from Rotary Club of Dorchester Poundbury What a wonderful afternoon it was on 23rd October at the Quiet Space! On behalf of the  Poundbury Rotary Club , thanks to everyone who joined us for our free tea and scones event. We're delighted to announce that together we've raised £657.50 in donations for the global fight against polio - enough to vaccinate 3,000 children. So Close to Victory Worldwide, there are now just 39 cases of polio—down from more than 300,000 annually forty years ago. We're...

Places for People has shared details of a proposed residential development at the Crown Gate site in Poundbury, representing one of the final parcels to be developed in the settlement. The proposal was presented to Dorchester Town Council's Planning Meeting on Monday December 1st and has received outline backing from town councillors, with residents being invited to provide input before the formal planning application is submitted. The site, previously granted planning permission for a...

By Zoe Bell There's something special about Christmas markets, the buzz of conversation, the scent of seasonal treats, and that sense of community that makes winter gatherings so warm. This week, Bowes Lyon Court hosted a Christmas Market for their residents, and the Community Association of Poundbury was delighted to be invited to join the festivities with our Poundbury Good Things stall. Bringing the Wider Community In Bowes Lyon Court , situated in the heart of Poundbury near Queen Mother...