One hundred years ago Littlemoor, a peaceful, uninhabited open road leading from Broadwey to Preston was suddenly busy with a great development by the War Office. Large huts were being erected for the accommodation of Lord Kitchener’s latest recruits. At some point after this the newly built camp became a hospital for injured Australian troops and so began a relationship between the people of Weymouth and our Commonwealth soldiers.
Part of this fascinating story is now on display at the library thanks to Pam Burfoot and Wally Dennis who have put together an exhibit of family mementoes.
On show are rare and fascinating press cuttings covering both the arrival and departure of the many huts used to house the troops and a selection of postcards sent to and from soldiers serving on the western front. (The artwork and embroidery on some of the postcards are worth going along to see.)
As a piece of Littlemoor history the exhibit is extremely interesting and you can almost sense the presence of those ancestors who went through “the war to end all wars”. As a piece of personal family history it’s priceless and I’d like to thank Pam and Wally for sharing them with us.
The display will be on view until the end of August.

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    Dementia is something that can affect anybody and many of us may know of someone who has been diagnosed with or is caring for a person with the illness.
    Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms that may include memory loss, difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language and is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases such as Alzheimer’s or a series of strokes.
    On Wednesday 23rd July at 6pm Jo Bazalgett, a spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Society will be giving a talk on the subject in order to help people understand more about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, living with dementia, what resources, support and advice are available, and how we can all help create a community where people with dementia can live well.
      

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    If you fancy a game of bingo on a Friday afternoon then Bincombe Court is the place to go. Sessions begin at 3pm. The cost is £1 per game, prizes are Morrisons vouchers and refreshments are available. There is also a raffle and the session ends at 5pm.