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Nature nurtures wellbeing thanks to Dorset Community Foundation

Grants totalling more than £10,000 have been awarded by Dorset Community Foundation to 12 grass roots groups and charities using...

Ride & Stride to raise money for Dorset churches

The annual Ride & Stride day in aid of Dorset churches takes place this year on Saturday 10 September. Shaun...

Worthy winners

Drought and difficult growing conditions didn’t stop East Knoyle’s gardeners (and cooks!) finding impressive exhibits for this summer’s Flower &...

Long service rewarded

The raffle run by the Friends of The Yeatman Hospital raffle at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair this May proved...

Bring back the bells

The tower clock of St Andrew’s church, Yetminster, is one-of-kind, but is desperately in need of expensive renovations. The sound...

Welsh choir in pub singalong

Locals get an unexpected vocal treat… by Brian MacReamoinn. Saturday night regulars at a Wilton pub got a bit of...

Swingtime in the sunshine!

Hundreds gathered to enjoy Swingtime in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens, a fabulous afternoon of music and entertainment to raise money for...

Can you keep a secret?

With the children back at school, now’s a good time to enjoy some peace and quiet at your favourite seaside...

Countrymen UK celebrates its 10th anniversary at Ryland’s farm

Innovative local club helps men with life-limiting conditions access farm and countryside activities to improve their quality of life and...

Commonwoof Games

Lydlinch and Bagber’s Doggylympics (some said it should have been renamed the Commonwoof Games) made a welcome return in the...