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Housing Estate Needs Redesigning Says Countryside Charity
The North Dorset branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has objected to designs for the proposed housing estate at the side of Wincombe Lane in Shaftesbury.
Yarn Bombing Gangs Bring Colour To Shaftesbury High Street
The black iron bollards in Shaftesbury High Street are looking more colourful this weekend.
Tom’s Weekly Walk – Compton’s Magic Phone Box
For our weekly walk, Tom and Jan Perrett try one of the suggested circuits of Compton Abbas parish.
Karen Cole Reviews A Psychological Thriller By Abigail Osborne
Karen Cole reviews the psychological thriller ‘Save Her’ by Abigail Osborne.
Soundscapes – Long-tailed Tits In Duncliffe Woods
Nick Crump records a long-tailed tit at Duncliffe Woods.
More Town Centre Flowers Than Ever Before In Shaftesbury This Summer
Shaftesbury in Bloom’s volunteers are planning our town’s biggest ever floral display this summer.
Shaftesbury School’s Boarding House To Support Busy And Commuting Parents
The Shaftesbury School boarding house at Barton Hill can accommodate 104 pupils. A combination of COVID-19 and Brexit means that they are down to around 50 students.
Developer Urged To Rethink The Name Of Proposed New Shaftesbury Housing Estate
The trustees of Shaftesbury’s Abbey Museum have written to the management of Barratt Homes asking them to change the name of their proposed new housing estate off Wincombe Lane.
Sunny Forecast For Shaftesbury Economy By Dorset Chamber Of Commerce Chief Exec
The chief executive of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce is positive about the local economy in the months ahead.
‘Dynamics Of Silence’ With Shaftesbury Poet Richard Foreman
Shaftesbury poet Richard Foreman presents another of his poems.
Time To Break The Habit Of A Lifetime – Fitness Guru Laura Langley
Shaftesbury fitness guru Laura Langley of Wellness Shark talks about habit-forming behaviour.
Soundscapes – Skylarks at Melbury Down
Nick Crump records the sounds of skylarks soaring above Melbury Down.
Hilltop History
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.
Hilltop History – Episode 8
Listen to episode 8 of Alfred’s weekly ‘Hilltop History’ show, presented by Elaine Barratt.
North Dorset Nature
North Dorset Nature – Episode 13
Our weekly programme devoted to wildlife in Shaftesbury and the villages. This week’s North Dorset Nature is presented by Dee Abbott.
North Dorset Nature – Episode 12
Our weekly programme devoted to wildlife in Shaftesbury and the villages. This week’s North Dorset Nature is presented by Dee Abbott.
North Dorset Nature – Episode 11
Our weekly programme devoted to wildlife in Shaftesbury and the villages. This week’s North Dorset Nature is presented by Dee Abbott.
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The Alfred Daily – 12th June 2021
On today’s show: Catalytic converter thefts in Melbury | Shaftesbury’s new estate needs redesigning | Secret knitters strike in Shaftesbury | Compton Parish Council’s suggested walks | Karen Cole reviews a psychological thriller | Paul Merefield’s pub quiz | Shaftesbury what’s ons | Longtail tits in Duncliffe Woods