Wessex FM - whats happening

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It's good to get involved. We love to support loads of things happening in Dorset. We've picked out some stuff to see and do, so have a look and You will find details of how you can get involved.

And if your reading this and thinking "humm, why don't they get involved in my thing?" Then let us know, remember, we are only a phone call away! 01305 250333.

THE ANNUAL LIONS CLUB OF DORCHESTER FUN RUN IS GO!

SUPPORTED BY WESSEX FM!

The 5 mile, 2 mile and 1 mile events are open to individuals and groups ( minimum of 4 runners), and for runners of various ages.

Takes place at the Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre with registration from 9AM.

Whether you come within the category of being ultra fit, keen on being fit and healthy, just enjoy running or just want to trot, walk or push the children in a pram come and enjoy the day.
At the same time help to raise money for your own nominated charity and the Lions charity that supports the local community.

Registration forms, Information & Rules and Sponsorship forms are now available from;

Goulds Fashion & Household Strores, South Street,
Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre, Coburg Road, and
Tourist Information Office, Antelope Walk.

These forms can also be downloaded by clicking here...

More about the Lions: The Lions are proud to have served the local community since 1970, and continue to do so by giving assistance to individuals, groups or organisations that are in need or where a little financial help would make a difference.

John is doing a sponsored walk with a difference - on a treadmill - to cover a total of 856 miles!!

He is covering the distance from Lands End to John O'Groats, starting on 22 February 2010 at the Herrision Health Club at Charlton Down to raise funds for the Air Ambulance and Wessex Heartbeat.

You can hear him on Wessex fm during Steve Bulley's morning show and again with Del Thompson in the afternoon. you can also keep up to date and show your support at JOHN'S FACEBOOK PAGE or search Facebook for "mad john's walk"

SPENSTOCK II

Once again Wessex FM is supporting a Night of Great Music, raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and funds for the West Dorset support group.

The evening on Friday 16th April in the Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room, has been organised by local drummer Spencer Bates who was diagnosed with the condition last year.

The first event in March raised over £11,000.

This time the line up includes Balance of Power, The Best Tina Turner Tribute featuring Angie Bennett, Eddie Hinze as Elton John, Slither, The Mulberry's and Shooter.

Strictly over 16's only. Tickets £10 from Elise Services, 40a St Thomas Street, Weymouth, and Wyke Smugglers.

For further information call Mary Bates on 07979 494 649 or 01305 830076.

Yes Factor 2010 Singing Competition

Wessex fm is supporting the Yes Factor Singing Competition for 2010!

There is a winners prize of £1000 with runners up getting £300 for second place and £200 for third place.

The winner will also receive a recording secession at the Fuzzy Music Band rehearsal and music recording studio in Weymouth. Click here for more details.

The heats started on 22 January 2010 at the R.A.O.B Club, Cresent Street, Weymouth.

Last years runner up Stacy has since signed a contract and is working in London.

Here are singers through to the Semi Finals!

Friday 12th March - Lance Mills, Paul McClean, Charlie Gillis, Josephine Norton, Ali Pooley, Darren Smith & Lynne Haward.

Friday 26th March - Anne Marie Collins, Adrian Wilkie Sophie Clark, stacy Thomas, Martin Honeybun, Roberto, Kerry holmes.

Friday 2nd April -Chloe Davis, Gareth Clarke, Sarah Biggins, Richard Samuels, Laura James, Cathrine Samuels & Ron Haensel.

The Final takes place on Friday the 9th of April! Good Luck!

Wessex FM supports Great Parks Charity Walk

Following the success of the Charity Walk in 2009, the local British Heart Foundation group, with support from the Borough Council and “Friends Groups”, is organising the 3^rd sponsored Charity Walk in aid of the British Heart Foundation. This year’s event will consist of two walks, an 8 miler and a 2 miler, taking in a route around the beautiful parks and gardens of Weymouth, plus “MY FIRST CHARITY WALK” for toddlers / pre school age children.

Local British Heart Foundation spokesperson Mary Watson said,

“The Charity Parks Event is a wonderful opportunity to encourage people to enjoy a fun walk with family and friends around the gardens of Weymouth. It also gives their hearts a good work out whilst raising vital awareness and funds to help beat heart disease.”

Tara Gooding Borough Parks Representative said,

“The Borough is blessed with many fabulous parks and recreational open spaces and this event is a splendid way to raise awareness and highlight some of the developments and improvements being carried out. The enthusiasm shown by the Friends Groups and the British Heart Foundation is admirable and ensures the Charity Walk, along with many other events that now take place in our parks and gardens, have a great future.”

This year’s Great Parks Charity Walk will take place on Sunday 18^th April with Radipole Gardens being the start and final location for all three walks (8, 2 mile or toddlers). The 8 mile walk will include Greenhill, Nothe, Rodwell Trail, and Sandsfoot Gardens, with check points, refreshments and support being provided by the Friends Group at each venue.

To Enter:- Further information and registration, please contact Mary on telephone 01305 773885 or visit www.weymouth.gov.uk Under 16’s will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Entry cost is between £1 and £5 depending on which walk you take part in.

A Night Of Grease On Saturday 27 March.

Have you ever felt as though your 'Summer Nights' are drifting away? well, 'You're the one that I want' to come along to our special Grease themed evening at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester on Sat 27 March from 6pm. You’ll get to watch the movie on a big screen, and at the end of the evening there needn't be 'Tears on my Pillow' as you can dance the night away to a disco and become our 'Rock N Roll Party Queen’ or King. Money raised from the night is going to a great cause, the Dorchester Opportunity Group Charity with offers a pre-school facility for children with special needs.

Tickets are £10 each and we look forward to seeing you there for a great night, but there are only a handful left.

Buy your tickets from:

Specsavers, Dorchester
Poundbury Village Stores, Dorchester

Click here for more information and to see the Grease Is The Word website.

Raise Money For The Air Ambulance.

We want you to get recycling and help The Dorset Air Ambulance by using their new recycling point in Dorchester.You can take along old Textiles, Fabric, Shoes, Clothes and bedding.

Because they are nice guys, every full skip collected means they make a donation to The Dorset Air Ambulance.

So come on get recycling for the Dorset Air Ambulance, you will find the big yellow bin in the corner of the car park at Dorchester Timber on Marabout Industrial Estate, Dorchester.

The Future Of Osprey Quay

Some work has started of the re-development of Osprey Quay on Portland. The quay was bought by The South West Redevelopment Agency in 2000 and they are investing £38 Million in the area. It looks like an exciting plan to re-develop the area and hopefully Osprey Quay will be completed in time for the 2012 Olympics, the area will be a focal point for the sailing section of the games. You can see more thanks to Weymouth & Portland Borough Council on the Sailing Academy Webcam (you need Quicktime Active X) Check back here soon and we will let you know how the work is progressing. Below are some impressions of how Osprey Quay might look when the work is completed.