Dorset Council is asking residents to donate clean and undamaged children’s coats, hats, and gloves for those aged 0-16. This heartfelt initiative aims to ensure that no child goes without essential winter clothing during these challenging times. The council recognises… Read more about Winter coats appeal
Household Support Fund (round 4) opens 2nd November 2023
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Household Support Fund – The first of the Round 4 applications will open at 10am on Thursday 2 November 2023. These are available to low-income households in the Dorset Council area. As before it is best to apply quickly as… Read more about Household Support Fund (round 4) opens 2nd November 2023
Autumn 2023 Litter Pick
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It’s that time of year again! Please join us for the Autumn Litter Pick on Sunday 5th November to help clear the litter from around the village. We will meet at 2:30pm in the upper Recreation ground car park, near… Read more about Autumn 2023 Litter Pick
Mobile Network Coverage for Lytchett Matravers
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The village is nestled between a variety of masts, and therefore checking out what type of coverage you can expect from the different providers is useful. Mastdata.com is a UK mobile telecoms base station resource tool used by contractors and… Read more about Mobile Network Coverage for Lytchett Matravers
Dorset COP: Saturday 9th September 2023
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Dorset COP “Conference of Parties” is a ground-breaking, community-led event organised by Zero Carbon Dorset, Dorset Climate Action Network and Sustainable Dorset. It will be the UK’s first ever community-led, county-based cop conference. The networking event hopes to attract people and organisations… Read more about Dorset COP: Saturday 9th September 2023
Round 4 of Household Support Fund opens 2nd August 2023
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Round 4 of the Household Support Fund (HSF) will reopen for applications at 10am on Wednesday 2 August 2023 for low-income households in the Dorset Council area. The support will be in the form of supermarket vouchers. Citizens Advice will be… Read more about Round 4 of Household Support Fund opens 2nd August 2023
Reminder: Paediatric First Aid Course 10th June 2023
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The Paediatric First Aid Training for Parents and Babysitters event is on Saturday 10th June from 9:30-11.30am in the Lytchett Matravers Village Hall. The training will be run by the Ouch Training Team from Wimborne and is designed to help… Read more about Reminder: Paediatric First Aid Course 10th June 2023
Fly-tipping around the village
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Unfortunately, there has recently been an increase in fly-tipping around the village. If you see a fly-tip, please make a note of where it is, take a picture if you can, and note down any other details. Never touch the… Read more about Fly-tipping around the village
New War Memorial and Wreaths Policy
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New Remembrance Day wreaths policy for Lytchett Matravers The Guerrilla Gardeners have been busy planting new climbing shrubs against the rear wall of the memorial area to provide a more rural backdrop. Over time these will spread up and across… Read more about New War Memorial and Wreaths Policy
Reminder: Big Coronation Picnic line-up
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This week!!!! The Big Coronation Picnic – 2pm on Sunday 7th May A Coronation Celebration party and Big Picnic at the Recreation Ground Come and join the celebrations in Lytchett Matravers We are looking forward to seeing everyone #UpOnTheRec for… Read more about Reminder: Big Coronation Picnic line-up