Compton Acres will be hosting their annual Japanese Weekend, celebrating the beauty of Japanese horticulture in their renowned gardens. Compton Acres, Dorset’s finest private gardens, will be holding their 4th annual Japanese Weekend from Saturday 30th April to Monday the 2nd of May. Full story: Read more
Local Ladies Celebrate The Queen’s 90th Birthday
Local flower arrangers from Somerset, Devon and Dorset celebrated The Queen’s 90th birthday with two workshops entitled “Time for Tea” at Combe St Nicholas Village Hall near Chard, Somerset. The ladies learnt how to make lovely vintage and contemporary floral designs in tea-cups, all linked to the colour of their tableware. In keeping with the regal theme, amongst the china used were memorable family heirlooms from Royal Albert and Royal Doulton. Full story: Read more
Blackmore Vale Lions Present cheque to the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
Blackmore Vale Lions President Ian Simpson, Mike Marks and George Wagland presented a cheque for £1500 to Richard Percy the CEO of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation at their headquarters in the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy on Wednesday 13 April 2016. Full story: Read more