On Saturday evening the Lyric Theatre on Barrack Street hosted the launch party for Kitchen Collective—a co-operative catering van that's been newly refitted with £6,600 raised through crowdfunding. The distinctive orange van bears the names of more than 160 crowdfunders who've made this innovative project possible, and many of...
There will be a public meeting to debate the EU referendum in the Corn Exchange Dorchester Monday 2nd May. Former South West Member of the European Parliament, Glyn Ford, will speak at a public meeting being organised by the Dorchester branch of the Labour party. The meeting is open...
To underscore this essential Disney law, narrative resolution in each film defends and reinforces the status quo. Nothing is resolved until the preferred social order is in place. No one lives happily ever after until the chosen one rules... In contrast, villains–who almost exclusively exhibit antisocial behavior and violence–suffer...
In this mild rant I will show you how not all healthcare is free at the point of demand in the modern NHS. If you don’t fulfil the eligibility criteria for a potentially lifesaving vaccine then you must pay for it. According to the Meningitis Research Foundation, “In the...
Tony Day was installed as the new President of the Old Hardyeans at the start of the Annual Reunion Dinner, held at the Sixth Form Centre at Thomas Hardye School. In his address, Mr. Day said it was a great honour to be elected as President and a privilege...
As of 6 April, under law, dogs are required to be microchipped.North Dorset District Council, West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council are urging dog owners to ensure their pets are chipped and that their contact details on the microchip database are up-to-date.Graham Duggan, North Dorset,...
West Dorset District Council has received a request from Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council for the approval of a Neighbourhood Area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a plan.A Neighbourhood Plan aims to give residents more control over their local area, when plans for new homes,...
Residents of Leigh have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.West Dorset District Council has received a request from Leigh Parish Council for the approval of a Neighbourhood Area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a plan.A Neighbourhood Plan aims to...
The Wildlife Friendly Garden Competition, run by Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and sponsored by the Gardens Group of Sherborne and Poundbury, is returning for its seventh year. The competition aims to recognise gardeners who have gone the extra mile to care for their garden and the wildlife in it. ...
27th - 29th May 2016 (bank holiday weekend) Bredy Farm, near Burton Bradstock, DT6 4ND A long weekend of simple family camping, quality cider and happy vibes at an austerity busting price. Plus live music every night on our outdoor stage from 5pm until midnight. The Saturday night headliner...
