Category: Dorset community news

Jupiter and its big red spot

Despite stormy skies, astrophotographer Darshna Ladva captures stunning Jupiter image. Rob Nolan eyes the sky at night this month As we endure yet another storm...

Time for a Dorset staycation?

Employ My Ability offers vocational training for students with learning disabilities and special educational needs and disabilities. One of their students, Maddie Walters, spent...

Free school uniform exchange, new traders in 1855 and big winter plans!

Pauline Batstone shares her monthly round up of what’s happening among the town’s collection of community enterprises and events Autumn is gently creeping up on...

Navigating the car-buying process

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: ‘I need a new car for work. I’ve been looking at second-hand...

Recordbreaking £26k raised by Hatch House Event!

The annual Open Garden event at Hatch House last month broke a new record, raising a grand total of more than £26,000 for Salisbury...

Sherborne and Shaftesbury finalists in Star Council Awards!

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced its finalists in the prestigious Star Council Awards. After an exhaustive evaluation process, an expert...

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Gearing up for events

Team Rimmer’s July adventures and a behind-the-scenes peek at the meticulous competition prep, including a top-secret luxury shampoo tip How is it August already?! I...

How Dorset Villages Are Keeping Traditional Pub Games Alive

Across the Blackmore Vale's village pubs skittle alleys are being swept clean, dartboards rehung, and cribbage cards shuffled again on Tuesday evenings. Far from...