From Scouting To Panto

With his derring-do spirit in Duncan Dares to leading the Scouts centenary celebrations on Brownsea, Peter Duncan is ready for anything, including a trip to pantoland.

To Boldly Go…

Fletch reflects on continuing rise in popularity of the women’s game and celebrates the recent triumphs of AFC Bournemouth Ladies team

Wimborne Minster & Leigh Common

Edward Griffiths enjoys a walk through the history of Wimborne. Along the way he finds a lady’s carriage drive, a peaceful nature reserve and a pleasant hilltop village

Hampton Hill & Roman Aqueduct

Edward Griffiths has a Boxing Day walk that offers views, wildlife and ancient history

Christmas With The Stars

In December hardy starwatchers can savour some of the finest celestial sights of the year

Winter Waderland

Can you spot the 20 regular species of wader at this overwintering hot spot? Paul Morton from Birds of Poole Harbour tells you how

Striking & Serene

La Serena offers a blissful private sanctuary amongst the maritime pines by a championship golf course, and yet it is within minutes of Canford Cliffs village

A Tale Of Two Kitties

Gather around the fire as I tell the story of two remarkable felines and their clever chips

A Fascination With The Macabre

Would you decorate your home with human bones and old medical instruments? Plenty do, according to one Dorset couple, which piqued Faith Eckersall’s morbid curiosity

Fear Of Fireworks

Tom Felton shares his top tips on helping your pet cope with the yearly onslaught of firework displays

My Dorset Landscape

Meet two men, from different generations, who share a passion for the South Dorset Ridgeway

Discovering The Invictus Spirit

When Dorset-based writer Boris Starling was approached to do a book on the Invictus Games it introduced him to some extraordinary men and women, including its founder

Fanning The Flames Of Success

Olivia Lee reveals how a small Dorset startup turned a tasty idea into a global success story

Born To Cook

Matt Cook is head chef at Jenkins & Sons in Penn Hill where chargrilled locally sourced meat and fish sizzle in the josper oven and there’s a whiff of hay smoke in the air

Put A Stamp On It

The average age of members of The Philatelic Society is 60. Rick Warren writes about why collecting stamps is the ideal hobby when you have time on your hands

The Voice Of Golf

Painting pictures on radio is a rare talent and Ferndown is where you will find one of the masters of this broadcasting skill

Paying Tribute To A Legend

Fletch fondly remembers head groundsman, referee liason officer and lifelong Cherries fan John Harriss who was devoted to supporting the club and its players

Building Of Life Blocks

Paloma Faith talks to Neill Barston about juggling touring with being a mum, and why her new album scales the heights

Going Potty

As prices for pieces by the doyenne of studio pottery Dame Lucie Rie hit an all-time high, would-be investors should take a closer look at Britain’s hot ceramics scene, writes Juliet McDonald

Early Spring Constellations

The milder weather tempts us outside on a clear night to appreciate the stars of March

Champions For Change

To mark International Women’s Day Angharad Holloway, head of Talbot Heath School, talks about why this is a momentous year for women and campaigning for the rights of adolescent girls globally

All In The Mind

Does mindfulness actually work? Lydia Tewkesbury investigates

Full Of Character

Julie Lucas reveals why the 21st World Book Day could be the most memorable yet

Exploring My Manor

Getting to know your neighbourhood and its history can lead to some fascinating discoveries. All you need to do is ask and some remarkable doors may well open.

7 Critical Considerations for Women

Independent Financial Planner, Zanne St John Marchmont, explains why women need to take their own financial planning seriously to protect themselves and their family. 

Hook-bills and birding thrills

Kestrel, buzzard, merlin, harrier and sparrowhawk - Paul Morton, founder of the Birds of Poole Harbour, is scanning the harbour’s skies for birds of prey.

Never Say The R-Word

This month’s dice-roll has taken me to Fortuneswell on the Isle of Portland where weird combines with wonderful views and a sense of local history

Midwinter's Celestial Highlights

Orion the Mighty Hunter will help you to find your stargazing bearings this month

The Magic Of The Cup

As AFC Bournemouth prepares to enter the FA Cup at the third round stage, Fletch talks about the reasons this annual knockout football competition is so special to him

How I Turned My Passion For Film Making Into A Reality

Retired drama teacher turned film director and producer, Rosita Clarke tells us about the ghostly Dorset love story that has just won her an award at an international film festival