New pétanque terrains open in Gillingham as sport gains popularity
NEW international-sized pétanque terrains have been officially opened in Gillingham. Often known as boule, pétanque sees players aim to score…
Runners gearing up for Tarrant Valley 10 in June
SCORES of runners will descend on a Dorset village next month for a 10k event. The Tarrant Valley 10 (TV10)…
Yeovil wins medals galore at district swim meet
by Ashley Tomkins THOUSANDS of swim competitions take place each year in the UK, but Yeovil District Swimming Club’s (YDSC)…
Royals recover from derby defeat with Poole win
After our defeat midweek in the North Dorset Derby to Sturminster Newton United FC infront of over 350 people…
Mayor bowls the first wood
by Cliff Waters THE opening day of Blandford Bowling Club’s new season saw the mayor, Cllr Colin Stevens, bowl the…
Rockies’ season petering out
by Avril Lancaster SHAFTESBURY have struggled for form towards the end of the season with injuries to key players and…
White ball ace Whiteley raises hopes for season
THE men’s and women’s Dorset county cricket teams have started their T20 campaigns. The men are playing in the National…
Golf ‘in a washing machine’
SOME 36 brave souls ventured out at Sherborne Golf Club to play the inaugural Easter Bunny Bowmaker, a fun…
Budding jockeys given chance to ride on a Wincanton race day
BUDDING champion jockeys are being offered the chance to ride out at Wincanton Racecourse in a special charity race. The…
Wincanton Tennis Club staging open day
WINCANTON Tennis Club are inviting all-comers to an open day on Saturday (April 29). The club are opening their doors…