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Navigating New Year’s resolutions

Dorset Mind Ambassador Lucy Lewis ignores the pressure of a ‘new year, new you’ approach, and reminds us to treat ourselves the way we...

Here’s How You Can Stay Active As You Get Older

As we age, staying physically active becomes increasingly important for maintaining overall health, mobility, and independence. Engaging in regular physical activity can improve strength,...

Karen’s guide to fun festive feasting

Expert Karen Geary has your essential guide to enjoying the party while staying healthy and happy during the holiday season Christmas brings joy, laughter and...

Looking after your mental health during the festive period

Dorset Mind volunteer Annabel Goddard suggests a pause for reflection and gratitude during the darkest months of the year As the year draws to a...

Are you able to offer a little help or support for Dorset’s care leavers?

Dorset Council is calling for the local community, organisations and businesses to back care-experienced young adults as they transition to adulthood.Care leavers often face...

No deadline for grief

Dorset Mind volunteer Annabel Goddard provides an insight into supporting the many complex emotions of suicide bereavement Trigger warning: this article contains themes of suicide...

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One man, his horse, his birds -and the spirit of freedom

Moving crowds to tears is all in a day’s work for Jonathan Marshall, the horseback falconer starring at the new Spring Countryside Show. Talking to...

Angela Rebecca Teasdale

5th October 1976 – 14th December 2025 Angie passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 14th December, aged 49 years. Devoted wife to Roger, proud...

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