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1,000yr old Ansty Has a May Queen Again

The first day of May once again brought a new May Queen to the village of Ansty, near Tisbury, this year. Due to the recent...

Night Sky April 2021 | What you can see this month

This month it's all about Venus as it returns to the evening skies in April, making it a planetto keep an eye on for...

This is a True Story | Tales from the Vale

This is a true story. It is the late 1970s, or early 80s, on a farm in Dorset. The hunt is close by.  But something’s...

Night Sky March 2021 | What you can see this month

Just before sunrise on 5 March, low on the south eastern horizon, search the eastern pre-dawn sky and you’ll find tiny Mercury (now at...

The campaign for a real Dorset accent … | Tales from the Vale

A lot of readers seemed to approve of my last column, the Editor tells me, in a rare burst of communication.  The general feeling, though,...

Night Sky February 2021 | What you can see this month.

February brings a host of night sky activity that will surely delight. On the 6th a very bight Venus will pass Saturn, if you...

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BHS Dorset Pleasure Ride

In aid of the BHS Ride Pleasure Ride Out UK Fund Sunday 10 September9:30am - 11.30amMagiston FarmSydling St NicholasDorchester, DT2 9NR Advance booking£20 Adults - £10...

How the seasons in Blackmore Vale change your daily commute

Most drivers treat country lanes the same year-round, but Blackmore Vale's seasonal shifts demand different approaches to stay safe. From summer's dust clouds to...

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