It all started with being told by a different pair of officers on patrol earlier in day that they don’t have a problem with us skating as long as they can’t see us and we aren’t in public view or way. So we moved to a subway on the...
Dorset Council is about to launch a consultation to help develop the future of its Tourist Information Centres (TICs).
COVID-19 has highlighted how people need more information and advice about their local area, including services and support. During this time, we have worked closely with town and parish councils, strengthening...
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.
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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...
National Fitness Day is celebrated on 23rd September and, as an advocate of getting active to improve mental health, local charity Dorset Mind is excited to announce a new partnership with New Body Fitness Gyms. Based in Bridport and Weymouth, the partners will work together to promote the benefits of fitness for improving mental health and creating a positive mindset. The gym hopes to raise mental health awareness and...
As part of its ‘Get Set To Go’ programme, Dorset Mind has partnered with Resurface to provide an affordable 12-week course of structured activity. It’s aimed at adults aged 30+, who want to improve their mental wellbeing.
The ethos behind Resurface is to utilise proven therapeutic benefits of surfing, yoga and cold-water immersion to offer a lifestyle activity programme for people looking to improve their mental health and quality of life.
Starting on the...
Partner agencies across Dorset are encouraging people to enjoy Dorset safely this weekend, as temperatures are expected to reach highs of around 27 degrees.
Measures are in place to cope with additional demand which could be placed on councils, the Police, Fire Service and the NHS as visitors are welcomed...
Dorset’s sports and leisure centres are set to reopen, following the recent announcement by the Government.
The centres managed by Dorset Council will be welcoming back customers from Saturday 25 July. The news comes after the facilities closed in March due to COVID-19.
Guidance published by the Government outlines measures that will allow indoor...
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While the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread and chaos reigns, can cycling help?
If there is a silver lining to the COVID-19 and let’s be fair we could all do with a chink of positivity, however modest – it’s that there’s probably never been a better time to ride a...
