blackmorevale

A walk around… Sherborne

Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade Begin at Sheeplands Lane,…

Paws for thought

New robotic companion puppy helps Ruby to relax It was a real joy to watch as Wincanton resident, Ruby Shave,…

Hedging our bets

Over 100km of hedgerow has already been surveyed in West Dorset, but the journey has only just begun. by John…

Lessons give refugees a vital voice

Learning conversational English is a game-changer for people forced to restart their lives in a new country. Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill…

Vale puts some fizz into wine

by John Thorne WSET Dip Sparkling wine made here in the Blackmore Vale is a hit around the world and…

DOREEN SHORT

Unexpectedly on the 24th March 2023. Doreen aged 76 years of Stalbridge. Wife of the late Des Short. Much…

NICK GADENNE

Passed away suddenly on the 16th of February 2023 in the Western Cape South Africa. Much loved and hugely…

DAVID RAE

Peacefully, on 5 April 2023 at Yeovil District Hospital, David (formerly of Glasgow), beloved husband of Christine and a…

ROBERT WOODDARD WILLIAMSON “Bob”

On 22nd March 2023, peacefully in Hays House Nursing Home aged 96 years, formerly of Ludwell. A much loved…

RICHARD RUSSELL HALL “DICK”

On 22nd March 2023 peacefully at Dorset County Hospital. Aged 86 years. Beloved Husband of Joan, a much loved…