Purbeck Gazette

Yew hedging in Sally Gregson’s last garden

Patient approach best with hedges

by Sally Gregson. DURING the winter months the structure of a garden becomes more apparent – the lines of fencing…

Asking ‘why’ and ‘so what’ can help if you are feeling stuck or aware you are putting something off or when you next have to make plansPHOTO: Mohamed Hassan/ Pixabay

My two key coaching questions…

By Alice Johnsen. In my coaching sessions, clients do most of the talking. My role is to listen with focus and…

RSPB Arne, now part of Purbeck Heath National Nature Reserve, is home to spoonbills.

Meditations in nature: A day out on Dorset’s heathlands

by Susie Curtin. BRIGHT sunshine and a biting wind greet me as I arrive at RSPB Arne, now part of…

Michael Caine’s first car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, has a fascinating history – and is expected to sell for £100,000 to £150,000

Star actor’s first car up for auction

Iconic British actor Sir Michael Caine CBE’s first ever car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Drophead Coupe with a…

Vikki Slade

It’s sensible to invest in mental health

MOST people agree the NHS is in crisis. Lines of ambulances outside A&E and delays in accessing GP appointments…

Chris Bradey

Hard times for schools and teachers

On Wednesday 1 February, more than 300 striking teachers, lecturers, civil servants and their supporters marched through Weymouth. They gathered…

Michael Tomlinson

Voters will need photo ID in elections

OVER the last month or so I have been out and about in the constituency on Fridays and at…

Transport Minister Richard Holden says microchipping is the best way of reuniting owners with pets that have been killed or stolen

Cat ‘chips’ law on way

LEGISLATION that would make it law to have a pet cat microchipped is set to be introduced ‘in the…

Phils Happy Dogs

Introducing Phils Happy Dogs

Hi, my name is Phil. Along with Amy and my two dogs, Buddy and Wendy, we are Phils Happy…

Dog training

How to get – and keep – your dog’s focus and attention when training

THE Dog’s Trust on the first steps when training your dog… Getting focus and attention from your dog is the…