Culture

Dorset Magazine
Fair Game
Sue Quinn talks to chef director James Golding about his passion for shooting and eating game and finds out why local game will always be on The Pig’s menu
4 min |
November 2017

Dorset Magazine
Seafood Champions
The guardians of our coastal waters are found in both a high tech lab and on the fishing quay
2 min |
October 2017

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Rebuilding Lives
Michael House is more than just a hostel, it is a safe haven. Sophie Beal reveals the many ways this remarkable organisation has helped the homeless of Bournemouth over the last 25 years
3 min |
October 2017

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Jer-Main Man!
Nearly two decades on from a goal-laden loan spell with AFC Bournemouth as a teenager, Fletch’s former teammate Jermain Defoe is back weaving his magic at the Vitality Stadium
2 min |
October 2017

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Getting Into Clay Shootin Emily Damment Talks Us Through A Beginner's Journey
Emily Damment talks us through a beginner’s journey into clay shooting, starting with the all-important first lesson and what to expect from have-a-go days
2 min |
October 2017

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Back To Basics
Back pain affects mobility and can lead to an inactive lifestyle, however there are a range of treatments that can get you back on your feet, says spinal consultant Guy Barham
3 min |
October 2017

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Enchanted Illuminations
See Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens in a different light this autumn, if you dare!
1 min |
October 2017

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October Is A Gift For Gardeners!
Toby Buckland delivers some sound practical and seasonal advice
1 min |
October 2017

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Out With Cold And In With The New
Paul Morton from Birds of Poole Harbour is looking forward to hearing and seeing the first summer migrants on our shores, as well as the opening of their new HQ
3 min |
March 2018

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Boscombe's Gentle Giant
His extraordinary physique made Chang Woo Gow famous, but this well-educated family man sought escape from the limelight in Boscombe, as Jeremy Miles discovers
3 min |
February 2018

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A Bright Future Awaits
Fletch looks back on the remarkable achievements of Lewis Cook in 2017 and predicts a promising future for the Cherries midfielder who tasted World Cup glory in South Korea over the summer
2 min |
February 2018
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Winter Constellations
Looking southwards on clear moonless February nights reveals many dark-sky wonders
2 min |
February 2018

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Poole's Wild Canford Heath
Edward Griffiths enjoys a walk on a surprisingly wild heath that is a stone’s throw from both Poole and Bournemouth
3 min |
February 2018
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Dorset's Spice Girl
During 2017 Bournemouth chef and entrepreneur Sarah Ali Choudhury was awarded numerous business accolades and she was a finalist in International Indian Chef of the Year
2 min |
February 2018

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My Wild Island Life
Living on Brownsea Island is a dream realised for lifelong wildlife enthusiast Nicki Tutton
3 min |
September 2017

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Driven By Desire
Valerie Singleton meets a couple whose passion for Porsches created Canford Classics, a business which renovates and restores these iconic cars back to their full glamour
4 min |
September 2017

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Shillingstone & Okeford Hil
Edward Griffiths enjoys a late summer walk of contrasts and sensational views
3 min |
September 2017

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The Way To The Stars
Radina Ivanova talks to three fellow astronomy enthusiasts about what sparked their passion for Dorset’s dark skies and star chasing
4 min |
January 2018

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The Great Bird Race
From the beginner learning their species to an experienced birder seeking a rare visitor, Paul Morton from Birds of Poole Harbour has a terrific birding challenge for us
2 min |
January 2018

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Getting Your Pet In Shape
Obesity in pets is on the rise, and with all the health risks it entails plump pooches and fat cats should not be ignored, says veterinary surgeon Dr Verity Griffiths
2 min |
January 2018

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Costa Del Sol? More Like Costa Del Dorset!
Paul morton, of birds of poole harbour, reveals the remarkably exotic feathered spring visitors that are making pulses race in the bird watching community.
2 min |
April 2017

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Viva Venison!
Ten years ago we were exporting most of our wild venison and importing farmed. Now dorset venison is very much back on the menu and the theme of a local festival in purbeck.
2 min |
April 2017

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Do You Need A Business Angel?
Dorset business angels are keen to invest in dorset, as kate shaw reveals its time for local businesses with great ideas to get pitching.
2 min |
April 2017

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David Suruki & Kathy Tatar - Isle Of Purbeck Golf Club
You know the old quote: golf is a good walk spoiled. But at the Isle of Purbeck, it’s more a case of a good walk found.
1 min |
May 2017

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Lazy Sunday Afternoon
Being Club Ambassador and First Team Coach is an all consuming job. So quality time spent with family is really important, though they are still waiting for that promised Sunday roast.
2 min |
May 2017

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An Exciting Celebration Of Contrasts
From Beethoven to gypsy jazz and Jane Austen to the Tour de France, this year’s Sherborne Abbey Festival is an eclectic mix of music and performance.
2 min |
May 2017

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A Grove's Tale
A retreat for all, The Grove has fast become a hub of life in Ludwell Shaftesbury, Dorset.
2 min |
May 2017

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Buying In Famous Five Country
Andy Greeves explores the property market in the area of Dorset that inspired Enid Blyton.
1 min |
May 2017

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Mind Body Soul: The Art For Wellbeing
A collaboration between distinguished Purbeck artists - sculptor Andrew Thomas and painter Phil Hill - has resulted in a remarkable exhibition which promotes the therapeutic benefits of creative practice for mental and physical health
2 min |
August 2017
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Tackling Troublesome Parasites
Ticks and fleas are a year-round problem due to milder winters, but the summer months see these creatures multiplying before our eyes, says vet Chris Devlin
2 min |