Arts & Entertainment

The Wriggle Valley Players are marking 25 years on the stage

Am dram group Wriggle Valley players plans ball to mark 25 years on the stage

AN amateur dramatic group is planning something special to mark 25 years on the stage. Fresh from the success of…

Josie da Bank with the new Camp Bestiival Explorer's Passport, left

New Explorer’s Passport for youngsters at Camp Bestival

YOUNG people attending this year’s Camp Bestival in Dorset can enjoy a raft of activities – and log them…

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis has received a knighthood. Picture: Paul Jones

Arise the Sir in shorts! Michael Eavis leads New Year Honours in Somerset, Dorset and beyond

A KNIGHTHOOD for Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis leads the New Year Honours in Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond…

Moose Allain, inset, with Sandford Orcas

The unusual way Dorset towns shaped renowned artist’s latest creations…

A WEST country artist – who illustrated the BBC Pointless book and frequently contributes to Private Eye – has…

The Rev James Dudley-Smith with station manager, Steve Haigh. Picture: Len Copeland

Rev turns DJ for special Christmas Day carols radio show

A REV turned DJ for a special Christmas show to be broadcast today (December 25). The Rector of St John’s…

Shine 21, the Dorset DS Buddy Club, held its first ball at Port Regis School in Shaftesbury

PICTURES: Youngsters attend inaugural Shine 21 fundraising ball

YOUNG adults with Downs Syndrome or learning difficulties got the chance to waltz off into the night at a…

Lesley Webb, debut author of Millie & Louise. Photo: The New Blackmore Vale.

East Knoyle’s Lesley Webb on grief, loss and her debut novel

THE hapless Louise grapples with grief, loss and self-discovery in the debut novel from East Knoyle author,…

The Glastonbury Festival backs a range of causes, including the likes of Greenpeace

Glastonbury Festival hands more than £3.5m to charity in 2023

MORE than £3.5 million has been donated to charity by organisers of the Glastonbury Festival in 2023. Organisers have praised…

The Frog Prince runs at Charlton Horethorne Village Hall from January 18 to 20

Frog Prince panto heading to Vale village next month

A FROG and a prince will be coming to Charlton Horethorne Village Hall next month. CHAPS (Charlton Horethorne Amateur Pantomime…

Gillingham Imperial Silver Band performing in Mere. Picture: George Jeans

Gillingham Imperial Silver Band wows the crowd at church show

GILLINGHAM Imperial Silver Band held a Christmas Concert on Sunday (December 10) at the United Reformed Church (URC) in…