Category: Dorset community news

Repurpose the revolution

Jennifer Morisetti has sparked a grassroots fashion movement in rural Dorset rebelling against fast fashion and our throwaway culture ‘I joined the Navy and spent...

Four Shaftesbury juniors selected for Dorset Cricket Pathway

Shaftesbury cricket club is celebrating the selection of four young players for the prestigious Dorset Cricket Talent Pathway. Max Moore (U10s), Jayden Keulemans (U12s),...

Abbey104 Album of the Month: Georgie by Twin Shadow

George William Lewis Jr refuses to be pigeonholed. A novelist, fashion muse and actor, the Dominican born (but Florida raised) artist slips between his...

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...

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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...

How Dorset Villages Are Keeping Traditional Pub Games Alive

Across the Blackmore Vale's village pubs skittle alleys are being swept clean, dartboards rehung, and cribbage cards shuffled again on Tuesday evenings. Far from...