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Shaftesbury Arts Centre Reopening Is ‘A New Beginning’ Says Chairman
It’s another sign that normal life is slowly returning to Shaftesbury – the Arts Centre auditorium is in use again.
At Home With East Melbury Artist Grenville Allen
Artist Grenville Allen and his wife Hazel are spontaneous people. They bought their East Melbury home online, without viewing it in person! They say it’s the best decision they made.
British Legion Chairman Reveals Alternative Plans For Poppy Collection
The chairman of Shaftesbury’s Royal British Legion, Robin Miller, says his primary concern is the safety of his members.
Kate And Karren Chat ‘Over The Garden Fence’ About Groceries Past Their Sell-By Date
Shaftesbury neighbours Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett meet up for their weekly chat.
Barkley Johnson Reads ‘The Ring’
Alfred presents another gripping short story written and narrated by Hartgrove-based Barkley Johnson.
Folk Music From Shaftesbury High Street
Today’s Shaftesbury soundscape is the live music from the High Street on Saturday.
Dorset COVID Cases Remain Static But Health Boss Advises Against Complacency
The Director of Public Health Dorset reveals the latest COVID statistics.
Shaftesbury Town Council’s Mediator Quits Because Two Councillors Won’t Meet Him
A local government expert hired by Shaftesbury Town Council to address issues raised by Cllr Karen Tippins has quit.
Dorset Charity Chooses Shaftesbury For Roadshow Vehicle’s Maiden Voyage
Weldmar Hospicecare chose Shaftesbury as the destination for the first outing of their new roadshow unit.
A New Pop-Up Shop Will Sell Sustainable Creative Toys In Shaftesbury
Karen Hardwick of Cranbornes will open a toy shop selling intelligent games, gifts and puzzles designed to stimulate inquisitive minds.
Kate Scott’s Chicken Keeping Diary
Kate offers us another insight into her life with her pet chickens.
Tom Perrett Visits The Shaftesbury Area Wood Recorded In The Domesday Book
Tom Perrett walks around Duncliffe Wood, which reputedly homes ‘some of the oldest living things in Dorset’.
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The Alfred Daily – 28th September 2020
On today’s show: Shaftesbury Abbey’s 2020 successes | Events to mark Shaftesbury’s Carnival week | Dorset residents want tougher response to COVID rule breakers | What’s new at Shaftesbury’s Oxfam bookstore and Weldmar outlet | Proposed Shaftesbury harvest market is cancelled | Nick Crump chats with Karen Wimhurst | Shaftesbury soundscape – Oasis pool fun