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Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A £2.6 million skills centre and 125 new jobs are part of ambitious growth plans for Dorset’s only Innovation Park.
The jobs and centre are at the former nuclear site at Winfrith, owned by Dorset Council ...
Banned bonfire clear-up planned
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
The bonfire Dorchester Town Council tried to ban at Elizabeth Place was a great success – according to residents in the area.
They continued with their plans for the traditional fire, which has taken place over ...
During the week, both Dorchester and Weymouth football clubs overcame last weekend’s reverses, and both returned to winning ways.
The Magpies beat Bishop’s Cleeve away, and Terras won at home against Willand Rovers; that result sees Weymouth reclaim top place ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Town councillors in Dorchester have welcomed news of progress on a lift for Dorchester South Station.
But the project could still depend on whether Department of Transport approval is given and funding made available by the ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Residents have defied Dorchester Town Council and built a bonfire on the Elizabeth Place play area.
The substantial fire was in place on Tuesday morning with a painted sign saying “no waste.”
Most of the fire seemed ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A claim that the voting on Dorchester’s proposed 20mph town speed limit might have been ‘rigged’ has been denied.
Several town councillors say they were surprised that more than 62 per cent of the votes went ...
Dorchester Poverty Action launches winter campaign
Dorchester Poverty Action (DPA) has just launched its annual winter campaign. Over this last financial year the charity has seen a 28% increase in the number of grants distributed and a 66% increase over the last five years. As ...
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Fri 6 Nov
Talk on Metal Detecting in the fields of Dorset
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Godmanstone Village Hall, Church Lane, Godmanstone, DT2 7AHWe will be hosting a very interesting talk by metal detectorist and YouTube video creator Keith Brown along with his detecting partner Gillian Greening. They will be giving a presentation on metal detecting finds. The presentation will show you numerous coins and artefacts of gold & silver all found in Dorset. Please email Godmanstonevh@gmail.com for tickets
Contact: Godmanstone Village Hall Committee | 07900210977 | Email | MapSat 7 Nov
Christian Aid market stall event
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYOur annual market event will feature a range of stalls for the perfect Christmas gifts. This event will be opened by the Mayor of Dorchester Councillor Les Fry and the mayoress Julie Fry.
Contact: Christian Aid | 07766133788 | Email | MapSat 7 Nov
Choral Matins for Remembrance
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAYou are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Matins for Remembrance on Saturday 7th November at 11.00am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Stanford’s ‘Te deum and Jubilate in Bb’, Guest’s ‘For the Fallen’, Ayleward’s ‘Responses’, Eleanor Daley’s ‘Remembrance’ and Parry’s ‘Crossing the bar’. All are very welcome to this free service.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s Dorchester | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapSat 7 Nov
Free Lunchtime Concert
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAJoin us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester on Saturday 7th November between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. Outstanding young French Horn player, Danny Mitchell is accompanied by Rob Taylor in an engaging programme of music lasting 30 minutes. Admission is free. More information via web link below.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s Dorchester | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapSun 8 Nov
Craft Fair
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Winfrith Newburgh Village Hall, Winbrook Fold, Winfrith Newburgh, DT2 8LRLots of local, handmade unique items for sale. Hand-knitted hats and scarves, jewellery, cards, bags, toys, glass and wood items. Christmas things include unique Christmas cards, plus quirky Christmas decorations, banners and Advent Calendars (and where else could you find one for dogs?) Ideal for Christmas presents, especially those stocking fillers. Refreshments featuring homemade cakes.
Contact: Winfrith Crafters | 01305853946 | Email | MapOn demand, at your convenience
UPDATED: Wessex Scenes – a radio play by the New Hardy Players
The New Hardy Players have embarked on a new radio play called Wessex Scenes, an adaptation of a former stage production in 2014. Based on real events the play tells the story from when the original Hardy Players staged ...
A new album for Halloween from local musician Nick Capaldi
Nick Capaldi dropped by the Keep 106 studios to chat about his exciting new album — and it sounds like the perfect soundtrack for Halloween! Packed with spooky-inspired songs, it could be just what you need to get your ...
‘Dressed For Duty’ at Dorset Museum explores how military uniform has changed since 1800
A new exhibition at Dorset Museum, ‘Dressed for Duty: Fashion, Function and the British Army, 1800-2026’, curated by the Keep Military Museum, and hosted by Dorset Museum and Art Gallery, looks at army uniform from 1800 to the present ...
A progress report on the Roman Corner build
Barry Thompson, a volunteer director of the Dorchester Area Community Land Trust called into the studio to give us an update on the new social housing complex being built at Roman Corner in Dorchester, on the site of the ...
At 89 years of age Sue Pratt is not slowing down and takes a ride in a glider!
At 89 years young, Sue Pratt from Poundbury decided she wanted to do something truly special for her birthday — so she took to the skies in a glider! Sue soared high above the beautiful Dorset countryside and joined ...
World champion nettle-eater donates prize money to SCBU at Dorset County Hospital!
Mike Hobbs is a world champion nettle-eater! He’s also won a Pokémon competition and is generously donating his £30,000 prize to the Special Care Baby Unit at Dorset County Hospital. Mike joined Andy Senior to share his story and ...
