Relocation, relocation

Fletch turns the clock back to 2001 and a year of change for AFC Bournemouth

PORTLAND IN THE MIDDLE STONE AGE

This coastal walk takes you past archaeological sites where evidence of human occupation around 8,500 years ago has been discovered

LIGHT UP POOLE LIBBY!

LIBBY! Libby Battaglia has brought together art, innovation and technology to shed new light on this historic maritime town

Late Winter Stars

February nights can be the cloudiest of the year, but if skies clear get out and enjoy their starry wonders

Gardens of Delight

From a restored cliff top garden to a scented botanical collection, meet some of the Dorset gardeners who have opened their gate for the National Garden Scheme

Dorset Portrait

RACHEL BRIGHT Author & Illustrator

Do you know your carbon footprint?

How to measure and reduce your impact on the planet and make a difference

BEYOND THE BROTHERHOOD

A new exhibition in Bournemouth illustrates how Pre-Raphaelitism lives on in contemporary art and culture such as The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones

A Wedding Wonderland

Bride: The Wedding Show returns to Bournemouth International Centre in February showcasing a host of local businesses to help you create your special day

How To Achieve Good Mental Health At This Time Of Year

Dr Alison Gardiner explains how to achieve good mental health at this time of year

Could Your Community Grow Its Food Security?

Climate change is impacting food production, so now is the time to build local networks and consider alternative crops

Winter on Brownsea Island

Island resident John Cantell tells us about life on Brownsea in the deep midwinter

TOLLER FRATRUM & TOLLER PORCORUM

This walk introduces you to some interesting aspects of Dorset’s medieval history

Starry, starry night

With Cranborne Chase AONB confirmed as an International Dark Sky Reserve there’s a bright future for Dorset’s dark skies

Landscapes for Life

Could you take an award-winning photo of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and be part of our 2021 calendar?

Midnight Feasts

Across the frosty fields around Poole Harbour there are hundreds of birds dining after dark

Fair share

Here are some top tips on how to start investing your money today for a brighter tomorrow

A thoroughly modernist architect

Elisabeth Scott designed the Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon and the Pier Theatre in her home town, so isn’t it time that this daughter of Bournemouth had a blue plaque?

A Festival of WINTER WALKS

Beat those winter holiday blues and make some new friends with some rejuvenating rambles in the Dorset coast and countryside

Wareham Town At Christmas

Soak up the festive spirit of this lovely Dorset town during a leisurely stroll

Serpents & Singers

The Ridgeway Singers and Band, led by Phil Humphries and Tim Laycock, offer a joyous musical celebration of a Dorset Christmas both past and present

King Of The Harbour

Look for kingfishers hunting for a fish supper around Poole this winter

Horton & Hinton Martell

This lovely winter walk takes in three delightful country churches as well as some fabulous views

Finding The Merry In Christmas

Have you lost your festive spirit? Try creating a Christmas celebration that comes from the heart

A Cool Yule In Blandford

From the town’s Yuletide Festival with fireworks to a Baroque Christmas concert

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Finding the right care home for a loved one can be a daunting and emotional task, so here are some of the key aspects to consider before you choose

A New Way Of Spending

In an already connected world, Facebook is pioneering a borderless currency in an effort to bring people together. But will it work?

Growing Success

Roger Wareham, Partner at Saffery Champess Chartered Accountants, sponsors of Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards, explores the challenges and opportunities of growing a business brand in this competitive sector

A Matter Of Life & Death

Coming to terms with your mortality can enrich your daily life

The Dorset Dartboard

I believe that there is a story to be found in every corner of the county, so I have let fate take my hand and intend to prove that I am right, but I need your help