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Funding Officer | Mosaic – Supporting Bereaved Children

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Hours: 22.5 hrs per week

Salary:  FTE £26,325 (£15,795 pro rata)

Base:  Milborne St Andrew, Blandford, DT11 0LG

Are you looking to use your finance and fundraising skills to help others? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the Mosaic Funding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for making Trust applications and looking for new funding opportunities. The role will also involve giving admin support to the Head of Funding and to ensure annual reports are sent to Trusts and funders and preparing the annual accounts.

Requirements:

Experience in fundraising, submitting Trust applications and reporting.

Experience in finance and preparing annual accounts.

Excellent organisational skills and time management.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Closing date: 28/10/2023

Full job description and application form available from:

01258 837071 [email protected] 

www.mosaicfamilysupport.org

Registered Charity: 1158138

Weed whacking and the death of dairy farms

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In the second of September’s BV podcast – still in the new longer format which has proved popular – Jenny talks to Jane Adams about how we welcome (or don’t!) bindweed, dandelion and ivy. And don’t miss Terry’s brilliant interview with Alex Stevens of the NFU, shedding a lot of light on the modern dairy farming business.

  • Resident wildlife columnist Jane Adams would like to see the term ‘weeds’ thrown out – if we use ‘wildflowers’ instead, perhaps we’ll stop fanatically removing them from our gardens and leave some for our wildlife to enjoy. 
  • Driving community connections: how Paul Futcher’s fish and chip van The Pilgrim Fryer has become a weekly staple in some North Dorset villages
  • From desperation to media sensation – how one Tweet saved Dorset artist Anna Hamilton. Her quiet social media plea turned into an overnight sensation, shifting her from financial despair to overwhelming success
  • The mysterious journey of Alan Turing’s documents, from Sherborne to America – and back. An astonishing tale of undercover archivists, FBI involvement and the triumphant return to Britain of the stolen Turing documents
  • Swimming with blue sharks reveals their stunning beauty, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Julie Hatcher tells Jenny – but lack of regulation makes them deeply vulnerable
  • Dairy farm businesses are under threat, according to a recent NFU survey. In a fascinating interview with Alex Stevens of the NFU, Terry uncovers the reasons behind the growing uncertainty among the UK’s dairy farmers

John Challenger organ recital

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Monday 9th October marks 200 years since the installation of an organ at St Peter’s Church in Dorchester.
To celebrate this big birthday St Peter’s are delighted that John Challenger (assistant director of music at Salisbury Cathedral) will be giving a recital.
John’s performance will be preceded by a brief introduction from the eminent historian, Max Hebditch CBE FSA, and there will be a glass of wine to follow.
Redshark media will be relaying live images of John at the organ to screens around the church, so you will have a great view wherever you sit!
The performance begins at 7pm and tickets (£12 including wine) are now available to buy online here.

Sherborne Castel Fireworks 2023

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4th Nov 2023

‘Early Bird’ tickets on saleOct 1st – Nov 1stWALK in Tickets on the night CASH ONLY

Book now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/smarteventsuk

Classroom Teacher – Maternity Cover – Full Time | Fairmead School

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MPS/UPS + 1 SEN

January/February 2024

Fairmead School transforms the lives of young people aged between 4 and 19 years with additional learning needs (MLD and ASD).

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and dynamic Classroom Teachers who have the flexibility to teach a range of curriculum subjects across the school. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, creative, fun and inspirational teachers who have a desire to build meaningful and positive relationships with all the young people they encounter. They will need to approach curriculum subjects in a purposeful, age appropriate and exciting way, engaging young people through first hand experiences.  They will have high aspirations for our students and will be committed to, and passionate about, preparing them for successful, independent and happy futures in adulthood.

This is a temporary position covering a maternity absence – The successful candidate will join our committed, passionate and dedicated staff team and play an integral role in building an exhilarating future for our school community.

We welcome applications from teachers with all levels of experience and from a range of education backgrounds in both mainstream and special sectors.

  • Successful candidates will benefit from:
  • Joining a strong and committed staff team with a bright future.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities.
  • Outstanding opportunities for pedagogical development, working with specialist practitioners and experienced leaders.
  • The opportunity to make life-defining differences for an amazing group of young people.

Full details (Job Description, Person Specification and application form) can be obtained by clicking the Apply Now button below or from the school website www.fairmeadschool.com or by email to [email protected]

Closing Date:  Monday 16th October   Interview Date: Wednesday 18th October

Fairmead School is committed to safeguarding the school community. All job applications must contain the disclosure of any spent convictions and cautions. The school will carry out pre-employment vetting procedures, which include an online search for shortlisted candidates and the successful outcome of an enhanced DBS

Apply Link: https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/classroom-teacher-16/

Gold Hill 10k Run

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You’re under starter’s orders! The much-anticipated annual Gold Hill 10k, promoted by Dorset Doddlers, is on the 8th October, with an 11am start.
Starting from Shaftesbury School, the race is a single loop 10k on scenic country lanes. The course is hilly and soon after the start runners get to ‘enjoy’ the run up the picturesque Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis advert.
The race is limited to 250 competitors, and runners, Nordic walkers and fast walkers are all welcomed.
For more information regarding the race and booking online visit goldhill10k.co.uk
All proceeds will be going to North Dorset District Explorer Scouts – those aged 14 to 18. North Dorset Explorers have two groups across the District, one in Gillingham/Milton on Stour and the other is based in Winterborne Stickland.
The organisers are always looking for volunteers to assist with marshalling the course – if you feel like helping out please email district commissioner Lionel on [email protected], it would be great to hear from you.

WHAT’S ON AT THE EXCHANGE STURMINSTER NEWTON

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Wetten, Mandy

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07/12/196608/09/2023

Beloved grandmother, mother, sister, daughter and friend to many, died 8 September, at home in Fontmell Magna following a long illness.

Receptionist/ Administration Assistant | Fairmead Community Special School

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Fairmead Community Special School transforms the lives of pupils aged between

4-19 years with additional learning needs (MLD and ASD). The school works in partnership with parents/carers and other stakeholders to develop our pupils in becoming positive individuals who make a valuable contribution to their community.

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT 37 Hours per week, Term Time only (39 weeks)

Grade 14-13 – £18,1812 – £19,155 (gross annual salary). Reflective of experience

Monday – Thursday, 8.00am – 4.00pm and Fridays 8.00am-3.30pm (37 working hours, per week)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic member of staff who will carry out receptionist and administration duties in the school office, acting as the first point of reference when visitors arrive/call, presenting a positive image of the school. This role is to provide a high standard of clerical and administrative support to assist in the smooth and efficient running of the school.

To obtain an application pack please view http://www.fairmeadschool.com/vacancies or contact [email protected]

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit our school; this can be arranged by contacting [email protected]

Closing/Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 17th October   Interviews: Thursday, 19th October

Fairmead School is committed to safeguarding the school community. All job applications must contain the disclosure of any spent convictions and cautions. The school will carry out pre-employment vetting procedures, which include an online search for shortlisted candidates and the successful outcome of an enhanced DBS