Creepy gothic farce bolts into county
by Lorraine Gibson. Inspired by the classic gothic horror film of the 1930s and heading for Dorset soon is Gonzo…
No need for magic wand to take part in this adventure
by Lorraine Gibson. Once upon a time, a secret princess closed her eyes and wished that she could unleash her…
Musical delight on your doorstep
‘BSO On Your Doorstep’ will see a selection of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra musicians bring live music directly…
Bless these pets
Tails were wagging at St. John’s Church, Holdenhurst Village, as the first pet blessing in three years turned out…
Pets and fireworks
Up to 45% of pets show different levels of fear when they hear fireworks. Here are some simple steps to…
Fancy a brush with beautiful Basil?
Hello, I’m Basil! I am a six-year-old jackapoo. I was found alone and taken to the Pound. When nobody came…
Flu cases spark crackdown
New measures have been introduced to stop the spread of bird flu as cases soar. Chief veterinary officers have declared…
A day at the farm…October
A day at the farm… with Tiffany Fleming. As I write this, Hallowe’en approaches, but we don’t require spooky spells or…
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…