Category: News

All the latest news from the monthly digital Blackmore Vale magazine. Collected from across the Blackmore Vale and Dorset.

News rounds ups of the most popular features, and important local news items between issues.

We endeavour to bring you news that is important to you. Things that are hapening on your doorstep, things that affect your daily lives.

We aim to provide interesting articles and reports on subjects that are both intersting and informative.

The Blackmore Vale magazine news section is kept fresh and up to date by our local reporters and news desk items.

If you have a news story tah you think is worth sharing, then get in touch with the editor on [email protected]

Dorset community news

The BV’s favourite Christmas traditions

Nearly everyone has one - that moment that makes you sigh with contentment, and think ‘Christmas is here’. BV Editor, Laura Hitchcock, shares a...

6 December 2021

News

Marston Church near Frome reinvents itself as a music venue

Marston Church is a beautiful 18th century church less than 2 miles from Frome. Used occasionally for church services, new life is being brought...

5 December 2021

News

Okeford’s Fundraising Jam Maker Extraordinaire Hangs Up her Preserving Pan

After over 30 years of making jams and chutneys to raise funds for Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall, local resident Anthea Calcott has decided to...

5 December 2021

Dorset community news

Successful Sturbiz Job Fair

The first SturBiz Job Fair was held last month and declared a great success. SturBiz,the Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce, swiftly reacted when its members...

20 November 2021

Dorset Charity

Famous Matisse Fake to be auctioned

This month the Emporium received a donated fake Henri Matisse, by famous art forger Elmyr de Hory. His was a fascinating tale; the eldest son...

20 November 2021

News

AFC Bournemouth support the opening of Archbishop Wake’s new MUGA.

Last year the Friends of Archbishop Wake Primary School launched a campaign to raise funds for an all-weather playing field; a multi-use games area...