One to watch out for ..... A play putting some amazing #Dorset #Women in the spotlight will be performed at #Dorchester #Arts Centre & The #Lighthouse, #Poole in July and August, followed by a lantern procession through both towns. #Theatre #Culture #History www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2581477...

"I've lost count of the number of times" this MP has proudly voted in full support of Government policies which have then had to be U Turned on. A rough guess would be 13 so perhaps he should focus more on his own decision making rather than following the #Labour Whip as a wannabe front bencher.

We're half-way there! Happy #Imbolc to one and all, marking the halfway point between the #Winter #solstice and #Spring #equinox, signalling the earth's awakening and the first stirrings of spring.

Exciting News as #Bournemouth & #Poole #College reveals its five-year plan at the #Lighthouse Poole, which focused on delivering impactful #Education and strengthening its role in the regional #Economy. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2581124...

Today the MP for #Poole @punchbowlnews.bsky.social is launching his Positive About Poole Poll - a unique opportunity for residents to get involved and make their voices heard. The poll is open until 30th April, full details in the link - www.neilforpoole.co.uk/positive-abo...

Looking at the (much) bigger picture for the future of the #NaturalWorld I'm not sure that this is such a Good News story many are making it out to be. #ClimateChange #LossOfNaturalHabitat #LossOfProtectedSpecies www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Asking for a female relative & #Bournemouth resident ... I haven't seen any but I may well have missed them, so has anyone seen any social media or local press statements from the #Labour MPs @tomhayesmp.bsky.social or @jessicatoale.bsky.social in support of the #WASPI campaign? Thank you.

Winter Olympics Biathlon starts on 8th Feb. As Junior World Champion in 2022 he is one to watch! Good luck jacques & @teamgbofficial.bsky.social

What a disgusting decision from the #Labour Gov't, however I'm glad to see my MP for #Poole @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social is speaking out about it and I truly hope that all #Labourr MPs across the #BCP region and indeed across the UK will be following suit. #WaspiWomen www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Controversial ? Can't say that I'm overjoyed about #Driverless vehicles but then again I'm not overjoyed with the standard of some of the drivers already on our roads either. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A message from the real #Boss ... Streets Of #Minneapolis www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...

The ultimate Who Done It! There surely needs to be a full and thorough investigation to get to the bottom of this atrocious #scandal. It goes far beyond just being about #AsylumSeekerHotels It's about transparency in ALL aspects of allocation of #Government contracts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Well that'll certainly put the cat amongst the few remaining pigeons. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Don't panic the badger made it safely to dry land on the other side, however a few "I know best" type motorists across the County were far less successful. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Before a certain #Bournemouth #Labour MP tries to take credit for this with his usual PR spin, here's what the everyday non-political #bus users who responded to a public consultation held by @bcpcouncil.bsky.social & #Morebus achieved without his patronage. www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...

🎹 For those of you who remember the duo of #Sparks from back in the 60's here's your opportunity to reacquaint yourselves with them and perhaps introduce them to a whole new & younger audience. 🎹 #Bournemouth #International #Centre. #Music #Entertainment www.bic.co.uk/events/spark...

Another U Turn on its way from the #Labour Government this afternoon on #Business Rates which of course #Bournemouth MPs @tomhayesmp.bsky.social & @jessicatoale.bsky.social both used the Party Loyalty approach instead of dealing with the reality of what faced the #Hospitality sector across the UK.

A chance for our #Bournemouth & #Poole MPs to scramble for #Dorset & #Somerset Air #Ambulance a vital local cause. Happy to sponsor one or all of them! @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @vikkislademp.bsky.social www.dsairambulance.org.uk/Event/seasid...

It's getting ridiculous now, constituents deserve the democratic right to *elect* their Parliamentary representative to be upheld, so please sign the petition calling for By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

"Parish and town councils where the limits are already in place say they have made their communities safer and encourage people to walk but some believe more enforcement is needed." So the answer to the question is YES. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

An excellent #BigGardenBirdwatch considering the weather. Thanking all of my feathered friends for showing up! 6 Great Tits 5 Long tailed Tits 4 Wood Pigeons 1 Goldcrest 4 Starlings 5 Chaffinch 4 Magpie And not included were 2 Swans flying & honking overhead from #Creekmoor #Ponds.

In the wake of a record number of #wildfires & with Fire & Rescue services already stretched beyond their limits this surely can't be allowed to happen @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @vikkislademp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2577026...

Ever wanted to visit Brownsea when it’s closed to the public? 👀 This winter, you can do exactly that. Become a member for HALF PRICE this January and you’ll get access to limited boat trips to the island, with winter wildlife at its best! 👉 bit.ly/4r9AY1d ~ Jack

A short 🧵I'm hoping that local MPs @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & @vikkislademp.bsky.social will taking seriously.

Hopefully this decision won't be subject to a U Turn. £1.5 billion will be invested in #cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on under funding over the last decade and more. #Museums #Arts venues #Libraries #Heritage buildings www.gov.uk/government/n...

Of course those who don't use it will moan & groan and call it a waste of money but there is some well overdue work being carried out by @bcpcouncil.bsky.social at my local #Bus Station in #Poole, #Dorset. So I'm giving some much needed credit where credit is due 👏 bcpprojects.net/poole-bus-st...

I've just emailed Ed Miliband, the Secretary of State for #Energy #Security and #NetZero and the local MP for #Poole @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social. Here's why 👇 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/brian-b...

Not really a report you want to read but it's important that you do! #Biodiversity #Ecosystem #NationalSecurity assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...

The #Labour MP for #Poole @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social has some free & sound advice to his labour colleagues on how to prevent so many Policy U turns. Certainly worth reading in full @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social. #UKPolitics www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

So looking forward to watching #Winterwatch on #BBC2 tomorrow evening and joining the team in slowing down and discovering the quiet wonders of #winter. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

A warm drop-in space for all ages to unwind, meet new people, enjoy a #FREE homemade hot meal, tea or coffee, pool, table tennis, board games & crafts. Plus occupational therapists are on hand for friendly conversations & a bit of extra support if needed. #Creekmoor #Poole #Dorset

Through its campaign, Cheers to Checking In, Stonegate aims to celebrate the power of #social connection while tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time: #Suicide. #BlueMonday www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2577366...

From what I've heard of him speaking in Parliament he will be of no great loss or gain to anyone, but we really should have by-elections held when a democratically elected MP changes direction & joins another. We're a #Democracy after all ... aren't we? #Tory ➡️ #Reform www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I recommend putting all the woes of the world aside for a few moments every day, signing up for these excellent newsletters and then spending more time connecting with #nature no matter what the weather. 👇

A very interesting conversation within a conversation as to why the success of #environmental restoration efforts hinges on involving #local #communities. @uk.theconversation.com #Nature #Sustainability #Ecosystem theconversation.com/why-restorin...

In the wake of a record number of #wildfires & with Fire & Rescue services already stretched beyond their limits this surely can't be allowed to happen @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @vikkislademp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2577026...

Come and work in BCP (Level 3 ATE rating don't you know) with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social and meeeeee! 😁

Over 100 free and ticketed writing events and activities are waiting for you in Bournemouth 24-26 April 2026. Will you be joining us - write by the sea?! See the full programme and buy tickets here: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk

#Arts #Culture #Music #Museums #Theatre #Cinema and so much more can and will benefit your #Health and #Wellbeing. "If the arts were a pill, we would be taking it every single day", says Professor Daisy Fancourt.

Seems to be the season for defections. #LocalPolitics #BCP #GreenParty bcp.greenparty.org.uk/2026/01/15/b...

The only surprise here is that it's taken Kemi Badenoch so long to come to that decision. On second thoughts maybe its not such a surprise after all. #ToryParty #ReformParty #Politics www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...

We have to classify, X, Facebook and the rest of the tech platforms as ”publishers“, legally responsible for everything that appears. It’s unnaceptable that they hide behind their users & use the “nothing to do with me, guv” defence. They make untold billions. It’s up to THEM to police their sites

Let's hope that all of our local #Labour MP's @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & @tomhayesmp.bsky.social beat the drum loud and clear for #BCP Council like @vikkislademp.bsky.social has.

An interesting appointment for Graham Farrant retired former @bcpcouncil.bsky.social Chief Executive as a new non-executive director on the board of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). press.hse.gov.uk/2026/01/13/g...

Whether this turns out to be true or not doesn't affect my decision to delete my X account. It doesn't change the fact that its owner #ElonMusk himself spreads & sponsors misinformation not just on social media but in person along with his stooges right here in the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

There are some great events coming up at the #Lighthouse in #Poole over the coming days & weeks. Here's just one of them, The #RNLI Stories of Courage 1939-45 Exhibition between Thursday 15 Jan – Saturday 28 Feb 2026. www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/rnli-s...

1 of 2 ... Good to see these MPs including the #LibDem MP for Mid #Dorset & North #Poole @vikkislademp.bsky.social taking a firm stance on X along with NGO's such as the #RSPB doing the same perhaps now's the time for @bcpcouncil.bsky.social to follow suit. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Despite the rhetoric from certain quarters of the #Labour Party the #Government remains off track to meet #environmental commitments & its actions now will determine whether or not key targets for #biodiversity and the protection of land and sea by 2030 will be met. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo7g...

Local #Labour MP @tomhayesmp.bsky.social has morphed into his #Tory predecessor. At URGENT questions to the SoS for #Defence on a new Medium Helicopter contract he starts his PR monologue by whinging about #BCP Council Admin & the #Bournemouth #Airshow!! www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=...