Information and Organisations that may be of interest
Repair Cafe
The Repair Cafe aims to mend household items to save them being thrown out.
Repair Cafe events are held on the second Saturday of every month (except in July and August), from 10:30 to 12:30. at The Top Club, set into the grassy banks of Louviers Road, Littlemoor, See website for more information
In March 2024, awarded the accolade of the UK "Community Group of the Year 2024" by the networking site "Nextdoor".
In July 2024, awarded the gold award in the Community Award category at the Weymouth Business Awards.
Radipole Park and Gardens
Radipole Park and Gardens has undergone an extensive transformation following the lottery grant in 2023. The u3a Petanque group has moved to a specially constructed area in this area.
Explore their website and see what is on offer
DORSET DIGITAL CHAMPIONS
Digital Champions are a group of friendly and patient volunteers who are good at explaining computers, without using jargon, and who have an enthusiasm for all things digital and look forward to the chance to show you how it works. They offer digital support for a wide range of issues, no problem too small. They offer telephone help and face to face sessions at local libraries
DORSET COUNCIL - SHORT STAY PARKING PERMIT
The scheme allows residents to purchase a virtual permit (accessed through an app on your phone) to park in Weymouth & Dorchester Car Parks up to 2 hours at reasonable rates. Be aware that a small number of car parks are excluded from the scheme. This is a sign posting of useful information it is up to you read all the information & T&C's
RECYCLING
Recycling is an important part of our life and Jane Church one of our u3a members completed a project on this topic and has compiled an excellent guide to recycling - visit the Recycling page on this website to see how she accomplished this project and make use of the recycling document.
SCHOOL READERS
Currently 1 our of every 4 children leave primary school without being able to read properly. To volunteer as a school reader, no experience or qualifications are necessary, just a love of reading, a spare hour or two a week during term time and a willingness to go where children need you the most in the local area. It could make so much difference. Want to know more click on the button for national website or call the Dorset office on 01234 924111 or email: dorset@schoolreaders.org