Art in Poundbury’s Winter Exhibition in Jubilee Hall Poundbury (just around the corner from Waitrose Poundbury)
Saturday, 23rd November to Sunday, 1st December
Open every day 10am – 4pm (Free entry)
A true coming together of all parts of our community. 130 local artists, 50 local community volunteers, four local sponsors plus...
The revered British actor Timothy West has passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, surrounded by friends and family at the end. Known for his distinctive, resonant voice, his immense talent, and his dedication to the craft of acting, West’s life was one marked by...
Dr Kevan Manwaring, MA Creative Writing Course Leader at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), is offering an entertaining guided tour of Dorset’s literary landscape from the comforts of the Dorset Museum in Dorchester on Wednesday 27 November.
In this talk, writer and academic, Dr Manwaring, will offer both an overview of...
The recent rise of Bluesky as a popular alternative to Elon Musk’s rebranded social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), speaks volumes about the shifting digital landscape. As Bluesky's membership soared from 9 million in September to 14.5 million by mid-November 2024, it’s clear that users are abandoning X in...
Quincy Jones, the towering force in modern music, is no longer with us, but his legacy is as enduring as the rhythms, melodies, and beats he so masterfully orchestrated. The music industry has rarely seen someone with such depth of influence across genres and generations. Jones's work as a...
In Bear Necessities of Politics and Power, Iratus Ursus Major has delivered a masterclass in political theory that combines wit, wisdom, and critical insight. This book, delightfully unorthodox yet thoroughly enlightening, provides an accessible yet comprehensive journey through political ideologies, serving as both a primer for novices and a...
The recent clash between Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and an audience member demanding condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza sparked widespread discussion, not only about Radiohead’s long-standing refusal to boycott Israel but also about whether they, and other musicians, would have made the same choice during apartheid-era South Africa. Would...
Richard Seymour’s new book 'Disaster Nationalism' captures the deep ideological and psychological intersections between climate collapse, disaster nationalism, and human solidarity, challenging simplistic narratives around contemporary political movements and environmentalism. Seymour, whose intellectual journey into climate consciousness began in 2015, grapples with the unsettling implications of our current trajectory....
Mint Press News has helped reveal a hidden 'truth' that needs to be exposed. One that Mr Cohen apparently wants kept quiet.
A summary of this 'truth' can be found below:
Sacha Baron Cohen, acclaimed for characters like Ali G, Borat, and Brüno, has built a career on audacious satire, ridiculing...
A myth is a widely held but often false belief or idea that typically develops over time, blending elements of folklore, culture, and misunderstandings. Myths often emerge as simple explanations for complex or unknown phenomena, appealing to people's desire for clarity in a confusing world. For instance, before scientific...
