Stories, features and community news from around Wimborne.
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Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is hosting its iconic Candles in the Community events throughout November. These evenings see the public write a personal dedication to a loved one on a candle for a small donation. These donations result in a heart-stirring display of candles. The events take place across some of Dorset’s most picturesque landmarks –…
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Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched its new Help Nature Take the Lead appeal, inviting people across the county to support practical action for wildlife. Building on decades of conservation experience and the success of its pioneering rewilding project at Wild Woodbury, the appeal will help fund habitat restoration, natural regeneration, wetland creation, conservation grazing and…
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Local sports leaders and community groups are invited to share ideas and help make a difference. How can we keep teenage girls and young women involved in sport, and how can local clubs support mental health and wellbeing? These are the key questions the Wimborne Sports and Active Leisure Forum will explore at its next…
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At Axis RDY our aim is to get people moving, and our fun-filled family obstacle course ‘The Extra Mile’ will do just that. Designed for all ages and abilities to have a go at walking, running, crawling, climbing, and jumping their way around our 400m course. Not able to take on all the obstacles? No…
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Put your general knowledge to the test and enjoy a fun evening out while supporting two fantastic local charities at the Town Mayor’s Charity Quiz and Raffle. The quiz takes place on Wednesday 21 October at Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS, with teams of six invited to battle it out for quiz…
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