Meditations in nature: springtime symphonies
As winter withdraws and spring rapidly approaches, I am reminded of how much I love nature’s new beginnings. Already…
Sweet smell of freedom
Keyneston Mill, the creative and experimental home of Parterre Fragrances, where they grow the key ingredients for their own…
Group’s hard work starting to pay off
Much work has been taking place in the Fontmell Garden over lockdown. Volunteers have been working hard, turning the garden…
Modern dairy farm in same family for 90 years
Sitting on the edge of Sherborne, Castle Farm has been home to the Dimond family for almost 90 years….
Posies make mothers’ celebration so special
Mothering Sunday was a village affair this year, when the community joined forces to make 350 posies for all…
Country fair off, but back next year
The volunteer organising committee of the Sherborne Castle Country Fair have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s…
A summer of fun as events go ahead
Shaftesbury is to host two summer events after the government laid out a roadmap back to allowing festivals and…
Starring role for abbey as online film is premiered
History buffs and Shaftesbury lovers are being invited to watch Shaftesbury Abbey – The Movie online on Saturday, March…
Health service fears as 1,200 houses planned
The Sherborne Patient Participation Group (PPG) has raised concerns over a lack of increased medical facilities to meet the…
Call to create National Park in county
A case to create Dorset National Park is gathering pace. The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to create new National…
