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Dorchester’s Brand New Show Choir!

By Mgragor

Well, i'm up for it. sounds like fun!

By ninnykay at 11:57 on 19/08/10

The popular American tradition of show choirs, recently made popular in the UK by TV shows like ‘Glee’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believing’, has reached our county town in the form of The Harmonious Funk Choir, and they are looking for singers... The new show choir, directed by husband and wife Ben and Hanna Trevorrow, will perform fresh, original arrangements of pop, rock and soul. Songs will range from...
What Are The Top 10 Dorchester Summer Activities?

By cernem1alt

Trying to park the car for free always a good activity in Dorchester these days!

By Beth_Ansell at 14:19 on 11/08/10

Despite a few bouts of rain we’ve had pretty good summer weather so far in comparison to recent years (touch wood). I recently had relatives from London to stay and so I had to think about what I would show them, what we could do and how I could show off our town. Before my relatives arrived I put together a list of my top 10 summer activities in Dorchester for them, which I'd now like to share with you. I’d also like...
Yes Or No To Closure Of Prince’s Marquee In Dorchester?

By DTFC_Trust

Dorchester Town Football Club was formed in 1880 and has played an important role in the local...

By Beth_Ansell at 15:03 on 27/07/10

COUNCILLORS recently rejected plans to site the marquee at Dorchester Town Football Club permanently at a meeting of Dorchester Town Council’s planning and environment committee. Councillors argued that the temporary application for the marquee has expired and that a brick structure must be built instead because of concerns about noise affecting nearby residents. In The Dorset Echo, Councillor Molly Rennie said: “I...
Cow Stuck In North Dorset Swimming Pool

By AnnaCeleste

It just shows you how much people do care about animals - quite right too, bless 'er!!! : )

By Beth_Ansell at 13:18 on 09/06/10

Latest in the moos – get it? – is a story about a stray cow that wandered from the farm and took a dip in an outdoor swimming pool in Motcombe, near Shaftesbury. It is suggested that the cow, nicknamed Daisy by her rescuers, fell into the swimming pool on the grounds of a nearby holiday cottage. Onlookers said she seemed quite happy there and didn’t respond well to the farmer’s orders that playtime was over. ...
Dorset County Show 2010 leads pack with Dancing Diggers and Wolf Man

By AnnaCeleste

Compassionate Dorset can't wait for the Dorset County Show and are very excited about representing...

By DorsetShow at 12:22 on 05/07/10

DANCING Diggers and a man who lives with wolves are among the sensational attractions at this year’s Dorset County Show on September 4-5. Now in its 169th year, the Show in Dorchester has lined up a series of memorable experiences to go alongside the traditional spectacles of rural life and a tempting range of displays and trade stands. Last year’s show saw a record 55,000 visitors, 6,000 animals and 400...

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Nominate your favourite Dorchester voluntary group for a special award

By alfiebass at 12:50 on 03/09/10

Do you know of an outstanding voluntary group in Dorchester that deserves an award? If so, the Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset would like to hear about them. Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers is calling for nominations for outstanding local voluntary groups for next year’s The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Nominations for the 2011 Award should be received by 30 September 2010 so if you know...
Vibrant club takes top award for third time

By Dorchester-People at 09:00 on 03/09/10

A club with “no background irritants or musak” and “six cracking real ales” has won the Campaign for Real Ale’s Wessex regional club of the year award for the third time in four years. The Colliton Club, in Dorchester, beat 15 other clubs from four counties and the Isle of Wight. West Dorset Camra spokesman Michel Hooper-Immins said: “I always enjoy this vibrant club and the standard of their...
Two men arrested after attack in pub

By Dorchester-People at 09:00 on 03/09/10

Two men were arrested after a man suffered facial injuries in a Friday night attack in a Dorset pub. The 47-year-old victim was in the Kings Arms in Blandford at around 11.45pm last Friday. He was treated at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester. Two local men, aged 20 and 51, were arrested at the scene but later released on bail. PC Amanda Pierce said: “The victim was allegedly struck in the face and I am appealing for anyone...
Colourful celebration takes to streets with a message

By Dorchester-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

AMONG the colourful costumes, happy faces and good vibes was a serious message about raising awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues at Dorchester’s Love Parade on Sunday. More than 100 people turned out to whistle, bang their drums, hold the banners, hand out leaflets, chant, cheer and sing as they walked down South and Trinity Street in the afternoon. Pauline Daw, 45, a nurse of Dorchester, sang in the...
Firm offers bird’s-eye view

By Dorchester-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

PEOPLE who, like Leonardo da Vinci, dream of being able to fly provide the customer base for Flight Culture, of Sherborne. John Welch turned a pleasurable past-time into a business, started the company in 2000 using experience he had gained working for three other schools teaching hang-gliding and paragliding. His company offers training for people who yearn to fly, as well as tandem flights for those who want to experience...