Retro celebration for WI this Christmas
OVERALLS, trousers and turbans were the order of the day when members of Blandford WI embraced the 1940s theme…
Hambledon Gallery up for sale
A landmark, award-winning lifestyle shop in Blandford has been put up for sale. The Hambledon Gallery, in Salisbury Street, first…
A walk around… Durweston
Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade. Park near the Church,…
Winter beauties
Snowdrops’ delicate blooms brighten up the garden in the depths of winter and have become a hit with collectors…
Tribute to Graham Richmond at Colton’s Care’s Newstone house
A much-loved former resident has been honoured at a Sturminster Newton care home with a room for wellbeing. Former BBC…
Farming podcast reaches the world
A PODCAST produced in Shaftesbury is reaching a global audience. The ChewintheCud pod, primarily aimed at dairy farmers in the…
Athenaeum Singers new leader on St Tom’s team
THE Warminster-based Athenaeum Singers were set to resume rehearsals this month under new director of music Thomas Mottershead. Thomas, who…
Recruitment drive at Stourhead
National Trust property Stourhead is looking for new volunteers and is holding two recruitment days later this month. The events…
Wincanton residents displeased with smell of coffee
Wincanton residents are fuming over the strong aroma from a local coffee merchant. Some Wincanton residents claim the fumes from…
Bake Off winner Syabira reveals she is a ‘tank hugger’ ahead of Dorset visit
WINNER of the 2022 Great British Bake Off contest – Syabira Yusoff – will be trading flour for fire…
