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• Chill volunteers thanked in Christchurch

  Volunteers from Chill Dorset have been thanked at a wellbeing event in Christchurch. Bridge Health and Wellbeing hosted the charity’s team, offering a Pilates Reformer taster session, guided meditation and breathing work to recognise their support for local people. Chill Dorset runs sea swimming courses from Avon Beach for adults living with long-term mental or physical health conditions, including anxiety, depression and cancer. Bridge Health and Wellbeing has supported the charity through fundraising, including last year’s Beach Pilates and Sea Dip event, which raised more than seven hundred and fifty pounds. This year’s fundraiser takes place at Friars Cliff on Avon Beach on Friday the third of July.

• Poole 20mph cycling route plans proposed

  BCP Council is consulting on plans for a new 20mph zone and walking and cycling improvements around Alder Road and Bourne Valley in Poole.

• Concern over lollipop patrol changes

  BCP Council says school crossing patrols could be replaced with permanent crossings as part of plans to improve walking routes and child safety.

• Homes evacuated after suspected explosive device found

  Residents have been evacuated in Christchurch after police found a suspected explosive device while making arrest enquiries.

• Care homes mark King’s birthday in BCP

  Care home residents across the south have celebrated the King’s official birthday with themed events. Colten Care’s twenty one homes in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex held singalongs, quizzes, afternoon teas, lunches and get-togethers with residents, families, friends and staff. At Fernhill in Longham near Bournemouth, visiting entertainer Kelly Lorraine performed singalong tunes, while residents at Brook View in West Moors made Union Jack brooches. Other celebrations included decorated crowns at Woodpeckers in Brockenhurst, community guests at several homes, and activities at homes in Poole, Ferndown, Bournemouth and Sturminster Newton. Residents with personal Royal links were also part of the celebrations, including a former Buckingham Palace worker and a former society milliner.