04/09/2026
🌟 COMMUNITY NEWS & SUPPORT IN DORSET 🌟
💪 New Exercise Classes for People Living with MS
The MS Society Bridport has launched new exercise sessions to help people with Multiple Sclerosis stay active, mobile, and connected.
📅 Starting: Friday 4 September
📍 Bridport Leisure Centre
⏰ Every other Friday
💷 £3 per session
A great opportunity to improve wellbeing and meet others with shared experiences.
📧 [email protected]
🏠 Housing Register Applicants: Action Required
Dorset Council is reminding everyone on the Housing Register to renew their application before the new Housing Allocations Policy takes effect.
📅 Deadline: Before 1 September 2026
Renewing ensures your circumstances can be assessed under the new criteria.
🔗 More information: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/reminder-for-housing-register-applicants-ahead-of-september-policy-changes
☎️ Free Call Blockers for Vulnerable Residents
Protect yourself or a loved one from nuisance calls and scams.
Dorset Police and Age UK are offering free call blocker devices to eligible residents, including those who: ✅ Live alone
✅ Have memory issues or dementia
✅ Have a long-term health condition
✅ Are considered vulnerable
📞 Call: 01305 269444
🔗 Learn more: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northsouthwestdorset/get-involved/truecall-call-blocker-service/
🎖️ On Track 2026: Free Wellbeing Event
A special event for the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service families, bereaved families, service leavers, and regular personnel.
📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
📍 The Tank Museum
The event focuses on wellbeing, community support, and connecting people with valuable resources.
🎟️ Free tickets available: https://tankmuseum.org/events/on-track/
💙 Supporting Health, Wellbeing & Community Across Dorset
Please share with friends, family, neighbours, and anyone who may benefit.
This event features amazing and inspirational speakers and exhibitors from local business and charities, to boost your mental and physical wellbeing.
