Baler is a temperamental beast
The sheep’s feet have remained our main concern over the last fortnight, with Disney Princess still making a good job of limping dramatically when...
‘A dripping June keeps all in tune’
We dream of June through the dark days of winter; we dream of sunshine and gardens bursting with colour; we dream of a cacophony...
Some common issues in old cats…
Cats are independent and this makes them very good at hiding signs of ill health. Old cats will be less active and old age...
Four takes on famous author’s life
Fans of Thomas Hardy are in for a summer treat as four local museums hold co-ordinated exhibitions, examining different aspects of his work.
Hardy fans...
Puppet master performs for theatre
Comedian/ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, who won America’s Got Talent in 2015, is set to return to the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil.
Paul, a patron of the...
Introducing… a favourite herb
Inula helenium or elecampane is one of my favourite herbs.
I started growing it last year but just got the foliage, huge lance-shaped leaves, but...
Beetroot is packed full of goodness
With this recipe we are combining beetroot and lettuce.
I have to admit it has taken me years to come round to enjoying beetroot, I’ve...
Don’t live life on repeat: Why we need to put joy first
You know you feel better after an evening spent laughing – really belly-achingly laughing – with good friends.
You go home, sleep well and wake...
Scent of summer in the garden
What could be more redolent of an English summer than the perfume of roses scenting the air on a warm June evening? It’s what...
Students rise to Ten Tors challenge
Students at Sturminster Newton High School completed the gruelling Ten Tors challenge in great time.
Three teams were entered – two 35-mile teams and one...
