The Blackmore Vale logo

Category: Dorset community news

Gillingham student delivers powerful Articulation speech

Tucked into the rolling chalk and flint-filled fields near Salisbury is an iconic art institution. NewArtCentre was once known simply as Roche Court –...

Hanford RDA celebrates 50 years of life-changing riding sessions

Pupils, staff and ponies came together last month at Hanford School to mark a major milestone – the 50th anniversary of the Hanford Group...

Dorset Doddlers go the extra mile for local families

The highly-anticipated Vale Pantry Family Hub Food Bank Run returned on Saturday 22nd February. It’s an event that has become a cherished tradition over...

Grab your needles! Dementia Action Week needs your finest forget-me-nots

The Museum of East Dorset is inviting local knitters and crocheters to contribute handmade woollen flowers to marking Dementia Action Week (19th–25th May) with...

Yeovil’s new breast cancer unit

After a five-year fundraising campaign led by Yeovil Hospital Charity, the new Maple Unit – Yeovil Hospital’s first-ever stand-alone, purpose-built breast cancer unit is...

Why is Dorset’s culture a competition?

The Grumbler – the open opinion column in The BV. It’s a space for anyone to share their thoughts freely. While the editor will...

Popular

Charles Church, master of the equestrian portrait

From washing dishes in Newmarket to Royal commissions, leading equestrian artist Charles Church answers the 19 random questions Interview by Sally Cooper Charles Church’s reputation as...

Packed meeting over Stratton’s missing bus service

Stratton’s lack of a bus service drew a packed audience of around 45 people to the village hall on 17th September, showing the strength...