Natural talent
Captured on camera: the UK’s largest resident Hawk-moth spotted in Blandford! Rachael and Charles Holland spotted this beauty among their…
Hydrogen: the fuel of the future?
How much do you really know about the magic molecule being touted as the solution to the current energy crisis… His…
60 seconds with… Sophie Irwin
Her debut novel, A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting, received rapturous reviews, and at just 27 Sophie Irwin is already on…
Sheep shearing time is getting near
The flock are thoroughly being spoilt with a selection of summer grazing paddocks now being offered. The recent weather…
Have you seen the world through a cow’s eyes?
As well as working as a full-time farm vet, I am also a member on the board of directors…
All the cattle are on the pastures
All the first cut silage is safely in – it was a tormenting time with the catchy weather, rain…
Baler is a temperamental beast
The sheep’s feet have remained our main concern over the last fortnight, with Disney Princess still making a good…
‘A dripping June keeps all in tune’
We dream of June through the dark days of winter; we dream of sunshine and gardens bursting with colour;…
Some common issues in old cats…
Cats are independent and this makes them very good at hiding signs of ill health. Old cats will be…
Four takes on famous author’s life
Fans of Thomas Hardy are in for a summer treat as four local museums hold co-ordinated exhibitions, examining different…
