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Tags: 2012 Olympics, Community, Cycling, Newstead Road bridge, Recreation, Sustrans

Bridging the gap

Posted on 02 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Residents and community groups are invited to celebrate the opening of the new Newstead Road walking and cycling bridge with a family fun day on Sunday 6 May. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorset Residents' Week, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism

Enjoy the best of Dorset for less during Residents’ Week

Posted on 24 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council

Residents across Dorset can enjoy discount deals at many of the county’s top attractions during Dorset Residents’ Week from 23 to 29 April using the special offer vouchers featured in the spring edition of the county council’s community newspaper ‘Your Dorset’. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism, Young people

Eggcelent outdoor fun this Easter

Posted on 30 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Rangers at Avon Heath Country Park are sending children searching for wholesome Easter
entertainment with egg hunts and trails.

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Tags: Coast, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Jurassic Coast, Olympics, Recreation, Tourism, Volunteering

Volunteers needed to keep Dorset’s beaches spic and span

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Dorset’s beaches are being spruced up once again this spring.

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Tags: Children, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism, Young people

Big bugs add to the Easter fun

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

A Dorset country park is expecting the emergence of unusual creatures this Easter – some eight-foot tall giant insects.

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Tags: Children, Community, Leisure, Recreation, Young people

STEPS Weymouth Young People’s Union project awarded £3million

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Following a successful bid under the government’s myplace programme, the STEPS: Weymouth Young People’s Union project was awarded a grant of more than £3million. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, Fitness, Leisure, Purbeck Sports Centre, Recreation, Sport

Be inspired by a sport for just 50p

Posted on 29 February 2012 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre has some great 50p sports sessions to inspire future stars this spring.

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Tags: Cycling, Environment, Healthy lifestyle, Highways, Recreation, Sustainability, Transport, Walking, Weymouth

Newstead Road closed for bridge installation

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over Newstead Road, Weymouth, will be installed one week later than planned.

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Tags: Environment, Planning, Recreation

Manor house restoration gets green light

Posted on 08 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Plans to transform an eighteenth century stately home into a tourist attraction have been given the go-ahead.

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Tags: Children, Leisure, Recreation, Sport, Young people

Children’s half term fun at Purbeck Sports Centre

Posted on 17 October 2011 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre is hosting a huge range of activities to thrill the children this Autumn Half Term.

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Tags: Development, Dorchester, Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Sport

Historic funding boost for new pool

Posted on 08 September 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dorchester Swimming Bath Trustees have donated £72,000 towards the building of the new Dorchester Sports Centre. Continue Reading

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Tags: Arts, Arts Review, Recreation

Arts review in Lyme Regis

Posted on 02 September 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Over the next few weeks a review of the arts in Lyme Regis is taking place to find out about the activities and organisations within the town, what resources are available to them, what they need and their future plans. Continue Reading

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Tags: Development, Leisure, New Pool, Recreation

New sports centre takes shape

Posted on 06 July 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Work is progressing well on the new Dorchester Sports Centre and the structure of the building has now reached its full height. Continue Reading

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Tags: Leisure, Libraries, Recreation

Ever wanted to slam, rap, spit ‘n shout, or just let your rhymes flow out

Posted on 23 June 2011 by Dorset County Council

Then join Steve Tasane “Off the Page” Poet-in-Residence for a performance poetry workshop in Swanage.

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Tags: Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre

Come on the girls

Posted on 16 June 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Female football fans are being invited to take part in the first West Dorset football festival to celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre in Dorchester from 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday 28 June. Continue Reading

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Tags: Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation

Get motivated with Sportivate

Posted on 15 June 2011 by West Dorset District Council

The West Dorset District Council has secured over £4,000 to deliver sport activities to young people aged 14 to 25. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, Recreation, Sport

May half-term fun in Purbeck

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Purbeck District Council

Let the children loose for some half-term fun at Purbeck Sports Centre. Continue Reading

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Tags: Recreation

Enjoy the best of Dorset for less during Residents’ Week

Posted on 12 May 2011 by Dorset County Council

Residents across Dorset can enjoy discount deals at many of the county’s top attractions next month, thanks to a special offer in the community newspaper ‘Your Dorset’. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorset Countryside, Environment, Recreation

Discover Purbeck’s wonderful wild flowers

Posted on 05 May 2011 by Purbeck District Council

The wonderful wild flowers of Purbeck are being celebrated this May and June.

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Tags: Action Van, Recreation, Skate park, Sports

Mobile skate park free for hire

Posted on 28 March 2011 by West Dorset District Council

West Dorset District Council is able to offer the mobile skate park for another year thanks to it’s funding from The Big Lottery Fund. Continue Reading

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