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The children of Topsie Rabbit Kindergarten have completed the first term in their new premises and been as busy as ever.                 They continue to visit the residents of St Martins Grange; in … Read More

Every four years the International Scouting Family gets together to celebrate, learn and share experiences from their home countries. The next  International Scout Jamboree will take place in West Virginia, USA in 2019.  Dorset is the home of the International … Read More

Shaftesbury Civic Society responds to North Dorset District Council’s Local Plan revision Following a lively session with Civic Society members and other guests, SCS has completed its response to the District Council’s questionnaire. At the meeting it was clear that … Read More

Gillingham Local History Society – Historic Buildings Register Do you recognise this? The Gillingham Local History Society has begun a project to identify and record the details of all historic buildings in the town. The aim is to record the details … Read More

Postponed due to the snow and will now take place on Saturday 17th March (see below)

It was a glassy eyed stare that met the class on the first lesson every Monday. Mainly because the English teacher, “Killer” Rodley, had a glass eye. We were never sure which eye was glass and which was real, as … Read More

Gardening Author Anna Pavord At Shaftesbury’s Snowdrop Festival by Keri Jones “If you’ve caught the gardening bug then you will be saved for life,” Anna Pavord told me. “When you’re feeling down, gardening helps immeasurably.” Anna’s unique and uplifting perspective on … Read More

Wonderful news now that anyone living with any form of dementia and memory loss can enjoy the free  ‘Swimming For The Brain’ sessions at Riversmeet Gillingham. Every GP practice recognises that physical exercise and socialising help with quality of life, … Read More

It’s been a phenomenal year for Charlene Higgins the consultant for Shaftesbury Slimming World groups. Not only has she supported more and more people to achieve their weight loss dreams but she has also received awards every single month for her … Read More

It was the most humbling experience watching the volunteers and guests arrive for the Gillingham Community Christmas Meal 2017. To see how the community pulled together and delivered the most wonderful day for the people of Gillingham and surrounding towns. … Read More