiser and brings many visitors to the delightful church of St. Nicholas.