Schools across Weymouth and Portland are bringing seasonal cheer to residents across the area with a video of Christmas readings from their pupils. Seven schools who are part of the Chesil Reading Project, have recorded their pupils reading Christmassy stories. These stories are being shared with residents in Dorset to bring some festive cheer –… Read more Schools bring the joy of Christmas to older residents
Dorset Council residents under the age of 16 are able to access free swimming from 17th December to the 1st of January in many of the leisure centres across the county. This opportunity follows on from the success of the free swimming available over this years summer holiday that saw almost 30,000 sessions… Read more Free Christmas holiday Swimming sessions for children and young people.
There will be free parking on selected days in late November and December at some car parks in the Dorset Council area.
Fun days, workshops, sports and youth club hang-outs are among free activities being offered to Dorset’s young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Schools across Weymouth and Portland are bringing seasonal cheer to older residents across the area with a video of Christmas readings from their students. Fourteen schools have contributed to the video which has been put together by Dorset council so it can be shared with older residents who live in nursing and residential homes. Anna… Read more Schools bring the joy of Christmas to older residents
Dorset Council is reminding all residents that their bin collections will be on their usual day of the week over the Christmas period, even on bank holidays.
People who received a device for Christmas and unsure how to use it are being urged to contact Dorset’s free Digital Hotline for help. The Dorset Council hotline is manned by a team of Digital Champion volunteers who have already helped hundreds of people get online. It is estimated that 150,000 people in Dorset lack… Read more Dorset’s Digital Hotline can help people use their Christmas gadget gifts
This time of year is all about kindness and giving and no one has embodied this more than Gracie-Leigh, a 6 year old pupil from Swanage Primary School. When asked to make a list for Father Christmas, Gracie-Leigh asked for her presents to be given to sick and disabled children in Dorset. A member of… Read more Dorset school pupil’s Christmas toy donation
Dorset residents are urged to make a difference this winter by supporting their neighbours and local communities.
Dorset’s residents are being urged to help friends and loved ones get online as the country prepares for its first ‘digital Christmas’. Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions and limited Christmas bubbles will see more people than ever turn to the digital world to help them celebrate the festive season. However, in Dorset, it’s estimated that as… Read more Yule log-on with the help of Dorset Council this Christmas
