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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25926286.family-fest-2026-returns-wimborne-dorset-may

Family festival celebrating music, fun and adventure returns to Dorset this May

15+ hour, 50+ min ago  (273+ words) A family festival packed with music, food, and entertainment is set to return to Dorset this year. Family Fest 2026 will take place on a 12-acre site in Wimborne, Dorset, from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, promising a full weekend of…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25834891.wizard-oz-inspired-trail-coming-wimborne-museum

Families invited to follow the Yellow Brick Trail at Museum of East Dorset

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (204+ words) FAMILIES are set for a magical half'term as the Museum of East Dorset unveils a new Wizard of Oz'themed trail running throughout February. The award'winning Wimborne Museum has launched the interactive experience to celebrate renewed global interest in L. Frank Baum's…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25755697.look-missing-spetisbury-man-last-seen-green-coat

Update on search for man missing since Friday morning

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (179+ words) A update has been issued in police efforts to locate a man who has been missing since Friday morning. Dorset Police received a report raising concern for 49-year-old Jamie, who was reported to have left his home address in Spetisbury…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25539612.master-innholders-cycle-raises-140k-hosp-action

Cyclists raise more than £140,000 for hospitality professionals

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (212+ words) More than 35 cyclists have raised more than "140,000 for hospitality professionals. The Master Innholders and hospitality industry partners took part in the Twin Cities Master Innholders Charity Cycle Ride, which saw them cycle 370 kilometres over three days. The ride started at…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25469835.st-peters-church-poole-hold-disco-jive-event

Poole church to turn into disco for night of jive music

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (155+ words) A church is being transformed into a disco for a night of jive music. St Peter's Church in Ashley Cross, Poole, will be the host of 'Disco Jive' on Friday, September 19 from 8pm until 11pm. The event, organised by Britain's Got Talent…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25396656.pictures-brilliant-christchurch-carnival-2025

PICTURES: Hundreds gather in crowds for return of Christchurch Carnival

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (329+ words) HUGE crowds gathered to enjoy the return of Christchurch Carnival in the sunshine. Arguably the most exciting part of Christchurch's Carnival weekend, the parade, which took place on August 17, drew in huge numbers of spectators, eagerly watching clubs, charities and…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25072218.ringwood-hold-special-ve-day-80th-anniversary-event

Ringwood announces plans for VE Day 80 commemorations

11+ mon, 3+ day ago  (357+ words) Ringwood Town Council has invited residents to a special evening ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The ceremony, taking place on Thursday, May 8, is part of a nationwide tribute commemorating the end of the Second…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25130661.ve-day-80th-anniversary-events-get-involved

What is happening on the 80th anniversary of VE Day next week?

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (136+ words) MILLIONS across the UK are set to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day next week. Between Monday, May 5 and Thursday, May 8, people will commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe. As in 1945, the focus will be on…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25098989.1940s-themed-event-sway-celebrate-ve-day-anniversary

Village hall to host 1940s-themed event to celebrate VE Day

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (169+ words) A village is set to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a 1940s-themed event. The event on Stanford Rise Green, Middle Road, Sway, will include a 1940s quiz, hosted by quizmaster Mark Ward and performances by the New Forest Big…...

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bournemouthecho.co.uk > news > 25107229.betzillion-list-best-uk-football-betting-sites-2025

BetZillion: List of the best UK football betting sites in 2025

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1200+ words) Football betting should be exciting, not stressful. But with so many sites out there, finding the right one can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. BetZillion has scoured the field to bring you a line-up of the…...