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Town gardens open for blooming good cause

More than 20 gardens in and around Wimborne Minster will be opened on Sunday, June 26, from 11.00am to…

Help model town in anniversary season

Wimborne Model Town is looking to recruit additional voluntary help to assist with visitor admissions and shop sales. With the…

Nigel new chairman at Colehill

The new chairman for Colehill Parish Council has been announced as Councillor Nigel Bridle. Outgoing Emma Urquhart offered him best…

Food bank’s first family fun day

More than 250 children and adults came together to enjoy Wimborne Food Bank’s first Family Fun Day on the…

A fond farewell for popular Gary

Congregations and communities surrounding the seven Avon Valley Churches gathered in hordes for Revd Canon Gary Philbrick’s farewell service…

Immerse yourself in summer solstice

Join Dorset’s most beloved immersive theatre company, Earth Kin Events, tomorrow, Saturday, June 18, for a summer solstice celebration…

Get a kick up yer bluegrass

Expect tales of whisky, railroads and heartbreak as UK bluegrass band, Old Baby Mackerel bring their traditional American sounds…

Oh, we do like a blue beside our seaside!

Words and pictures by Lorraine Gibson. Three of our nearest beaches, Avon Beach, Highcliffe and Friars Cliff have more than…

Railway volunteer helps mark Queen’s Jubilee

A dedicated Swanage Railway volunteer has crafted two special headboards marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which will grace the…

Bike brothers prepare to cross USA

Two Dorset brothers are counting down to the race of their lives, one of the world’s most gruelling cycling…