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The bee’s knees

Make a beeline for Compton Chamerlayne village hall, where Brigit Strawbridge Howard will enlighten you on the world of…

A jolly good vintage!

Raise a glass (champagne, naturally) to the Wessex Wine Society, which celebrates its 45th birthday this year. The sound of…

Blandford battles climate change

Climate Action Now 2022! brings together charities and local organisations to effect change. by Nicci Brown. Two Environmental Fairs organised this…

Hero honoured

Soldier awarded a Victoria Cross after Arnhem to be commemorated in plaque unveiling in Winterborne Monkton. by Peter Metcalfe. Lionel Queripel…

Seafire flyover

This August Mr Jameson, one of the residents of the Old Vicarage care home in Leigh, Dorset, was lucky…

Kushti Bok unveils new Legend Pole

Majestic new Legend Pole reflects the heritage and culture of the Travelling communities Over one hundred Gypsies and Travellers were…

Nature nurtures wellbeing thanks to Dorset Community Foundation

Grants totalling more than £10,000 have been awarded by Dorset Community Foundation to 12 grass roots groups and charities…

Ride & Stride to raise money for Dorset churches

The annual Ride & Stride day in aid of Dorset churches takes place this year on Saturday 10 September….

Worthy winners

Drought and difficult growing conditions didn’t stop East Knoyle’s gardeners (and cooks!) finding impressive exhibits for this summer’s Flower…

Long service rewarded

The raffle run by the Friends of The Yeatman Hospital raffle at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair this May…