Thanks very much: RAFA’s £2,000 donation

The South West Area Councillor of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) John Tomlin presented a fundraising certificate to the chairman of Bridport & Lyme Regis RAFA, Bill Davies.

The RAFA Group raised more than £2,000 in 2022.

The association is open to anyone who shares the values of service, loyalty and comradeship. Whether you are currently serving in the RAF, a veteran, a family member, or someone who wants to do your bit to help, you are welcome to join.

RAFA monthly meetings are held at the George Hotel South Street, Bridport at 6pm every second Thursday. For further information contact Bill Davies on 01308 281200.

Arrangers put on a fab show

A steady stream of visitors visited Thomas Hardye School for a show staged by the Dorset and Guernsey Area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies. National judges Wendy Howden and Sue Clissold said they ‘had a very difficult time judging a show with such an extremely high standard’.

Some 68 floral designs from 2m to 17cm were created by 44 exhibitors. Best in Show went to Steve Diamond of Owermoigne

Flower Club with his immaculate and inspirational interpretation of Cityscape, and runner-up went to Diana Holman in the class Dance Through Time, also scoring the highest number of votes for the public’s favourite. Dorchester Mayor Alistair Chisholm and his wife Kate visited. Mr Chisholm was impressed that the national flower arranging movement began here, started by Mary Pope from the Eldridge Pope brewery family.

Community shop land deal

Long and short term care for the elderly

Primrose Lodge Weymouth is a cheerful residential home popular for its proximity to the seaside. We have a team of highly-trained, friendly and dedicated carers, delivering the highest standard of care and professional support, 24 hours a day.

Come and see for yourself what Primrose Lodge has to offer Call Lisa Summers on 01305 786568 or email lisa@primroselodge-weymouth. co.uk

The community shop in Broadwindsor, which has been running successfully for ten years, now owns its own premises.

Broadwindsor & District Community Enterprise Ltd (BADCE) has bought the freehold of The Old Telephone Exchange premises, made possible by using its own funds held on deposit and by a

£50,000 loan secured by Broadwindsor Group Parish Council.

BADCE secretary Stewart Urry thanked the parish council and the vendors, adding: “The committee wishes to thank the freeholders, Mr and Mrs Oldfield, for selling the freehold at an advantageous price, and for being community-minded landlords for the last ten years.”

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