New dates for Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show after April event called off
NEW dates have been confirmed for the 2024 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show. On Tuesday, organisers announced the planned…
Spring Countryside Show called off as bad weather hits Turnpike Showground
THE Shaftesbury & Gillingham Spring Countryside Show has been called off amid bad weather. Organisers said heavy rainfall had left…
Dorset attraction becomes a movie set – with sheep as extras!
CAMERAS were rolling at a Dorset attraction recently as a film crew travelled back in time. The Ancient Technology Centre…
Two Dorset towns make the 2024 Britain in Bloom finals
TWO Dorset groups have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 Britain in Bloom competition. Shaftesbury in Bloom and Upton…
The Last Interview with… Dr Amy-Jane Beer
THE naturalist and writer on winning the Wainwright Prize and struggling with the menopause ahead of her talk at…
Celebrity gardener Derry Watkins set for gardening club talk
CELEBRATED gardening expert Derry Watkins will be giving a talk this month. Derry, who runs Special Plants in Bath, will…
Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural Oscar
A DORSET internet firm has been nominated for a rural Oscar. Wessex Internet has been revealed as a finalist in…
Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival
AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…
NBV gardening expert picks up honour for work in the industry
GARDENING expert – and New Blackmore Vale columnist – Mike Burks has received an honorary award. Mike Burks, managing director…
Emergency work to remove tree trapped under Blandford Bridge
EMERGENCY work had to be carried out in Blandford to remove a fallen tree that was trapped under the…
