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Saturday, November 23, 2024
Weymouth Town Council has been accredited as a Real Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the Council receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 in the UK, a rate significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s which currently stands at £8.72 per hour.  In the...
Anyone concerned about being able to feed their children or access food this half term is invited to contact BCP Council for a free food parcel. Parents in receipt of Universal Credit, free school meal vouchers, of children with Education Health & Care Plans, or facing financial hardship can now...
In light of the shocking outcome of the Commons vote regarding free school meals... some wonderful Dorset restaurants and cafes are offering free packed lunches or meals to children that need them over half term. To order your children’s meal please contact the business directly Swanage Bakery, Swanage 01929422594 The...
Following a meeting of the Full Council, and consultation with partners, Weymouth Town Council have made the decision to relocate this year’s Weymouth Remembrance Day event on Sunday 8th November to the historic Nothe Fort. The decision to move this event from the seafront is based on public safety and the present restrictions and guidance on mass participation events due to the...
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Dorset AONB, our Landscapes for Life photo competition is looking to capture the landscape that is a big part of YOUR life. Sixty years ago, almost half of Dorset was officially recognised as OUTSTANDING – an astonishing mix of beautiful landscapes and great views....
A fantastic new idea for Halloween during this Covid-19 pandemic. ???? STAY SAFE ???? We all shared rainbows in our windows to support our NHS and Carers, we could do the same with pumpkins, creating a pumpkin trail. Children can then go on a pumpkin hunt in fancy dress around their...
Cruise ship pollution in Weymouth equal to 48000 cars
I know some people have been excited to see the cruise ships in the bay. However, we need to be aware of the massive amount of pollution these ships produce. The 44 cruise ships that regularly dock in Southampton produce as much air pollution as 260,000 cars. So the...
Tik Tok: Why kids love it

Tik Tok: Why kids love it

TikTok, a social media platform targeted at young mobile phone users, was the second-most downloaded app in the world in 2019. It was the most downloaded app in July 2020. It is about children... having fun as the following reveal: https://www.tiktok.com/@random._.millie/video/6866759476226034950?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjyP2LqE28nZlfyHGUK7ROCuL06e8%2F%2B3eI%2FWAO5xGIGQmVEHG%2FH1vxEd3R4ED%2FkODgCtbOpodI91Y3cWggwaAA%3D%3D&language=en&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAr_OejiInhPMS1xGVHDgjodxmBntaCrrUFDdi--OxqWAlF904IvuzqHHkTgYm8qYs&share_item_id=6866759476226034950&share_link_id=D59FC879-CA58-4B54-8579-1682BBC416FB&timestamp=1598792387&tt_from=messenger&u_code=dafie59j8afkh6&user_id=6786682414267614213&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=messenger&source=h5_m https://www.tiktok.com/@fun_times39/video/6866762644498500869?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjxrljNyitL8PYdhjF8ZkD6zqLMH2BPaCFo%2Bi9ZyxogVaTtVf9dqKLSTHpYUR1d86ocCGQ%2FxpQ0HjyDH2SQaAA%3D%3D&language=en&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAA56jOtaWEJZmlnWpNaNpROahaYtfIzJXjDPdkoutCRyC3qrwHjSslqdWOefGhw22u&share_item_id=6866762644498500869&share_link_id=952368FD-F990-49CB-8128-1B130CEF7353&timestamp=1598792780&tt_from=messenger&u_code=de7jei7g4lgl9e&user_id=6866760871209993221&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=messenger&source=h5_m https://www.tiktok.com/@fun_times39/video/6866763033012636933?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjxXqnYFSJpo4WR%2FCVhSKG%2BhHPSR%2FHEb2dBQ5XGjo2OpRAZ7H4W%2BtuSHPFJHzsNdSgDaeG3rKdVY8dtSMU4aAA%3D%3D&language=en&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAA56jOtaWEJZmlnWpNaNpROahaYtfIzJXjDPdkoutCRyC3qrwHjSslqdWOefGhw22u&share_item_id=6866763033012636933&share_link_id=AC18257D-4F6B-452D-97A6-CB65A4EBBDB9&timestamp=1598792870&tt_from=messenger&u_code=de7jei7g4lgl9e&user_id=6866760871209993221&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=messenger&source=h5_m It’s also become a geopolitical football. Owned by Chinese company ByteDance, TikTok has been banned by...
Today, 25 June, the Climate Change Committee are releasing a report that states the Government is failing to meet its 2050 zero carbon target, a target that is already dangerously too late. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008.  Its...
Plans are being drawn-up to build a new home for Dorset children. The new home in Weymouth will give up to five Dorset children a better and more secure start in life. The new building will be an asset to Dorchester Road. It will be designed to complement the area’s existing...