An exercise in smoke and mirrors
On first glance, the budget – AKA Autumn Statement – wasn’t as bad as many people feared. As I wrote…
Game of Thrones star in Chekhov
CHEKHOV’S play The Seagull will be screened at Shaftesbury Arts Centre this weekend as part of the National Theatre…
Sounds of a songwriting legend
THE music of Simon & Garfunkel is coming to Shaftesbury Arts Centre next weekend with the Sounds of Simon. The…
What do you know about Dorset’s orchards and apples?
Many of our old orchards have faded away, and with them their rich mix of local varieties and a…
Campaign to cut emissions
Motcombe Primary School spearheads a community campaign to tackle vehicle idling in the village. The school and local residents are…
The Blackmore Vale remembers the sacrifices made and honours the fallen
Around the Vale, communities paid their respects to the armed forces and those who have given their lives to…
The show must go on
Next year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show will be a two-day event, it has been confirmed. Organisers say extending the August…
Our loose Canon On finding the real joy in the festive season…
by Canon Eric Woods. Some clergy hate Christmas. They condemn the commercialism of it, and they grumble darkly about the…
Fabulous Forum
Home-grown talent from Blandford took to the stage of the town’s Corn Exchange in Fabulous Forum, organised by Sam…
Cheques & balances
West Dorset Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Club presents cheques totalling £6,500. The sum was raised at this summer’s popular…
