Category: Dorset community news

What’s the story, Stur?

For a small rural town, Sturminster Newton is attracting some seriously big literary hitters. This June, Damien Lewis, Tracy Chevalier, and Natasha Solomons are...

Three buses and a vague promise

I see Dorset Council has unveiled its latest grand plan for public transport, complete with “exciting” projects, a “real opportunity” to improve services and...

Castle Cary Choir turns 60!

Yes, Castle Cary Choir really is that old – and they’re celebrating in style. The choir’s anniversary celebrations begin with a home-ground concert at...

RotaKids sponsored swim goes with a big splash

On a crisp, sunny morning, Shaftesbury’s RotaKids, supported by Shaftesbury Rotary, took to the water for their very first sponsored swim – held at...

Small grants, big impact: community funding reaches across Dorset

Grants totalling £149,000 have been awarded to 39 small charities and voluntary groups across Dorset, thanks to the Dorset Community Foundation’s Neighbourhood Fund. The...

Shine a light for VE day in Sturminster Newton

A beacon and lamps of peace will be lit in Sturminster Newton to ‘shine a light’ on the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe.On...

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Beefy courses and blue skies at Kingston Maurward

A beautiful park, well-designed undulating courses and a warm welcome for cobs with fabulous moustaches at the British Eventing weekend As far as settings for...

Dorset’s winter colours

Winter may feel muted, but Dorset still offers colour, from evergreen trees and bright birds to fungi, mosses and lichens thriving in the colder...