Author Archive | Pam Ansell

We interviewed Healthwatch Dorset volunteer Catriona, who comes from a professional background of working in the field of mental health as a counsellor, and she offered her experience, tips and helpful resources. Why did you become a Healthwatch Dorset volunteer? “I have recently signed up to be a Healthwatch Dorset volunteer, I was triggered to […]

Here at the Turbary Resource Centre on the Heatherlands Estate we have been supporting local people in and around Ferndown and the surrounding area delivering lunch time meals and groceries during these weeks. We thank all those who have supported this initiative particularly the monetary donations received from local businesses which provided the cash to […]

Susan Sutherland the Project Manager for the Turbary Resource Centre on the Heatherlands Estate can be contacted on 07866 692528 to help with any queries during the COVID period any morning from 9:00 until 12:00 or after 3:00pm. Alternatively you can send Susan a text on 07866 692528 or an email at ssutherland@hotmail.co.uk 

During the current pandemic, the Turbary Resource Centre is closed for groups and face to face support. We are still working with our CAP clients and others by phone and email. We are now cooking meals 3 days a week at the Centre, and our lovely band of helpers are ‘doorstep delivering’ to clients who have […]