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New book sheds light on Sturminster’s fascinating past

Travelling back in time and revealing fascinating history of market town Stur By Karen Bate Did you know that Sturminster Newton…

Support for carers at your GP surgery

If you are a carer in North Dorset, there is support to tap into by getting in touch with…

Uncollected rubbish raises a real stink

This is the pile of uncollected refuse at Templecombe Recreation Ground, which has been rotting in black plastic refuse…

Legion marks centenary by continuing to support services

The British Legion celebrates its centenary this year. Originally formed on May 15, 1921 it brought together four national…

Volunteers digging hands-on history

Mesolithic flint blades and iron age pottery are among the exciting finds dug up by volunteers as part of…

Been a while but ladies get back together for monthly meets

FILgroup (Fovant Independent Ladies’ Group) has met for the first time in 17 months. The group meet once a…

New start, new venue and new day for U3A group

Older people in the Shaftesbury and Gillingham areas keen to learn are celebrating the relaunch of their U3A groups. There’s…

It’s up, up and away in my beautiful balloon and pilot Alex is aiming high

When you fly a hot air balloon, says Alex Harvey, it’s a good idea to keep a bottle of…

Gillingham care home hosts a mad hatters tea party

Fern Brook Lodge care home in Gillingham was delighted to host a special mad hatters themed tea party to…

Cherries away at home

AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust team put residents at Care South’s Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham through their paces…