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Thinking of renting out a property?

Every new year can bring new ideas and maybe a desire to do something more productive or differently.  If you have been thinking about investing in property or becoming a landlord, or maybe you are a landlord and you would … Read More

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Slimming World members shed tonnes

Slimming World is celebrating their 50th Birthday in 2019 with lots of amazing offers and benefits to your health and well being. If you believe you can achieve, you can achieve your dream! Gillingham am, Gillingham pm, Shaftesbury Tuesday and … Read More

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‘The Resolution’ by Rik Lonsdale

‘You need to take more exercise, dad.’ I’d heard it before, not only from my daughter but the doctor as well. I just couldn’t be bothered. I knew why. It was since I lost Emily. We used to walk a … Read More

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Fitness by Design – gym refurbishment completed

After fifteen years at unit 19 Old Market Centre we have undertaken a massive £40,000 refurbishment. Total redecoration, new carpets and state of the art LED lighting. The transformation looks spectacular. In addition to this we have purchased lots of new … Read More

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‘As Nights Draw In’ by Rik Lonsdale

I don’t normally like raising my voice but sometimes, when I’m working, I have to. This is one of those days. The clocks have been put back and it is already getting dark. The wind is high and blustery, and … Read More

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‘Write a Short Story in a Day’ writing course

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‘Writing for the Terrified’ 4-week writing course

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‘A Visit to Santa’ by Rik Lonsdale

‘Where are we going, mum?’ said Emily. ‘I’m taking you to see Santa, I told you I would.’ ‘Hooray, hooray, hooray.’ Emily danced around the kitchen. It’s hard to contain excitement when you are five. ‘Did your mum take you … Read More

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The Veteran’s Dream

I should like to thank all those who participated in The Veteran’s Dream Opera, commemorating the end of WW1, on 13th October at St Mary’s Church, Gillingham. The opera was a great success due to the dedication, talent and artistry … Read More

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‘Project Belle’ – Bell Street, Shaftesbury

During the summer, the committee has been working closely with Shaftesbury Town Council’s business manager, Brie Logan, to assess and explore the supermarket site’s long-term viability and to develop what many of us now know as ‘Project Belle’ The newly … Read More

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