Birds Hill care home in Poole is among one of the first in Dorset to adopt the new Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Apprenticeship Scheme, providing the opportunity for experienced staff to develop their skills. The Nursing Associate role has been created to bridge a gap, both in knowledge and skills, between Health Care Assistants and […]
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Dorset senior nurse calls for local MPs to back Children’s Act FGM Amendment Bill
One of Dorset’s senior nurses is urging local MPs to back the forthcoming bill on amending the Children’s Act to include a ban on Female Genital Mutilation. “Even if it doesn’t happen on our doorstep, it is still horrific abuse that is continuing to harm and damage children.” That is the view of Wendy Thorogood, […]
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, […]
Bournemouth construction company raises over £800 for homeless charity through a ‘3 Peaks Challenge’ that took place today
Stout Property Solutions Ltd teamed up with Crossfit Bournemouth to create a charity event in order to raise money for the homeless in the local area. The event recreated the well-known ‘3 Peak Challenge’ which involved around 20 people climbing ropes for a total of 681 times to represent the mileage climbed up the three […]
Oakmeadians rugby club holds first joint training session for men and women
Oakmeadians RFC, Bournemouth, have held their first inclusive training session where the men’s and women’s senior teams train at the same time. Last Thursday, 21 February, both the senior men’s and ladies’ first teams trained together at Oakmeadians’ training ground, at Meyrick Park in Bournemouth. The aim of the combined training sessions is to boost […]
Bournemouth Parks in Mind project enjoying ‘gradual growth’ in pilot year claims project leader
The Bournemouth-based project which combines nature conservation with improving mental health and wellbeing has been “growing gradually”, according to Project Leader Peter Holloway. The Parks in Mind initiative was started in October by the Bournemouth Parks Foundation and works in partnership with Public Health Dorset and Bournemouth Borough Council. The aim is to get volunteers, […]
Inside Bournemouth Colosseum: The UK’s smallest cinema
Bournemouth Buzz reporter, Joshua Taylor takes an exclusive look inside the Bournemouth Colosseum, a 27-seat cinema underneath Westbourne Arcade. Located below the Vintage Lounge café in Westbourne Arcade, sits one of Bournemouth’s hidden gems; a quaint and quirky, dog-friendly cinema with just two screens and 27 seats. The Bournemouth Colosseum was originally created as a […]
The Vintage Kilo lands on Bournemouth
Recycle, re-use, rummage, retro. Raving about clothes from decades gone by might be something your grandma is guilty of, but vintage is now undoubtedly all the rage. In a highly consumerism-driven society, a better way to benefit a budget, save the environment, and satisfy a craving for individuality in shopping and finding unique goods, is […]
Bournemouth businesses facing hardship at hands of changing shopping habits
The rise of internet shopping over recent years has seen a large number of Bournemouth’s shops closing their doors. Michele Troke, owner of Hollywillow Gifts in Moordown, is closing her shop at the end of February due to a downward trend in high street shopping. She said: “I do think that in a few years, […]