Category: Dorset community news

A sneaky peek into the astonishing 1855 in Sturminster Newton

The interior of the old NatWest bank in Sturminster Newton has been veiled in secrecy for many months. Passersby couldn't see through the boarded...

1855 opens its doors, the John Romans Building, and a Christmas ice rink!

This month’s news from the unofficial capital of the Blackmore Vale … Pauline Batstone rounds up a busy month in Sturminster Newton 1855The new ‘unique shop...

Much more than food

Last month, Blandford Food Bank celebrated ten years of supporting the community – and it is more needed than ever. Rachael Rowe reports Alongside.Together.Courageous.Faithworks chief...

I’m a bit partial to a solar eclipse

October was a washout for stargazing, but astrophotographer Rob Nolan captured the eclipse – and is looking forward to some crisp clear nights Of course,...

Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund is now open

he Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund is now open for applications from community and voluntary organisations working in and around Dorchester. The fund comes from...

Blandford Freemasons supporting NOCS

https://youtu.be/MOWmMBjxDo0 Thanks to donations from the annual lodge of instruction dinner of The Lodge of Honour and Friendship, Blandford-based charity ‘New Opportunities for Community and...

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Beautiful, record-breaking Honeysuckle!

Breeding stock sales, tracking horses and the glory that is the matchless Honeysuckle - Lucy Procter reflects on November at the Glanvilles Stud. Here on...

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...