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My name is Max and I feel very privileged to have met Jane and her wonderful partner Jon.If you do not know, Jane has written a truly inspiring book to help young people who are struggling with anxiety.Sadly, the resources that could help them are limited.
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Rips are strong currents running out to sea which can quickly drag you out of your depth. Sometimes they reach speeds faster than an Olympic swimmer, so it might not be a surprise that they’re a major cause of accidental drowning on beaches worldwide.
They can be difficult to spot,...
Purbeck has had a successful stone industry for centuries and continues today with a number of active quarries. The Portland and Purbeck limestone of late Jurassic and early Cretaceous age (140-150 million years old) is exploited for example at Swanworth Quarry and Keates Quarry near Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers respectively. The stone...
The public are being urged to Respect The Water as latest statistics show accidental drowning deaths increased again last year, with more dying at inland water than around the coast. There were 277 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2021 across inland and coastal locations. This is an increase of 23...
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...
The latest major part of a project to improve sea defences in Lyme Regis has been completed. Phase IV, a £19.5 million plan, has focused on protecting homes, roads and infrastructure on the eastern side of the town from coastal erosion and landslips. To mark its official opening, a...
The coast between Freshwater and West Bay Harbour is similar to that at Burton Bradstock with near vertical cliffs of Bridport Sand but lacking the Inferior Oolite and Fullers Earth / Frome Clay capping. Again rock falls are a common hazard and care should be taken and when walking along...
Once again, swimmers in the UK have been disappointed as the latest bathing water quality data reveals a lack of clean and healthy waters for the summer. According to the European Environment Agency, only 110 coastal and inland sites in the UK were classified as excellent, out of a...
Dorset, a beautiful county located in the south-west of England, offers a variety of attractions and scenic spots for visitors and locals to explore. Here is a list of the top 50 places to visit in Dorset:
Durdle Door: A natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, providing breathtaking coastal...
A public walkway at West Bay Harbour is to be temporarily closed by Dorset Council for safety reasons, preventing access to public conveniences.
A western section of wall at the harbourside – just in front of the concession stands between the Harbour Master’s office and the Ellipse building – has been monitored...
