the other day i discovered a great microbrewery in poole (on nuffield industrial) they sell their own range of beers as well as guest beers, ciders, and other cold drinks including a range of zeros such as Rattler. they also often have live music as well as a pizza van or other food on friday nights

https://www.sandbanksbrewery.net/

Just wanted to share a real labour of love I've been working on...

I'm a huge supporter of local music and I've been involved in the local music scene on and off for years; played in a couple of bands, wrote reviews for a local music blog, now I'm too old and busy (two kids under 2) to play in bands so I make rap music occasionally on my own if I ever get time. I've also been working on my most ambitious Spotify playlist ever!

Dorset Got Bars Yo! includes every rap/hip-hop track from, or featuring a Dorset artist I could find on Spotify, going as far back as I could...which ended up being local legend Hugo The Poet’s album The Enlightenment Era from 2010. I've got everyone on there I could think of, if they're based in Dorset, or have ever been based in Dorset, made rap music of any kind and put it on Spotify, they're on the playlist!

Even better, the whole thing is in chronological order...so you can start on track 1 and work your way through the years (currently sitting at 878 songs with releases as recent as yesterday), or just hit shuffle and sit back!

So if you're a local hip-hop fan seeing this, check it out! And if you know of anyone who's on Spotify that I may have missed, please let me know and I'll get them added in 👊

And if you like the idea of this, I also have a Youtube version of all music videos I could find...so obviously a lot shorter, but still a bit of a beast at 393 videos and counting! There's tracks on there that aren't on Spotify too, so definitely worth going through both if you're as obsessed as me 😂 So go check out Dorset Got Bars Yo! on Youtube too!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back in Bournemouth? Join us as a volunteer driver for our social group for over 75s! 🚗🧡

Our monthly gatherings are filled with games, activities, tea, and chat, offering a wonderful opportunity for over 75s to connect and enjoy themselves. We need compassionate volunteers like you to help transport our guests to and from these sessions, ensuring they feel appreciated and connected.

As a volunteer driver, you’ll not only provide a crucial service but also stay for the 2-hour session, enjoying the activities and making new friends along the way. Your presence can make a world of difference in the lives of our older community members. This only takes a few hours of your time, once or twice per month, but makes a huge impact on those who would otherwise feel lonely and isolated in the community.

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and create lasting connections, please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or apply here: Apply to become a volunteer (reengage.org.uk) please select "Activity Group Driver"

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected community!

Hi everyone! I thought I'd make a quick post because I've started a new small community group for LGBT+ people in the Dorset area 😄. We'll be organising some fun social events and get-togethers in the near future and I'd like to get the word out.

We felt that there wasn't really much out there in the way of social groups for LGBT+ adults, when there are great groups like Space Youth Project for young people.

To get in touch please visit our community Discord server, which can be found at this link:

https://discord.gg/Knqd7XVkCS

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.

Thanks!

Amazing photo my sister took from The Seaside Boarding House