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Poole cancer sufferer speaks of solace found at local hospice

Following a devastating diagnosis of lung cancer, Poole resident Leslie Holder was referred to Lewis-Manning Hospice for care and support. Now, two months on, he has found solace at the hospice which he looks forward to visiting every week. Leslie was referred to the Poole-based charity’s breathlessness clinic where he receives free support to help…

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£1,000 lottery winner

A Julia’s House Lottery supporter is celebrating a £1,000 win – the biggest since the charity launched its weekly draw. Angela Kennedy, from Enfield in Middlesex, signed up for a £1 a week lottery ticket during a visit to Dorset. Not only is her win the largest payout so far, it is also perfectly timed,…

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Charities talk business at new county event

Dorset charities and companies got together to talk business at a significant new event for the county’s not-for-profit organisations. Trustees, chief executives and fund raisers from more than 40 charities were represented at the first Dorset Charities Conference, hosted at Bryanston School, Blandford, It was staged by chartered accountants Ward Goodman, supported by WSX Enterprise…

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Gardens open for Julia’s House

There is growing support among gardeners for Julia’s House. The charity is set to benefit from two village Open Garden events in June – at Cerne Abbas and Buckland Newton – as well as an open afternoon at Charborough Park. A number of other people have also pledged to open their plots to the public…

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