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February’s Book Corner

Firstly, I want to take the opportunity for a huge thank you to all our customers who have supported us over the past year...

And from The BV contributors …

We’re fortunate to have some amazing contributors to The BV. Carl Bovis often allows us the use of his amazing photography, and I’m always...

Christmas gift buying needn’t be stressful!

Christmas gift buying needn’t be stressful!As always there are a wonderful range of book ideas that make perfect presents – I’ve rounded up some...

Christmas for enquiring young minds | Book Corner

This month Wayne recommends two books that would be perfect for Christmas for enquiring young minds Unstoppable Us How Humans Took over the World(£20, age...

The life and work of a print maker

Wild Light - A printmaker’s day and nightby Angela Harding (£25) With more than 70 original illustrations, printmaker Angela Harding invites you to look at...

Baden Powell – the Boy Scout who never wanted to grow up

In her open-minded new biography, Dorset journalist Lorraine Gibson unearths fascinating insights into the complex character of Robert Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scouts. However,...

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A clear start for Taran, and possibly the best FedEx parcel delivery ever?

Buying two horses unseen was a risk, but the results are absolutely wonderful, and the season has started well, says Toots Bartlett. April has been...

Angela Rebecca Teasdale

5th October 1976 – 14th December 2025 Angie passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 14th December, aged 49 years. Devoted wife to Roger, proud...

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