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Dorset flag
** Dorset Day
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The 1 June marks Dorset Day, an opportunity to celebrate Dorset’s rich heritage and beautiful scenery
. We will be raising the familiar yellow and red Flag of Dorset and the County Civic Flag which shows the Coat of Arms at County Hall in Dorchester.
Dorset boasts some jaw-dropping scenery and rich heritage, but it also houses some of the most supportive communities, many of which have shown outstanding levels of support and commitment for their friends and neighbours over the past years.
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** Inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators
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Dorset school children were given special access to the county’s only Enterprise Zone to get a taste of what a future career in innovation could offer them.
The group of Year 5 pupils from Southill Primary School, Weymouth took part in an educational adventure at the Dorset Innovation Park.
Organised by us, the eye-opening trip aimed to ignite curiosity, inspire young minds, and promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers.
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four young adults dressed in bright colours. Two have one arm extended.
** Apply for funding through local alliance group
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Community groups, education settings and volunteer organisations can now apply for funding through their local alliance group, to create initiatives aimed at making a difference in the lives of local young people.
There are various amounts of funding available – individuals can apply for up to £5,000 and partnerships (two or more organisations, e.g a school and a charity coming together), can apply for up to £20,000.
Applicants do not need to be existing members of their local alliance group to apply.
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At the photo exhibition. People are looking at the mounted photos.
** Climate action in Dorset celebrated through new photo exhibition
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We were joined by local businesses and community groups last week to launch a new photo exhibition that celebrates the steps organisations are taking to help tackle climate change in the county.
The ‘Our journey to net zero’ exhibition features a collection of inspiring images that tell the stories of local organisations who, with the help of the council’s Low Carbon Dorset programme, are helping reduce the county’s carbon footprint.
Thirteen Dorset based organisations feature in this exciting new exhibition, each telling their own story of how they’re cutting emissions and becoming more sustainable.
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Starting from September 2024, working parents with children aged 9 to 23 months are eligible to apply for 15 hours of funded childcare.
This initiative aims to provide essential support to families, allowing you to balance work commitments while ensuring your child receives quality care and early education.
Are you eligible? Click the button below to find out and apply.
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