Christchurch Priory December 29, 2012 by Claire Whiles What a beautiful and interesting place Christchurch Priory is to visit. In the 7th century a Saxon Minster was established here dedicated to the Holy Trinity by St Birinus but, on the orders of Ranulf Flambard, chief minister to King William...
Looking for some exciting ideas for a fun family day out in the New Year? Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre is having a January sale where a range of gifts, ornaments, books and toys will be available to buy. There will also be an animal arts...
Friday December 21st After two days of appalling weather we were delighted to be out on the cliffs again in beautiful warm sunshine. We were at the cliffs above the East Weares to check on the goats that were introduced here by Natural England a few years ago. In...
Do you have an interest in the marine world? Dorset Wildlife Trust is offering an exciting new opportunity to join a keen group of volunteer wardens at the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve, Kimmeridge Bay. Local people who would like to do something valuable for their neighbouring wildlife and have...
Today Defra released its long-awaited consultation on the next stages of designation of Marine Conservation Zones in English and non-devolved waters. Along with other English Wildlife Trusts,Dorset Wildlife Trust is disappointed by the lack of ambition shown in this consultation. Defra proposes to designate only 31 of the 127 sites...
News from Poole LINk Leaving Hospital ProjectPoole LINk is working with the NHS to send a survey to 1000 people over the age of 65 leaving Poole Hospital over the next few weeks. Our intention is to gather vital information and feed this back to the hospital with a view...
The spectacular wildlife of Brownsea Island’s famous lagoon can now be watched live across the world, thanks to a new webcamshowcasing its outstanding birdlife to all throughout the year. The lagoon, managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust on the National Trust owned island, is one of the best places in the...
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours Thursday 20th, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd December - open usual hours Monday 24th December - libraries closed except Kinson Hub (open 10am - 4.30pm) Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th December - libraries closed. Merry Christmas! Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th...
Conservation work to protect red squirrels is to receive continued support from John Lewis Partnership. The retailer has agreed to sponsor the red squirrel adoption scheme run by Dorset Wildlife Trust to help fund vital habitat work on Brownsea Island, where the rare native mammals survive. The islands of Poole...
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Kingcombe Meadows reserve is one of the locations for a new programme Miniature Britain, to be broadcast next Wednesday, 12.12.12 at 8pm on BBC1. The filming took place back in the balmy days of May this year on the flagship west Dorset reserve that has previously...
