The first day at (bee) school
New beekeepers are welcomed into the fold on a day that features classroom-based education, hands-on training and plenty of…
The People’s Plan for Nature
Ahead of April’s Planet Shaftesbury meeting, members look to a countrywide plan for local inspiration by Rachel Bodle of the…
Celts, mud & cake!
The Ancient Technology Centre shows what life was like in prehistoric Cranborne The last weekend in March saw the first…
A nasty way to die?
Local author invents new genre for his debut novel, combining murder and an appreciation of fine food and drink. A…
Sustainable European nightwear now in store
SHIRLEY Allum Fashions and Lingerie – stockists of Mey nightwear and vests – has all the new spring soft…
Museum celebrates the start of spring
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum is looking forward to a fascinating April, with medieval nuns and herbal medicine both on the…
The grass isn’t always greener…
You can help give wildlife food and shelter in your garden by allowing a few ‘weeds’ to inhabit your…
Green-fingered friends
If you want to grow your interest and expertise in gardening, the North Cadbury and District Gardening Club would…
Could you help breastfeeding mums?
Dorset network is looking for mums who are passionate about breastfeeding to volunteer to support parents across the county. VOLUNTEERS…
Bullock-proof hedge
A record 62 people competed at the recent 26th annual Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt hedge-laying competition at Babcary. The…