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Edwardian Shaftesbury villages on show at library event

PHOTOGRAPHS of Edwardian Shaftesbury villages will be the subject of a presentation next week. On May 18, at Shaftesbury Library,…

Send us your pictures of Coronation celebrations across the Vale!

ARE you planning a Coronation celebration this weekend? If so, we want to hear from you. We are planning a…

Cadets come out in force

Affiliation ceremony shows the value of army cadets LINKS between the Wincanton branch of the Royal British Legion and the…

Air your laundry

The Great Dorset Pants Fence is replenished following the loss of smalls in the recent storms – including Beryl’s…

Masks not needed as cases decline

With cases of Covid-19 falling, safety measures put in place during the pandemic are gradually being dropped MASKS are no…

Coronation events around the Vale

Find a party, picnic or event near you and join in the fun this Bank Holiday weekend May 6 Motcombe Mums…

Hogging the limelight

Local nature reserve is overwhelmed with volunteers as it appeals for pig sitters to keep an eye on its…

Wincanton Town Ladies retain sponsorship

JEANS Electrical of Mere have extended their sponsorship of Wincanton Town FC’s ladies’ team for their second ever season. The…

Bullock-proof hedge

A record 62 people competed at the recent 26th annual Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt hedge-laying competition at Babcary. The…

Hedging our bets

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