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Saturday, July 6, 2024

When Harry Met Chaplin

Community pubs are hard to come by these days, however, Chaplins Bar owner Harry Seccombe knows all the right ingredients. Appearing in the shadowy doorway in a long grey coat, carrying a briefcase and looking slightly like Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein, owner of Chaplins Wine Bar and The...

5 WAYS TO USE UP LEFTOVER BREAD

1. Freshen up Put stale bread in the microwave for 10 seconds for a quick refresh. 2. Re-hydrate Sprinkle a little water over stale bagels or pittas, and pop in the oven at 180°C for a few minutes to be delicious once more. 3. Prep packed lunches Prepare a whole loaf-load of sandwiches...

Where to eat in Wimborne

Wimborne is a small market town in Dorset, England, known for its historic architecture, quaint shops, and lively food scene. Here are some recommendations on where to eat in Wimborne: The Wimborne Pig - This popular restaurant serves modern British cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes regularly...
Sometimes we’re all in a hurry and need something quick to eat and being vegan can, on occasion, really limit you when you’re on the go (I can’t tell you how many time’s I’ve had to have a packet of crisps or peanut brittle for my lunch while out...
Shoppers could start noticing food shortages within days due to the crisis in carbon dioxide (CO2) supply, a food industry chief has warned. CO2 is used in food packaging, as well as a method of stunning animals prior to slaughter - but now supplies are running low.Surging energy costs have resulted...
In November last year we were invited to represent our charity at a Campfire Bugle Vegan Supper event that was attended by local, like-minded individuals coming together to make a difference. Photographer Andy Scaysbrook, whose publishing credits include National Geographic, National Geographic Traveller, The Sunday Times and The Observer amongst...
East Dorset Friends of the Earth, in conjunction with Bournemouth University and UCU is holding a Climate Change Question Time at Bournemouth University, Lees Lecture Theatre, Talbot Campus on Saturday 6thNovember, 1.00 to 3.00pm. The event will enable members of the public, local organisations and councillors to hear from a panel of local experts...
The popular Dorset pub, The Red Lion, on Blandford Road, has now reopened to the public following an exciting six-figure renovation designed to revitalise the existing space and give it a brand-new look and feel. The Red Lion closed its doors at the beginning of September and has now reopened...
A new survey reveals that more than four out of five shoppers in the South West think labelling is important Consumers are being denied the chance to make informed choices about the food they eat, and the UK Government must act by introducing mandatory labelling on all animal products, according...
People from across Dorset have been paying tribute to local food charity champion Tony Gibbons from Drimpton, West Dorset, who died recently. The 82-year-old former teacher, designer and restauranteur founded the Friendly Food Club in 2005 and spent his retirement running weekly cooking workshops to improve the confidence and diet...