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Newcomers’ Event returns to Child Okeford

been since a Newcomers’ Event has been held in Child Okeford but, on Saturday 9th September, it returned!There were 20 stands filling the village...

Unveiling of commemorative board in Gillingham marks the bi-centenary of John Constable’s visits

In 1811 Dr John Fisher introduced his nephew, John Fisher, to Constable. The younger Fisher became the artist’s closest friend, providing moral and financial...

Doc Bike Ride Out 2023

More than 600 bikes took part in the annual motorcycle ride-out on Sunday, 24th September in aid of the life-saving charity Despite facing challenging weather...

Steve’s Goodwood quarter century

Presented with Motorsport UK’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, the ‘legless marshal’ looks back at 25 years at Goodwood and calls himself lucky “Give me Goodwood...

Magnificent Hinton St Mary scoops up one of its own

A local couple raised £1,100 with a Macmillan coffee morning to thank their village for their support and kindness during the toughest of times When...

Double bubble!

The BV’s astrophotographer Rob Nolan is back – and counting the days to those long winter nights Summer seemed to give way to autumn spectacularly...

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(Very) early mornings and stable fans were the heatwave drill for team TB

The weather forced a change in the yard schedule, says Toots Bartlett, but it was an opportunity to discover how the horses might cope...

School Nurses and Healthcare Assistants | Milton Abbey School

We have exciting opportunities available to join Milton Abbey’s Health Centre as a School Nurse or as an Experienced Healthcare Assistant providing high quality...