The Earl of Wessex will carry out engagements in Poole and Christchurch when he visits Dorset on 4 December 2008. 

His Royal Highness’s programme will commence in Poole where he will formally open the Old Town First School in Green Road. 

The Earl will afterwards open Dorset Fire and Rescue Service’s new Poole Fire Station at Marshes End.

His Royal Highness will later visit Christchurch where he will open Avon View Residential Care Home and Bure House, Dorset County Council’s new Adult Services complex, in Jumpers Road.

The Earl will afterwards formally open the new play facilities at Waterman’s Park in the Somerford area of the town.

Media arrangements
Those wishing to cover the engagement should contact the Buckingham Palace Press Office for further information.

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