Planet Wimborne, who organised the week-long Wimborne Green Festival, was keen to involve businesses in the town in celebrating the beauty and fragility of our rivers and teamed up with Wimborne BID to ask shops to create window displays. The theme of this year's Green Festival and the window displays was 'Rivers', which of course is apt, given the Rivers Allen and Stour pass through and by the town. Members of the public were encouraged to stroll around the town to admire the ingenuity of the shops and vote for their favourite window.
Planet Wimborne aims to bring the community in Wimborne and surrounding areas together in response to the climate and ecological emergency.
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Best ever Wimborne Green Festival comes to a close
Like all good things, the Wimborne Green Festival 2024 has come to a close. And what a week of events we have enjoyed - we firmly believe there was something for everyone. There were some great firsts this year as well - from putting out the community flags (literally) to herald the start of the Festival; to live streaming and recording talks; to running workshops in schools.
Upcoming events
Don’t let the colder weather stop you! Embrace the season, wrap up warm and step outside for an unforgettable winter walk.
During the Ramblers' Festival of Winter Walking, they're sharing tips, routes and stories to inspire you to make the most of the season.
Thu, Dec 26 2024, All day
Veganuary inspires and supports people all over the world to try vegan for January
The Veganuary website says that, if you sign up to Veganuary, they will email you their celebrity cookbook, 10 meal plans, nutrition guides, recipes and lots more - all for free
Wed, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 31 2025, All day
We are winning on waste - Save your waste and help good causes!
Please note: the venue cannot accept items in advance.
Only items listed below can be taken. Please have your donations pre-sorted.
Sat, Jan 11 2025, 10:30am - 12pm
Join us for a spectacular evening filled with beautiful performances by talented local choirs, all in support of a great cause.
Raising funds for Planet Wimborne and Friends of Victoria Hospital.
7pm Allendale Centre, Wimborne Minster.
Tickets £10
To Book, contact Gary Mason: gary.mason@wimborne.gov.uk or phone 01202 881655
Wed, Jan 15 2025, 7 - 9:30pm
Wimborne Repair Café are all about fixing things. A place to bring along your items in need of repair that would otherwise be wasted.
The Repair Cafe is run by the community, for the community.
This event not only provides repair services but is also a space for people to come together for a social chat and to pass on skills.
Clothing, textiles, sewing, small electrical, toys, ceramics, jewellery, small furniture and bicycles. Our team of volunteer fixers are on hand to give your items a new lease of life.
Sat, Jan 18 2025, 12 - 2pm
The new England Red Squirrel Action Plan (ERSAP) was published on Red Squirrel Appreciation Day, 21 January 2023.
You could even adopt a Brownsea Red Squirrel - see Dorset Wildlife Trust for information.
Tue, Jan 21 2025, All day
Other news
Residents urged to let Dorset Council know priorities for next 5 years
Dorset residents are being asked to help shape Dorset Council's key priorities to be delivered over the next 5 years in a big conversation. You can find details of the big conversation here: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/a-big-conversation.
There are 4 main areas where the Council wants to make a difference:
Community Groups come together to share their passion
Planet Wimborne's successful networking event on Wednesday 24th July saw over 20 local community groups come together to share their passion for the environment. All the groups are affiliated to Planet Wimborne and spoke about what they were doing, taking the opportunity to talk to others and make connections. It was clear Wimborne and the surrounding area has a dedicated army of volunteers, all of who work for the good of the community.
Dacombes goes green(er) on its zero carbon journey
Wimborne’s oldest independent home electronics store, Dacombes (https://www.dacombesofwimborne.com/), is now harnessing the newest technology, with solar energy powering its extensive array of domestic appliances and home cinemas in its Dorset showroom. Matt Renaut, Dacombes’ Managing Director, noted the significant electricity demand of their operations, likening it to ‘three kettles on the boil all day long.’