News

Story of the Noah’s Ark told through the eyes of his missus

Mrs Noah is April De Angelis’s riotous retelling of the biblical flood story – with a feminist twist performed…

Haring around in the springtime

The sun is sinking towards the horizon casting a pale feathery light over the open, rolling chalk lands. Cheerful…

Make ’shroom for these lovely funghi

Clarke’s Auctions March sale was held over two days with the Antiques & Collectables sale on the Saturday and…

Going through hoops to keep up with fashion

By Carole Fornachon of the Blandford Fashion Museum With the current spotlight on “lockdown loungewear” and haute couture producing elastic…

Chef to hit the road after voluntary stint

Chef Carl Thomson has spent a decade creating fabulous feasts for guests in five star chalets in the Alps,…

Crowdfunder launched for organic community gardening enterprise

A community project launched in 2009 to provide people with the chance to grow organic produce is appealing for…

Cycling through seasonal produce at café

The Yellow Bicycle Cafe in Blandford Forum has become the first café or restaurant in the country to join…

Traditional pub with historic past and now facing a successful future

I recently had the opportunity to chat to owner Alasdair Warren, the owner of the Antelope Inn at Hazelbury…

Here’s our announcement! The New Stour & Avon is due to launch soon

The New Stour & Avon – a sister magazine for the New Blackmore Vale – will hit the streets…

Group’s year of tree planting

The planting of an oak tree at Castle Hill in Shaftesbury marks the end of the first year of…