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National Award for Avon Heath
Avon Heath County Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award . The award is the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces in the UK. It is Dorset’s largest country park and...
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Purbeck Pledge gets people outdoors and active
People have been getting out and about in Purbeck this September and enjoying a range of free and low cost activities. The Purbeck Pledge 2016, which launched at Durlston Country Park on 3 September,...
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Be bright, be seen this autumn
Cyclists and walkers are being urged to ‘be bright and be seen’ by Dorset County Council ahead of the clocks going back next weekend (Sunday 30 October). Making sure that you and your bike are easily...
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Borough council facilities recognised by civic society
The borough’s parks and open spaces have been celebrated at the Weymouth Civic Society awards. The society recognised the hard work that goes in to maintaining the boroughs open spaces in two separate...
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Lottery win for Dorset project helping people with dementia through nature
The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team is celebrating £320,000 Lottery funding for a project that helps people with dementia to improve their health and wellbeing through nature....
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Schools get ready for the Big Pedal
Schools across Dorset are invited to join The Big Pedal 2017 – a national challenge to get more young people cycling and scooting to school. The Big Pedal, which runs from Monday 20 to Friday 31 March,...
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Gryphon Sports Centre set to be transferred to The Gryphon School
Sherborne’s Gryphon Sports Centre is set to be transferred from West Dorset District Council to Gryphon School before the end of August.The council currently provides the sports centre with a subsidy...
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Community transport grants on offer
Do you live in a rural community with difficulty accessing public transport? Did you know grants are available for local transport schemes across Dorset? Dorset County Council are offering grants of...
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Brush up on your biking skills
Motorcyclists are offered a chance to brush up on their techniques at a free safety event at Stalbridge Village Hall, Sunday 11 June, 8.30am – 1pm. Dorset County Council’s road safety team have joined...
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Saddle up for National Bike Week
It’s National Bike Week, and you can show your support by saddling up yourself. Our extensive network of cycle paths has encouraged more people to cycle every year in Dorset. Cycling is an easy and...
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8 cool and unusual places in Dorset to discover
With a stunning coastline and lush green countryside, Dorset is full of landmarks and hidden gems to seek out.If you want to get off the beaten track and escape the crowds, take time to explore some...
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Dementia friendly woodland walks at Hardy’s Birthplace
Do you know someone affected by dementia? Thorncombe Wood near Dorchester is offering guided walks in the landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy’s writings. The walks are an opportunity for people...
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Oh we do like to be beside the (award-winning) seaside
Charity reveals country’s best beaches with announcement of Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for 2018. Award Winning Weymouth Beach This year environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is presenting 190...
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A reminder to use cycling routes in Radipole Park and Gardens
There has been an increased number of reports of people cycling through Radipole Park and Gardens. Photo credit: Love-Weymouth.co.uk Cyclists can be a safety hazard for pedestrians using the park The...
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Win a family ticket to Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park!
Fancy a day out to Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park? Good news, we’ve got two family tickets to give away! Each ticket allows entry for two adults and two children to Weymouth Sea Life, valid for a...
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Improved gym and exercise studio access at Purbeck Sports Centre
A replacement lift is to be installed at the Sports Centre in Wareham, making access to the gym and exercise facilities easier. Due to mechanical issues the existing lift has been breaking down. This...
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5 ways our Family Information Directory can help you this January
The tree is down, the leftovers have been eaten (bar a few pesky mince pies) and it’s back to school/work after the excitement of the festive period. However, January doesn’t need to be all doom and...
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Win a family day out!
Enter our competition for your chance to win a voucher for a fun-filled day at Avon Heath Country Park! Your voucher will include your parking for the day and a children’s treasure trail which is...
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Win a Family Season Ticket or Day Pass to Kingston Maurward!
With the sunny spring and summer weather (hopefully) on the way, here’s your chance to win a family day out – or lots of family days out – at Kingston Maurward Animal Park! We have one Family Season...
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Commercial space to let near Corfe Castle
Do you dream of running your own coffee shop or tea room? Space has become available to rent as a café/shop at Norden car park, near Corfe Castle. Following the recent refurbishment of the former...
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