Category: Dorset community news

What is lasting power of attorney?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: A friend has fallen ill, which has made me think about getting...

Black Pug Books

She wrangled Queen, Frost and the Rolling Stones – 50 years on Victoria Sturgess runs Black Pug Books with the same wit, grit and...

‘I have never known it this bad’

After years of running The Langton Arms, I have never known things to be this bad. In 2004 we suffered a devastating fire.Rebuilding after...

Art at Home raises £1,000 for farming support charity

West Dorset artist Sarah Sclater has raised £1,000 for the Farming Community Network (FCN) through her annual Art at Home exhibition, held in early...

When Jeanne found a new home

When Dale Batten moved her mother-in-law to The Malthouse, she expected safety – not the sense of family she says shapes every day now When...

Creating opportunities for connection and companionship this Christmas

It may be billed as ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, but for the elderly and isolated, Christmas can often feel lonely, rather...

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The vet’s story and cuddles with Trevor

Last month one curious foal stole our hearts with her naughty leap inside a small pen after a ruptured bladder operation – Lucy shares...

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...