Category: Dorset community news

Take an hour for a browse in Stur

This month’s news from the unofficial capital of the Blackmore Vale… Sturminster Newton is always a great place to come and have a browse; potter...

Mosaic supporting bereaved children and young people

Mosaic are a Dorset based charity supporting bereaved children and young people, their families and the professionals working with them. Founded in 2007, Mosaic was...

UFOs – or something else tonight?

Richard Miles, Dark Skies Adviser for Dorset CPRE, was chatting with fellow astronomers over a coffee – all missing the fireball shooting overhead! Have you...

The end of an era and a final splash for Abbey Swimming Club

It is with great sadness that the Abbey Swimming Club has had to permanently close after more than 30 years as a community swimming...

Employ My Ability is evolving in Gillingham

Thorngrove Garden Centre’s EmployMyAbility (EMA) campus is expanding to offer more opportunities to young people with special needs Regular visitors to Thorngrove and readers of...

Diverse Abilities is on the hunt for volunteers

Diverse Abilities, is looking for volunteers for the coming year to help with ongoing projects and a series of community events throughout the year....

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County Show selected as qualifier for prestigious horse show

For the first time in its 183-year history, the Dorset County Show is making a significant addition to its line-up by hosting qualifier classes...

Our insect balance sheet is in the red

Few indicators are as revealing as insects. After decades observing them, DWT’s Hamish Murray has a sober assessment of Dorset’s natural balance For more than...