Artists come together to raise money for MNDA research This weekend Art4Action has organised a very special one off Art Exhibition at the Haven Hotel in Sandbanks. Four local artists have come together to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. A year ago local artist Cliff Towler lost his sister Annie to MND. …
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Avoiding food waste by giving freely to the local community By the Rev Hilary Bond I am sitting in Not Just Sundaes Community Cafe in Wareham watching a small but constant stream of people come in. Most come and take a seat ready to order coffee, or cake, or breakfast, but a few turn left …
By David Mellor, Opera Critic of the Mail on Sunday and Classic FM presenter MY DEAR old friend Merville Gover and I are thrilled to be able to present the internationally renowned Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja at Lady St Mary on June 29th. Joseph has been a great friend for nigh on 20 years, and …
Joseph Calleja to sing live at St Mary’s Church, Wareham! Read More »
Wareham group is helping to make Dorset the first UK Hedgehog Friendly County! Wareham hedgehogs started coming out of hibernation in March, and many of you will have noticed their activities and heard their snuffling sounds at dusk and during the night. As you may know, the Dorset Mammal Group is aiming to reverse the …
Recruitment event for On-Call Firefighters If you live or work in Bere Regis of Wareham, have you thought about being an on-call firefighter? Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is holding a recruitment event next week – with the team out and about in both towns from Monday 25th April. There is also two …
Museum Reopens on Saturday 16th April! Wareham Town Museum is reopening on Saturday the 16th April. We have been closed for the winter since the end of October, but we have still been busy behind the scenes.We were privileged to be able to offer the museum to host Santa’s Grotto for the Father Christmas Committee …
Making music in Wareham since 1855! Did you know that Wareham Town Band is one of the oldest bands in Purbeck, dating to at least 1855! Here’s their story… Playing in the 19th century Wareham Town Band has been in existence since at least 1855, but virtually nothing is known of its earlier history. Mention …
At last! A folk festival for Wareham – something not seen for over 30 years! – Saturday 25th September It has been many years since there was a folk festival in Wareham, but this year things are set to change. On Saturday 25th September there will be a buzz around town as a variety of …
Wareham Choral Society is returning to music making in September The last 18 months have been difficult for us all, but those who sing in choirs have been particularly hard hit with many unable to sing together since March 2020. Now restrictions are lifting Wareham Choral Society is planning a return to music making in …
We’re passionate about all types of photography! At Wareham Camera Club we are passionate about all types of photography – landscape, nature, macro, and all things digital. We are a friendly club and get together to hear quality speakers from around the country and to have competitions. Our members have a wide range of experience …
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