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Person using a Beryl e-bike
** Beryl e-bike share launch in Weymouth on 20 August
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Sustainable bike operators Beryl are bringing an exciting new scheme to Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester and there's a special launch in Weymouth on Tuesday 20 August 2024.
The Beryl team will be at the beach, opposite Gloucester Street, from 10am to 6pm. They’ll introduce you to the new bikes, answer your questions and provide discounts.
121 new e-bikes will be available to hire from 30 bays across Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester from Tuesday. They will be bookable via the Beryl app and hired from and returned to designated ‘Beryl bays’.
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** Dorset families offered help to reduce conflict
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Families in Dorset are being offered free relationship therapy through a funded project aimed at reducing parental conflict.
The SIPCo (Support for Inter-Parental Conflict) project is offering free relationship therapy to selected parents in Dorset with children ages between 8 and 14.
Funded through the Youth Endowment Fund and delivered by Tavistock Therapy, the project is being offered across Dorset, BCP and Bristol and uses therapeutic approaches to help parents reduce conflict.
The project will help partners and coparents learn coping techniques to argue less and communicate better.
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Representatives from Dorset Council, Citizens Advice and Shelter come together at Wareham Depot for campaign launch of the Housing Advice Line.
** Don’t ‘sweep’ housing cost worries under the carpet: we can help, advise Dorset Council and charity partners
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Dorset Council has joined forces with Citizens Advice and Shelter to inform residents about a specialist housing helpline which can help people avoid becoming homeless.
The Housing Advice Line campaign is appearing on road sweepers and bin lorries across the Dorset Council area from this month, going into the heart of communities in places ranging from Lyme Regis, to Shaftsbury and Swanage.
Sixteen new banners have been placed on to the sides of refuse trucks to encourage residents to seek help early if they have any concerns about housing costs.
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Paddleboarding on the River Stour with Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre staff
** Life is all about balance - Adults taking to the Paddleboards like ducks to water
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Rebalancing lives, seeking companionship, keeping fit and helping overcome grief are all reasons why adults over 50 have been taking up Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre's (WOEC) paddleboarding courses.
Mark Chaffey recently completed a kayaking course with WOEC and lead instructor Tanya Budd, which he described as "fantastic" and leapt at the opportunity to undertake a six-week paddleboarding block.
The paddleboarding course has taken the group to the River Frome in Wareham, the River Brit at West Bay and to the River Stour at Eye Bridge, Wimborne, and Mark has been impressed by the enthusiastic leaders: "They are so encouraging and make everyone at ease. There is a great sense of camaraderie and friendship with the others."
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People standing in front of The Pineapple Project stand
** Pineapple Project
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We're on the lookout for Pineapple Project community guardians in Swanage, Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland! As a guardian, you'll play a vital role in enhancing safety for young women and girls in your community.
With training and a DBS check provided, you’ll be equipped to challenge inappropriate behaviour safely, offer safe havens, and connect those needing support services. The Pineapple Project is all about creating safer environments through community involvement.
We’re eager to partner with local businesses like fast food outlets, cafés, retail shops, taxi drivers, hotels, and hairdressers.
Are you interested in joining us? Get in touch by email
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Photo exhibition in Bridport Arts Centre.
** Still time to visit our climate photo exhibition
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This summer we’ve been touring the ‘Our journey to net zero’ photo exhibition around the county, showcasing the efforts of local organisations in tackling climate change.
Featuring a collection of inspiring photographs, the exhibition tells the stories of 14 organisations who, with the help of our Low Carbon Dorset programme, are cutting emissions and becoming more sustainable.
For a full list of exhibition dates and locations or to experience it online, visit our website
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** More news:
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* A glimpse into Dorset’s summers past
* Designing services to help young people live a more independent life
* Hardy poem returned to Dorset from America with the help of grant aid
* A big day for Dorset's A-level students
* Wimborne St. Giles community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
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