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Dorset charity reveals how the pandemic has affected it's aid to refugees.

Blandford Cares, a family-run charity has spoken out about how covid-19 has affected it's ability to help refugees

Blandford Cares, a family-run charity has spoken out about how covid-19 has affected it’s ability to help refugees.

The charity was founded in 2015 as a response to the need for aid in the Calais jungle, Northern France. They have been working ever since to help refugees throughout Europe and also locally.

Mike Hearn, founder of Blandford Cares, explained the different ways in wh
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Dorset Mind launches new beginners running group

Dorset Mind have started up a new running group for beginners as part of a new scheme in January using exercise to help improve mental health.

Running can be great for people' mental health - have you run on the beach? - Pixabay

Lauren Kennedy from Dorset Minds said: “We know that being active and taking part in exercise can really help to reduce stress levels that have increased during this pandemic as our bodies release endorphins when we move.

“Exercise can also increase confidence and pro
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Wimborne Model Town Celebrates its 70 Year Anniversary

Wimborne Model Town has reached its 70 year milestone and will be closing until April for winter refurbishments.

These will include the addition of an even smaller model town- a model of the model, which will be one tenth of the size of the current version.

Nick Clark, manager of Wimborne Model Town and Gardens, said: “We’re very excited about the model town of the model town coming in and the way we have progressed over the years.”

He added: “To still be here after 70 years is absolutely fan

Rowland’s Castle creatives join forces in collaborative exhibition showcasing art

Rowlands Castle Painting Society (RCPS), which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, and Rowlands Castle WI, which gives traditional WI activities a modern twist, will be joining forces this year to put on a long-awaited art exhibition.

Martin Gebbett, exhibition co-ordinator, said: ‘In a very short space of time and with loads of enthusiasm, the members have worked hard to put on the art exhibition, one of the main events of the society.

‘This year we have combined forces with the Rowlan

Horndean care home teams up with art festival to bring drawing fun to residents

Launched in 2000 as part of the ‘Campaign for Drawing’, the month-long Big Draw Festival promotes drawing as a tool for learning and invention, and has encouraged over four million people to get creative since ‘Make the Change’, this year’s theme, focuses on the relationship between people and their living environments.

This offers a great opportunity for older people to reminisce about their favourite nature spots, think about how the environment has changed, and consider what action can be ta

Young Portsmouth artists exhibit creative work in major show at Aspex gallery

Connor Hallen Clements and Daniel Webb from the University of Portsmouth, Anna Marris from the Winchester School of Art, and Laura Buckle from the University of Chichester are among 12 young artists from local universities who have been selected to feature at the exhibition at Aspex in Portsmouth.

Vickie Fear, curator, said: ‘Conor and Daniel’s artworks offer two very different perspectives and approaches to understanding our world today.

‘Although both are setting their work in fictional real

Hayling Island teacher pens children’s book about a skeleton with a passion for music

Musical Bones was released on October 25 by Mark Coates, 47, Grant Davidson, 44, and Lisa Willis, 50, who are calling themselves ‘The Three Teachers’ as they all teach different subjects.

Mark, who is also a coach at Heart of Hayling Boxing Club, said: ‘Grant and I used to write songs together at university, but before now we’ve only ever written books for our own children and enjoyment.’

Mark said: ‘He just saw the video and loved it and said he wanted to publish us.

‘No one expects these th

A family affair as three generations of Portsmouth musicians will take to Shepherds Crook stage

Great Escape are playing at the Shepherds Crook in Milton on Sunday, November 7. And on that day, for the first time, they will be alongside Harrison Rhys, 15, of Mayville High School.

He said: ‘I am very excited to be playing with both my grandad and uncle as I have only performed with my uncle before, so it will be a good experience to play with both of them.’

Adam, a network engineer at Fareham College, said: ‘It’s great to be playing with Harrison. We’ve seen him start off when he was real
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How has Lockdown affected UK Crime Rates?

Figures from the UK’s office for national statistics that were published back in September displayed a fall in overall crime rates at the height of the pandemic.

Findings from the Telephone Operated Crime Survey for England and Wales revealed a 32% reduction in total crime during this period. (This excludes Fraud and Computer Misuse)

Detective Constable Richard Genders of the Met Police said: “In general terms crime rates have decreased everywhere. However crime rates in antisocial behavior an
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How Lockdown has Impacted Dancers around the Globe

Worldwide the entertainment and arts industry has felt the second highest impact of Covid-19 behind hospitality.

Dancers in particular have felt the strain of the pandemic. Mass cancellations, closure of venues, and lack of face-to-face training have all been contributing factors.

70% of workers in the arts industry were furloughed in the UK.

Included in these was 20-year-old Molly Shaw-Downie, a professional ballerina who was dancing at the Royal Opera House before coronavirus hit.

Ms Shaw-
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The Food Bank Relying on Festive Goodwill

Have you considered volunteering for your local foodbank? | Credit - The Trussell Trust

A Trussell Trust-run food bank in Boscombe has reported a 42% increase in donations in the run up to Christmas.

Statistics show that people are far more likely to spare a thought for those less fortunate during the festive period than any other time of year.

Although Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for the food bank at St George’s church, Haviland Road, manager Debbie Bramley has said it also