If you want to make sustainable shopping choices, you can’t do better than follow the new Pre-LOVEd Rainbow Trail round Wimborne’s second-hand and charity shops.
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Wimborne Music Trail
As part of its contribution to Wimborne Town of Culture 2026, Planet Wimborne is developing a series of themed town trails. First up this year is the Wimborne Music Trail – a walking trail around the town, celebrating our local musicians, events and venues, and including some tips on how to enjoy music sustainably. The Music Trail will be launched on Saturday 31st January at 4 pm in Square Records, Wimborne, where local folk musician Dorset Phil will be playing some of his wonderful songs.
Apple Pressing at the Green Fair
Emily Metcalfe, a Creative Media student at Poole College, reports on Wimborne Green Festival’s apple pressing event.
Upcoming events
Wessex Water and Bournemouth Water invite you to a Drop-in Session at Wimborne Library, Monday 29th June, 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 2pm.
Wessex Water and Bournemouth Water are continuing their face-to-face sessions in 2026 to give their customers the opportunity to speak with them face to face, about anything water-related—whether it’s bills, supply, wastewater, saving water, preventing blockages or support for those struggling with payments. We will be on hand to offer advice and explain the help available.
Mon, Jun 29 2026, 10am - 2pm
Other news
Planet Wimborne calls for action on glyphosate weedkiller
Planet Wimborne is campaigning for the use of glyphosate to be drastically reduced by Dorset Council and also for the public to be more discriminating in their choice of weed control. This is based on the mounting scientific evidence of the harmful effects of glyphosates, not only to aquatic life but also to insects such as bees. There is also concern that it might be a human carcinogen.
Have your say on Dorset's bus services
Dorset Council has launched a survey seeking the views of residents and businesses on their priorities for better bus services. However, funding is limited after the Council failed in a bid for government cash earlier this year.
Dorset Council's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) will be refreshed annually, and has the the key aims to improve public transport in Dorset by:
Planet Wimborne supports campaign to ban disposable BBQs
Planet Wimborne has written to several businesses, including BP, Shell and Esso service stations, Co-op and McColl’s, asking them if they stock disposable BBQs and if so, to consider taking them off their shelves.
Planet Wimborne hopes these businesses take the positive step to stop selling disposable BBQs and also sign up to support the Litter Free Dorset campaign.