Culture
Dorset Magazine
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.
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December 2017
Dorset Magazine
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
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December 2017
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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
3 min |
December 2017
Dorset Magazine
Hampton Hill & Roman Aqueduct
Edward Griffiths has a Boxing Day walk that offers views, wildlife and ancient history
3 min |
December 2017
Dorset Magazine
Christmas With The Stars
In December hardy starwatchers can savour some of the finest celestial sights of the year
2 min |
December 2017
Dorset Magazine
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
2 min |
December 2017
Dorset Magazine
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
1 min |
December 2017
Dorset Magazine
A Tale Of Two Kitties
Gather around the fire as I tell the story of two remarkable felines and their clever chips
3 min |
November 2017
Dorset Magazine
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
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November 2017
Dorset Magazine
Fear Of Fireworks
Tom Felton shares his top tips on helping your pet cope with the yearly onslaught of firework displays
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November 2017
Dorset Magazine
My Dorset Landscape
Meet two men, from different generations, who share a passion for the South Dorset Ridgeway
4 min |
November 2017
Dorset Magazine
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
4 min |
November 2017
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Fanning The Flames Of Success
Olivia Lee reveals how a small Dorset startup turned a tasty idea into a global success story
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November 2017
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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
2 min |
November 2017
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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
3 min |
February 2018
Dorset Magazine
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
2 min |
March 2018
Dorset Magazine
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
2 min |
March 2018
Dorset Magazine
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
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March 2018
Dorset Magazine
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
2 min |
March 2018
Dorset Magazine
Early Spring Constellations
The milder weather tempts us outside on a clear night to appreciate the stars of March
2 min |
March 2018
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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
2 min |
March 2018
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All In The Mind
Does mindfulness actually work? Lydia Tewkesbury investigates
2 min |
March 2018
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Full Of Character
Julie Lucas reveals why the 21st World Book Day could be the most memorable yet
2 min |
March 2018
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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.
2 min |
February 2017
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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.
3 min |
February 2017
Dorset Magazine
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.
2 min |
February 2017
Dorset Magazine
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
2 min |
January 2018
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Midwinter's Celestial Highlights
Orion the Mighty Hunter will help you to find your stargazing bearings this month
2 min |
January 2018
Dorset Magazine
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
2 min |
January 2018
Dorset Magazine
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
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