We will be holding a Sherry Morning next Saturday, 10th December at John and Lesley Wilson's house in Lone Pine Drive.  Contact Cllr John Wilson or myself if you'd like to attend.  it will take place from 10.30am - 12 midday.

Fairtrade Ferndown was launched at Penny's Walk, Ferndown by the Steering group on 24th November, and you may have seen the report in the Stour and Avon Magazine?  The inaugural Steering group meeting was held on 29th November, and plans are in place for fairtrade fortnight 2012 running form 27th February to 11th March.  the Chairman of the Steering Group is Hannah Hobbs-Chell, and Steve Lugg is secretary

A new fund of £865,000 has been set up to support community groups across Dorset.  For more information and details about how to apply for a grant, go to www.dorsetforyou.com/voluntarysector/yd