12 Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE - Tel: 01202 820276

Verwood's Carnival Queen and Princesses for 2008

From left to right - Charlie Merrick, Queen Heather Ryall and Jessica Osmond

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Victorious Verwood Concert Brass

Verwood Concert Brass proudly display the shield and pennant awarded following their recent triumph at the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay. Mike Tiller (Euphonium), Melanie Coward (Horn), Pam Reeks (Horn), David John son (Musical Director /Conductor) and Sally Burrows (Trombone) had every reason to celebrate as Verwood Concert Brass beat thirteen other bands to come first in their section. The band has had a number of successes in recent years and as a result of their achievements at the Regional Championships will play in the second section next year. This will be the third time in the last four years that they have been West of England Champions and gone forward to represent the West of England at the National Finals, held in Harrogate in September.

Brass Banding has always been a family affair and this is certainly the case with local prize winning band Verwood Concert Brass. Our picture shows Ann Butler (12) and her Mum Kay, playing for an appreciative audience in Verwood Memorial Hall. Kay is the band's principal tenor horn player while Ann is learning the cornet and doing really well.

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Verwood Heritage Centre at Ferret's Green

Verwood Memorial Hall

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VERWOOD RUSTIC FAYRE 2007

This year's Rustic Fayre - organised by Verwood Rotary Club was a resounding success with almost 6,000 visitors to Potterne Park.

The ever popular 'Rotary Arms' beer tent

Medieval Fun and Games

Terrier racing Finals

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VERWOOD ROTARY

Verwood Carnival 2007

An excellent time was had by all !

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May 15th - Verwood's New Mayor for 2007 / 2008 is Alec Nicholls (pictured with his wife and Mayoress Leslie). Alec was also Mayor in 2002.

Verwood's Talented Youth concert took place at the Hub on May 12th and was a resounding success. More that £1,000 was raised for the Mayor's charity Pramacare. A souvenir CD of the day's highlights is being prepared. To order a copy please call 820003 or email info@forestfm.co.uk

 

 

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Following a very successful Rustic Fayre, Verwood Rotary Club handed out a record £8,000 in cheques at the St. Michaels Parish rooms

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Verwood's Talented Youth 2006

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Verwood Skatepark opens - Click for more pics

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Verwood hosts East Dorset's first ever Community Radio Station !

Government telecommunications regulator OFCOM announced on Tuesday January 10th 2006 that Verwood is to have the first Community Radio Station in East Dorset. A full time licence has been awarded to the operators of Forest FM which has been broadcasting to Verwood on a part time basis for the past 6 years. The station started full time transmissions on July 9th 2006.

The station will be totally community focused and will be a 'not for profit' concern, run primarily by volunteers. Forest FM is on 92.3 FM

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Verwood Local Action Group Minutes

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Verwood's annual Rustic Fayre