The Jack Douch award for cricket in the community was presented to winners Blandford CC at the Dorset Cricket Board annual ceremony.
Sir Christpher Chope opens new Ferndown facility
The new AE Jolliffe & Son Ceremony Room in the centre of Ferndown has been officially opened by Sir Christopher Chope OBE MP.
New Ferndown funeral facility hosting open day
A new community facility in Ferndown is hosting an open day on Friday October 6 – the recently rebuilt AE Jolliffe & Son funeral directors.
New appointments for Dorset funeral group
Douch Family Funeral Directors has appointed two new staff for its AE Jolliffe & Son branch in Ferndown. Leanne Adimi is a senior funeral director and community engagement officer and Helen Dean is an office administrator.
How’s that?! Swanage CC win Jack Douch community trophy
Swanage Cricket Club were presented with the Jack Douch trophy for cricket in the community at the gala dinner held for the sport in the county.
Best foot forward for NCS young people
Young people taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) completed a sponsored walk from Boscombe Pier to Hengistbury Head on the hottest day of the year. The young people, raising money for social action projects they are undertaking as part of their courses this summer, needed plenty of water and sunscreen on the four-mile walk. The walk took place … Read More
Accolades for Ferndown volunteer group
A buddy-system that launched in Ferndown last year has been highly commended in the mayor’s Volunteer Awards. Ferndown Community Connectors is headed by PramaLife, the community outreach programme, and helps those in the town who have lost confidence.
Everybody needs good neighbours
A new community initiative in Corfe Mullen has been created for the benefit of the elderly, vulnerable and infirm who need help around the house. The East Dorset Good Neighbour Scheme was officially launched at St Nicholas Church when Cllr Paul Harrison cut the ribbon.
Yellow Buses’ big beach bash goes brilliantly
Hordes of beach-goers on the golden sands at Boscombe enjoyed a free community event organised by Yellow Buses.
Ferndown buddies
A new buddy-system is being launched in Ferndown and organisers are on the look-out for volunteers.