Doreen Mary Potts
Who died peacefully on Thursday 29th September. A celebratory service of Doreen’s life will be held in St. John’s Church…
David Edward England
Aged 91 of Sturminster Newton sadly passed away on 6th September. A much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Service…
If Napoleon had this cream, history may have been different…
by Fiona Chapman. One of the highlights of walking in the woods in autumn is coming across glossy, tactile and…
Meditations in nature: The phantom of the forest
by Susie Curtin. It is not often that I set out into the woods with an agenda, but I have…
How to beat procrastination
by Alice Johnsen. Many years ago we were repairing a barn. It was not an easy job and there was…
Comforting bake for colder nights
by Rebecca Vincent. As the evenings draw in and get cooler I love a nice comforting bake, and this creamy…
Exciting entries in food awards
by Barbara Cossins. The 2022 Love Local Trust Local Awards are just beginning. Some of the finest Dorset food producers…
What does being a veterinary nurse involve?
by Lynn Broom. Longmead Veterinary Practice Veterinary nurses are essential members of the veterinary team and they bring their own unique…
It’s tree planting time again!
by Sally Gregson. Now, a few weeks and months after the last fiery breaths of the drought, it’s time to…
Hardy fellows from plains of southern Africa
by Sally Gregson. As the days shorten, the temperatures cool, and the garden starts to shut down for the winter,…
