The Alfred Daily
Essential daily news, conversation and information for Shaftesbury and the villages of the Cranborne Chase and Blackmore Vale areas of North Dorset and South Wiltshire.
Mon, April 28, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 29th April 2025
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Sun, April 27, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 28th April 2025
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Sat, April 26, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 27th April 2025
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Fri, April 25, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 26th April 2025
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Thu, April 24, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 25th April 2025
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Wed, April 23, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 24th April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Dorset Tops England’s Unitary Authorities For Recycling With 60.5% Rate Shaftesbury Man Arrested After Rare Birds Stolen From Aviaries In Rural Burglary Shaftesbury’s Harmonica Star Billy Boy Miskimmin Hosts First Local Gig With New Trio SP3 Shaftesbury Hosts First Cuckoo Day With Words And Music To Mark The Migrants’ Return Motcombe Parish Council Reassures Villagers Over Easter Digging Activity On Turnpike Road Technical Glitch Cancels Dorset Police Q&A Session Planned For Facebook And YouTube Sandy Roberts Unveils Evocative Coastal And Countryside-Inspired Works At Shaftesbury Gallery View From The Hill – Visitor From Italy Events Within 1 Hour Of Shaftesbury On 25th April Jackie And Jeanette Remember 1979 In Compton And Fontmell Job Vacancy – Shaftesbury’s Morrisons Daily
Tue, April 22, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 23rd April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's ons Spirits Stolen In Overnight Burglary At East Knoyle’s Wren Shop Tesco Cones Off Car Park To Prevent Anti-Social Behaviour Shaftesbury’s Belle Street Bring New Twist To The Rat Pack Era At Sorelle Soirée Property Matters With Matt Boatwright: Ivy, Tree Liabilities And Parking Disputes Dorset Council Say Lion’s Mouth Is Being Restored Sensitively Gold Hill Residents Intervene To Protect Red Bench – Concern Over Memorials Policy New Venue, More Paint! Abbey Primary PTFA Plan Third Colour Run Visitors’ Views: Bournemouth Mum And Bristol Son Love Shaftesbury Meet-Up
Mon, April 21, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 22nd April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Rolling Harmony Bring Dynamic Choral Experience To Semley With Concert And Workshop Shaftesbury Town Council Agree Plan To Become World’s First Nature-Friendly Town Shaftesbury Fringe Gets A Sea Shanty Surge With Dorset Mutineers And Navy Larks Performances Fontmell Magna Council Survey Mobile Black Spots Ahead Of Copper Phone Network Switch-Off Gold Hill Cheese Race Returns As Locals And Firefighters Train For Uphill Challenge Garden Guru Jan Walls Visitors’ Views: Young Tourist From Clevedon Town Councillor Defends Shaftesbury Council After CPRE Criticism
Sun, April 20, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 21st April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Dorset Council Confirms 1,300 Parking Fines In Shaftesbury Over 12 Months New Gold Hill Exhibition Reveals The Hidden History Of Shaftesbury’s High House Press Shaftesbury Town Council Earns Training Accolade And Sets Sights On Green Flag Award Emma Mauger’s Wonky, Whimsical Animal Sculptures Prove A Hit In Shaftesbury Shaftesbury’s Conor Smith Returns With New Single And Plans For Album Fontmell’s First Vide Grenier Sale - Pre-Loved Bargains, French-Inspired Fun Jam With Feeling – Award-Winning Preserver Brings Recipes And Memories To Shaftesbury Compton Abbas Airfield Confirms Complaint Process And 2026 Air Show Plan New At Shaftesbury’s Charity Shops
Sat, April 19, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 20th April 2025
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Fri, April 18, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 19th April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide For The Rest Of The Easter Weekend Early Morning Outbuilding Fire Closes A30 Near Wilts County Boundary Shaftesbury's King's Arms One Of Four Dorset Finalists For National Pub Awards New Youth Centre Trustees Plan Fun Day To Fund Maintenance And Encourage Bookings Paul Meref'eld's Pub Quiz Motcombe Parish Council Oppose Plans To Close Shaftesbury Day Centre At Trinity Love Shaftesbury Why Barbara Ambrose Prefers Our Town To Paris View From The Hill Wimborne Visitors Love Our Abbey Locals Learn About Lambing At The Jefferys Farm In Donhead Walk Of The Week Clare Watson Takes Us Up Hod Hill Meet My Pet Oxfam/s Karen And Her Parson Terrier Astrid Events Within One Hour's Drive Of Shaftesbury On Easter Sunday Shaftesbury Book Blogger Karen Coles Reading Recommendation 'Son' A Mystery Set In Norway
Thu, April 17, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 18th April 2025
(Episode 1854) On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Cast Prepare to Shine – Even If It All Goes Wrong Police Seize Audi At Tesco Shaftesbury After Alleged Class A Find Dundee Visitor Gives Shaftesbury an Eight Out of Ten – and Falls for the Views Late-Night Clicking Sound Baffles Shaftesbury Councillor And Neighbours Shaftesbury Chef Philippa Davis Shares Easter Lamb and Dessert Ideas Antique Natters From Semley: Why Demand For Scrap Gold Is Soaring Photo Contest Highlights New Views Of Shaftesbury And North Dorset Towns Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street BookShelf - How Shaftesbury’s Tenants Took Charge After WW1
Wed, April 16, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 17th April 2025
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Tue, April 15, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 16th April 2025
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Mon, April 14, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 15th April 2025
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Sun, April 13, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 14th April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons (00:01) Rockies Face Relegation Over FA Ground Dispute (04:17) Shaftesbury Traffic – St John’s Hill Closed Again During The Day Tuesday And Other Roadworks (13:50) Derek Beer Tours Empty School Boarding House – Suggests Emergency Housing Or Hotel For Site (16:30) Town Council Discuss Mampitts Hall Next Steps – Tuesday At 7pm (21:38) View From The Hill – Devon Visitors Enjoy Shaftesbury (23:22) New Shaftesbury Sewing Group Announce Dates For Exhibition (26:43) Fontmell Council Want Opinion On Using Section 106 Cash For Surgery Car Park Purchase (28:12) CCTV Warning To Deter Shaftesbury’s Secret Poo Bag Flinger (28:53) Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On The 15th Of April (34:54) Author Of Mediaeval Shaftesbury Novel Weaves Fiction Into Castle Hill’s Lost History (35:52) Charity Shop News – Dorset Blind Foundation And Oxfam Books’ Latest Bargains (48:00)
Sat, April 12, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 13th April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide For The Week Ahead Shaftesbury FC Relegated FA Say Facilities Not Upgraded Club Will Appeal Motcombe Council To Ask Dorset For Second Electronic Speed Sign After Reports Of Excessively Fast Driving Donhead Hollow Closed Monday And Tuesday Between A30 And B3081 Dorset Councillor Questions Increased Charges For Drivers Parking Using Apps New Dorset Council Chief Takes Up 200K Role In August Excellent Says Leader Farmer Asked To Investigate Profitability Of Farming Appointed Gillingham And Shaftesbury President Where In Shaftesbury With Dave Toulson Spring Bird Life With Cathy Morgan On French Mill Lane From Town Centre Shop To Trinity Centre Anita Horek On Craft Sessions And Motcombe Craft Fair Market Will Sell Crafting Supplies This Saturday At Shaftesburys British Legion Hall Abbey Primarys Colour Run Switches From Showground To Donhead Sports Club Joni And Susan's Sunday Best The Trouble With Being A Teacher View From The Hill Locals And Visitors Fall In Love With Shaftesbury Events Within One Hours Drive Of Shaftesbury On Monday 14th April Shaftesbury Area Writer Anthony Mitchell Reads Giving Something Back
Fri, April 11, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 12th April 2025
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Thu, April 10, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 11th April 2025
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Wed, April 09, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 10th April 2025
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Tue, April 08, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 9th April 2025
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Mon, April 07, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 8th April 2025
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Sun, April 06, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 7th April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide Redrow Apologise Following Backlash Over Unfinished Shaftesbury Development First Trees Distributed As Shaftesbury Orchard Town Vision Grows Fontmell Magna's Towering Challenge £90000 Appeal To Save Historic Church Roof View From The Hill Bristol Visitors Events Within 1hr Of Shaftesbury 8th April Turnout Doubles For Second Shaftesbury Rotary Easter Fun Run BadCo Launches 15K Crowdfunder For Shaftesbury Mental Health And Fitness Hub Whats New At Oxfam Books Shaftesbury's New Charity Shop Opens Sunday
Sat, April 05, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 6th April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Whats Ons Wiltshire Area Council Candidates Announced Parish Councillors Automatically Appointed Without Contest First Fundraiser For Dorset Cancer Charity Raises Hundreds Ahead Of Grannies' Skydive Shaftesbury Primary Pupils Pack Bags At Tesco For London Leavers' Trip Working Dogs Get Wet At Motcombe's Cancer Charity Fundraiser Where In Shaftesbury With Dave Toulson Sunday Best With Joni And Susan Car Trouble And Breakdowns Far From Home Whats On At The Shaftesbury Arts Centre Cinema With Hannah Nobbs St John's Hill Closed Monday And Other Road Closures Events Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury On Monday 7th April View From The Hill : Brazilian Visitors Impressed With Our Town Melbury's Village Hall Grows In Popularity And There Are Big Plans For The Future Unusual Homes With Ray Lee: A Motcombe Barn Conversion Shaftesbury Author Liz Foster Reads The Chinese Vase
Fri, April 04, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 5th April 2025
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Thu, April 03, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 4th April 2025
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Wed, April 02, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 3rd April 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Events For Friday And The Weekend No High Street Red Lines Without Consultation One Councillor Says Hes Never Seen Impassable Blockage The Shaftesbury Motcombe to Gillingham Cycle Lane Could Cost £1 Million Per Kilometre. Purple Wreath Available Now To Remember Animals This November Shaftesbury's Earliest Christmas Event Arts Centre Booking Santa Specials Already Shaftesbury Firefighters Working Non-Stop To Tackle County Heath Fires Shaftesbury Mum Launches Fundraiser For Private Treatment To End Agonising Pain View From The Hill: Indonesian Family Explores Gold Hill Events Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury On The 4th Of April Dorset Council Announces New Chief Executive Choice An Expert On Good Governance AI Robots Will Rid Dorset Council's North Dorset Farms Of Ragwort Another Park Walk Ghostly Monk Sighting Revealed Carnival Keen To Hear From Potential Royal Family Members And Clubs That Would Like To Share Cash Handouts Jackie And Jeanette Remember Growing Up In Compton And Fontmell In 1974
Tue, April 01, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 2nd April 2025
(Episode 1838) On The Alfred Daily Today: Events Diary - Alfred Freetime Councillors Back Lorry Ban On Shaftesbury Lane After Damage Costs Homeowner Thousands Saturday Buses Could Return By May -Better Stur Service Isnt Green Light For Shaftesbury Daycare Closure Says Councillor Beer Fontmell Pupils Encouraged To Persevere By Commonwealth Games Gold Winner Shaftesbury Man Raises Money For Abused Women After Learning A Relative Was Murdered Wanted Men And Women To Watch Over Guys Marsh Prison Activities View From The Hill: Visitors From Salisbury Love Our Town Events Tomorrow 3rd Of April Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury JOBS: Various Roles At Shaftesbury's Morrisons Daily Up To £20000 For Young Peoples Projects In And Around Shaftesbury - Dorset Council Grant Singer Songwriter Recognised In Moroccan Souk Will Sing At Black Cactus On Friday Can You Sack Your Estate Agent? Property Matters With Matt Boatwright
Mon, March 31, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 1st April 2025
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Sun, March 30, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 31st March 2025
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Sat, March 29, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 30th March 2025
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Fri, March 28, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 29th March 2025
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Thu, March 27, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 28th March 2025
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Wed, March 26, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 27th March 2025
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Tue, March 25, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 26th March 2025
(Episode 1831) On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide Dorset Council Leader Wants Blitz On Bad Shaftesbury Parking After Residents Claim There’s No Enforcement Petition Calling For Social Housing Not Affordable Homes In Dorset Gains Support Town Council Agrees Cash For Shaftesbury Car Link Before Grant Application Window Opens Tiggy Walker Hosts Her First Solo National Radio Show From Shaftesbury On Johnnies 80th Birthday Events Within One Hours Drive Of Shaftesbury 27th March View From The Hill Barry From Leicestershire Loves Shaftesbury Mum And Son Volunteers Zoe And Jake Binns Making A Difference For People With Downs Shaftesbury Mum Writes Bedtime Storybook With No Words For Dyslexic Parents Shaftesbury Estate Agent Matt Boatwrights Property Questions And Answers
Mon, March 24, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 25th March 2025
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Sun, March 23, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 24th March 2025
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Sat, March 22, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 23rd March 2025
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Fri, March 21, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 22nd March 2025
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Thu, March 20, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 21st March 2025
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Wed, March 19, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 20th March 2025
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Tue, March 18, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 19th March 2025
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Mon, March 17, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 18th March 2025
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Sun, March 16, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 17th March 2025
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Sat, March 15, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 16th March 2025
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Fri, March 14, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 15th March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Whats Ons Ye Olde Two Brewers Launch Sourdough Bakery Dorset Council Support Compton Airfield Footpath Diversion Opposed By Parish Paul Merefields Quiz Love Shaftesbury Sonia Booth More Than Just Books At Shaftesbury Library Free Health Checks In Fontmell Walk Of The Week East Knoyle Andrew Ebbens Ellie And Her Cavapoo Duncan View From The Hill Visitor From Cheltenham Karen Cole Reviews The Weekenders by David F Ross
Thu, March 13, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 14th March 2025
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Wed, March 12, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 13th March 2025
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Tue, March 11, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 12th March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Shaftesbury Car Park Rates Will Rise Council Fails To Appoint Mampitts Hub Architect Following Youth Club Status ‘Curveball’ Dorset Police Warn Dog Owners About ‘Worrying’ Livestock £250 For Shaftesbury Hope Charity From Two Brewers’ Bingo Dorset Councillor Urges Locals To Share Views On Closure Of Trinity Centre Daycare Shaftesbury Roadworks: High Street And Bleke Street Closed View From The Hill – Liberty From New York Events 1 Hour Of Shaftesbury On 13th March Local Musician Plays Shaftesbury In Unique Guitar, Clarinet And Sitar Trio Shaston Seasonal Reflections – Lighter Nights With Kathy Morgan Matt Boatwright’s Property Q And A – Garden Buildings, Radon Gas
Mon, March 10, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 11th March 2025
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Sun, March 09, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 10th March 2025
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Sat, March 08, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 9th March 2025
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Fri, March 07, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 8th March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Dorset Council Say Labour’s Urban Focus Means Rate Payers Shoulder Adult Social Care Burden Shaftesbury Soldier Completes Loaded Walk Ending 28 Year Career Following Medical Discharge Paul Merefield’s Pub Quiz Helpers Wanted To Spring Clean Fontmell And Melbury Abbas 14 Year Old Shaftesbury School Student Publishes Greek Mythology Novel Love Shaftesbury Rising Sun Landlady Niky Daly The Wildlife You’ll See On A Walk Around Shaftesbury In March With Tom Perrett Meet My Pet Lynn And Her Chihuahua Teddy Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On The 9th Of March Shaftesbury Book Blogger Karen Cole Recommends Small Fires By Ronnie Turner
Thu, March 06, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 7th March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Last Crowd Sourcing Appeal Push For Shaftesbury’s Lido Pool Special Birthday For Open House Planned In May Shaftesbury’s Globally Famous Postbox Toppers Will Go On Sale For Three Local Charities Spreading Happiness Singing Hit Music Shaftesbury’s Rock Choir View From The Hill Visitors From Bromley In Kent £5000 Raised By Wessex Group For National End Of Life Charity Poetry: Julia Desch's Love For Her Dog Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf: Shaftesbury’s Almshouses
Wed, March 05, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 6th March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Councillors Credited For Evening Parking Fee U-Turn 92-Year-Old Former Melbury Councillor Gains One Million Fans For His Music Shaftesbury Artist Percy Lizzard Shares USA Plan As Exhibition Opens Shaftesbury Will Celebrate Commonwealth Day, Monday Pick The Three Priorities You Want Shaftesbury Police To Pursue Dorset Police Commissioner Says His Funding Brought More Fly-Tip Fines View From The Hill - Surrey Couple Visit On Return From Cornwall Shaftesbury Suggests Cheese Race Tee-Shirt Slogans Events Within 1hr Of Shaftesbury Performance Poetry Evening At King Alfred’s Kitchen Shaftesbury In 1963 Remembered By Jackie And Jeanette
Tue, March 04, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 5th March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury WHAT’S ONS Dorset Council Will Consider A30/A350 Speed Reduction And Lower Limits Around West Of Town 80% Hike In Dorset’s House Build Target Concerns Motcombe Councillor A New Charity Shop Is Opening Marathon Training And Avoiding Tears Motcombe Teaching Assistant Rachael Alexander Bimport Will Be A “Cul-De-Sac” Next Week Town Centre Overnight Closures Jill From Sidmouth Loves Park Walk View From The Hill The Future Of Gillingham And Tisbury’s Railway Expert Speaks In Shaftesbury Events Guide St James’ Movie Man Paul Jordan Previews “The Beasts” Our Property Expert Matt Boatwright : When Is Too Long Without A Sale?
Mon, March 03, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 4th March 2025
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Sun, March 02, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 3rd March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Four People Sustain 'Minor Injuries' In A30 Donheads Collision Ukrainian Guests Celebrate Spring With Folk Music And Food At Town Hall North Dorset Nature Sightings With National Trust Ranger Clive Whitbourn Shaston Seasonal Reflections - Kathy Morgan Spots Bumblebees Hannah's Hilltop Cinema Update - Gladiator II And Breakfast At Tiffany's Shaftesbury Chamber Wants Cheesy Puns For Gold Hill Race T-Shirts Guys Marsh Prison Staff Will Sleep Beneath The Stars To Support Homeless Vets View From The Hill- Visitor From Wells Cyclists Warned Of Major Pothole On Wilts/Dorset Boundary Shaftesbury Roadworks Discover Balkan Cuisine With Expert Author's Shaftesbury Talk Events Within 1hr Of Shaftesbury On Tuesday What's New At Shaftesbury Charity Shops
Sat, March 01, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 2nd March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide Monthly Crafts and Makers Market for Locals Opens in Shaftesbury Pub Shaftesbury Area Fundraisers Gift £4K to Weldmar and Julia’s House Test Your Shaftesbury Knowledge with Dave Toulson Musicians Reunite for Vocal Workshop and East Knoyle Jazz Concert - Friday - Listen to Karen Wimhurst View from the Hill: Ringwood Couple Revisit Shaftesbury and Stay at The Grosvenor Kate and Kareen Chat Over the Garden Fence: Vets Kindness, Frogs and High Street Changes Since 2005 Joni and Susan’s Sunday Best: Everybody’s Sunday Is Different! Shaftesbury Writer Liz Foster Reads ‘The School Reunion’
Fri, February 28, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 1st March 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide Temporary Dorset Council Boss Takes Control Until 200k Replacement Is Hired Shaftesbury Bookstore Launches Amnesty for Unwanted or Unread Cookery Books Shaftesbury’s Unique Byzant Ceremony Returns 4th May Shaftesbury Mum Commits to 60000 Burpees in 3 Months for Mental Health Charity Walk of the Week Martin Hibbert Strolls from Gillingham to Mere Road and Railway Disruption This Weekend and Next Week Events Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury 2nd March Love Shaftesbury Tim Scrivin View from the Hill Breeda from Somerset Loves Gold Hill and Ecco Gelato Leisure Centre Supervisor Job Vacancy for Coombe House Meet My Pet Graham and His Whippet Bamboo Karen Cole Reviews The Honourable Rogue by Tony J Forder
Thu, February 27, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 28th February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events for the Weekend Shaftesbury Youth Club Building Has '5 Years Left' According to Structural Report More Money to Help Cranborne Chase Farmers Boost Biodiversity Shaftesbury Road Closures After the Weekend Help Shaftesbury in Bloom Rebrand and Create Bug Hotels – An Appeal from Derek Beer Share Stories About Impressive Dorset Women for New Play Touring the County New Weekly Board Game Meetups at Shaftesbury Library Shaftesbury Amateur Artists Put Work on Show This Weekend View from the Hill: Worcestershire Visitors Fall in Love with Shaftesbury Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf
Wed, February 26, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 27th February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons for the Weekend No Live Music at Shaftesbury Sunday Markets – Organiser Unhappy With Copyright Charges Parking App Fees To Rise In Dorset Council Car Parks Global Red Dress Creator To Teach Embroidery At Hawkers Farm View from the Hill Fontmell – House Sitter Charmed by Our Town Motcombe Talk - Behind the Scenes Stories from TV’s Antiques Roadshow Events Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury on the 28th of February Spring Is in the Air – Seasonal Reflections from Kathy Morgan Jazz Standards for Your Sunday in Shaftesbury – At Ye Olde Two Brewers Significant Road Closures Next Week Around Shaftesbury Food Debate Could Spark Interest in New Sustainable Shaftesbury Producers Jackie and Jeanette’s Memories of Growing Up in North Dorset – 1961 East Knoyle Poet Elaine Cadogan Reads Poems Inspired by Messums
Tue, February 25, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 26th February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Fontmell Council and Villagers Praised as Neighbourhood Plan Refresh is Passed Huge Tractor Run Will Fill Shaftesbury High Street Again Next Month Folk Music, Food and Decorated Eggs for Ukrainian Spring at Shaftesbury Town Hall Motcombe Villager Concerned by Waterflow Down Hollow Concerns Dorset Council’s Spending Attitude Raised by Resident and Committee Member Shaftesbury Traffic Disruption - Roadworks Ahead Shaftesbury Resident Claims Cash Point Debits Account Without Dispensing Money Events Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury on 27th February View from the Hill, Hampshire Visitor Matt Boatwright’s Property Tips Paul Jordan Previews Stunning Italian Alps Set Movie on Friday Hazel Inspired Poetry by Julia Desch Wanted: Send a Volunteer Staff for Shaftesbury’s Oxfam Bookshop
Mon, February 24, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 25th February 2025
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Sun, February 23, 2025
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Sat, February 22, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 23rd February 2025
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Fri, February 21, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 22nd February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury’s Town Council Won’t Remove The Storm-Damaged Tree On Stoney Path. A Nostalgic 80s Workout With Wham And Leg Warmers Arrives In Shaftesbury. Paul Merefield’s Pub Quiz Brings Fun And Challenge. A Shaftesbury Talk Will Reveal How Pressure Cookers Can Be Cheaper, Faster, And More Nutritious. Meet My Pet: Anthony Mogridge Introduces Schnauzer Bryn. Love Shaftesbury: Danielle Norris Welcomes Visitors At The Grosvenor. Events Happening Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On The 23rd Of February. Christchurch Visitors Admire Shaftesbury’s Snowdrops. Walk Of The Week: Andrew Ebbens Searches For Winter Flowers Around Fontmell. Karen Cole Reviews “Don’t Call Mum,” A Horror Novella.
Thu, February 20, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 21st February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Chamber of Commerce Backs Plan for New Shaftesbury Car Park Gold Hill Cheese Race Saved by Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce Fears Over Shaftesbury Plus Daycare Closure as Dorset Council Reviews Services Dorset Council Launches Online Social Housing Wait Time Tool Dorset Apprenticeship Awards Open for Nominations Grants Available for Dorset Businesses to Improve Productivity New French-Style Market Set for Fontmell Magna in April Claire Young’s Tree Planting Effort Grows Into a Thriving Woodland Visitors from Swindon Enjoy Shaftesbury and Its Snowdrop Walks Toad Patrol Resumes on Foyle Hill to Protect Amphibians Women Landowners in Dorset’s History - A Look Back
Wed, February 19, 2025
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Tue, February 18, 2025
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Mon, February 17, 2025
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Sun, February 16, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 17th February 2025
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Sat, February 15, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 16th February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Whats Ons New Womenswear Shop Opens On Shaftesbury High Street Better Views And Unique Fundraising Idea With Hospital Friends’ Hedge Plan Dave Toulson’s Where In Shaftesbury Lost Engagement Ring Reunited With Shaftesbury Woman After Alfred Appeal Shaftesbury’s Annual Seed Swap Helps Save Heritage Veg Varieties Visitor From Norwich Shares Love Of Shaftesbury Events Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury On 17th February Kate And Karren Chat Over The Garden Fence - Lidl Supermarket Baskets And Blocking Bell Street Goodbye Empty Days - A Short Story By Nicolette Gunn
Fri, February 14, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 15th February 2025
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Thu, February 13, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 14th February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Auditor’s report finds financial and governance failures at Dorset Council BV Dairy staff celebrate first year with first milk pizzas and tree planting Heartbroken Charlotte begs for sightings of missing dog Barley Shaftesbury Rotary hosts annual Young Chef contest this time in Stur New service for not-for-profit and voluntary groups in Shaftesbury View from the Hill visitors from Trowbridge Can you find a missing Shaftesbury woman’s engagement ring Rat Pack favourites and rock and roll romance at the Shaston Club tonight Celebrate snowdrops with haiku poetry in Shaftesbury Much-loved Shaftesbury man John Witcher passes away The argument over a van that allegedly blocked Thursday high street traffic Events within one hour’s drive of Shaftesbury Semley talk the urban planner celebrating London’s Monopoly board streets Saucy Valentine’s poetry with East Knoyle’s Elaine Cadogan Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf The Knight Who Stole Two Nuns
Wed, February 12, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 13th February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Guide Pythouse Kitchen Garden Wins Michelin Green Star and Bib Gourmand Train Disruptions to Affect Gillingham and Tisbury Passengers 22nd-28th February Coombe House Hosts Recruitment Day for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants Swiss Visitors Travel to Shaftesbury for Snowdrops Wiltshire Police Confirm 5.2% Rise in Share of Council Tax Online Information Session for Wiltshire Families with SEND Children Dorset Council Criticised by Resident Over Their Spending in Public Meeting Springhead Trust Opens Gardens for Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival Shaftesbury Arts Centre Seeks Director for Fringe Productions North Dorset Photography Competition Launched to Promote the Area Entertainment Options Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury Memories of Life in Fontmell and Compton, 1970, With Jackie and Jeanette
Tue, February 11, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 12th February 2025
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Mon, February 10, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 11th February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide Fontmell Compton and Melbury Councillor Insists on 20mph A350 During Dinah’s Hollow Works Daytime A30 Closures Continue Till Thursday Regional Womens Clothing Chain to Open in Shaftesbury CPR Training Could Address Shaftesbury’s Lower Than Average Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates The Week Ahead in the Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival Full of Beans Pippa Rosen Hosts Shaftesbury Seed Sale and Swap Run Talk Run A Motivational Monday A Mental Health Boost View From The Hill Romsey Visitors View Shaftesbury Snowdrops Events Within One Hours Drive of Shaftesbury on Wednesday National Award for Hartgroves Real Cure Charcuterie Maltings Garden Guru Jan Walls
Sun, February 09, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 10th February 2025
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Sat, February 08, 2025
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Fri, February 07, 2025
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Thu, February 06, 2025
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Wed, February 05, 2025
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Tue, February 04, 2025
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Mon, February 03, 2025
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Sun, February 02, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 3rd February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Fundraising To Bring Home Shaftesbury Aid Worker Who Lost Limbs In Ukraine Drone Strike “Unique” Festival Encouraging Creative Writers Returns With Competition Sunday Diners Say Farewell To Donhead’s The Forester Pub Welsh Social Media Personality Makes Witty Shaftesbury Tour Video Free CPR And Defibrillator Course On Monday At Arts Centre Most Shaftesbury Businesses Gain Food Rating Top Marks But Two Out Of Five For One Café Canadian Visitor Comes To Shaftesbury To See Our Postbox Topper Major Disruption On A30 This Week Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury 4th February Shaftesbury-Based Compensation Claims Firm Warns About Pedestrian Injury From Potholes Four-Hour Exercise Session Launches Shaftesbury Fitness Charity On Saturday What’s New At Shaftesbury’s Charity Shops
Sat, February 01, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 2nd February 2025
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Fri, January 31, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 1st February 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide Claim That Dorset Council Art Strategy Ignores North Dorset for the South of County North Dorset MP Urges Rethink of Dorset Council’s Planned Evening Parking Charge Climate Change Prompts £60K Enmore Green Church Repair Appeal Pop in for a Paperback With Motcombe Shop’s Book Exchange Love Shaftesbury: Joni de Winter on Why She’s Stayed Here 21 Years First Fine as Wiltshire Doubles Penalty for Unauthorised Signs and Posters Meet My Pet: Martin and Cockapoo Rowan From Shaftesbury Walk of the Week: Tony Fordham Takes Us Up and Down the Downs From Spread Eagle Hill Events Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury, 2nd February View From the Hill: East Devon Visitors to Shaftesbury Karen Cole’s Book Review: The Time of the Fire by Emma Kavanagh
Thu, January 30, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 31st January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Time Called On Donhead’s Pub The Forester Arms Closes Sunday Shaftesbury Councillor Questions Dorset Council’s Budget Assumptions Based on 2% Inflation Nurse Campaigns for More Defibrillators and Training Before This Year’s Fringe View From The Hill Visitors From Southwold in Suffolk Country Living Recommends Shaftesbury Snowdrops Half Moon Pub Plans Sunday Car Boot For Primary School Leavers' Trip Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf
Wed, January 29, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 30th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide A30 Road Closure Will Disrupt And Increase Costs For Shaftesbury’s Lifeline Car Link Service Dry January – Water Cut-Off At Shaftesbury Estate MP Wants Banking Hub After Lloyds Announce Nearest Branch Closures Councillor Hopes Wessex Water Investment Will End Dirty Flow Into Motcombe Brook Two Shaftesbury Mums Celebrate Locals’ Kindness After Their Sons’ Driving Incidents Shaftesbury Residents Will Benefit From Dorset Council’s Food Cost Grants View From The Hill – Visitor From Batheaston Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On 31st January Shaftesbury’s Perilous Pothole Report – Today – Christy’s Lane The Magic Of Machines – Riders Can Mend – Dorset’s Vintage Motorbike Club Jackie And Jeanette’s Compton And Fontmell Memories – 1960
Tue, January 28, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 29th January 2025
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Mon, January 27, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 28th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Shaftesbury Council Doubles Funding For Photo Contest To Encourage North Dorset Tourism Town Council Ok With Converting Victorian Stables Into 3-Bed House Coffee, Chats And Creative Each Tuesday In Ashmore Donhead Garden Club Guest Will The Newt's Success Stories Shaftesbury Abbey Milestones - T he 1979 Pilgrimage From Wareham Shaftesbury Charity Founders Brave Stormy Longleat 10k to Promote Mental Health Awareness Events Within 1 Hr Of Shaftesbury, 29th of January, Winter Garden with Maltings Garden Guru Jan Walls Shaftesbury’s Bonsai Boom with Blackmore Vale Enthusiasts View From The Hill - St Edwards Way Walkers East Knoyle Poet Elaine Cadogan Reads 'Love'
Sun, January 26, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 27th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Castle Hill Music Event Planned To Mark 80th VE Day Anniversary Shaftesbury Area Flooding This Evening River Level Update Semley Specialist Travel Bookshop Reaches The End Of The Road Snowdrop Experts From A Dutch Island Will Share Their Stories In Shaftesbury Shaftesbury Carnival Voted The Best In Our Part Of The West Residents React To Shaftesbury Town Centre Evening Parking Permit Plans Huge Response To Shaftesbury’s New Sewing And Social Group- Now Going Weekly Hannah Nobbs' Hilltop Cinema News French-Inspired Flea Market Will Fundraise In Fontmell This Spring Help James Coffen Find Thieves Who Stole A Saw From His Workshop Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury - 28th Of January View From The Hill Visitors From Rochester What’s New At Shaftesbury’s Oxfam Bookshop
Sun, January 26, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 26th January 2025
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Fri, January 24, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 25th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Event Guide Dorset Council Aim To Meet Net Zero Goal 5 Years Earlier By 2035 Paul Merefield’s Quiz Wiltshire Council Tax Rise But Not As Much As It Could Be Count The Birds Outside Your Home This Weekend Advice From Cann Ornithologist Tom Perrett Meet My Pet: Imelda And Her Two Sprockers Millie And Gertie Walk Of The Week: Downs And Droves From Handley With Fred The Wiltshire Moonraker Love Shaftesbury- Jo Wild-Bridges View From The Hill- Visitor From Bournemouth Loves Salt Cellar and Botanical Candle Co Shaftesbury Book Blogger Karen Cole's Reading Recommendation Events Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury -Sunday
Thu, January 23, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 24th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide Ding Dong! The Show’s a Hit: Arts Centre Cast Wow With Wizard of Oz Vintage And Recycled Clothes Sale Switch Venue For Snowdrops Baroque Festival Historian Shares Drama Of Shaftesbury Theatre Balcony Collapse View From The Hill - Black Country Visitor Loves Gold Hill Events Within 1 Hour Of Shaftesbury On 25th Jan Help Choose Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s Half Term Films Camden Singer Performs And Pulls Pints At Berwick’s Talbot Inn Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf - Edna Rice Relives 1939 In Melbury
Wed, January 22, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 23rd January 2025
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Tue, January 21, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 22nd January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Shaftesbury Town Council Agrees 25% Tax Rise Amid Calls for Tighter Spending Control Second Baroque Festival Launches With Poetry and ‘Rocking' Bach Music Shaftesbury Seasonal Reflections: Kathy Morgan Days Are Getting Longer View From The Hill: Southampton Visitors Praise Shaftesbury Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury Tomorrow, 23rd January Shaftesbury Hairdresser Reaches National Award Final Dorset Police Investigate Antisocial Behaviour on Maple Road; Patrols to Continue Wiltshire Council Announces Business Focus for A350 and A303 Corridors Shaftesbury Open-Air Pool Manager Completes ‘Biggest Swim Of My Life’ Estate Agent Matt Boatwright’s Property Q&A
Mon, January 20, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 21st January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Lower Blandford Rd Traffic Restriction Proposed To Tackle School Day ‘Carnage’ Wiltshire Councillor Questions Low Spending On Donhead Area Roads Radio 2 Star’s On-Air Rant About Shaftesbury Car Park Machines Coombe House Orchard Receives Grant For Tools And Trees Cast And Crew Recruitment Drive For ‘Sound Of Music’ In Shaftesbury Events Within 1hr Drive Of Shaftesbury On Wednesday Theatre Group Dedicated Panto To Ray Humphries Memory View From The Hill - Warminster Woman Visits For Arts Centre Cinema Shaftesbury Garden Guru Jan Walls
Sun, January 19, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 20th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guide, Tuesday Onwards. A Tenner To Use Shaftesbury’s Tip For Donhead, East Knoyle And Semley Villagers. £17.50 Weekly Shaftesbury Evening Parking Too Much For Residents - Council Told. Residents Call For Lorry Restrictions On Laneside, Cllr Yeo Says Lorry Shortcuts Prevent Gridlock. Clever-Electrification And Dualling Track Could Make Tisbury And Gill Trains More Reliable. Great Outdoors, Indoors - Shaftesbury’s New Caravan Showroom Opens. View From The Hill: Australian Paramedics Visit Shaftesbury. Double Council Tax For Second Homes Won’t Raise Much For Shaftesbury Council. Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury, 21st January. Dorset’s Highways, Planning And Waste Says AI And Staff Cuts Won’t Impact Services. Bargains At Shaftesbury’s Charity Shops This Week.
Sat, January 18, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 19th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Baroque Festival Talk Paints Picture Of 18Th-Century Shaftesbury Life Poll Determines Which Councillors Will Steer The Mampitts Hall Build Beekeeping Talk Creates A Buzz At Shaftesbury Library New Art, Book And Craft Shop At Gold Hill Seeks Local Makers And Artists Hilltop Cinema Highlights With Hannah Nobbs Devon Visitors Praise Shaftesbury’s Charm And Scenery Kate And Karen Chat Over The Garden Fence Shaftesbury Writer Liz Foster Reads Her Short Story, The New Phone
Fri, January 17, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 18th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Events Guide Radio Stars, Rockstars, Friends And Family Farewell Shaftesbury’s DJ Johnnie Walker Country Line Dancing Adds Additional Shaftesbury Area Sessions Paul Merefield’s Quiz Locals Complete Huge Meal In 30 Minutes: BadCo Fundraising Challenge At The Two Brewers Meet My Pet: Millie The Tibetan Terrier From Shaftesbury Walk Of The Week: Anne Davies On A Circular Pub Stroll Around Chicksgrove View From The Hill: Couple From Chandler’s Ford Enjoy Shaftesbury’s Delights Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On The 19th Of January No Longer A Rural Project As Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole Join Dorset Council’s Wessex Devolution My Shaftesbury: Jo Churchill Karen Cole, Shaftesbury Book Blogger, Reviews “Singapore Worlds” By Murray Bailey
Thu, January 16, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 17th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: What's Ons Radio Stars, Rock Stars And Harleys As Shaftesbury Farewells Johnnie Group Formed To Help Stour Row Villagers Through Flooding Rocky Returned, But Was He Stolen From Win Green Exhibition Detailing Dorset’s Climate Change Response Alison Harding Calls Time On Packaging Recycling For Charity At Pound Lane Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On The 18th Of January Shaftesbury Girls Sought For Growing North Dorset Women’s Rugby Group, The Ravens Visitor Views: Joy From Cambridge Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf, Stories Of Shaftesbury Abbey
Wed, January 15, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 16th January 2025
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Tue, January 14, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 15th January 2025
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Mon, January 13, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 14th January 2025
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Sun, January 12, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 13th January 2025
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Sat, January 11, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 12th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Bake Off Star Prue Leith Talks To Alfred Before Shaftesbury Book Tour Dementia Will Feature Prominently In This Year’s Snowdrop Festival Pop-Up Shaftesbury Panto Performance Previews Arts Centre’s Wizard Of Oz Production Penzance Visitors Enchanted By Shaftesbury Pubs Feeling Chipper, Kipling Carnival Crew Recycle Christmas Trees At The Shaftesbury Homegrown Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On 13th January Kate And Karen Chat Over The Garden Fence Sunday Short Story: Nicolette Gunn Reads “Lost Rose”
Sat, January 11, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 11th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Shaftesbury School Crossing On Salisbury Road Returns Monday Says Dorset Councillor Paul Merefield’s Quiz Antiques Evaluation For The Stars Appeal Charity On Sunday Rail Disruption This Weekend For Gillingham And Tisbury Passengers Donhead Villages Invited To Meet The Neighbours On Sunday View From The Hill - Melksham Visitor Originally From Russia Rates Shaftesbury First Shaftesbury Cricket Club Girl Talent Spotted As Club Moves Winter Practice To Port Regis Shaftesbury Cricket Finds New Winter Home At Port Regis Shaftesbury Carnival Celebrates 2024 Successes Meet My Pet - Tim Hill From Motcombe And Dog Biscuit Walk Of The Week - Martin Hibbert Drives To Gillingham For A Circuit Around Bow Ridge Karen Cole Reviews “Hunted” By Abir Mukherjee
Thu, January 09, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 10th January 2025
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Wed, January 08, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 9th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury events guide. Cllr Derek Beer Hopes ‘Bold’ Dorset Council Budget Won’t Bring Job Losses Ice - Pound Lane Closed, Skids Outside Spar Open Air Swimming In The Snow At Shaftesbury Cold Water Lido Test Your Shaftesbury News Story Knowledge At Black Cactus Cafe’s Quiz Shaftesbury Gallery 2025 Showcase - Artists Pick Their Favourite Works Shaftesbury Morrison’s Daily - Recruiting Staff View From The Hill: Visitor From Castle Cary Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On The 9th Of January My Dad Built The First Ivy Cross Garage - Anne Parker’s Memories 1965 In Compton And Fontmell - Jackie And Jeanette Share Memories Shaftesbury Traffic Shaftesbury Poet Marigold Surprised By Her Book In Print
Tue, January 07, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 8th January 2025
(Episode 1754) On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Dorset Council Urge MPs To Back Climate Bill - Simon Hoare Says He’s Co-Sponsoring It Grosvenor Hotel Had “Great 2024” And Now Want To Add Extra Bed Space Ice Alert For Wednesday Night And Thursday Morning With Alfred Weatherman Ash Jury Tributes To Hilltop Majorettes Founder Julia Henstridge Shaftesbury Goes Marmalade Mad As Shoppers Stock Up On Seville Oranges Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On 9th January Shaftesbury’s New Sewing Group For Skills, Sustainability And Socialising The Shaftesbury Man Responsible For Televising Luke Littler’s Darts Win Sedgehill Nursing Home Recruiting Hampshire Visitors Love Botanical Candle Company - View From The Hill Matt Boatwright’s Property Matters, Probate And Rental Rates Have Levelled Out
Mon, January 06, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 7th January 2025
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Sun, January 05, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 6th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Events Guy’s Marsh’s 24 Temporary Cells Allowed to Become Permanent Retired Shaftesbury PC Calls for More Police After High Street Assault When He Was Pushed Through Shop Window Lox Lane Reopens After Two-Vehicle Collision Carlink Reopens as Co-Organiser Martin Hull Returns from Hospital Would You Support a 20mph Speed Limit Around Shaftesbury School? View From the Hill: Visitors from Bristol Enjoy Shaftesbury Antique Shops Wiltshire Residents Share Priorities with Council Shaftesbury Road Closures This Week Janet Swiss Recreating Shaftesbury’s History Through Art Events Within One Hour of Shaftesbury on 6 January Paul Jordan Previews Japanese Movie at Arts Centre Friday Shaftesbury Job Vacancies Available Now What’s New at Shaftesbury’s Cancer Research UK Shop? Elaine Cadogan Reads Her Poem “Short-Lived”
Sat, January 04, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 5th January 2025
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Fri, January 03, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 4th January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons For The Week Ahead Glossy Leaflet Delivered Door-To-Door Should Offer Insight Into Shaftesbury Town Council Ye Olde Two Brewers Adds Bakery After Grant Enables Sourdough Baking Shaftesbury Soldier Retiring After Sight Loss Plans Veterans Support Fundraiser Paul Merefield’s Pub Quiz Dorset’s New High Sheriff Joins Board Giving Charity Grants View From The Hill: Visitors From Poole Glad They Stopped Here ! Shaftesbury’s Most Inquisitive Cat, Pepper, Has His Chips Fontmell’s Winter Warm Space Returns Wednesday Meet My Pet, Ruby And Owner- Ty Crook Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On Sunday Roadworks Galore As Shaftesbury Goes Back To Work, Walk Of The Week: A Nine Mile Trip To Cutlington, Somerset With Andrew Ebbens Karen Cole Reviews Family Doctor By J.M. Dalgleish
Thu, January 02, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 3rd January 2025
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Wed, January 01, 2025
The Alfred Daily – 2nd January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: What's On B3091 Reopens After Lorry Spills Offal On St John’s Hill Pay-And-Display Machine Vandalised On Coppice Street To Avoid Payment Expert Dietitian And Author To Host Meals For A Better Menopause Talk In Shaftesbury Entries Open For Shaftesbury’s First Ice Swimming Event At The Lido Shaston’s Seasonal Reflections With Kathy Morgan New Year Fitness Tips With Pilates Teacher Mark Thistlewood And Boxing Coach Cas Wickenden Visitors Share Views On Shaftesbury, Including A Mansfield Couple And North Dorset Family Free Dementia Cafes And Advice Sessions Arranged By Shaftesbury’s Bramley Care No Booze, No Problem: Melbury’s Village Social On Saturday Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On 3rd January Jackie And Jeanette Remember Shaftesbury And Events From 1965
Tue, December 31, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 1st January 2025
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Tributes Paid To Shaftesbury Ambassador And Radio 2 Star Johnnie Walker, Aged 79 Shaftesbury’s New Year Gusts Peak At 42 Miles An Hour Gold Hill Steps Restricted Due To Storm Damage At St Peter’s Church Over £6,200 Raised By Town Hall Markets For Two Charities Gold Hill Fair Celebration To Return As Part Of Carnival Events Parish Council Leaders Reflect On 2024 Achievements And 2025 Goals Shaftesbury Town Clerk Highlights ’24 Success And Lays Out Big Plans For 2025 Post-Holiday Restart Delayed As Co-Founder Rushed To Hospital Cardiff Visitors Share Views After Gold Hill Holiday Stay Events Within An Hour Of Shaftesbury On 2nd January Rate My Rewilding - Ten Years Of Success At East Knoyle’s Nature Reserve
Mon, December 30, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 31st December 2024
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Mon, December 30, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 30th December 2024
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Sat, December 28, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 29th December 2024
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Fri, December 27, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 28th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Changing Climate and Storm Damage Drive Up Shaftesbury Town Council Costs Can Gadgets Capture Spirit Voices? Find Out When Shaftesbury’s Ghost Walks Return Young Farmers Boost Fund Supporting Shaftesbury’s Farming And Horticultural Students Paul Merefield’s Quiz Meet My Pet – 16 Year Old Terrier, Tia Real Christmas Tree Collections In Shaftesbury Pantos Within 1Hr Of Shaftesbury View From The Hill – Plymouth Visitor Highly Rates Pamplemousse’s Brownies Walk Of The Week – Dave Hardiman’s Five Mile Shaftesbury Tour Love Shaftesbury – John Lewer Tells Us Why He Loves Our Town Karen Cole’s Book Review - Dead Sweet by Katrín Júlíusdóttir
Thu, December 26, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 27th December 2024
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Wed, December 25, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 26th December 2024
(Episode 1741) On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury WHAT’S ONS Shaftesbury Family Offers Christmas Meal, Music, And Movie For Locals Alone On The 25th Parking Issues Raised At Christmas Eve Shaftesbury Police Pop-Up Friends Make Podcast In Fontmell For Lovers Of Language And Laughter Locals Choose Tikka Over Turkey At Chutneys’ First Christmas Lunchtime Opening View From The Hill: Visitors From Collumpton Share Their Thoughts Pantos To Enjoy Within A Short Drive Of Shaftesbury Jackie And Jeanette’s 60s And 70s Fontmell Christmas Memories Boxing Day Walk: Uncover The History At Wardour’s Two Castles With Tess Of The Vale
Tue, December 24, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 25th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Thoughts for Christmas Day From the Bishop of Sherborne, Karen Gorham Fire Crews Attend Blaze in Centre of Fontmell Magna Christmas Star – Madjeston’s World Champion Boxer Ruby Else-White Christmas Greetings From Parish Council Chairs: David Webber From Melbury Abbas and Cann John Feltham From Donhead St Mary Alex Chase From Shaftesbury Hannah Lister From Fontmell Magna David Curless From Semley and Sedgehill Saluting Emergency Workers on Christmas Day: Matt Scott From Shaftesbury Fire Station Jon Simpson, Prison Officer at Guy’s Marsh Prison Visitors From Across Europe Celebrate a Family Christmas in Melbury Farmers Working on Christmas Day: Spencer Mogridge Up at 1am Events Within One Hour of Shaftesbury: January Highlights Community Nurses Working Today: Emma Logan Visiting Shaftesbury Patients Christmas at St Denis Lodge: Making the Day Special for Residents Helping Guests at North Dorset Women’s Refuge Enjoy Christmas in an Unfamiliar Place Feeding and Walking 65 Dogs on Christmas Day: Peter Sale of Stour Row Kennels Christmas With 30 Alpacas: Wendy Williams of Hugglers Hole
Mon, December 23, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 24th December 2024
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Mon, December 23, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 23rd December 2024
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Sat, December 21, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 22nd December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Shaftesbury Man Sammy Landers - Recognised Worldwide For Steering Football Subs In A New Direction Anyone For Tennis? Fontmell’s New Court Complete Shaston Seasonal Reflections - Kathy Morgan The Donhead Show With Lynda Appleby - How Ludwell Stores Has Christmas Wrapped Up Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury On Monday, 23rd December Kate And Karren - Chat Over The Garden Fence View From The Hill - Bournemouth Visitors Rate Our Town Shaftesbury Memories - Heather Sanger On Her Dad Ron’s Santa And Panto Roles Shaftesbury Sunday Short Story - Liz Foster Reads ‘Working From Home’
Fri, December 20, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 21st December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Rotarians Give Rachel Caldwell Civic Award to Open House North Dorset MP Simon Hoare Seeks Assurance Over Rural Post Following Royal Mail Sale Paul Merefield’s Quiz Motcombe Man To Ski To South Pole After Christmas Winter Solstice: How Shaftesbury Lines Up with Stonehenge - Phil Proctor Shaftesbury Christmas: Donhead Christmas Memories. Mark Jeffrey On The Village Nativity View from the Hill: Romanian Visitors Love Shaftesbury Events Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury, 22nd December Dee Abbott With Walk of the Week Around Shaftesbury Meet My Pet: Ruby and Owner Annie from Shaftesbury Karen Cole’s Book Review
Thu, December 19, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 20th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Dorset Council Pull Funding For Wincombe Lane School Crossing Patrol - Shaftesbury Primary Surprised at Decision Dorset Council Elections Go Ahead Next Year Despite Dorset Wiltshire Somerset Mayor Poll in 2026 Shaftesbury School Rag Day Raises Over £2,100 Dorset Councillors Concerned Homeschooled Kids Could Slip Through Safety Net Shaftesbury Barber Working 6am Till Midnight to Beat Christmas Backlog First Christmas At Gemma Shean’s Shaftesbury Salon East Knoyle’s Postie and Postmistress on Their Busiest Week of the Year How To Get in Santa’s Good Books at Spar Shop on the Maltings Visitors’ Views: Polish Woman Impressed with Gold Hill Events Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury on Saturday Creating Art Out of Cardboard Packaging: Claire Godfree at Shaftesbury Arts Centre Memories of Shaftesbury’s Christmases Past: Cath Toogood and Gloria Alford The Art of Window Decoration: Squires of Shaftesbury with Their Triple Window Display Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf: How the Abbey Boosted Shaftesbury’s Economy
Wed, December 18, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 19th December 2024
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Tue, December 17, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 18th December 2024
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Tue, December 17, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 17th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s ons, ,Neighbourhood Plan Changes Protect Green Spaces and Suggest Future Housing Sites Tyres Slashed, Bus Shelter Smashed - Dorset Police Urge Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting Shaftesbury Road Closures Grant For Shaftesbury Refugee Group Will Fund Social Events and Support The Shaftesbury Businesses Surprisingly Busy Before Christmas Tikka Not Turkey - Chutneys’s First Christmas Day Opening 100 Years of Shaftesbury Abbey: Julie Wood on the Herb Garden Events Within One Hour’s Drive of Shaftesbury 18th of December Shaftesbury Christmas Memories : The Town’s Longest-Serving Shopkeeper Steve Hodson Jan Walls Highlights Holly in Her Gardening Guide Bournemouth Visitors’ Love of Shaftesbury - View from the Hill
Sun, December 15, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 16th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons.. Carnival’s Illuminated Tractor Parade Will Pass Through Shaftesbury Train Service Changes Over Festive Season Minster’s Mill Street Closed until Wednesday Lifesaving Blood Bike Makes Shaftesbury Delivery Shaftesbury Man Takes Action Over Guy’s Marsh Road Ice Risk Local Trust Will Double Schoolgirls Fundraising for St. James Church Clock Repair Shaftesbury Town Council Considers Major Investment to Keep Lido Afloat Innovative 3D Printing Transforms Crafts at Shaftesbury Handmade Market What’s New at Shaftesbury’s Charity Shops View From The Hill- Visitors from Brixton Events Within 1 Hour of Shaftesbury on Tuesday
Sat, December 14, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 15th December 2024
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Fri, December 13, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 14th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons For The Weekend And Next Week Plainclothes Police Target Shaftesbury Shoplifters, Say They’re Getting Results Prue Leith Rescheduled For January After Today’s Illness Cancellation Paul Merefield’s Quiz Motorhome Parking And Tunnel Investigation Part Of Newtown Centre Car Park Plans Meet My Pet: Figgy From Victoria Street Blandford Artists Show Varied Works In Shaftesbury At Arts Centre Gallery Why The Bells Were Ringing On Friday Night Walker Of The Week: A Tisbury Suggestion With Roger Walker Shaftesbury Job Vacancies Events Within A One-Hour Drive Of Shaftesbury On Sunday Oxfordshire And Berkshire Couple Have Date In Shaftesbury – View From The Hill Shaftesbury Book Blogger Karen Cole Reviews Deadbeat By Adam Hamdy
Thu, December 12, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 13th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury’s Weekend Events Dorset Council Start Compulsory Purchase Of Dinah’s Hollow Wanted – Your Motcombe And Shaftesbury Pics To Promote North Dorset To Visitors Historic Shaftesbury Bank Conversion Impresses Delegation From Museum Clouds House Residents Share Recovery Stories At East Knoyle Carol Service Shaftesbury Late-Night Shopping Brings Festive Cheer From Sea Shantiers Friendly Jackdaw Becomes Shaftesbury’s Attraction View From The Hill – Winter Visitor From New Forest Plans Salisbury Street Pop-Up Sale Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf – West Stour’s Story
Wed, December 11, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 12th December 2024
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Tue, December 10, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 11th December 2024
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Mon, December 09, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 10th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Footpath Closure In St James Following Storm Damage Storm Saves Cash For Enmore Green Church, Felling Tree For Free Coombe House’s Growth And Community Involvement Praised Missing Tabby Cat Search In St James’ Laundry Lane Area Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Inspires Fontmell Magna Kids Motorhome Parking Debate Heats Up In Shaftesbury Elm Hill Road Closure In Motcombe And Other Traffic Updates Winter Solstice Meditation Event In Donhead St Mary East London Visitors Share Their Thoughts On Shaftesbury Events Within One Hour Drive Of Shaftesbury On Wednesday Dorset Council Allows Hedgehog Safety Signs Open House Christmas Party Boosted By Melbury Motors Customers Friday Film Screening Of “The Taste Of Things” At Shaftesbury Arts Centre Gardening Tips With Jan Walls
Sun, December 08, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 9th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Councillor Questions Bus Provision For “The Jewel Of Tourism” In North Dorset Syrian-Born Shaftesbury Couple Reflect On Overthrow Of Dictator Assad Claims That Lion’s Mouth Repair Is Too Slow Storm Darragh Impacts Shaftesbury Christmas Market Boobs Charity Shop Celebrates Its First Christmas In Shaftesbury Wrong Route Advisory Given Over Fontmell Road Closure Berwick Prepares For Lantern Procession Heavy Metal On Handbells At Fontmell Fundraiser Dorset Council Urged To Develop Tree Planting Strategy Events Within 1 Hour Of Shaftesbury On Tuesday Bizarre Artworks Feature At Arts Centre Exhibition New Car Park Progresses In Shaftesbury View From The Hill - Frome Visitor Searches For Bell Street Birthplace Traffic For Shaftesbury And Surrounding Villages Oxfam Bookshop Showcases Art And Poetry Books In Time For Christmas
Sat, December 07, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 8th December 2024
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Fri, December 06, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 7th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Upcoming Events For Sunday And The Week Ahead Storm Darragh Brings Tree Down On Car In Blackmore Vale - Clean-Up Underway Tree Collapse Blocks Stoney Path Power Outages Hit Villages Across The Shaftesbury Area Shaftesbury Play Park On Maple Road Will Be Rebuilt And Resited Santa’s Sleigh To Visit Tesco In Shaftesbury This Sunday After Storm Disruption Shaftesbury Chef Philippa Davis To Host Channel 5’s Festive TV Show Walk Through History: Exploring Fontmell Parva With Tess Of The Vale View From The Hill - Visitors From Norwich Share Their Love For Shaftesbury Meet My Pet: Dawn Introduces Noodle On Park Walk Paul Merefield’s Quiz Christmas Murder Mystery Set In Dorset Reviewed By Karen Cole
Thu, December 05, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 6th December 2024
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Wed, December 04, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 5th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Melbury Council Hears Of Frustrations Over New A30/B3081 Junction Dorset Council CEO Matt Prosser Resigns For New Zealand Role Amid Challenges Shaftesbury’s Christmas Street Market Promises Festive Variety This Sunday Fontmell Residents Demand Action On Flooding At Piper’s Mill Weybridge Visitors Reflect On Dorset’s Gold Hill Charm Shaftesbury Abbey Marks 100 Years As Ancient Monument - The Four Faces Stonework Shaftesbury’s Shop Windows - Forget Me Not, Botanical Candle, Bell Street Antiques Severe Winds And Rain Expected In Shaftesbury From Storm Darragh This Weekend Seasonal Advent Concert And Carols Planned At St Peter’s Church
Tue, December 03, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 4th December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Council Requests Pedestrian Crossings On Busy Roads Public Ownership For Rail Service Through Gillingham And Tisbury Announced Dorset Council Defends Safety Measures On Icy Shaftesbury Road Society Of Dorset Men Welcomes Women Members For First Time Motcombe Young Farmer Lucy Peck To Volunteer In Sri Lanka View From The Hill Acoustic Cafe Returns With Festive Music And Local Performers Submission Grappling Group Expands With Women-Only Sessions Matt Boatwright Answers Shaftesbury’s Property Questions
Mon, December 02, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 3rd December 2024
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Sun, December 01, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 2nd December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Shaftesbury Council Debates Grosvenor Road Crossing Proposal Dorset Businesses Consulted On National Insurance Increase Impact Dorset Police Say Locals Reporting Drink And Drug Driving Will Be Kept Informed Festive Outfits Fill Motcombe’s Lanes During Sunday’s Santa Run Berwick St John Country Fayre Donates £100K To Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal View From The Hill: Shaftesbury Impresses First-Time Visitor Cornish Christmas Show Will Entertain East Stour Tuesday Events Within An Hour Of Shaftesbury Belle Street Christmas Cabaret Weekend Raises Over £5,000 For Badco What’s New At Shaftesbury Oxfam And Cancer Research Shops
Sat, November 30, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 1st December 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Talented Youngsters Shine At Shaftesbury Young Performers Festival Tesco Staff Raise Funds For BadCO Mental Health Support In Shaftesbury Shaftesbury Arts Centre Hosts Premiere Of Melbury Moviemaker’s Film ‘Blue Or Green’ Is The Theme At Painting, Textile And Pottery Exhibition Berlin Visitor Shares Shaftesbury Experience And Movie Industry Stories Upcoming Events In And Around Shaftesbury On Monday Kate And Karren Chat ‘Over The Garden Fence’ North Dorset Writer Ted Winter Reads ‘Superhero For A Day’
Fri, November 29, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 30th November 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Dorset Leader Drops Opposition To Shared Mayor For Dorset, Wiltshire And Somerset Red Dress Exhibition Stuns Visitors At Hawkers Farm Share Your Views On Reshaped Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan In December Pop-Up Crafts Sale At Twyford Supports Emerging Artists And Autism Charities Walk Of The Week - Dave Greenman’s 45th Birthday On The 50-Mile White Hart Link Shaftesbury Events For Sunday Within 1 Hour Of Shaftesbury Meet My Pet - Harry, Shaftesbury’s Multinational Dog With A Story To Tell Karen Cole Reviews 'City of Destruction' by Vaseem Khan. - Love Shaftesbury - Mike Berkeley’s Favourite Views And Workspaces Paul Merefield’s Quiz
Thu, November 28, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 29th November 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What’s Ons Responder Calls For Action After Latest Ice-Accident On St James’ Common. Claims Support Is Growing For Shaftesbury To Gillingham Cycleway, But Motcombe Councillor Had Expected Contact. Cash Total Climbs In Appeal For St James’ Church Clock Repairs. Can You Find Hope In Motcombe? Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Book Shelf - Shaftesbury’s Past Explored. Online Dorset SEND Discussion Scheduled For Monday 3rd December. Have Your Say At Shaftesbury Town Council’s Budget Meeting On 11th December. Motcombe Villager Shares Stories Of Bob Dylan, Woodstock And The White House. Women In STEAM Event Inspires Shaftesbury School Students. Visitors From Hampshire Enjoy Shaftesbury’s Famous Views And Coffee. Events Within An Hour Of Shaftesbury On 30th November. A One-Man “Christmas Carol” Coming To Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
Wed, November 27, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 28th November 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Confirms Refugee Welcome As Town Council Back ‘City Of Sanctuary’ Dorset Councillor Says ‘Horrible’ Dinah’s Hollow Decision Will Fix County’s ‘Number 1’ Road Safety Risk Motcombe Santa Run Returns For Festive Fun And Fundraising New Shaftesbury Town Council Caretaker Making A Difference Shaftesbury Artist Plans Auction Of Postbox Toppers Viewed By Hundreds-Of-Thousands Shaftesbury Abbey Stories - Phyllis Wolff On Her Guildhall Murals Jackie And Jeanette On 1980s Shaftesbury Situations Vacant Events Within 1 Hour Of Shaftesbury On Friday Trains Replace Buses On Sunday
Tue, November 26, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 27th November 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Simon Hoare Confirms He Will Oppose Assisted Dying Bill Vote This Friday Shaftesbury Resident Develops Popular Real-Time Train Tracking Website Digital Champions Wanted For Shaftesbury Library To Help Residents Get Online Rodney Atwood Talks About Melbury Abbots’ Unique Spread Eagle Magazine Shaftesbury Volunteers Create Reflective Garden Near Westminster Hospital Cape Town Visitor Describes Shaftesbury As “Chocolate Box Perfect” Local Vintage Lorry ‘Mavis’ Gains Stardom In TV And Film Productions Shaftesbury Arts Centre Wins Regional Award For Innovative Publicity Efforts Matt Boatwright Addresses Property Market Questions On Alfred
Mon, November 25, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 26th November 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Police Exercise On The Maltings Leads To Four Arrests Simon Hoare Calls For River Dredging To Address North Dorset Flooding Donhead St Andrew’s Forresters Pub Stays Open After Sale Reconsidered Madjeston Boxer Ruby Else White Nominated For Prestigious Sports Award East Knoyle’s Georgie Newby-Vincent Selected For Equestrian Academy Network Issues Disrupt Shaftesbury Christmas Lights Event Payments Lesley Waters Lights Up Shaftesbury With Christmas Switch-On Festivities Shaftesbury Poet Willow May Releases Book On Overcoming Adversity Shaftesbury Houseplants: Gardening Tips For Winter From Jan Walls Broadchalke Visitors Share First Impressions Of Shaftesbury Traffic Disruptions Expected On Shaftesbury-Gillingham Road Tomorrow
Sun, November 24, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 25th November 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Mayor Urges Dorset Police Commissioner For More Officers For Town Ludwell Villagers Highlight Flood Driving Safety Speeding Concerns Dorset Council Leader Reaffirms Climate Commitment And Commits To North Dorset COP Gold Hill Museum To Showcase Edwardian Photographer’s Local Work In Villages Controversial French Mill Lane Farm Plan Revised To Town Council Satisfaction Shaftesbury Abbey Century - Jet Rosary Bead Discovery Bell Street Antiques Explores Rug Traditions And Craftsmanship Gold Hill Museum Seeks New Chairperson To Build On Success Visitors Share First Impressions Of Shaftesbury’s Iconic Views
Sat, November 23, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 24th November 2024
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Fri, November 22, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 23rd November 2024
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Town And Parish Councils Encouraged To Take On More Dorset Council Services Top Trifles, Vintage Goods And GoFundMe Appeal To Restore St James’ Church Bells Shaftesbury Couple’s Mature Online Dating Story Becomes a Poetic Memoir After Their TV Appearance Is Axed Shaftesbury What’s Ons Love Shaftesbury: Why Peter Wildman Chose The Hilltop Town View From The Hill: Bournemouth Visitors Share First Impressions Walk Of The Week: Fred’s 8 Hour Circuit Exploring Cranborne Chase’s History And Views Meet My Pet: Meet Corky Boy On Park Walk Paul Merefield’s Quiz Karen Cole’s Book Review Is An Homage To George Smiley Events Within 1 Hour Of Shaftesbury On Sunday
Thu, November 21, 2024
The Alfred Daily – 22nd November 2024
(Episode 1707) On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Wincombe Centre Takes Top Honour In Shaftesbury Business Award St James’s Orchard Will Be Reinstated And Massive Maple Moved Again Donhead St Andrew Art Exhibition Highlights Local Talent All Weekend National Theatre Live Returns to Shaftesbury Arts Centre with Prima Facie Stars Appeal Fundraiser Praises Berwick Country Fayre Ahead Of Cash Total Announcement The Most Bizarre Negative Gold Hill Reviews On Tripadvisor View From The Hill - First-Time Wincanton Visitors Dorset Councilor Seeks Clarity On Likelihood Of Council Tax Rise Upcoming Weekend Events Within Driving Distance of Shaftesbury Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf - Melbury Memories
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