Category: Dorset community news

Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

The 39th Volunteers’ Week runs from 1st to 7th June, joining thousands of charities and voluntary organisations across the country in recognising the contribution...

Do I have to work a bank holiday?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: “ I recently started a new job which I enjoy, but my...

Village shops fighting back

A long time supporter (and judge!) of Dorset’s village shops, North Dorset CPRE chairman Rupert Hardy visits Child Okeford’s success story COVID was kind to...

Dorset County Show raises £8,960 for farming charities

The Dorset County Show has successfully raised £8,960 to support two local farming charities, with both the Dorset Farming Community Network (FCN) and the...

Come browse in Stur – there’s always something to see and do

SturAction sprang a surprise on John Romans on 31st March at the 1855 late night shopping – he found himself the guest of honour,...

A new market for Shaftesbury

With entertainment and dozens of artisan goods and food stalls, the monthly event will boost tourism and trade, says Rachael Rowe Who doesn’t enjoy the...

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Wincanton Racecourse welcomes the new season in style

As the leaves turn and the Jumps season returns, Wincanton Racecourse is thrilled to open its gates for another exciting season of racing, community...

Rhys James brings new tour to Swanage

Comedian Rhys James will bring his latest stand-up show Chop Logic to The Mowlem in Swanage on Thursday 24th September.Known for appearances on Mock...