Canada geese make their home every year on island in the pond
By Tria Stebbing. The pond at the field is now well overdue a clean. The once clean clear water is…
Time for a cold winter walk and the new season seed catalogues…
By A J Selby ‘To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.’ Aristotle As…
Meditations in nature: Sounds of the Stour
Autumn has drawn to a close, and yet as I write this some of the trees are still wearing…
Brucellosis and imported dogs
By Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice. Brucella is a family of bacteria which infect the reproductive system of mammals. Different species…
Tasty twist on a festive favourite
By Rebecca Vincent. This recipe is a little festive offering that can be made in advance ready for the big…
Colourful history of oranges and lemons
By Sally Gregson. The arrival in northern Europe of citrus fruits is a history of shanties and legends – of…
How to bring light into the garden
By Sally Gregson. At this dark time of the year, it is a natural human instinct to value light and…
Lowry print sells for £3,200
GREAT prices were achieved at Acreman St Antiques Auction’s November sale. Prices included £3,200 for an L S Lowry signed…
Vintage wines in Interiors auction
DUKE’S Auctioneers, Dorchester, is holding its last auction of 2022 on 15 December at 10.30am. Interiors auctions have become a…
Ariel 99 and not out
A 1923 Ariel 9 Chummy motor car, one of just a couple in existence, has been consigned to the…
