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Friday, May 17, 2024
Weymouth Town Council would like to recognise the positive news of the introduction of a mobile coronavirus test facility in Weymouth. The facility opened yesterday (Wednesday 29th April) and is situated at the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride.  Local people including key workers, the over 65’s and those who have to leave home to go to work...
February 2021:- Even though Lockdown 3.0 shows no sign of easing anytime soon and the weather turns icy cold, there are many ways to enjoy half-term and indeed those post home -schooling hours this February and on into Spring for both children and grown-ups.  This half-term coincides with several national and international events which can inspire all sorts of fun activities and dressing-up. Chinese New...
It can be tricky to decide whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell. There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about managing specific infectious diseases at GOV.UK. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't. If you do keep...
Weymouth Town Council would like to express their thanks to the many local volunteers, agencies and charities for their incredible support during the coronavirus pandemic.  Council staff are also working hard to provide support while continuing to carry out Council responsibilities. The Council are continuing to maintain and keep safe the town’s...
  ESFA admits to redacting information about Aspirations Academy for fear of ‘damaging public confidence…’ Dorset Council are now voicing their own concerns. Dorset Council’s second letter requesting that the Secretary of State agree to a delay in the forced academisation process of Budmouth College in Weymouth was made public this week. Rt Hon...
According to news reports this week, the government is considering cost of living action measures including reducing the ratio of staff to children in nurseries and childcare settings, to ease the pain of childcare costs for hard-pressed parents. Yet this proposal would cut corners and could compromise child safety, according...
On Saturday 30th May Extinction Rebellion supporters protested outside council offices in Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland.  As part of a National action, they were asking the Government for a Citizens Assembly to decide our future together during the Covid-19 recovery, a recovery that must prioritise people and planet over profit.  In their Facebook event, the...
From wildflower planting to pebble painting, these are just some of the free activities at Weymouth Town Council’s community event in Westham during the Easter school holidays.  The nature-themed event takes place on Thursday 21st April from 11am to 2pm at the Children’s Community Woodland on Links Road. It’s the...
"Rainbow" is a British children's television program that originally aired from 1972 to 1992. Created by Pamela Lonsdale, the show was aimed at preschoolers and featured a mix of live-action, puppetry, and animation. It was produced by Thames Television and later by Central Independent Television. The show was set in...
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