Then & now: Fonthill Abbey
Built between 1796 and 1813 at Fonthill Gifford, this gothic folly, which was subsequently filled with art, was the…
The return of a steam icon
The Flying Scotsman, the most famous and iconic steam locomotive in the world, is to visit Swanage Railway for…
It’s a harbour full house!
Sherborne man completes mission to sail to every harbour in the British Isles after three and a half years Three…
Pre-loved books are perennially popular with Dorset residents
Who doesn’t love the history, the smell, the aesthetic of vintage books? Get your fix at the annual Sherborne…
Visit Greener Homes across the Vale
This October, be inspired by the environmental efforts of your friends and neighbours and gather practical advice from homeowners…
A valuable archive
Windrose Rural Media Trust has been giving a voice to people living in the wilder areas of Dorset, Somerset…
Planet Shaftesbury tackles light pollution
An illustrated talk at Shaftesbury Town Hall this October promises to offer illuminating solutions to the problem of unnatural…
Lost Summer, August 2022
Struck by the ‘false autumn’ happening in her family’s garden, a photographer reflects on the changes happening around us… by…
Five Vale women raise £1,700 for Alzheimer’s Society
Five women have put their best foot forward and raised £1,700 for the Alzheimer’s Society in the Trek 26…
Ride & Stride is a super success
Rector of Sherborne Abbey the Rev Martin Lee sent the participants in Dorset Historic Churches Trust’s annual Ride &…
