Category: Dorset community news

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...

Kyiv City Ballet provide an unforgettable experience for North Dorset’s young Ukrainian community

Shaftesbury CE Primary School hosted members of the Kyiv City Ballet on 3rd October as the world-renowned international dance company started their whistle-stop tour...

Newcomers’ Event returns to Child Okeford

been since a Newcomers’ Event has been held in Child Okeford but, on Saturday 9th September, it returned!There were 20 stands filling the village...

Unveiling of commemorative board in Gillingham marks the bi-centenary of John Constable’s visits

In 1811 Dr John Fisher introduced his nephew, John Fisher, to Constable. The younger Fisher became the artist’s closest friend, providing moral and financial...

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Kingston Maurward shines at Eventing debut

The inaugural event saw almost 300 competitors, and was praised for its beautiful setting, challenging courses, and exceptional organisation Kingston Maurward hosted its inaugural British...

Meeting Mr Hardy: a famous man and his infamous dog

Fanny Charles tells the story of one of the world’s most famous – notorious – pets, who died 100 years ago this year, and...