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A balancing act with a Hallowe’en theme

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

Having a ball for disabilities charity

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, returns with its popular Gala Ball at Poole’s Lighthouse this November, which will help…

Tasty hot bangers for those cold nights

by Lorraine Gibson. Here’s another delicious and comforting sausage recipe for these longer, chillier nights. Sausages with beans and greens Prepare: 5…

Core values of love, hope and truth

St James’ is a small village school, set in beautiful rural surroundings, just outside Wimborne. We provide a safe and…

Murder enquiry search at an end

The remains of a woman murdered by her husband more than 20 years ago have been found in a…

Dance group is looking for new members

The all-women Hobos Border Morris side is looking for people to join their fun and friendly dance group. They practise…

Valley’s transatlantic visitor

Andrea Board from Winchester in Virginia, USA, has been following the online content provided by Avon Valley Churches Facebook…

Dalek bread!

Verwood Rotary Club’s Rustic Fayre raised just over £12,000. There were demonstrations with birds of prey, morris dancers and Tae…

New garden blessed by bishop

by Lorraine Gibson. A new memorial and reflection garden at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne, funded by the school’s trustees,…

Fun day at the town’s green fest

The Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Carol Butter, with town crier Chris Brown and world-record swimmer Oly Rush opened a…