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Help for Bees
We have taken the message below, which is circulating on Facebook, and thought it tied in nicely with our June front cover supplied by Kevin King. If you see a bee of any description on the floor or not flying … Read More
The Malthouse Care Home Residents Enjoy A Memorable Visit to Sherborne Abbey
Have a read of our editorial from the Malthouse GILLINGHAM, DORSET – Residents of The Malthouse Care Home recently enjoyed a delightful day out with a scenic trip to the historic Sherborne Abbey. Accompanied by members of staff, four residents—Valerie, … Read More
Scribblers – A Space to Write
Calling all writers; unpublished or published but with something to work on. Sometimes all you need is that accountability. Scribblers – A Space to Write gives you the space and time to develop your writing. We meet at 7.30 pm … Read More
Coronation Discount
Coronation Discount Voucher To celebrate the rare occasion of a Coronation of our monarch we are offering a special Coronation deal to anyone taking out an ongoing ½ or ¼ page package between May and December issue. Don’t let that … Read More
Fiction for Fun
Fiction for fun Is a celebration of fiction for local published and unpublished authors including creative writing groups and we would love you to join us. We will be at the Grosvenor Arms Hotel, Shaftesbury March 22-25 2023 enjoying a … Read More
Fundraising Event for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance – The 5K Twilight Shift
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is delighted to announce the launch of their latest fundraising event; ‘The 5K Twilight Shift’. Taking place at Henstridge Airfield on Saturday 24th September 2022, this event will involve people running, jogging, or walking 5K around the … Read More
Nature: inspiration between the pages
Jeni Bell, for Shaftesbury Book Festival Nature and landscape have been inspiring writers for centuries. From the ‘rosy-fingered dawn’ that creeps across the skies to the liquid trill of bird song, and the shifting of the seasons, people have always … Read More
Bus Fare – by Rik Londsdale
The old minibus rattled slowly along stopping at every village and hamlet in the valley. It took an interminable two and a half hours to make the journey from the head of the valley to the terminus in the small … Read More
Lockdown Photo Shoot Part 4
May 21 How tranquil does this picture look with the babbling water trickling downstream. Thanks to Darren Moore for his fabulous shot. May 20 Carefree and happy we find Rudy running up the downs at Mere. Thanks to Rob … Read More
Lockdown Photo Shoot Part 3
May 15 Deer me what did George Roberts find on his daily wanderings? so who is watching who? May 13 – today’s pictures come from Gary Cohen. These alpacas came over to see him in Charlton. Gary also … Read More
