Category: Dorset community news

Stur Half draws runners from near and far

The 34th Stur Half Marathon saw 331 runners cross the finish line in Sturminster Newton on 3rd August, with entrants travelling not just from...

Where the light falls right

From a childhood in Kenya to high-end shoots in Mallorca, photographer Graham Pengelly has always been drawn to the moments others miss ‘It’s funny,’ Graham...

Season of music at St Gregory’s, Marnhull

St Gregory’s Church in Marnhull has a full season of music planned, with concerts running through to December. The Autumn Series, held at 3pm...

The Valley Gardening Club summer show

Colour and creativity filled the Pamela Hambro Hall in Winterborne Stickland on 16th August, for the Valley Gardening Club’s annual Summer Show.Independent judges praised...

Silence in Sturminster as mayor quits after four months

As Dorset councillor Carole Jones warns that Sturminster has lost ‘a wealth of experience’, Rachael Rowe tries to understand what is happening at Sturminster...

Historic steam gala heads to Swanage Railway

Six locomotives spanning half a century of steam power will take centre stage at the Swanage Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala from 12th to 14th...

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The art (and precision timing) of breeding

Glanvilles Stud is deep in covering season’s intricacies; Lucy Procter unravels it while stud visitors delight in heartwarming foal cuddles As usual, the BV’s Courtenay...

Temporary Office Assistant | Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Office Assistant with an eye for detail to join our team at Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Society for the 2026 event season...

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