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Farmers’ eyes always to the skies

by Barbara Cossins. After that long dry spell in summer, even into November, when the River Tarrant was still not…

Comfort eating

Quick and easy, a mug cake will satisfy sweet cravings and can be whipped up in a matter of…

Knives out!

Budding chefs demonstrated their skills in the kitchen at Shaftesbury School, hoping to progress in the Rotary Young Chef…

Climbing roses have simple demands

by Sally Gregson. PERHAPS the archetypical flower of any English garden is the rose. More pages have been written, more photographs…

Silk top hats from renowned makers

DUKE’S upcoming Sporting & Natural History auction has been creating quite a stir in sporting communities. The auction, on 15…

Amazing American cars at auction

FOUR vintage American cars dating from 1924 to 1930 are looking for new garages in the Charterhouse specialist auction…

Artists’ showcase at theatre

MEMBERS of Yeovil Art Group are showcasing their latest work in a New Year Exhibition at the Octagon Theatre…

Half-term fun at the village hall

ENTERTAINMENT for youngsters is on offer around Dorset this February half-term with three professional children’s theatre companies on tour. Georgia…

Rock ‘n’ roll hits from ‘The Big O’ and fellow greats

SOLID gold rock ‘n’ roll hits galore are promised when Barry Steele and friends rock up at the Octagon…

Ready, steady – it’s panto-time!

MEMBERS of Wincanton Amateur Dramatics Society will be taking panto audiences on a journey to the depths of the…