All aboard! Coast bus service run is extended

The iconic X50 Jurassic Coaster bus service will be extended until September 2.

The First Bus South service will now run from Weymouth, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Wool to Wareham, Corfe Castle and Swanage, hourly, seven days a week.

Passengers can travel for £2 oneway on the famous route that takes in one of the country’s most beautiful coastal routes.

First Bus South’s managing director Simon Goff said: “The Jurassic Coaster X50 is one of our most loved routes. We’re delighted to be extending the X50 route for the summer season to allow customers to get a bird’s eye view of some of Dorset’s most beautiful scenery. With the current £2 fare cap still in place this summer, passengers have the chance to take these journeys at exceptional value for money.”

Potential poets: Do your verse

Would-be poets are being invited to send in their work for potential publication in a free magazine. Julian Nangle of The Occasional Bookshop in South Street, Dorchester, is always happy to receive submissions for The Occasional Poetry Magazine at julian@nanglerarebooks.co.uk.

Volumes 1-3 are already published and the first two issues are now out of print. No 3 is available free on the doorstep of the bookshop and No 4 will be published in late autumn.

Council’s household funding

Low-income households can now apply for £150 in supermarket vouchers from Dorset Council.

The authority recently launched round four of its Household Support Fund (HSF).

Households will be eligible to apply if they have an annual household net income of less than £30,000 and savings of less than £16,000 and have not applied for a previous HSF payment within the last six months.

Citizens Advice are managing some of the fund. Those who meet the criteria will receive their vouchers within six to eight weeks of their application. Applications are limited to one per household.

Apply at hsf.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk or call customer services on 01305 221000.