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Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! New town crier needed for Shaftesbury

3 days ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

A VERY special ceremonial role is up for grabs in Shaftesbury. Auditions will soon be held for a new town crier – a role and tradition that stretched back to medieval times. The successful candidate will act as the public voice and herald for the town, with the winner announcing significant local events, news, and important proclamations to the public in a lively, engaging, and traditional manner. They will be expected to take part in civic celebrations, openings, parades and town meeting.
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine

3 days ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

A WINE bar could fill a former florist’s premises in Gillingham if plans are approved. The former Mayflowers shop on the High Street is the latest building proposed for a wine bar/restaurant/deli/shop after plans to convert the former Scenes shop across the road were withdrawn after the sale fell through. The applicant has proposed the same business for Mayflowers as it did for Scenes.
Woman seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton

3 days ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton. The incident took place at around 3pm on Monday (June 23) in the Durrant area. North Dorset Police said the woman was seen shouting and swearing and causing a disturbance by getting in the way of traffic and hitting cars.
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine

4 days ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

HUNDREDS of children paraded through Sherborne as part of the Sherborne Pageant 120th anniversary celebrations. This year marked 120 years since the first pageant took place in the town, and children from six schools dressed up to tell a particular story from the town’s history as they paraded through Sherborne on June 13.
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine

5 days ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

A MAJOR gap in funding for pupils in Wiltshire has been revealed – and school leaders are calling on MPs to address the issue. According to Wiltshire Council, it receives “significantly less” funding for its pupils in the county compared to other authorities across the country. Despite rising costs and increasing demand, the county ranks 18th lowest out of 151 for mainstream school funding and 20th lowest for high needs special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) funding for 2025-2026.
New defibrillator installed in Wincanton park

5 days ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has now been installed at the Cale Park recreation ground in Wincanton. The new defib was bought by Wincanton Town Council and was installed on the side of the Works and Maintenance garage between the cemetery and recreation ground. According to defibfinder.uk, there are 10 defibs across the Wincanton area. A council spokesperson said: “The defib is accessible in an emergency.
£2 million boost to help people through cost of living crisis in Dorset

5 days ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

DORSET Council has pledged to spend £500,000 each year for the next four years to help people through the rising cost of living. This pledge comes on top of the already £2 million the council has spent helping hundreds of people through its support initiatives. A special report to the people and health scrutiny committee last Thursday (June 19) shone a light on the huge difference the support has made to people.
Wimborne Food Festival to serve up a huge menu of mouth-watering attractions

1 week ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

FOODIES will be flocking to Wimborne later this year as the town’s popular food festival returns for its second year. A feast of flavours, fun and food delights awaits festivalgoers – and this year’s festival is packed with cooking demonstrations, expert talks, local produce stalls, and pop-up foodie experiences all around town. The Wimborne Food Festival is taking place on September 20 from 11am to 4pm.
Appeal to look out for the homeless during heatwave

1 week ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

AS a heatwave hits Wiltshire, charity Alabaré is asking more people to spare a thought for the homeless. Temperatures are set to climb across the UK this weekend with a yellow heat health alert in place until Sunday (June 22). Hot weather can be just as dangerous as cold for people without proper shelter. Tents, cars, sheds, and barns offer little protection, and finding shade, water, or a safe place to cool down can be incredibly tough.
The New Blackmore Vale Magazine

1 week ago | blackmorevale.net | Tait ap Ellis

TWO garden centre workers are going to great heights to raise money for a charity that creates therapeutic gardens at children’s hospices across the UK. Sarah, a manager at Castle Gardens in Sherborne, and Alexa, a gift buyer and assistant manager at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, are busy preparing to scale the 19,341-foot summit of Africa’s highest mountain next June, despite neither having mountaineering experience.