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Vital help for Wessex families

A new appeal aims to help families with young children get through the remainder of this winter’s challenging months. Home-Start…

New year Fresh start for Blandford WI

BLANDFORD Evening WI’s first meeting of the new year is always the one where the resolutions are discussed and…

Donations will divert deer damage

Bere Marsh Farm’s new willow saplings need protecting from the attention of Dorset’s deer. Deer cause catastrophic damage to trees…

Practical energy advice for Shaftesbury residents

Have you ever wondered about how you can improve the insulation of your house without having to listen to…

Winter garden glory at Springhead

First open garden of the year takes place in early February and promises to be a treat for garden…

Revamp on the cards for Stur scout hut

Plans for a new youth centre in Sturminster Newton have been submitted to replace an old ‘uninspiring’ scout hut The…

A walk around… Winterborne Stickland

Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade. Start by visiting the…

Fontmell Magna’s Village hall support hub

Fontmell Magna’s village hall is a hub for the community, providing a lifeline for anyone needing warmth, company and…

Celebrating snowdrops!

The Shaftesbury Snowdrop Event will return for 2023 next month, it has been confirmed. Previously, there had been fears the…

Halcyon days of Gillingham club sadly over

Town bids a fond farewell to community hub that has entertained the elderly for 50 years. Gillingham Day Club has…