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Sunday, October 6, 2024
The cull zones for Dorset have already been identified and will take place next winter unless enough people confront the government policy. Cull area 1 Cull area 2 Let us know your opinions at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Dorset-Eye/393573824052904
Issued by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust, Dorset Wildlife Trust and RSPB (South West)   Breaking news on this story – there are now dead birds being washed up on Chesil Beach as of today. DWT staff are patrolling and today’s total stands at 58 birds from Chesil...
Restoration of wildlife habitats on Portland has received a funding boost from the Island’s famed stone industry. Albion Stone has donated £8000 towards Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Portland’s Living Landscape Project to help restore the rare grassland for wildlife. Disused quarries across the island are home to exceptional wildlife but these...
Dorset Wildlife Trust has welcomed eight new aspiring young conservationists on a year-long training programme, aiming to strengthen the conservation work force and improve job prospects. The Skills for the Future programme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and helps individuals across the country gain the practical skills...

Auntie Ann’s Craft Fair

Large variety of arts and crafts for sale  in Bridport Arts Centre from 9.15am to 2pm on Sat 20 April

Wildlife Watching Cruises

Dorset Wildlife Trust has released details of its wildlife watching cruises for 2013. The cruises offer the opportunity to discover and learn about Dorset’s magnificent marine and coastal wildlife and environment (without getting wet!) and take place on Friday10th May and Saturday 8th June. The events were conceived to celebrate...
Beaminster launches brand new community website Beaminster, 10 April 2013 Beaminster businesses and residents are proud to announce the launch of a brand new community website. After a year of challenges within the community, a group of businesses and residents grouped together to launch ideas that would promote Beaminster...
World-renowned film maker Hugh Miles gives a glimpse into his life behind the lens with a talk and film event to raise funds for Dorset Wildlife Trust’s River Allen Project this spring.  The cinematographer and wildlife enthusiast brings his multiple award-winning  Puma – Lion of the Andes as well...
Furniture buyers can help Dorset’s woodlands this month thanks to a new initiative in Dorchester. Woods Furniture is donating £10 to Dorset Wildlife Trust for every purchase worth over £250 throughout April. Visitors to the showroom will also receive a cherry tree to plant at home, both adorning their garden and...
Don't take our word for it. We spoke to the experts, to find out why The Grand National is a uniquely cruel event we should all be ashamed to support. David Lloyd reports. We were courted by Channel 4 the other week. They were in town to film their TV...