Meditations in nature: A woodland galaxy
Every year, they stop me in my tracks. I cannot walk past clumps of wood anemones without pausing to…
Polished up
Established in 1976, Gibson & Radford lovingly restores furniture. The effects of central heating, sun bleaching, accidental spills and…
From garden to table, how to grow your own veg
With food prices soaring, there’s never been a better time to grow your own supper. Daylight hours are longer…
Going, going, gone…
The most exciting, personal collection of classic twin-shock trials motorbikes is being sold at Charterhouse in Sherborne at 12…
A treasure chest
This exquisite Victorian sapphire and diamond cultured pearl brooch/pendant is part of Duke’s bi-annual jewellery and watches auction, on…
Have a spring clean
Are you a lover of all things pre-loved? Is rustic modern your thing? The value of antiques and collectables…
Celebrating May Day
For many of us, May Day conjures up images of children dancing round a maypole holding ribbons, and the…
Railway is in Mike’s blood
Memories of Blandford, the Somerset and Dorset Railway and the Railway Hotel will be shared by Mike Beale at…
Meet me by the magnolia
Garden centres are set to be the buzz of the social calendar over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend…
How to make your house a home
Known in France as ‘vide-greniers’, nothing beats a leisurely stroll around a French-style vintage market on a sunny, long…
