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Simon Hoare MP addressed the Blackmore Vale Lunch Club today , attended by over 30 members. He wished everybody a Happy New Year and spoke with optimism about...

New Advice Surgery dates for 2026!

On Friday 5 December 2025, we proudly re-launched the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Branch of the NDCA at the Gillingham Social Club. Over 30 enthusiastic local...

At the Association Patrons' Club and Members' lunch today the principal guests were Rt. Hon The Lord Hart of Tenby PC and Lady Hart. Lord Hart was previously...

A proud day for North Dorset! Simon Hoare MP, joined by Councillors Sherry Jespersen, Carole Jones, and Steve Murcer, officially opened the newly extended North...

Verwood’s Dorset Councillors Coombs, Flower and Gibson along with Verwood Branch Chair, and Chartered Town Planner, Carol Traves hosted a Community Forum for...

Simon Hoare MP commenting on Dorset Council's Local Plan Consultation said: "Lib Dem Dorset Council has unveiled their local plan proposals for public...

Simon Hoare MP was delighted to unveil a new sign on Okeford Hill this morning funded by the Ramblers Association celebrating the Great Chalk Way. A footpath...

I hope you are keeping cool in this summer heat! In case you missed it, I am sending you a copy of my recent article in the Blackmore Vale Magazine about what...