Category: Dorset sport

The Ice Milers of Shaftesbury

Winter water wonders: Shaftesbury Lido turns icy conditions into a hub of cold water swimming camaraderie and ambition, says Rachael Rowe ‘There was ice on...

Wincanton golf reprieve

A grassroots revolt against The Jockey Club’s closure decision is breathing new life into Wincanton Golf Course – Steve Keenan reports An organised revolt by...

All Black Jerome Kaino’s Clayesmore masterclass tackles rugby’s rough edge

Award-winning writer Sam Peters looks for a game-changing playbook with Jerome Kaino’s Dorset evasion clinic providing a beacon for the future The headlines surrounding rugby...

Better news from Yeovil

Yeovil town council steps up with tax increase to safeguard beloved recreation ground amidst Somerset’s budget cuts There is some good news from Yeovil on...

Dorset’s leisure centres and recreation grounds at risk

As local towns fight to save their sports facilities, Rachael Rowe highlights the clash between budget cuts and public health priorities What do you do...

Dorset’s Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt suspended

Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt suspended after drone footage shows a fox being killed, sparking investigation and debate on hunting practices https://youtu.be/YQitOwF4pSI?si=IigmOJT0nhWmmDtt The Blackmore & Sparkford...

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Grassroots to Gold Cups

In our new column, Chris Wald, assistant trainer to Joe Tizzard, tells us how Venn Farm went from dairy farm to racing dynasty Venn Farm...

Meeting Mr Hardy:Thomas Hardy and music, part 2

Collections of old carols and songs found in Dorset’s churches have inspired a thriving revival of the West Gallery tradition THE recent resurgence of West...

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