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Chapter 42 Who Messed up? While Samuel lay unconscious, either sleeping or fighting off his demons, not far away in Spicebridge five men were meeting to discuss the events of the week. Jeb Clarke had called the meeting supported by Clive Meek as soon as the zoning committee meeting...
Volunteers of all ages are gearing up to pedal for their parish at this year’s Ride+Stride event. The annual national fundraising day, organised locally by Dorset Historic Churches Trust (DHCT), invites participants to cycle, walk and even ride a horse to Dorset’s churches and chapels on Saturday 12 September...
The wonderful Kurt Vonnegut introduced Kurt Vonnegut was an American author renowned for his distinctive voice, satirical wit, and profound insights into the human condition. Born on November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Vonnegut grew up amidst the tumult of the Great Depression and World War II, experiences that deeply...

I Am Not A Poet

Anthony Anaxagorou - Please watch and share me. Thank you. Keep Art Alive. https://anthonyanaxagorou.comPlease CONNECT:https://facebook.com/ChocPoetryClubhttps://twitter.com/ChocPoetryClubhttps://instagram.com/ChocPoetryClub
The Society of Dorset Men began in July 1904, initially as an organisation of exiles living in London- who seldom met a fellow Dorset in the capital city. Since the 1970s, the Society has been largely based in Dorset and is supported today by 1,150 members throughout Dorset, the...
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Bookshops in Dorset

Following my tour of independent bookshops a few years ago, I thought it was time for an update.  I’ve honoured each bookshop with a ‘best of’ category, hoping this might tempt you to visit. Best of bookshops for atmosphere: Serendip, Lyme Regis Situated in the seaside town, this bookshop is...
There has been an annual festival at Tolpuddle, Dorset, since the 1930s. It has grown over the years and today it sees thousands of trade unionists from all over the world gathering to celebrate the memory of the Tolpuddle Martys. It was here in 2018, 100 years after women...

St Yog’s Day 2014

The English at their best don't take themselves too seriously So in that fine tradition you'll find me in the park missing penalties and then I'll come home and make myself a nice cup o' tea 'cos I don't need all that patriotism stuff for me it's enough to...

PAUL LIGGINS ARTIST

The stunning Dorset coastline has provided much of the inspiration for contemporary landscape artist, Paul Liggins’ individual compositions and collections and for anyone who has ever ventured to that part of the UK. Then you’d certainly see the visual justification. Bodaciously bright, triumphantly cheery and infinitely charming, Liggins’ pieces follow...