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St James’ Speed Campaigner Wants To Hear About Unreported Accidents
St James’ speed campaigner Lyn Pagano wants a 20mph restriction along her street.
Shaftesbury Couple Restart Their Bridge Classes As A Community Service
Charlotte and Nicholas Mackay operate Dorset Bridge School from their St James’ Street home.
Over 200 Years Of History At Shaftesbury Freemasons
We take a look inside Shaftesbury Freemasons.
Saturday’s Berwick Bash Will Exceed Organiser’s Expectations
Saturday’s Berwick Bash will exceed expectations with over 100 classic cars expected to attend.
Why Shaftesbury? Melanie Fontana Tells Jeanette Hardiman Why She Chose Our Town
Gold Hill resident Melanie Fontana tells Jeanette Hardiman why she chose to live in our town.
Fire Crew Called To Overturned Vehicle On Foyle Hill
Fire crew were called to an overturned vehicle on Foyle Hill on Monday.
Five Shaftesbury Artists Launch ‘Quirky And Challenging’ Art Exhibition
Five Shaftesbury artists have launched a ‘quirky and challenging’ exhibition at the Arts Centre Gallery today. There’s bubble wrap and a model of ‘Bertie Bassett’!
Shaftesbury School Students Represent UK In Education Ideas Forum ‘Hackathon’
Shaftesbury School students have represented the UK in an education ideas forum.
Massive Variety Recorded In Springhead Trust’s Moth Count
A massive variety of moths has been recorded in Springhead Trust’s latest survey.
Delayed Dorset Council Bin Collection Creates ‘Stench’ Across Motcombe
Parish councillors have been discussing a ‘stench’ across Motcombe, caused by delays to Dorset Council’s collection of garden waste.
Mary Myers Meets Barbara Humphreys’ Hartgrove Alpacas
Our smallholding correspondent Mary Myers meets Barbara Humphreys and her Hartgrove alpacas.
Shaftesbury Fringe Organisers Set 2022 Dates
The joint chairmen of Shaftesbury Fringe, Rob Neely and James Thrift, tell Alfred that they’re pleased with our community’s feedback to this year’s event.
North Dorset Nature
North Dorset Nature – Episode 27
Our weekly programme devoted to wildlife in Shaftesbury and the villages, presented by Dee Abbott.
North Dorset Nature – Episode 26
Our weekly programme devoted to wildlife in Shaftesbury and the villages, presented by Dee Abbott.
North Dorset Nature – Episode 25
Our weekly programme devoted to wildlife in Shaftesbury and the villages, presented by Dee Abbott.
Hilltop History
Hilltop History – Episode 11
Listen to Alfred’s Hilltop History programme, introduced by Elaine Barratt.
Hilltop History – Episode 10
Listen to Alfred’s Hilltop History programme, introduced by Elaine Barratt.
Hilltop History – Episode 9
Listen to episode 9 of Alfred’s weekly ‘Hilltop History’ show.
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The Alfred Daily – 16th September 2021
On today’s show: St James’ speed campaigner | Shaftesbury couple restart bridge classes | Inside Shaftesbury Freemasons | Saturday’s Berwick Bash has over 100 classic cars | Shaftesbury what’s ons | Melanie Fontana explains why she chose our town | Soundscapes – dawn chorus at Castle Hill