13 days to first night Thursday June 13 2024

Today marks the start of #HiVis2024 fortnight. It's a time for libraries everywhere to celebrate and promote their #accessible resources such as large print books, audio books, e:resources. To find charities and partners who provide services visit orlo.uk/R1tP4

We are thrilled that the Thomas Hardy cataloguing project is underway! 🥳 Since March our Project Archivist Ruth has been getting to grips with the collection. Our blog today gives you a glimpse into what she's been doing in the last couple of months: orlo.uk/AxYXU

Our Riverside House office is now operating on summer hours – 10am until 4pm, six days a week. So more than ever, we need more volunteers to join our team for an occasional three-hour stint. Interested? Visit the office in West Street or blandfordinfocentre.uk

It’s perfect weather for a walk in Dorset’s glorious countryside. You can download your free guides to walks and strolls around Blandford from our website. Or they’re available to buy from our Riverside House office. blandfordinfocentre.uk/what-we-do/map…

With the holiday season leaving us short of volunteers, our office at Riverside House is keen to recruit more. If you could help with an occasional 3-hour stint, please get in touch. Drop into the office or contact us via our website blandfordinfocentre.uk

Sharing this joyous video of a female mallard and her ducklings enjoying the beaver created wetland at the Dorset Beaver Site to brighten up your Monday morning. 🤗 🦆 bit.ly/3O9LMea ~ Jack

With cases of pertussis (whooping cough) increasing nationally, pregnant women in Dorset are being reminded to get themselves vaccinated. You can help protect your baby by getting vaccinated - ideally from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks pregnant. nhsdorset.nhs.uk/news/whooping-…

The brand new 2024 edition of local walks is now out! It gives details of no fewer than 25 beautiful walks all within 20 minutes’ drive from Blandford. On sale now from the Information Centre at Riverside House, price £7.99. It’s the perfect guide to take on your summer strolls.

Did you know it's often cheaper to buy store-own medicine brands than well-known brands? Prescriptions for 35 minor conditions are no longer available in #Dorset, freeing up GP appointments. Please visit your pharmacy or supermarket instead. nhsdorset.nhs.uk/helpyournhs #HelpYourNHS

We are so excited to announce that until end of August we will now be OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! Many thanks to our amazing band of volunteers that have made this possible. Our free visitor centre is prefect for families our interactive activities are popular with all ages. #westbay

Looking for great value postcards with a Blandford theme? We have a beautiful new range of cards, including the Georgian buildings and the wildlife on the Stour. A snip at only 50p each, available now from the Information Centre at Riverside House.

How well do you know Blandford? We have devised a Family Fun Quiz that will fill a few spare hours this summer. It’s FREE to enter with prizes for the winners. Pick up a copy of the Quiz questions from the our office at Riverside House or download it at blandfordinfocentre.uk

Are you frustrated by your ipad, struggling with your smart phone, or needing a bit of help to get started with a computer? Digital champions can help. Offering 1:1 help these volunteers are good at explaining. Find out more orlo.uk/yfTSt #tellafriend #digitaldorset

How well do you know Blandford? We have devised a Family Fun Quiz that will fill a few spare hours this summer. It’s FREE to enter with prizes for the winners. Pick up a copy of the Quiz questions from the our office at Riverside House or download it at blandfordinfocentre.uk

The brand new 2024 edition of local walks is now out! It gives details of no fewer than 25 beautiful walks all within 20 minutes’ drive from Blandford. On sale now from the Information Centre at Riverside House, price £7.99. It’s the perfect guide to take on your summer strolls.

Dance like nobody’s watching.. 😅 x.com/buitengebieden…

How well do you know Blandford? We have devised a Family Fun Quiz that will fill a few spare hours this summer. It’s FREE to enter with prizes for the winners. Pick up a copy of the Quiz questions from the our office at Riverside House or download it at blandfordinfocentre.uk

Looking for great value postcards with a Blandford theme? We have a beautiful new range of cards, including the Georgian buildings and the wildlife on the Stour. A snip at only 50p each, available now from the Information Centre at Riverside House.

With the holiday season leaving us short of volunteers, our office at Riverside House is keen to recruit more. If you could help with an occasional 3-hour stint, please get in touch. Drop into the office or contact us via our website blandfordinfocentre.uk