Web cams at funerals - 03/02/2012
Many newspapers have recently reported the increase of web cams for assisting mourners to take part in a funeral that they cannot physically attend. For one example see the Scotsman: Read more >>
Looking good for the New Milton Community Lunch - 02/02/2012
Julian Hayley and his team are looking forward to the Community Lunch for widows and widowers at New Milton Conservative Club on Wednesday coming. A number of people have expressed their intention of attending so it promises to be a good social occasion and an opportunity to meet new friends. There is still room for others to attend as well so please feel free to join in. There is no charge and no need to book ahead – just see how you feel on the morning and decide then Read more >>
New Milton Community Lunch for widows & widowers announced - 01/02/2012
Centrally located to be of help to people from all surrounding areas including Milford-on-Sea, Highcliffe and Christchurch, Julian Hayley will host an informal buffet lunch for recently bereaved folk. Read more >>
Outlook Bereavement Support receives positive press reviews - 01/02/2012
On 11th January the Bournemouth Echo wrote a supporting article about the work of Outlook Bereavement Support. Helped by comments from long-standing supporters Sheila Maidment and Josie Blandamer, the Echo discussed the ‘vital role of the support service for bereaved’. Read more >>
Do Sun Life exaggerate the cost of dying? - 01/02/2012
I can’t help a little cynicism when I read a report by Sun Life that the cost of dying has now reached on average £7248. It is very much in the business interests of Sun Life to create a bit of panic at the thought of such costs being incurred at a difficult time. Read more >>
Poole Community Lunch for Widows and Widowers - 01/02/2012
Free of charge to anyone who has lost their spouse in the last two years Read more >>
Valentine’s Day Remembrance Service at Harbour Lodge - 01/02/2012
This February will see our first Memorial Remembrance Service focusing on the festival of Valentine’s Day. The loss of a spouse/partner is often highlighted on dates that would have been a celebration or an occasion for fun in the past. Read more >>
The first signs of new life in the grounds - 01/02/2012
As the winter grinds on how nice it is to see the first shoots and the first colour of the New Year. Just as one example, the Crocuses are shooting up in the chapel garden. Read more >>
Lewis Manning Hospice - world record attempt - 30/01/2012
Our friends at Lewis Manning Hospice are attempting to break the world record for Zumba dancing on 12th February at the BIC. 2012 participants will be needed to break the record. Read more >>
Record turnout at lunch in Moordown - 27/01/2012
Alan Rice reports that the Moordown Community lunch was a great success with well over 40 people attending. Read more >>
Moordown Community Lunch for Widows and Widowers - 23/01/2012
Alan Rice and Heidi Munford are looking forward to their first community lunch, this Wednesday coming, at the Moordown Conservative Club on Wimborne Road. Read more >>
Moordown Community Lunch - 04/01/2012
Alan Rice and his colleagues at Alan Rice & Tapper Funeral Service are pleased to announce the details for their sponsored lunch for local widows and widowers. Read more >>
Carol Service - no room at the inn! - 23/12/2011
Over 120 people attended the Carol Service at Harbour View yesterday evening and John Taylor led a service of 6 carols with some traditional readings and some nice and often light-hearted reflections. Read more >>
The Sad Sock Saga by the late Anne Candrl - 20/12/2011
At a Memorial Carol Service in Lymington recently, the poem below was read; it is called The Sad Sock Saga and was written by a former patient of Oakhaven Hospice, Anne Candrl, and is reprinted here with the generous permission of her family. Read more >>
Carol Service - 19/12/2011
Our Christmas Service of Carols and Remembrance is only 3 days away. Rachel and John have planned an uplifting service and are having a small marquee fitted to extend the Lodge to accommodate the refreshments afterwards. Read more >>
A lack of Butterflies…not at Harbour View - 14/12/2011
A study by Dorset based wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has discovered that 72% of butterfly species have declined in their populations over the last decade. Read more >>
Report for the Broadstone community lunch - 08/12/2011
The community lunch at Broadstone Royal British Legion proved to be a great success yesterday with a good number of people attending. Read more >>
Carol Service of Remembrance with Forest Holme and friends - 01/12/2011
St Peter's Church, Ashley Cross, Parkstone - Saturday 3rd December at 2.30pm. Read more >>
Christmas Tree Festival at St Aldhelm's Church, Branksome - 01/12/2011
St Aldhelm's is hosting its 9th festival this year, starting on Saturday 10th December and continuing to Christmas Eve. The church is open from 10am to 8pm. Read more >>
DCCI Dorset Business Awards - 24/11/2011
Tomorrow, the winners of the Dorset Business Awards are announced at a dinner at Poole Lighthouse. Tapper Funeral Service is one of the finalists, from an initial entry of around 28 businesses accross Dorset, in the Family Business category. Read more >>
