Join fight on poverty Village’s second defib

Maiden Newton’s Community Land Trust has installed a defibrillator at the village hall – the community’s second device with the existing one at the Spar. The defibrillator has been leased from Dorset

Ambulance Service. The chairman of the Upper Frome Valley Land Trust David Charman said: “Our directors are delighted to have the opportunity to fund and install this lifesaving device.”

Dorchester Poverty Action is looking for a volunteer bookkeeper. This charity helps those in financial need with a referral from a professional and living in postcodes DT1 and DT2. The bookkeeper would work with the treasurer to set up BACs payments promptly for grant allocation and maintain financial records. Good IT skills, especially knowledge of spreadsheets, is essential. Approximately 0-3 hours per week, depending on number of grants and up to four hours per month on accounts. This is an ideal opportunity to make a real difference in your local community, learn new skills and improve your CV. The job pack can be downloaded from the website dorchesterpovertyaction. org.uk

The closing date is April 22, with interviews on Thursday, April 27. Contact info@ dorchesterpovertyaction. org.uk with your name and number and a trustee will get back to you.