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…
Puppet master performs for theatre
Comedian/ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, who won America’s Got Talent in 2015, is set to return to the Octagon Theatre in…
Introducing… a favourite herb
Inula helenium or elecampane is one of my favourite herbs. I started growing it last year but just got the…
Beetroot is packed full of goodness
With this recipe we are combining beetroot and lettuce. I have to admit it has taken me years to come…
Don’t live life on repeat: Why we need to put joy first
You know you feel better after an evening spent laughing – really belly-achingly laughing – with good friends. You go…
Scent of summer in the garden
What could be more redolent of an English summer than the perfume of roses scenting the air on a…
Students rise to Ten Tors challenge
Students at Sturminster Newton High School completed the gruelling Ten Tors challenge in great time. Three teams were entered –…
Inspirational teacher honoured in awards
Party poppers and cake were the order of the day at assembly at Shaftesbury School when Alex More received…
Back to life in Georgian times
The Blackmore Vale Group of the Somerset and Dorset Family History Group enjoyed an ‘entire day’ in a Georgian…
Ladies leading the way
The Blackmore Vale recognised the achievements of two of its leading ladies recently, with the election of Cllr Sharon…
