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Five generations of wellies at the door

Tracie Beardsley catches up with renowned Dorset farmer Wakely Cox, whose family have farmed in Puddletown for almost a century Outside the farmhouse door, wellington...

The millers’ tale

Tracie Beardsley discovers the timeless grind of Cann Mills, where the Stoates blend tradition and modernity in the craft of organic milling Cann Mills, near...

Bottled ancient wisdom

Eleanor Gallia has a pragmatic approach to herbal medicine, and merges tradition and science in her effective, earth-sourced medical practice ‘It’s always been very much...

Dogged determination

Lucy Nolan was barking up the right tree when she turned her love of gundogs into a business. Tracie Beardsley meets Dorset’s only Accredited...

When funerals are the family business

Tracie Beardsley meets a fourth-generation funeral director and discovers what it’s like to have a job that can be a conversation starter – or...

Oyez, oyez, oyez! For crying out loud!

He’s ‘cried’ on Glastonbury’s pyramid stage … Robbie Wiliams is a fan … Tracie Beardsley talks to Chris Brown, the voice of Wimborne When moving...

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Leweston team win National Title for third year running

With eight team events and nine riders competing for individual honours, the Leweston group had a very busy three days at the All England...
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This is not your village fête pottery tent

Raku flames, wheel-throwing and sculptural centrepieces – Potfest South West is a must for collectors, creatives and curious visitors alike From 4th to 6th July,...

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