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A donation of £2,000 from the Friends of Canford School has funded this year’s floral displays in Wimborne’s Town Square. In making the presentation to Anthony Oliver of Wimborne in Bloom, Tiffany Fleming, chairman of the Friends said: “We chose to support Wimborne in Bloom after hearing that they were unable to run their normal fundraising events due to covid restrictions. “Without a source of income the town’s picture postcard planting was in some doubt. Throughout lockdown we had all become more aware of the town’ unsung heroes who work to keep it free of waste, support neighbours who need it most and who strive to make Wimborne a pretty place full of colour. “We have come to realise how important our surroundings are to our health and wellbeing; the work of the Wimborne in Bloom team benefit so many. We were pleased to be able to thank the Wimborne in Bloom team for all their hard work”. Mr Oliver said: “We’re very grateful for this contribution, which has enabled the Square to be planted up and given some much needed colour to the town centre”

Minster’s 900 years brochure updated

Wimborne Minster’s 900th Anniversary brochure has now been updated and printed. Due to be published in 2020 to mark the significant anniversary of the start of the Minster building as it is known today, it is available in the Minster, free of charge, having been funded by the advertisers. Minster press officer Anthony Oliver said: “The brochure will be available for the rest of this year and throughout 2022 so do please pick up a copy and feel free to take copies for family and friends and give to anyone intending to visit.”

THANKS SO MUCH: Tiffany Fleming, Perianne Graham and Mike Durham from Friends of Canford School hand over their £2,000 cheque to Anthony Oliver, from Wimborne in Bloom Picture: Tom Scrase

Advent comes alive

The Rotary Club of Christchurch held its first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic, and learned about progress with plans for the Christchurch Living Advent Calendar (Clac) event this December. President Marianne Abley introduced the chair of the CLAC organising committee Rtn Jan Banks and members of her team. Jan told the Club: “This is a brand new free event for the town. It showcases local talent and the great work done by local charities and businesses whilst raising significant sums for those charities.” The event will run daily from December 1 to 24, with a different ‘door’ or ‘window’ being opened each evening for a performance by a local performer or group. The 24 venues and 24 charities will be advertised to the community in advance, but the performers will not be revealed until each door or window opens.

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ROBINSON KATHERINE JOANE

Passed away peacefully at St Ives Care Home, nr Ringwood on 13th August 2021 age 97 years. There will be a private cremation followed by a thanksgiving service at a later date. All enquiries to Douch & Small Funeral Directors. Tel 01202 882936.