Category: Dorset community news

What to do if your summer holiday is cancelled?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. This Month: what to do if your summer holiday is cancelled? Q We...

Finding the colour in the stars, and even on a spectacular Wolf Moon

There is no richer reward than spotting planets in what is sometimes considered a ‘slow month’ for star and planet gazing, says Rob Nolan On...

Secrets and Lies | Tales from the Vale

Secrets and lies It is a universally acknowledged truth that excited young boys cannot keep a secret.When we first moved into the village, a delightful...

Scam Alert | Citizens Advice

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips. This Month: energy companies going bust and ‘green scams’ Q: My New Year’s Resolution is to...

The brightest star cluster is now showing

The distances between us and the stars are simply mind-blowing and beautiful, says our astronomer Rob Nolan. Christmas and New Year were mild, and wet....

Are you tough enough to take on the 2022 cycle ride’s new 75 mile ‘Challenging’ Route?

Shaftesbury Rotary Club are delighted to announce that their hugely popular charitable fundraiser, the North Dorset Cycle Ride, will be back again in May...

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Racing highs, weather lows

Chris Wald reflects on December’s challenges and triumphs on the yard, and looks ahead to the Tizzard team’s path to The Festival The good form...

Housekeeper / part-time cleaner required – Iwerne Valley DT11

10-15 hours a week in a busy house in North DorsetIwerne Valley DT11 The right person needs to be trustworthy, reliable and would ideally be...