Hawthorne an extremely special tree
by Fiona Chapman I don’t know if it is the odd spring we have had, wet and not particularly warm,…
Taking control of our inner critic
By Alice Johnsen LEADING psychotherapist Julia Samuel was talking recently about self-acceptance being a precursor to self-love. She also made…
Meditations in nature: Mountains are calling
By Susie Curtin AS much as I love the gentle rolling hills of the Dorset countryside, there are times when…
Awards celebrate top apprentices
TOP apprentices have been celebrated for their commitment, resilience and excellence at the Dorset Apprenticeship Awards. They claimed honours in…
Disabled entrepreneurs get helping hand into business
By dorsetbiznews.co.uk A BUSINESS start-up service has helped 50 unemployed people with disabilities gain valuable self-employment skills with 15 successfully…
Long history of signet rings
By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham The signet ring dates back to Ancient Egyptian times…
Put your garden to the acid test
By Sally Gregson FOR many gardeners working out the pH of their soil can be perplexing and confusing. And yet…
Raise your garden to new heights: The wonderful world of climbers
CLIMBING plants are a fantastic way to add height to your garden. They can grow on trellises, walls, pergolas…
Weather warning: 20C is plenty
The nation’s largest dog welfare charity is warning dog owners that ‘20 is plenty’ when it comes to exercising…
The future of the High Street
WHEN people talk about today’s town centres, it is rarely positive. They bemoan empty units, high rents, complain about…