Local transport operator NORDCAT will be providing a trial Monday bus service to fill the gap left when the public service 57 was deregistered. This has been made possible by a Dorset County Council Community Transport Grant.
The bookable, accessible, bus service is for residents in Sherborne town (eg. West...
If you’re thinking about ways to support others this festive season, why not connect with your local food bank using the BanktheFood charity app and donate? BanktheFood will ping you a list of urgently needed items and show the location of the local donation stations.
As more people struggle with...
What happened to the Topluddle Martyrs families when their men were transported to Australia? A powerful folk-drama will explore how the women and children had to pull together ‘to win the day.’
After their menfolk became ‘marked men,’ the wives and children of the six Dorset farm labourers became social...
Expect more snow and freezing temperatures as an Arctic cold front moves through the UK. The Met Office alerts of wintry hazards in the coming days, with snow likely next week. The country woke up to frosty conditions, with temperatures as low as -2C in the south of England.
The...
Local mental health charity, Dorset Mind has just announced the NEW ‘Courageous Conversations’ Conference that will shine the spotlight on the importance of talking about mental health. To be held for FREE and for the community, on 18th November2022 at Lighthouse in Poole; it falls close to International Men’s Day and within Men’s Mental Health Month – a very important audience when it comes...
Dorset Council will be honouring veterans and live-streaming its annual Remembrance service this year to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
The on-going pandemic means that the Remembrance service will be very different this year to ensure public safety and minimise the spread of the virus. The service will take place at...
May 22 to June 6, 2021 - Dorset Art Weeks
Miranda Pender, Abbots Fee, Greenhill, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EP. Tel. 01935 815497
Rita Brown, West Lodge, Frampton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9NH. Book a visit by calling 07974216417 (Closed May 24, 25 and June 2) VENUE 86
About the artists:
Bright, vibrant, fun – Miranda’s...
We are delighted to say that Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart has today confirmed that he will be our Compere for Come in Pink 2016.For those who are not 'of our era' Ed "Stewpot" Stewart is a British broadcaster. He is principally known for his work as a DJ on BBC...
Another blanket of snow is headed for the UK this weekend, with up to 15cm (6in) in some parts.
Forecasters say most of the UK will be affected - but it will be followed by a band of rain and milder air, bringing an end to the cold snap.
The Met...
If you have the cash you can make big savings.
With recent rises in some public car parks in busy tourist areas, Dorset Council is urging people to check the cost benefits of its permits.
The cost of its permits has been frozen this year, with the Short Stay and Flexi...
