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Swingtime in the sunshine!

Hundreds gathered to enjoy Swingtime in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens, a fabulous afternoon of music and entertainment to raise money…

Can you keep a secret?

With the children back at school, now’s a good time to enjoy some peace and quiet at your favourite…

Countrymen UK celebrates its 10th anniversary at Ryland’s farm

Innovative local club helps men with life-limiting conditions access farm and countryside activities to improve their quality of life…

Commonwoof Games

Lydlinch and Bagber’s Doggylympics (some said it should have been renamed the Commonwoof Games) made a welcome return in…

Music in their hearts

Thanks to a generous donation by Leweston School, residents of Trinity Manor care home can tickle the ivories whenever…

Roll up, roll up – it’s show time!

Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS, Friars Moor Livestock Health. One of the highlights of the farming calendar for many is show…

Preparation pays in the show ring

By Tria Stebbing. It is show season, and after the last few years of cancellations, livestock is finally being shown…

Meditations in nature: The magic of moths

By Susie Curtin. Last night while I was sleeping, the moths in my garden were gathering. It was the perfect…

Keep it simple with green beans

By Rebecca Vincent. I adore green bean season, so much so that my wonderful mother would post some runner beans…

Show some love for British rapeseed

By Barbara Cossins. The hot weather in July was incredibly challenging for our combining of the rapeseed oil crop. Combining…