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Dorchester Care Worker Honoured With Top Award for Three Decades of Care and Compassion
Much-loved care worker Rachael Hayward, from Agincare’s Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, has received the care provider’s highest honour in recognition of three decades of dedication and compassion.
Rachael was one of just six people from the leading national care ...
Dorchester 20mph proposals likely to be dropped
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Plans for a blanket 20mph speed limit look set to be abandoned following public opposition.
Almost all of Dorchester would have been covered by the proposed limit, but the idea is now likely to be dropped ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Dorchester residents have been warned not to build or light a bonfire on a local play area because of safety and waste concerns.
Dorchester Town Council said it had learned of plans for a large bonfire ...
Portland United manager Kyle Critchell will travel across the Causeway over the Ridgeway with his young charges in tow, then onto the Avenue Stadium Dorchester to lock horns with Glenn Howes boys for a Southern League Division 1 Derby ...
Survey reveals huge support for better bus services
Local Transport Action Groups in West Dorset have published the results of their survey to understand the need for more bus services between Bridport and Dorchester.
Almost 700 people responded to the survey – coordinated by WATAG (West Dorset Transport ...
Idris Martin reporting.
Polish born striker Olaf Koszela returns to The Avenue Stadium, having previously scored 49 goals in 128 appearances for the Magpies, signing on a permanent deal from Chippenham Town for an undisclosed fee.
After initially joining Dorchester on ...
Remembrance Service at County Hall to take place on Armistice Day
Residents across Dorset are invited to join the county’s annual Remembrance Service on Armistice Day as the community comes together to remember and honour those who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars, and in conflicts ...
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Mon 26 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
Enid Blyton's Forest of Secrets Trail
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEDuring the October half term, families can combine wildlife spotting with adventure on Brownsea Island’s new Forest of Secrets trail. Inspired by Enid Blyton’s stories this hands-on event challenges young detectives to follow clues, uncover hidden secrets and crack the case. The trail is free and families can drop in anytime between 10am – 4pm, no booking required. Normal admission fees apply.
Contact: National Trust | 01202 707744 | Email | Web | MapSun 1 Nov
Choral Eucharist – Little Jazz Mass
10:30 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 Eucharist on Sunday 1st November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. In this special service, the setting is Bob Chilcott’s ‘Little Jazz Mass’, accompanied by jazz ensemble. Other music includes: Chilcott’s ‘O nata lux’ and Lauridsen’s ‘Ubi caritas’. All are very welcome to this free service.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapThu 5 Nov
Bonfire party
Location: Lower Muckleford Farm, Muckleford, Dorchester, DT2 9SW7:00 pm. Come and enjoy a traditional bonfire at Lower Muckleford Farm. Fireworks and refreshments provided. £10.00. Please contact Rosemary for catering purposes.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapFri 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 | 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 ...
