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Corn Laws Talk

Back in time to the Corn Laws

LOCAL history author Philip Browne will talk about a violent episode in Dorchester’s past at the town’s Shire Hall…

Anglo-Scottish duo Janice Burns and Jon Doran released No More the Green Hills in the autumn last year

Rising folk stars visiting Dorset

RISING folk stars Janice Burns and Jon Doran are performing at Langton Matravers village hall when they visit Dorset…

Wimborne Community Theatre

Question time for theatre group

By Lorraine Gibson. SHOW off your general knowledge and help a good cause at the same time by taking part…

Supreme Queen feat. Scott Maley

Supreme Queen set to bring magic

By Lorraine Gibson. QUEEN tribute band Supreme Queen, who are set to play at the Tivoli, Wimborne, are now one…

Adding cucumber or mint, or both, to any drink makes it instantly more refreshing

Drink is simple, delicious and healthy

You might have over-indulged on food, drink or just good times over the Christmas period, and if you’re now…

The packaging appeared to show these venison steaks were from Scotland when they were, in fact, from New Zealand.

Check the labels and buy British

By Barbara Cossins. It is so difficult to have any predictions for 2023 – it is hard to see what…

Colourful gemstones set in a range of metals really make a statement.

Big and bold jewellery set to be trend of 2023

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham. It’s always fascinating each year to find out what…

Cut off a frond of P. setiferum, displaying the fernlets, and pin it down on a tray of cuttings compost to make more of itself

Spring green for the winter garden

By Sally Gregson. In winter gardeners tend to rely on evergreens and the occasional spark of flower to give their…

A garden designer’s knowledge and expertise can save time and money. PHOTO: eleus500/Pixabay

Time to call in a garden designer?

By Sally Gregson. At this season, and especially last year, we have looked at our gardens struggling through the long…

Small changes are the ones that are most sustainable and make us just feel better about our everyday lives. PHOTO: Gerd Altmann/Pixabay

Small changes can make a big difference to your life

By Alice Johnsen. The decorations have been packed away for another year and the children are back at school. Another…