Nourish Celebrated at Blandford Business Awards
A huge congratulations to Nourish Community Larder and Foodbank on being given the Community Service Award at Blandford Business Awards! The event recognises enterprising local businesses and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the local economy, business innovation and community spirit. One nominee for Nourish wrote: "No one knows what's round the corner in these hard
Rick Stein Coffee Morning Fundraiser for Wimborne Foodbank
We were delighted to see over 75 supporters, volunteers and members of the community come together over an incredible selection of cakes and pastries at our coffee morning for Wimborne Foodbank+, hosted by Rick Stein. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to bring people together, raise awareness of the challenges faced by many local families, and celebrate the incredible
Help Make the SMILE Lone Parent Fair Amazing!
SMILE’s Lone Parent Fair takes place on Saturday 4th July 2026, and we’re looking for support from our wonderful community to help make it a fantastic day for solo parent families. The Lone Parent Fair is an opportunity for solo parents and their children to relax, connect, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with no barriers, no cost and no
5 Year Old Austin Delivers Cakes to Wimborne Foodbank
For National Volunteers Week we were extremely touched by the generosity of 5-year-old super supporter Austin. Austin made some delicious chocolate crispy treats which he brought in for the volunteers at Wimborne Foodbank+ and made sure that he hand delivered one to every volunteer! Last year, Austin organised a food drive for Wimborne Foodbank+ after a break in. We
Colehill Community Choir Summer Concert 2026
Colehill Community Choir will be holding this year's summer concert in support of Wimborne Community Garden and Wimborne Foodbank. The concert will take place on Saturday 20th June, 7.30pm in St. Michael's Church, Colehill Lane, BH21 7AB. Tickets are £10 each with under 16's FREE. Complimentary drinks will be served after the concert - simply book your tickets by
Saints and Singers Cream Tea and Quiz
Formed last year, the Saints and Singers choir provides the opportunity for men and women moving on from street homelessness, to find community and purpose through singing together. Join the choir on Saturday 13th June 2026 for a delightful afternoon of a cream tea, quiz and songs – whats not to love?! This event is to raise money for
It’s a Bugs Life – Secret Volunteers at Wimborne Community Garden
There's been a lot of activity down at Wimborne Community Garden! From the common housefly and 7-spot ladybird, to the hairy-shield bug and brown-lipped snail, these have all been seen scurrying about the garden. Find out which bugs have been spotted below...
Morebus provides mystery bus tour for solo parent families
Thanks to support from Morebus, SMILE will be creating a special mystery tour for teens and their parent this summer as part of its six-week holiday programme. SMILE runs a six-week holiday programme over the summer and relies on donations from local individuals and businesses to run these events. The support from Morebus community fund allows SMILE to put
BBC Gardeners World Award Wimborne Community Garden Platinum
The Beautiful Borders design created by the team at Wimborne Community Garden has been awarded Platinum at the prestigious BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair, held at Beaulieu. The Wimborne Community Garden team have sourced, grown, built and exhibited this garden themselves, as an inclusive team and with so many members contributing in varied ways to its creation; it’s a
Outstanding Community Support Award at the Wimborne Business Awards
Wimborne Foodbank has been recognised for its exceptional contribution to the local community, taking home the Outstanding Community Support Award at the Wimborne Business Awards. The award highlights the dedication and impact of the amazing team, whose ongoing efforts continue to support those in need across the area. This recognition serves as a testament to the compassion, commitment, and
