Welcome To The Help Desk

18th Apr 2012, Xtra Factor, 2 Meadow Close, Cattistock, Dorchester, Dorset DT20JE
Community Connections in partnership with Magna Housing Association are holding at event community issues and welfare benefit reforms at Corn Exchange from 1.0pm to 3.0pm. There will be people from CAB, Age UK, Dorset First Credit Union etc stands to talk to people. its for Magna Residents, as it's our Annual General Meeting, but non resident would like to come to talk to people on how the Welfare Reform changes will hit them.
Contact Kevin John Parry on 01300 320902 kevin_katrina@hotmail.com

21st Jan 2012, Lost cat, 7 Neils View, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0EF
10 month old neutered tabby cat missing from Neil's View, Maiden Newton since Saturday 21st January. One of two brothers - any news at all would be greatly appreciated please
Contact Nikki Palmer on 07941601809 nikki.palmer@martinco.com

19th Jan 2012, Missing cat, 1 West Grove Terrace, Portland, DT5 1BZ
Young male, light grey in colour with feint tabby markings. Very friendly and inquisitive. Answers to the name of Jasper. Please check sheds and garages. Many thanks
Contact Sue Shirley on 822458 manicgirls@hotmail.com

19th Jan 2012, Missing cat, 1 West Grove Terrace, Portland, DT5 1BZ
Lost. Young male cat 8 months old. Smoke grey, faint tabby markings. Has been castrated, but is not microchipped. Last seen by West Grove Terrace (adjacent playing field / play park) on thurs pm 19th Jan. Very nosey - will go into neighbours' houses / garages. Please check sheds / garages in Grove / Easton area and beyond. Thanks.
Contact Tom Playle on 01305 822458 tom_playle27@hotmail.com

, Lost Dog, Puddletown
-Last seen Puddletown Forest on Saturday afternoon
-No tag – but answers to name of Bella
-A staffy/whippet cross – brindle coloured – white nose
-11 years old
Contact Mr Woodland on 01305 853540

26th Dec 2011, Missing dogs, Brockhampton Cottage, Buckland Newton, Dorchester
Two dogs missing from Buckland Newton/Plush area. One brown labrador cross the other small black terrier, both male. Were lost on Christmas Eve but last seen on 26th in Plush.
Contact Mel Tavenner on 01300345358 dorset.tavs@dsl.pipex.com

26th Dec 2011, Missing Kitten, 16 Meadow view road, Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PB.
Our little kitten Rooney went out Christmas day evening and did not come home, he is a blue and white grey tabby looking cat, he is half exotic Persian and is very distinctive only 5months old and he had lost his collar a few days before. Meadow view is near the new inn pub on Littlemoor rd not far from Upwey train station. Please help, if you have seen or know where he is, I have 3 very very upset kids at Christmas time who would love to find little Rooney.
Contact Vaughan Hall on 07545157078 2unlimitedltd@gmail.com

31st Oct 2011, Missing Cat, 3 Salisbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0BH
Missing grey tabby cat. medium build short haired aged 6 and neutered male. Lost around Salisbury Road/Newstead Road/Rodwell Trail/Asda Area of Westham Weymouth
Contact Sonia Cash on 07894238585 soni-ellie@hotmail.co.uk

7th Oct 2011, missing cat, 5 Kempston Rd. Rodwell. Weymouth DT4 8XB
Young female fluffy black cat, missing since Friday night.
Contact Maxine Frazier on 01305750895 maxifrazier@yahoo.co.uk

6th Oct 2011, Missing male cat, William street, Weymouth
Our very much loved male cat has gone missing , black and brown markings ... very loving cat ... please look in sheds garages .... missing from William street area ... Many thanks
Contact clairemarie on 07870612856 cmsaunders123@hotmail.co.uk

4th Oct 2011, Found Young Male Cat, Castle Vets
Found safe but in an unsafe place - Young male cat around the Thomas Hardye School area. Now at Castle Vets.
Contact Castle Vets on 01305267083

23rd Sep 2011, missing cat, 42 coronation road, weymouth, dorset
lost 1 yr old tabby cat with pink heart tag, name of george slight limp on rear leg. dissapeared from Coronation road/Radipole park
Contact ian on 01305 766639 ianwaterman@hotmail.com

19th Sep 2011, Missing cat, 50 Emmadale Rd, Weymouth, Dorset.
Please help! Our 2 yr old black and white cat has gone missing, last seen 15th Sept. He is microchipped and was wearing a blue and white spotty collar. He is a fairly large cat, who is very friendly and tame, but likely to get shut in a garage or shed as he is so inquisitive! Please get in touch if you find him. Thank you.
Contact H Starrett on 07813 995739

18th Sep 2011, Lost Cat, Puddletown
Much loved Ginger/White male cat missing since 18th Sept. from the Puddletown area. Please call if you think you may have seen him. Thank you.
Contact Celine on 01305 849409

8th Sep 2011, Missing Cat, 52 wyke high street Weymouth
2 year old slim Spotted and stripped male tabby, no collar but is micro chipped. Missing from the High street Wyke Regis area of Weymouth. Large ears and very inquisitive maybe in a shed or house reward offered. Last seen 08/09/11
Contact Adam on 07769313030 a.vallins@hotmail.co.uk

12th Jul 2011, Missing Cat, Great Western Terrace, Lodmoor Hill, Weymouth, Dorset
Silver tabby cat called 'Woody'. He is one year old, tall and slim, very friendly. Wearing a bright multicoloured colour. He is microchipped. Last seen evening of 12th July. If you have any information or think you may have seen him, please contact me.
Contact Claire on 07790 299820

27th May 2011, Missing Cat, 13 Frome Terrace, Dorchester
Young, lively, medium-sized, light-grey & white neutered male, named 'Ting' - last seen on this date around Frome Terrace / Mill Stream / allotments and surrounding area - chipped but no collar - reward offered if found.
Contact Linda Hilton on 01305260937

28th Apr 2011, MISSING CAT, 83A WHITESAILS, BUXTON ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET DT4 9PP
MISSING OUR BELOVED LONG HAIR TOM CAT. GINGER AND WHITE COLOURINGS - LOST IN THE WYKE REGIS AREA OF WEYMOUTH. LONG FLUFFY TAIL AND LEGS WITH SHORTER FUR LLENGTH TO HIS BODY. VERY MUCH LOVED AND DEARLY MISSED. REWARD IF FOUND. PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 07557025522 WITH ANY SIGHTINGS.
Contact ELIZABETH on 01305458181 elizabeth.tamblyn@googlemail.com

29th Mar 2011, Missing cat, meadowside, donkey lane, bridport, dt6 5hg
Small unneutered female cat 1yr old looks all black but does have a small square of white underneath.Went missing from the 29th march top of North Allington area bridport.May be looking for a mate!
Contact Jacky turner on 01308427138 jackyturner8@aol.com

21st Jan 2012, Found cat, 1 West Grove Terrace, Portland, DT5 1BZ
Found outside Fancy's Farm, near the High Angle Batteries / Verne. Dark smoke grey male, approx 7-9 months, not castrated. Has been checked over by Fielding & Cumber vets, as was apparently unwell at first (but recovered quickly). He is not microchipped. THIS IS NOT THE CAT LOST FROM WEST GROVE TERRACE - we collected it only to find it isnt ours - though identical. It will be looked after by Sue Ilsley at Fancy's Farm from 24th jan
Contact Tom Playle on 01305 822458 tom_playle27@hotmail.com

3rd Jan 2012, CAT FOUND, 58 GROVE RD, PORTLAND, DORSET, DT5 1DB
SMALL LONG HAIRED BLACK YOUNG CAT FOUND IN THE GROVE AREA OF PORTLAND.HAS VERY LARGE GOLDEN EYES, IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION BUT IS VERY LOST.
Contact LOUISE on 013025826003 gary_bunce@yahoo.co.uk

12th Aug 2011, Kitten found, Near the Garden Centre, Poundbury, Dorchester
Silver and white tabby female kitten (with hints of brown) found in the early hours of Saturday morning near the Garden Centre in Poundbury. Has been given initial treatment by the vet yesterday for an abscess on her rear leg, but this will need further follow-up by her owners. We are unable to keep her for long so she will have to go to a cat rescue home soon if her owner can't be found.
Contact Catfinder on 01305 261700

1st Aug 2011, Jack Russell, 2 Aldabrand Close, Weymouth
Female Jack Russel found Monday morning 1/8/2011
Wandering around Chikerell/Whynot Way area.
Contact Alan Mellett on 777263 alan.mellett@btinternet.com

31st Dec 2011, 2nd hand table tennis table/dart board, 17 Fullers Broadwindsor, Dorset
The Fullers old age community centre is looking for a table tennis table and dart board to be donated.
Doesnt have to be new -- as long as it can be played on. Best regards
Contact P.Davies on 07527911362 pdavies1811@btinternet.com

12th Aug 2011, Charity Cycle Ride, Lands End to Wareham
Two members of staff from the Purbeck Sports Centre gym team will be cycling from Land’s End to Wareham this August.

Darren Boucher and Paul Lathbury will be raising money for Julia’s House when they cycle the 220 mile route. They will set off from Lands End on Friday 19 August and will arrive in Wareham, Dorset by Sunday 21 August. It will be the first time Darren and Paul have attempted a challenge of this kind.

It’s easy to donate, just visit www.justgiving.com/Darren-Boucher. Alternatively, visit Darren or Paul at Purbeck Sports Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham.
Contact Barney on 07989300346

7th Aug 2011, Charity Cycle, Portland Bill
2011 Henry Bover will be cycling from Portland bill to west bay in Bridport, approx 28 miles.

aiming to raise money for the children's Ward G4 in Southampton General Hospital.

It s all Henry's own idea to raise enough money to replace the missing Wii and XBox from the ward and also brighten up the treatment room.
Contact Barney on 07989300346

28th Jul 2011, Ryder Cup Cycle Challenge, Came Down Golf Club
Golfer Steve Walton is to undergo a mammoth fundraising effort for Julia's House - cycling 1,100 miles, visiting all the mainland UK Ryder Cup golf courses.
He will start from Came Down Golf Club near Dorchester - birthplace of the Ryder Cup - on Saturday, August 13th and finish up at Muirfield Golf Club in Scotland 10 days later.
He is hoping to cover 120 miles a day - punctures permitting!
An incredible effort when you realise that he has a pacemaker and a dodgy knee.
Steve, who is Captain of The Dorset Golf and Country Club in Bere Regis, set himself the challenge after choosing Julia's House as the club’s charity this year. He hopes to raise £10,000 for the hospice.
He originally considered cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, but then came up with the idea of a route that would combine his love of marathon cycle rides with his golfing interests.
“I don’t think anyone has cycled around the Ryder Cup courses before,“ explained Steve. “Came Down is a fitting starting point because of its strong Ryder Cup connection - it was where Samuel Ryder first got the idea encouraging young British professional golfers with a special tournament.”
Steve and his wife Jacquie have already raised £3,000 through a number of extra events to publicise the challenge. The couple are also holding a silent auction for a signed England cricket bat – complete with a certificate of authenticity – which was used in the England V. Australia One Day Test Series last year. To register a bid, email Jacquie on jacquie@swalton18.orangehome.co.uk
Contact Barney on 07989300346

28th Jul 2011, Support, Cowden Farm,
Cowden Allotments: Recently we are in the process of developing an area for allotments in which people who want to have membership can join for a small fee. We are hoping that these gardeners can share their skills with those less able. There will also be an area to fish if the gardener so wishes by the River Cern we are also going to build a barbeque area to encourage community connections.
Green Fingers Club: Another new development is that of our gardening club where we are sending out groups to help the elderly/disabled with their gardens. This is at no cost but a donation but would greatly appreciated this is the Charminster and local villages only.
Adopt an animal:
Ways in which YOU can support us to help care for our animals would be to adopt a donkey, goat or Shetland Pony for £20 a year and in return you are entitled to four free visits. This will help with the veterinary bills and the feed.
Contact Barney on 07989300346

, Help For Heroes Fundraising, 14 milton road, weymouth
On the 16th August 3 local ladies will be getting tatooed in honour of Help For Heroes. We are all being sponsored to have this done and are looking for as many donations and sponsors as possible, for this very worthwhile charity.
Contact Kirsty Lawley on 01305 759436 lipstylawley@aol.com

, CYCLISTS RAISING CASH FOR PORTLAND BOY WITH RARE BONE CANCER, Portland
BIG-HEARTED cyclists from Wyke Regis are gearing up for 10 days of pushing pedals to raise cash for an 11-year-old boy battling cancer.
Dawn Haigh, 44, and her partner Graeme Rose, 49, are training hard for their sponsored cycle ride which will see them leave John O’Groats on 25 July 2011. Eight hundred miles and 10 days later, they hope to cross the finish line at Portland Bill.
The pair, who live in Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, will be accompanied by Dawn's dad, Mick Connolly, who will be driving a camper van to give them support along the route.
Mrs Haigh, who works as a fitness instructor and lifeguard at Osprey Leisure Centre, held a coffee morning in her garden earlier this month, which raised £500.
She said: ‘My godson has got a rare form of bone cancer, Ewing’s sarcoma, and is only 11 years old. He has been very poorly since November 2010, and has now had an operation, but will keep on having to have chemotherapy until November this year.
‘His mum is his full time carer, taking him back and forth from Portland to hospital - so the money we raise will be to improve his quality of life day to day, and also hopefully to fund an experience of a lifetime.
‘Please help us help this little boy by sponsoring us on our website at www.portlandbillbikeathon.wordpress.com. We have also got a Facebook Page - type Portland Bill Bikeathon into the search box to find us. Thank you very much.’
Contact Emily Pykett on 07966 259823 misspykett@hotmail.com

3rd Jul 2011, Macmillan Bike Ride, Recreation Ground, Corfe Mullen
Organisers of the 2011 Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride, which takes place on Sunday 3rd July, are holding a second ‘Sign Up Saturday’ on 11th June.

There are two opportunities to enter the ride, in the morning from 09:30 – 12:30 at Primera Charminster and in the afternoon at the Corfe Mullen Carnival in the recreation ground Corfe Mullen.

Everyone entering at these event will receive a free Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride water bottle, plus cyclists will also be able to buy their t shirts and the 100+ cycling jersey as well as receive information about the ride and Macmillan, so if you just want to find out more just come along.

The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride has something for everyone with a variety of six circular routes to choose from all starting from Corfe Mullen recreation ground. There is a 10 mile ride for the young and not so young along cycle paths, country lanes and local roads. The 20 mile ride will take cyclists along the river Stour and through Charborough Park. The longer rides of 38, 48, and 60 miles follow the Stour Valley to Blandford, and then visit some of Dorset’s picturesque villages. Of course organisers will be hoping there will be a big turn out for the Macmillan Dorset 100 mile ride.

Of course if you can not make it to Primera or the Corfe Mullen Carnival go on line at www.macmillanbikeride.co.uk or contact: Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride, PO Box 1432 Broadstone, BH18 9YE tel: 01202 601705 for entry forms,
Contact Barney on 07989300346

, Crocus Walk, Buckland Newton
The villagers of Buckland Newton, Pulham and surrounding areas are holding their sixth annual Crocus Walk - in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer - on Saturday 2 April, starting at 10.00am from the Halsey Arms, Pulham.

There will be a walk of only a few miles long, and a shorter walk as well, along part of the same route. We hold an excellent Adults' Raffle, and a Children's Raffle, with coffee and cake, after the walk, and there's the opportunity to have a Carvery Lunch at £8.95 (£1 going to Breakthrough Breast Cancer) afterwards.

Please do come along for the fun, and help raise money for this indispensible cause. It's worth it just for the warm-up before the walk!
Contact Cathy Shippey on 250333 catherine.shippey@virginmedia.com

, Julia's House, Bridport Shop, 21 west St, Bridport, DT6 3QN
Julias House the children's hospice is always looking for new volenteers. This year alone are target is 2.4 million. Why not join the friends group in Weymouth, they have a regular get together to raise funds. It's a great way to meet new people and help out at the same time. For more details just call 01202 607400.
Contact Lyn on 01202 607400

2nd Oct 2011, Lost camera, 72a at Thomas st Weymouth
Canon powershot camera in a black and grey case Weymouth area
Contact Laura on 01305839577 h20hairsalon@hotmail.co.Uk

29th Apr 2011, Nokia mobile ph, 81 CHATSWORTH ST, charminster, Bh8 8sn
last used in Dorchester. finder phoned Australia asked me to ring but having no replybeleive ph could be flat. please ring or text your contact details to 07541930563
Contact beverley vass on 07541930563 bb_vass@bigpond.com

5th Dec 2011, Bag Found, 18 Trinity Street, Dorchester
A pink superdrug carrier bag was found near Matalan at around 10:30am on Monday 5th December with two gifts inside.
Contact Vicky on 01305250333 vicky.hill@wessexfm.com