Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is asking members of the public to report sightings of any turtles washed up on Dorset beaches as a matter of urgency following the discovery of four turtles in just nine days, including the rare Kemp’s Ridley Turtle. On 23rd December a live Loggerhead Turtle...
This New Year, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is offering half price membership to new members in a special offer throughout January 2016, with prices starting from just £1.50 per month. By joining Dorset Wildlife Trust, members can be sure that their money is being used to manage and conserve...
Dogs should be our best friends, however we are seeing more and more dogs ending up in rescue with fixable behavioural issues due to lack of training and socialisation. Some people don't know how to train their dogs, or struggle to find an affordable training class that is right...
Constituents from across the political spectrum are calling for the resignation of West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin. A PETITION was set up on New Years Eve stating Mr Letwin's views are unacceptable and that better representation is now required for West Dorset constituents. Dorchester resident Richard Shrubb made his...
On Saturday 16th January 2016, yoga teachers across the country will be offering free yoga classes and holding events to celebrate National Iyengar Yoga Day. Experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher Hannah Lovegrove will be offering free classes for Beginners in her new yoga studio at Saddle Street Farm Studio, Thorncombe,...
Can Oliver Letwin please explain why he believed that black communities were undeserving of government support? Can he explain why white people should be left to wallow in poverty and despair? Can he explain why he did not take in to consideration the conclusions of The Scarman Report published...
SUN 3 CHESIL BEACH CENTRE JANUARY SALE. Join us for great deals at our January sale. SUN 3 EAST DORSET/ARC WORK PARTY, 10am – approx 2.30pm. Lend a hand with practical conservation work at Parley Common. Meet at the Barrack Lane entrance at SZ 094993. The entrance can be...
The solar industry in the UK was amused by a story recently reported about a proposal for a solar farm in Woodland, North Carolina. The land around Woodland is a popular choice for solar farms because it has an electrical substation that the solar park can connect to. Plans...
Comedian Ed Byrne wings his way to Bridport Electric Palace on Thursday 14 January with a new show: Outside, Looking In. And ticket holders have the chance to meet him for a chat before the performance. All you need to do is visit electricpalace.org.uk/ed-byrne-chat and fill in your details....
Ten schoolboys- who are now pensioners- left Hardye’s School fifty years ago in 1965 and were reunited at the Class of ’58 reunion at the Colliton Club in Dorchester. Reunions have been held before Christmas for several years, but this year’s was particularly poignant as it was a half...
