Thick hedges are home to a huge variety and quantity of wildlife
The long-awaited rain has given us to date three-quarters of an inch – well, it’s a start! Calving season has...
How to feed for a healthy weight
by Lynn Broom, Longmead Veterinary Practice Maintaining a healthy weight optimises an animal’s ability to remain healthy. We have control...
Roses all the way
by Sally Gregson After the roasting-hot, roller-coaster ride that was this summer, late September days bring a little relief. It...
Ornamental grasses
by Sally Gregson Many gardeners have been growing fashionable, ornamental grasses in their gardens since the turn of this century....
Landseer to Frink pieces in auction
Duke’s Autumn Auction and Art & Design Post-1880 Auction are both online with fully illustrated catalogues. The more ‘traditional’ antiques...
Taxidermy collection for sale
Clarke’s Auctions at Semley saw good prices in its September sales. A 19th century Chinese ebonised hardwood table screen with...
80 lots will be sold for hospital appeal
Acreman St Antiques Auction, Sherborne, is holding its Specialist Jewellery auction and General Antiques auction on Friday 23 September, featuring...
Rugby club looking for new recruits
Blandford RFC’s Minis & Juniors are looking for new players from U6s to U13s for the upcoming season. They play...
Flyers land league title
Blandford Flyers Swimming Club battled for another win in the fourth and final round of the Jurassic League at Bridport...
Novices up and running
by Paul Russell The Couch to 5K (C25K) programme organised by the Dorset Doddlers running club ended successfully once again....
