The Win on Waste team at St Nicholas Church, Corfe Mullen.
Published: March 5, 2023 | Updated: 12th March 2024
Win on Waste to mark tenth birthday with bid to raise £10k
A Dorset-based waste and recycling charity has announced an ambitious fundraising target to mark its tenth birthday this year.
Win on Waste is hoping to raise £10,000 in its 10 months – 10 years – 10k initiative.
It is asking local businesses and individuals for their support in achieving the goal.
Win on Waste was founded as Ideas2Action in October 2013 and undertook a wide range of projects with a local focus.
The Win on Waste project, dealing with hard-to-recycle waste, began in 2014.
It struck such a chord in the community that it was decided to change the name of the charity to Win on Waste and focus full-time on local environmental issues.
The charity works across East Dorset and provides nine volunteer-led local collection hubs each month.
They allow people to bring along a range of hard-to-recycle waste which is then distributed to local and national charities that make use of the waste for fundraising and project work.
The success of initiatives like the Win on Waste project underscores the growing awareness and commitment to addressing waste management challenges within communities.
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Through partnerships, education, and grassroots advocacy, Win on Waste can continue to pave the way for meaningful change, proving that even the smallest efforts can yield significant results in the fight against waste and pollution.
The Win on Waste project truly turns ‘trash into treasure’ to help 20 good causes.
Win on Waste welcomed over 4,000 local households to its services last year and dealt with over three tonnes of waste.
Much of the wate would have otherwise have ended up in landfill.
Ways to support Win on Waste include visiting one of its sessions, making a monetary donation or becoming a Win on Waste volunteer.
More about its work and how to support the charity at winonwaste.org.
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Twelve employers commit to becoming Disability Confident Leaders
Twelve employers have signed up to a year-long project aimed at achieving ‘Leader’ status within the government’s Disability Confident scheme.
They range from Julia’s House children’s hospice and microbrewery Brewhouse and Kitchen to motors manufacturer Parvalux and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Face to face training sessions are now taking place as part of Dorset Careers Hub’s Removing Barriers project.
The aim is to educate businesses on how best to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Andrew Holland, pictured left, Director of sendme2work, is running the project in partnership with Dorset Careers Hub.
He said: “When we first launched the project back in October 2022, we were looking for ten local companies to sign up to the scheme.
“We’ve surpassed that goal now and I’m delighted to say that we now have 12 organisations on board.
“Each one is keen to learn and adapt their workplace in order to attract and nurture a diverse and inclusive workforce.”
The diverse group of employers also includes Bournemouth’s Marsham Court Hotel, Weymouth College and catering and hospitality provider, The CRUMBS Project.
The government’s Disability Confident scheme has three levels.
While 150 employers are signed up to the scheme in Dorset, only three are in the Leader top tier.
Removing Barriers has been devised to address this and nurture more companies to reach the level three Leader status.
Rebecca Phillips, pictured right, Dorset Careers Hub Strategic Lead, said: “It’s amazing to see these wonderful companies in Dorset committing to this much-needed and hugely exciting programme.
“It is scalable, sustainable and provides highly tangible results.”
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Vintage afternoon tea will be first event to celebrate 15th anniversary
The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is fast approaching its 15th Anniversary.
The first event to mark the occasion will be a Vintage Afternoon Tea at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown, on Saturday April 22.
Guests will enjoy dainty sandwiches, scones with jam and Rodda’s Cornish Clotted Cream, cakes and little sweet treats, together with unlimited tea.
Rodda’s is sponsoring the event.
Guests will also be treated to a nostalgic trip down memory lane with The Land Girls providing an uplifting 1940s experience with songs from The Andrews Sisters to Vera Lynn.
All proceeds will support local young people, providing them with the financial help they need to achieve their ambitions and develop as individuals.
Tickets are £12.50 per person, or £15.00 with a glass of Prosecco, and are available direct from the Barrington Centre.
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Plenty of waffle goes down a treat at first birthday for Wafflicious
A family dining experience which specialises in waffle has marked its first birthday.
Wafflicious has seen thousands of customers since opening its doors on Weymouth seafront.
The menu includes traditional waffles, sundaes and luxury hot chocolate as well as a selection of savoury waffles .
The family-run diner celebrated its first birthday by offering 50 per cent off its prices.
Hayden Corney, Manager, pictured, said “We have loved our first year and appreciate all the support our customers have given.
“We look forward to serving everyone in the many years to come.”
