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Trusts and Estates

HM Revenue & Customs Trust & Estate Online Services launched With very little in the way of fanfare or publication, HMRC launched its new online trust and estate services at the end of July 2017 which you should be aware … Read More

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Paris remains ‘En Pointe’ after 25 years

For twenty-five years Miss Paris has taught Dance in Shaftesbury and the surrounds. When she first arrived here in 1992, from London by way of California, Australia and Mauritius, it was to settle her daughter Geneviève into Port Regis School. Paris … Read More

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“Moving Gardens” – by Rik Lonsdale

It was difficult to leave, but Barbara had no choice. The removal van was laden with their furniture, the car packed with the essentials of kettle, tea and emergency rations. Dennis was waiting, but she had to take a last … Read More

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A weekend in the life of Mayor of Gillingham

A weekend in the life of new Mayor of Gillingham Councillor Belinda Ridout Over the weekend of 23rd/24/25th June new Mayor Belinda found herself very busy attending  firstly The Fun Palace event at Gillingham Library, where they got her in … Read More

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Are you looking to play rugby locally?

North Dorset Rugby Club, situated on the outskirts of Gillingham at Slaughtergate, is actively encouraging new membership of players of all ages & abilities. The club is looking to recruit new players who have moved to the area or are … Read More

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The Cinema Club

Everybody loves going to the cinema. We enjoy the film, the popcorn, the big screen experience and doing all of that with our friends. We don’t all necessarily enjoy the cost though. Someone has to drive to the cinema, then … Read More

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Why you should be planning for the future

On 4th May, NatWest Bank brought together Leading Chartered Accountants and Independent Financial Advisers Ward Goodman and Specialist Local Law firm Farnfields Solicitors, to host their first joint, topical seminar in Shaftesbury. The informal seminar included presentations, lunch and a … Read More

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North Dorset Business Group

  The recent meeting of North Dorset Business Group (NDBG) was a visit to the newly opened museum and shop/café in Mere for a talk by Hillbrush Company owner Philip Coward. The company has been successfully making brushes since 1922 … Read More

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Music at GMC 1st July

Lovers of popular classical music should add Saturday 1st July to their diaries and prepare to be amazed when an audio-visual spectacular show featuring star organist David Briggs and a host of special effects including pyrotechnics, lights, smoke and lasers … Read More

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MayCreation

18 Years of Helping Businesses to Thrive When first starting out, before starting MayCreation, we used pens and drawing boards (before iMac’s and graphics software!) giving us a solid grounding in design. This discipline helped with the process of creating … Read More

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