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Wessex Volleyball Club held its first Women and Girls in Sport Day at Parkstone Grammar School on September 6, celebrating 50 years of women’s volleyball.

People with Parkinson’s can join a free Pickleball taster session in Mudeford, Dorset, on September 16, with equipment provided and all abilities welcome.

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THE Dolphins returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Havant & Waterlooville with Ryan Campbell’s goal enough to secure all three points.

GOALS from Will Fletcher and Cam Sullivan saw Wimborne Town extend their unbeaten streak to seven games, brushing past Bracknell Town in a 2-0 victory.

THE Cherries get their Europa League campaign underway this week as they visit Real Sociedad, but what awaits the travelling Bournemouth fans in the city of San Sebastian?

Evanilson “gives the Cherries so many things”, boss Marco Rose said, after the striker provided his third assist in four games against Brentford.

The Cherries’ first opponents in the Europa League are Spanish club Real Sociedad, who welcome Bournemouth to the Reale Arena on Thursday night.

The Cherries again dropped points from a winning position as they drew 2-2 with Brentford at home on Saturday in what was another positive performance despite the result.

JUSTIN Kluivert was determined to score his first goal of the season as he fired into the bottom corner to equalise for the Cherries against Brentford, but the Dutch forward was frustrated Bournemouth weren’t able to break their poor run vs the Bees.

THE Cherries extended their unbeaten start to the National League Southern Premier Division season with a 1-1 draw at Lewes, but their winning run so far came to an end in an entertaining game in Sussex.

Poole's Slater Lightcap reached the semifinal of SGP2 Vojens but he wasn’t able to progress to the final, while teammate Will Cairns had an up and down meeting.

Zach Cook claimed third spot in the Championship League Riders Championship as the Pirates skipper continues his good form heading into the playoffs with Poole.

The Cherries must “force” their luck to change as Marco Rose lamented another draw as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford.

The Cherries must turn the mood of frustration around and put their draw against Brentford behind them as they head into the Europa League for the first time this week.

The Cherries were again frustrated as they were left to settle with a point against Brentford as individual mistakes cost them goals and they weren’t able to put the game to bed, despite creating plenty of chances.