Long history of Census in the spotlight
By Laura Manning. The October meeting of the Blackmore Vale Family History Group featured Dr Penny Walters, who gave a…
Tree’s a crowd
Thirty hazel trees have been planted in a restored allotment plot at Elizabeth Road in Blandford as part of…
A walk around… Oborne
Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade. Oborne is a small…
Differences of opinion
With discussion continuing to rage about the balance of investment in different energy sources, it’s time to examine human…
Otter spotter
NBVM reader Kevin sent us this photo of an otter, caught on film recently in his Gillingham garden. “The…
Musical extravaganza is a hit
The Dementia Friendly Gillingham Autumn Spectacular Concert was considered to be “the best one yet”. A packed St Mary’s Church…
Where’s Warburton?
ON 2 April this year, a national newspaper ran an exclusive story detailing how Somerton and Frome MP David…
Putting the bees to bed for the winter
As the days shorten and a productive summer gives way to the shortages of winter, it’s time to turn…
Young farmers on form
Salisbury Young Farmers Club celebrate the end of their first year back with a harvest supper and prizegiving. It has…
Melodies Remembered
Melodies Remembered is a fun, sociable, fortnightly singing group for people living with dementia and their carers. It gives…
