An expert in Britain’s historic guildhalls is crediting her Child Okeford childhood and local history teachers for her successful academic career. Dr Kate Giles, from the University of York, will talk about the opening up of Stratford upon Avon’s Guildhall, where Shakespeare went to school, during her Gold Hill Museum lecture on February 6th. Full story: Read more
LIONS GIVE AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO LOCAL GUIDES AND SCOUTS
The Blackmore Vale Lions club in the spirit of their motto “ we serve” presented seven local guide and scout groups with a cheque each for £170 at the Hub in Stalbridge. Full story: Read more
GILLINGHAM FOODBANK & GILLINGHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH FESTIVE HAMPER CHEER
Around 50 local families living below the poverty line will receive special Christmas hampers made by Gillingham Community Church in conjunction with the foodbank. Full story: Read more