Children across Winton are encouraged to dress up and take part in the national event. The library will hold a number of activities for pre-school children in the area to inspire them to read. World book day is a charity that aims to give every child and young person a book of their own. It […]
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Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers has landed at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre this week.
With a chilling tale, intense scenes and harrowing motives; the opening night of the renowned play saw families and school groups fill the theatre. On the 26th February the Art-Décor Theatre held the opening performance of the Bill Kenwright’s Blood Brother tour. People of all ages were seen filling the seats of the theatre and […]
Christchurch Soup Kitchen provides food and support for not only the homeless
With the new benefit system in place, many people across Christchurch are struggling to provide their families with food, and this charity hopes to tackle that. The Christchurch Soup Kitchen offers warm food, sandwiches and water to those who need it in the local area. The food they provide comes from local business that have […]
How has Canford Cliff’s Library avoided closure during council cuts
Libraries across the United Kingdom are facing closure due to council cuts being made. Despite these adjustments, there have been no closures throughout Poole libraries. According, to Library assistant Jacqui, 55, online book services and kindles are factors as to why people aren’t loaning books from the library anymore. Canford Cliffs Library is located on […]
Smaller businesses thrive in Winton, whilst Charity shops struggle with the competition.
All across the United Kingdom, there are empty shops on the high-street, Bournemouth is another town which has a high-street with vacant shops. This year there have been closures from Marks & Spencer, New Look and other companies have gone into administration. Smaller areas, such as Winton high-street are busy and have managed to remain […]
Local residents reveal the issues of owning a beach hut in Bournemouth
Beach huts in Bournemouth cost 2,500 a year or £490 pounds for summer and winter lets. Last month beach huts were broken into, which has caused many concerns for the local beach hut owners. Local beach owners have made complaints about the council not doing enough. Beach hut owner, Michelle Wilson, 52, says: “ […]
Dorset For Europe prepares to march again
In October, around 750,000 people marched through the streets of London demanding a people’s vote on the terms of Brexit. Since then, Parliament has voted down Theresa May’s deal twice, and this week voted to delay Brexit by at least three months. They also voted against a second referendum, although the majority of Parliament are […]
Ringwood School’s production of Anything Goes: Gala event hailed as “incredible”.
Just a school production? Anything but! Ringwood School transformed itself from a comprehensive, to an alluring 1930’s cruise ship with all the bells and whistles, from historically accurate sequin dresses to the newly constructed set. Upon being seated, we got our first glimpse of the stage which consisted of a central ship guardrail, fixed with two […]
Anti-social behaviour a new priority after 33 crimes in December
Throughout December 2018, there were reports of 33 anti-social behaviour crimes within Charminster and Queens park. Charminster Neighbourhood Policing Team priorities for December 2018 were to deal with begging and street drinking on the high street and surrounding area and minimise drug related issues in Charminster and Queen’s Park area. Queens park and Charminsters Councillor, […]
Bournemouth is now home to one of the biggest VR centres in Europe
Centre VR has launched one of the biggest virtual reality arcades in the heart of Bournemouth. It is located on the first floor of the Richmond Gardens shopping centre. The centre has industry-leading equipment, with a part of it being specially imported from the United States of America. The site has 30 virtual reality stations, […]