Storm Ciara hit the UK on Sunday 9th February and battered Bournemouth and Poole.

Two commemorative trees have been replaced in Central Gardens, Bournemouth as part of the wider BCP Council tree planting programme.

The best time to see the snowdrops at Kingston Lacy is from late January to the end of February. The Victorian fernery is a good place to start where, nestled between the sleeping tree ferns, snowdrops carpet the beds around the twisty paths. With fun names like ‘Ding Dong’ and ‘Heffalump’ the Fernery is home to over 35 different varieties.

Junior Safety Inspector events for ages 4- 10 to be held on 19th and 20th February from 10am until 1pm , Booking essential via www.safewise.org  Cost £5.98.

Thousands of toys collected by Freemasons in Bournemouth will be delivered to disadvantaged children this Christmas – thanks to the Salvation Army.