What’s On

Trust attractions all ready for recovery

The three great National Trust paid-for attractions in the area are hoping for a strong recovery this summer after figures...

The show must go on at the Octagon

Our fifth annual trip to the Octagon for their panto was a bit different this year. Hasn’t everything been a...

Yule Ride may be repeated

Christmas shoppers in Blandford were entertained by a festive family fun Yule Ride, a first for the town, which was...

Generous new Nativity gift goes on display in Conduit

The Nativity scene which has stood in the heart of Sherborne every Christmas for 70 years has been replaced, thanks...

Bikers all revved up with the spirit of Halloween ride-out

  Bikers gathered on the Milldown car park in the darkness on Saturday, but then the lights were switched on...

Remembrance Sunday’s new format

  Remembrance Sunday commemorations on November 8 in Sturminster Newton will be very different this year. There will be no...

Classic car show to return in 2022

OFF THE ROAD: Sherborne Classic Car Show The organisers of the popular Sherborne Classic and Supercar show have stood by...

Christmas market to be held at brewery

Christmas may be slightly different for us all this year, but the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery in Blandford St Mary...

Christmas fair

An Early Christmas Market will be held at Fontmell Magna Village Hall and Grounds on Saturday, October 17 from 11am...

A little slice of carnival history

The Afternoon Carnival Procession in 1958 Words by Mary Bailey The roots of English carnivals go back over 100 years...