Month: December 2011

3 posts

Bournemouth feminists protest about cuts

Students from the Feminist Society of Bournemouth University united with local workers to protest the government cuts in town centre last Saturday. The students dressed up as typical 1950’s housewives indicating that they don't want to go back time when women's rights were largely ignored.
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Boscombe Art Trail

Boscombe art trail links the sea front with shopping street. In the interactive map and gallery has been displayed location of seven sculptures with description, photos and night effects. The art trail was designed by a Dorset-based artist Andy Kirby who won £74,000 commission to design the project. Ideas were put forward by local residents and influenced by the artist's style.
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Boscombe heart charity pins hopes on Christmas

Almost 80 per cent of the items in the store are second-hand, according to store manager Silvia Pettet. Donations to the British Heart Foundation are made by people who drop off their belongings directly to the store. The organisation also offers pick-up services every two weeks. “We have drivers who are willing to collect donations from people’s houses but lately our vans have been returning with few donations.”
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