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Community sponsors found for five school crossing patrols

Posted on 08 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Four aggregate companies, whose huge lorries regularly pass Bere Regis First School, have demonstrated their commitment to community safety by teaming up to sponsor the school crossing patrol. Continue Reading

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Tags: Bus, Children, Schools, Young people

Concessionary seats available on school buses

Posted on 30 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Parents whose children do not qualify for free school transport can apply for a concessionary scheme.

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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: 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: Business, Trading Standards, Young people

Off-licence prosecuted over alcohol sale

Posted on 19 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

A man responsible for alcohol sales at a Christchurch off-licence has been given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay prosecution costs after selling alcohol to a 15-year-old girl.

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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: 2012, MYP, UKYP, Young people, Youth Parliament

UKYP candidates announced

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

The successful UKYP candidates were announced last night (Thursday 9 February) in Dorset’s youth parliament elections, with a record number of votes. Continue Reading

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Tags: Coast, Community, Dorset Countryside, Jurassic Coast, Leisure, Young people

Become a champion of the coast

Posted on 03 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

Young people in Dorset can become champions of the Jurassic Coast by entering a national competition.

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Tags: 2012, Children, Elections, Young people

Voice of youth heard in Dorset

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

This year’s UK Youth Parliament elections take place across Dorset next month, giving local 11-18 year olds a voice in national decision making. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, Fostering, Young people

Fostering veterans say the kids are alright

Posted on 22 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset’s longest-serving foster carers have been honoured after looking after children in the county for 40 years.

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Tags: Schools, Sustainability, Young people

Wimborne’s new-look Queen Elizabeth’s School is a class act

Posted on 02 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

A pioneering Dorset school project marrying education and environment comes to fruition next week.

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Tags: anti-bullying, Children, Young people

Dorset leads the battle against bullies

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

“Stop, think – words can hurt” Continue Reading

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Tags: Bus, Children, Transport, Young people

Watchdog committee opens school transport failure investigation

Posted on 25 October 2011 by Dorset County Council

A wide-ranging investigation into recent failures of home-to-school transport in Dorset is underway. Continue Reading

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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: Leisure, Libraries, Young people

Race against time for Circus Stars to complete their mission

Posted on 12 August 2011 by Dorset County Council

Youngsters have until 12 September to complete Dorset Library Service’s Circus themed summer reading challenge.

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Tags: Leisure, Libraries, Young people

Music Gig at My Voice Roadshow

Posted on 22 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

Eighteen year old singer songwriter Gabrielle Aplin is headlining the MyVoice roadshow in Weymouth library on Wednesday 27 July.

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Tags: Leisure, Libraries, Weymouth, Young people

MYVOICE roadshow coming to Weymouth

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

Weymouth Library is delighted to have been selected as one of five libraries across the UK to take part in the MyVoice Roadshow, a groundbreaking reading and writing roadshow led by young people.

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Tags: Leisure, Sport, Young people

Once in a lifetime opportunity for Purbeck residents

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Purbeck District Council

The search is on for Olympic torch bearers and Purbeck Sport Centre is encouraging people to make nominations for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, Ambassadors, sailing, Volunteering, Weymouth, WPA, Young people

Weymouth & Portland Ambassador Programme Launched

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Dorset County Council

Today marks the launch of the Weymouth and Portland Ambassador Programme (WPA) Continue Reading

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Tags: Young people

Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) participants receive bursaries to ‘climb high’

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Dorset County Council

Four DofE participants have been awarded bursaries by the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation - a charity that allows young people to achieve specific goals and encourage personal development. Continue Reading

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