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In Dorchester sessions take place on the fourth Thursday of the month - although there is no session in December - at Rowan Cottage on Price of Wales Road from 9am to 12.30pm. Call 01305 269444.

On Portland sessions operate on the second Tuesday in each month from 10am to 12.15pm by appointment only at Island Community Action. Call 01305 823789 .

In Weymouth, sessions take place at Weymouth Community Safety Centre from 9.30am to 11.30am on the second Thursday of the month. These are by appointment only and there will be no session in January. Call 01305 269444.

And in Bridport, sessions operate on the first Wednesday of the month from 9.30am to 12pm at the Age Uk Dorchester shop in West Street. Call 01308 424859