Stour and Avon

Feast of entertainment for all the senses

by Lorraine Gibson. Not one but two unique shows come to Blandford this month with a joyful love story told…

Now you can really feel good with Jamie

Michael Bublé, one of the 21st century’s most successful artists and multi Grammy award winner, can’t be everywhere, so if…

Rising stars spring into county

by Lorraine Gibson. ‘Crystal clear voices, great musicianship, and a deep love of the tradition.’ Mike Harding Following the release of their…

A profane ‘Peter’ panto!

The adult-themed panto ‘Peter Pansy’ at the Barrington Theatre proved to be camp, outrageous and a remedy for the…

Supreme Queen returns to Wimborne

by Lorraine Gibson. Now one of the most recognisable tribute bands, Supreme Queen take things to a whole different level…

Celebration of Kate’s sounds of love

“I could have been listening to Kate herself.” The words of British drummer, Preston Heyman describing the Kate Bush celebration…

Young Artist of the Year sure can play the blues

by Lorraine Gibson. As a musician, when you’re supporting big-hitting performers like Van Morrison, Ringo Starr and Buddy Guy, you’ve…

Bring on spring at year’s first country show

Get yourself through the post-Christmas blues with something to look forward to. How about a visit to Dorset’s first…

Planting the seed – Medicine

Words and pics by Jo BELASCO, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who squeezed her…

Bake Off winner hugs a panther in Dorset!

by Lorraine Gibson. Great British Bake Off winner, Syabira Yusoff has revealed that she’s a tank fanatic and is visiting…