Arts & Entertainment

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
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Feast of fabulous family fun at half term

From storytelling and physical theatre to puppetry and interactive adventures, there’s plenty to keep children and families entertained this…

Autistic artist’s campaign boost

by Lorraine Gibson. “Art, as it does for many autistic people, helps me understand myself and the world.” The words of an autistic…

Marty’s still Wilde about playing live

by Lorraine Gibson. He may be 83, but Marty Wilde, the original Fifties pioneer of British rock and roll and…

County’s music heritage brought to life

by Lorraine Gibson It’s amazing what you can find in a box that’s been sitting on a shelf for a…

Bringing you beautiful art by biro

Ever wondered how – or even if – it was possible to create beautiful drawings with just a biro? Now’s…

Choir’s foot-tapping fundraisers

Viva Voce includes members from all walks of life who share a common purpose. They just love to sing! As…

Adolf & Winston in worst possible taste!

Two Actors. Two World Leaders. One Black Dog This October the inimitable Living Spit are heading back to Dorset for…

It doesn’t get better than this pair

by Lorraine Gibson The on-stage chemistry between Maggie Bell and Dave Kelly, renewing their partnership after a two-year lay-off, is…

Never too late to act your age

by Faith Eckersall It’s never too late to fulfil a childhood dream – and if yours is to act then…

Railway exhibitions roll into town

Wimborne Railway Society Exhibition is at the Museum of East Dorset from Thursday, October 6 from 11am, to Saturday,…