About me: I am a former teacher from Ukraine, and have been working as a housekeeper in a hotel in Weymouth, whilst studying English as an ESOL student. I live in Poundbury, Dorchester. Among the tasks I am able to do are: Please contact: Alla on 07467 608947 or email me at allapelo25@gmail.com
The Home Library Service brings your local library straight to your front door! Books can be delivered free of charge to people who enjoy reading and is available to those who cannot get to their local library due to mobility issues, poor health or caring responsibilities. For more information ask at your local library, or…
The Poundbury Nature for Wellbeing project is now open for referrals. A variety of nature-based activities have been created to help local residents who would benefit from help with their mental health and wellbeing. Nature-based activities including looking after Poundbury’s Wildflower Meadows, Art (visual arts, singing, poetry and nature photography) in nature; and gentle exercise…
Struggling with the cost of living? There are affordable food projects you could access in and around Poundbury. – Food Share at Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street DT1 3DF Tel: 01305 267171 – Dorchester Food Bank at The Dorford Centre, Bridport Road DT1 1RR Tel: 01305 262045 – Dorchester Community Kitchen at The Storehouse Church,…
Age UK North South and West Dorset is an independent local charity which aims to help older people live happier, more independent lives. With building work nearing completion, our Poundbury offices can now provide a warm friendly environment for weekly groups to come together and connect. Could you help us to run an activity?…
A recent consultation gathered views from residents, visitors, businesses, and other organisations about a dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Dorset Council area. These views will be used to create a new Order that will give clarity and consistency for both dog-owners and non-owners. Councillors will make the final decision on the…
The results of the Nature Watch this year are now available, together with an update on the Poundbury Nature Project by Miles King. To read the report please click here. The species count is the similar as the low June count but there is a new species added – Sand Martins, sighted within a mixed…
Dorset Council is calling on residents to get in touch if they can open their homes and hearts to people who have fled the war in Ukraine. So far, more than 400 households in Dorset have sponsored refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but more are needed. As the war sadly continues,…
Dorset Council have launched a housing strategy consultation. It is primarily a questionnaire, with some space for free text, and takes just minutes to complete. The aim is for as many people as possible to contribute with their views about what is important to them. Key issues such as housing need, supply, and standards are some…
Learn to use a computer with free computer sessions Contact Dorchester library and discover ways to get online and learn more about becoming digitally active. All Dorset Council libraries are registered Online Centres and support learning to use the computer and the internet through the Learn My Way course. You can access this site on your own…
