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Bournemouth feminists protest about cuts
Students from the Feminist Society of Bournemouth University united with local workers to protest the government cuts in town centre last Saturday.
The students dressed up as typical 1950’s housewives indicating that they don't want to go back time when women's rights were largely ignored.
Boscombe Art Trail
Boscombe art trail links the sea front with shopping street. In the interactive map and gallery has been displayed location of seven sculptures with description, photos and night effects.
The art trail was designed by a Dorset-based artist Andy Kirby who won £74,000 commission to design the project. Ideas were put forward by local residents and influenced by the artist's style.
Boscombe heart charity pins hopes on Christmas
Almost 80 per cent of the items in the store are second-hand, according to store manager Silvia Pettet. Donations to the British Heart Foundation are made by people who drop off their belongings directly to the store. The organisation also offers pick-up services every two weeks. “We have drivers who are willing to collect donations from people’s houses but lately our vans have been returning with few donations.”
Boscombe shop owner says ‘dump fast fashion’
A Boscombe vintage shop owner is urging shoppers to dump disposable fashion.
Nicki Grainger, owner of 'What Alice Found' in Christchurch Road, said: “It is lovely to work in an environment with people’s belongings that have been treasured for generations, you go into charity shops now and they are completely full with clothes from Primark.
Poole bus driver makes directorial debut
“I was suffering from terrible stage fright. From then on, I swore never to act again,” he chuckles, sipping a beer.
At 62, Mr Mitchener is putting final touches to his pantomime production on Robin Hood, which he has written, produced, directed and self-financed, over the past 18 months. “I did not want to act, but was curious to know what goes on behind the stage and what goes into a theatre production,” he adds.
Vintage Market Boosts Boscombe
Karen Yun reports on the success of independent traders in Boscombe.
Pensioners urged to have free flu jabs
Pensioners and people with medical conditions are being encouraged to get a free seasonal flu vaccination.
GPs across Dorset and the local NHS have joined forces to stress the importance of getting the vaccinations. Everyone eligible for a free jab has received a letter or a phone call from their GP or practitioner to be informed about a free flu vaccination day.
Local gardens still pushing up daisies
Marc Perry studies the effects of an unseasonal autumn on Bournemouth's parks an their employees, and answers the question; where do all the leaves go?
Bournemouth students throw themselves into Ultimate Frisbee
Bournemouth’s Ultimate Frisbee team travelled to Southampton this weekend to offer those curious about the sport a chance to compete against rival teams.
The club, named The Bournemouth Ultimatum, have recently taken on new members so they took them to a two day tournament, which is tailor made for beginner players.
