Category: Dorset community news

Things to See and Do on the Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast contains some of the most idyllic parts of Dorset. It features jaw-dropping scenery, fascinating family-friendly attractions, and dozens of exciting activities...

Final call for young netballers – Bryanston trials close soon

Young netballers across Dorset and the South West have just a short window to apply for trials at a new Netball Centre of Excellence...

Motocross action and lifesize 13ft dinosaur at Dorset Spring Show

The Dorset Spring Show returns to Puddletown on 9th and 10th May, opening the county’s open-air event season with a programme that leans into...

Book now, stay later – respite care that empowers you to plan ahead

With the welcome arrival of longer days, thoughts turn to sunshine and trips away. While the idea of a summer holiday is something to...

A little cheer on a gloomy day

Victoria Sturgess has a clutch of comic classics to remind us that misfortune, misunderstanding and absurdity make great entertainment Let us use the coming of...

Why rural Dorset pubs still matter as centres of community life

Pubs in Dorset’s countryside do more than provide food and drink—they serve as central gathering spaces for local residents. These rural venues offer comfort,...

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“I wasn’t thinking about managing. I was terrified I’d never ride again”

When Jemima Green was paralysed from the waist down after a car crash, she thought she’d never be able to ride again. She was...

Planning Your Trip to the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show: Where to Stay and What to See

There is something uniquely British about voluntarily spending a significant portion of your August weekend standing in a field in Motcombe, surrounded by pristine...