Category: Dorset community news

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...

The Entitled Sons spark conversations on mental health at Sexey’s School

Students at Sexey’s School were treated to a high-energy live performance and a powerful discussion on mental wellbeing last week, thanks to a visit...

Baroness Minette Batters named President of Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society

The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society has named a new President – and she’s no stranger to championing British farming. The Right Honourable Baroness...

Grassroots to Team GB

Self-funded, locally backed and racing for Team GB – Roanna and Megan are taking grassroots triathlon to the European stage on their own terms When...

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Winter highlights and spring horizons at Wincanton Racecourse

Following a fantastic Boxing Day raceday at Wincanton, we can now turn our attention to an exciting few months of top-class racing and memorable...

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...