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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE, DINAH’S HOLLOW, MELBURY ABBAS

C13DCCPlease follow the link below to see a copy of the Temporary Road Closure Notice for the C13 at Dinah’s Hollow, Melbury Abbas on the 14th October 2015 –

Temporary Closure of the C13 14th October 2015

If you would like further information

  • about the work being undertaken, please call Dorset Highways Operation team on 01305 228100.

concerning this notice please call Dorset Highways’ road space management team on 01305 221020

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Take part in upto 23 events and seminars to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (5-9 October), Dorset Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are working with Bournemouth University, Dorset HealthCare and other partners to put on a week-long schedule of activities and seminars.

With 23 separate sessions covering five key areas of Community, Activity & Wellbeing, Employment, Education and Public Services, there will be something to spark your interest!

Highlights include an audience with Terry Waite CBE, a humanitarian who was held captive for almost 5 years in Beirut during the late 1980’s and Norman Lamb MP who will be speaking about the relationship young people have with mental health.

  • To view the full programme and book onto any of the sessions click here.
  • To download the event poster to share with friends click here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Blandford Choral Society welcomes new musical directors to celebrate 70 years of singing.

Blandford Choral society is looking for new members to help celebrate 70 years of singing with an exciting programme of music including a Carol Concert at Blandford Forum’s parish church, St Peter and St Paul Church, and a performance at the Free Expression festival next year, both under the auspices of their new directors Dr. Richard Hall and Richard Marchant. There will also be a wonderful opportunity to sing with the Dorset Guild of Choirs during the spring term.

The Blandford Choral Society was formally established in 1946, which means that they will be celebrating their seventieth birthday during this musical year (the choir year is the same as the school year). Prior to that time, however, evidence suggests that it existed in a more informal way, meaning that it could now actually be 140 years old! It would be wonderful to celebrate such an event with as many people from Blandford and the surrounding area as possible, so if you would be interested in joining, please come along! The first two rehearsals are free to give you a chance to form an opinion! We welcome people of any age who enjoy singing and would like to develop their voices. There are no auditions, and everyone is encouraged to “have a go”. Rehearsals are held in Blandford St Mary Primary School, every Monday evening between 7.30 and 9.30pm.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our chairman, Julie Newall, on telephone number 01258 456721 or check out our Facebook page for more details.  We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate 70 glorious years of singing.

Show Your Support and Help Secure Increased Police Funding for Dorset

Dear resident

I am writing to ask that you take part in a government consultation to highlight the imbalance in funding for rural police forces.  Alongside the National Rural Crime Network, we are urging the government to reconsider how police forces are funded, and specifically to take account of the higher costs of policing rural areas.

Dorset has been hit with central government budget cuts of £14.8m since 2010, which is over 20% of the total money handed down from government.  When taking inflation into account the 20% cut becomes a 30% cuts in real terms. This has impacted the number of officers and staff with 16% fewer officers policing Dorset since 2010 and 9% fewer staff supporting operational teams.

Officers in Dorset patrol 1,024 square miles with only 6.3% of the county being classified as ‘urban’.  Rural crime is very different to criminal activities that take place in our major towns and it is vital this is recognised nationally.  I would ask all resident to take part in the consultation and I will continue to lobby government to ensure fair funding for Dorset.

To download a pre written letter to the policing minister or to sign the petition, please visit www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/RPM

Thanks for your support.

Martyn Underhill
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner

Help & Care – Training Workshops for Carers

Are you a carer?

Do you care for a family member of friend?

Caring for a family member or friend can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. However it can also present challenges, especially when faced with new situations. Most carers at some point will need help and advice, so that the best care can continue to be given.

Help & Care in partnership with Dorset Healthcare will be running free informal training workshops during September 2015.

Please follow the link below for more information –

Help & Care Training Workshops 2015 to 2016

Dates for the remainder of 2015/16 are to follow