Agents’ gift for Friends
The first of many donations from new Sherborne estate agents Tower Wills was presented to the Friends of Yeatman…
It’s full steam ahead for show in 2022
Steam fair fans who were left bitterly disappointed after two years of cancellations are celebrating its welcome return next…
How to ensure wildlife goes on after your own passing
Dorset Wildlife Trust has announced a new partnership with Farewill, a provider of free online will writing services. The trust’s…
Nine volunteers start for Home-Start: Could you be next?
Nine new volunteers have just completed their Home-Start preparation course, having received training in active listening, safeguarding children, boundaries…
It’s no Secret: Ben’s a fundraising ace
A 13-year-old Sherborne student has smashed not only his target hours for his Duke of Edinburgh award – he…
Scholarship honour for rising music star Tom
An exceptional teenage musician from Sturminster Marshall has won the 2021 Dee Butterfield Scholarship for Young People and plans…
Alfred the Great: Podcast picks up best in UK award
We all love This is Alfred – Shaftesbury’s excellent daily podcast. Now a panel of radio experts have agreed, pronouncing…
Restoration project ensures there’s no trouble at mill
The water wheel at Lordsmead Mill in Mere will once again be driven by the River Shreen on its…
Lost for words? Not us, say Scribblers
An entertaining book, In a Matter of Words, has been penned by a group of writers in Sherborne, The…
Bryanston School Swimmers Raise £5k for Children’s Charity
Bryanston pupils have raised nearly £5,000 for Level Water, a national children’s charity, with a challenging swim. Ten pupils aged…
