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Daisy Kirkpatrick in the Purbeck Gazette last summer after another medal success

Daisy strikes gold three times over

YOUNG Swanage swimmer Daisy Kirkpatrick won three gold medals at the Dorset County Swimming Championships against the best swimmers…

Stories from a suitcase

Stories from a suitcase

A COMPELLING, lyrical and warm evening of storytelling is promised when Phil Okwedy visits Briantspuddle. The Gods Are All Here…

Gypsy-jazz on strings

Gypsy-jazz on strings

GYPSY-JAZZ band Latchepen, admirers of Django Reinhardt and anything that swings, are coming to Langton Matravers next month. The London-based…

Lloyd Griffith trained as classical choral singer at Exeter University

Comedian promises a tonne of fun

COMEDIAN Lloyd Griffith is stopping off at Lighthouse Poole on his biggest tour to date with his new show,…

English Touring Opera will be presenting Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia (left) and Handel’s Giulio Cesare at Lighthouse Poole next month

Touring opera company is coming to town

THE English Touring Opera (ETO) is bringing two works to Lighthouse Poole next month – Handel’s Giulio Cesare, and…

The new piece of jewellery could breathe new life into something that wasn’t previously worn

Create your own style with a special commissioned piece of jewellery – the possibilities are endless…

By Amy Brenan, Director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham DO you have an old favourite or inherited piece…

Yew hedging in Sally Gregson’s last garden

Patient approach best with hedges

by Sally Gregson. DURING the winter months the structure of a garden becomes more apparent – the lines of fencing…

Asking ‘why’ and ‘so what’ can help if you are feeling stuck or aware you are putting something off or when you next have to make plansPHOTO: Mohamed Hassan/ Pixabay

My two key coaching questions…

By Alice Johnsen. In my coaching sessions, clients do most of the talking. My role is to listen with focus and…

RSPB Arne, now part of Purbeck Heath National Nature Reserve, is home to spoonbills.

Meditations in nature: A day out on Dorset’s heathlands

by Susie Curtin. BRIGHT sunshine and a biting wind greet me as I arrive at RSPB Arne, now part of…

Michael Caine’s first car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, has a fascinating history – and is expected to sell for £100,000 to £150,000

Star actor’s first car up for auction

Iconic British actor Sir Michael Caine CBE’s first ever car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Drophead Coupe with a…