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‘The Hairy Veterans’ prep for 62-mile hike in aid of charity supporting Dorset young people

Two former soldiers going by ‘The Hairy Veterans’ are set to walk 62 miles along the Dorset stretch of the Wessex Ridgeway as they raise funds for local charity... READ MORE »

Biz Update: Julia's House chosen by Gallagher Poole; The BV up for award; Glitterball Show

Gallagher Poole choose Julia’s House as Charity of the Year Long-term client and friend, Julia’s House, has been chosen by the Poole office of Gallagher to be its... READ MORE »

Forget Blackpool - real action is in Dorset as Business Come Dancing makes welcome return

Keep dancing...! The eyes of the nation may have been on Blackpool as Strictly Come Dancing was beamed live from the famous Tower Ballroom but the real action was taking... READ MORE »

Biz People: Head chef passes baton; Peter dons his whites; Kerry's special dance contest rival

Hotel head chef passes the baton after three decades It’s all change in the kitchen at one of Bournemouth’s top hotels as the Head Chef with more than three decades... READ MORE »

Yoga event in aid of #WillDoes is to raise funds & awareness of young people’s mental health

A charity yoga event this weekend will raise funds for the #WillDoes charity, founded in memory of Will Paddy who tragically died aged 14.  Sunbeam Yoga is staging the... READ MORE »

A wonderful legacy to a much-loved son with the official launch of the #Willdoes youth bus

“This amazing project is a legacy to my son, Will…I know that he would be so proud of us all.” The words of Lesley Paddy, Founder, Chair and Trustee of the charity... READ MORE »

Dorset Biz News round-up featuring Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Goadsby and #Willdoes

Felicity Irwin joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Patron A fundraiser who has raised millions of pounds for a wide range of charitable causes over the years has joined... READ MORE »

Community bus for young people takes to the road next month thanks to #Willdoes charity

Young people in Dorset are set to benefit from a converted double decker bus offering a range of community services from next month. It's thanks to money raised by... READ MORE »

Charity founded in memory of Will, 14, appeals for funds to get its community bus on the road

Lesley Paddy has already worked wonders. Channelling the unimaginable – and overwhelming – grief from the death of her only son, Will, 14, into a charity established... READ MORE »

Tractors rally in support of charity founded in memory of Will, 14, that helps young people

"I have no words. It was the most touching event I’ve been at for #Willdoes" The words of Lesley Paddy after more than 85 tractors joined a convoy to support the... READ MORE »