Category: Trailway

Material want for Dorset Magazine Article

Andy Greeves is looking for assistance:

I am a feature writer for Dorset Magazine and I am putting together an article on Sturminster Newton and the surrounding areas of Stalbridge, Marnhall and Spetisbury for the next issue.

I was just wondering if it might be possible to send me a small paragraph about your attraction/event/business/venue (and also looking to feature the North Dorset Trailway) and what would be of interest to locals and visitors to these areas along with some hi-res (1mb+) supporting images.

If there’s any chance you might be able to get me the information and images by next Friday (24 June), I would be hugely grateful.

Andy Greeves
Freelance Journalist
+44 (0)7979 156482
andygreeves6@hotmail.com
Twitter: @AndyGreeves

Dorset Magazine

Horse Riders Beware

logo_bhs_blacklogoNot the happiest first entry of the New Year:

“a rider parked at Okeford Hill. When they returned to their trailer, they were unaware that whilst out riding, someone had put broken glass in with the shavings, in the trailer. The resulting injuries are too horrific to detail. The horse after stepping on the glass, reacted as you would expect but given the confines of a trailer, injured itself extensively. It is luck that the owner was not also seriously harmed. Please be aware and check your trailers before loading your horse, if it has been unattended. The police have been notified. “

Environment Agency – Flood Guidance Statement

Flood Guidance Statement

15:00hrs Thursday 13 February 2014

Abstract from the statement for Dorset:

HIGH flood risk for Dorset for coastal flooding on Friday into Saturday.
Significant and locally severe disruption from coastal flooding is also possible across most of the south coast of England on Friday and Saturday, most especially along the Dorset coastline.
Larger and slower responding rivers such as the Dorset Stour, the River Dee in North Wales and the Great Ouse continue to react to recent rainfall. Impacts may include disruption to transport, flooding of parts of communities.

Coastal / tidal
On Friday and into Saturday, another area of low pressure will bring gales, large waves and a positive surge to the south coast of England. This brings a HIGH flood risk to parts of Dorset, with a high likelihood of severe coastal flooding impacts particularly around Chiswell and Preston Beach. In places coastal beaches and defences remain degraded from recent storms.

Groundwater
Groundwater levels are exceptionally high (at record levels in parts of Wiltshire) across much of the south of England and further rainfall over the coming days is expected to exacerbate disruption from groundwater flooding.

In south Wiltshire and parts of Dorset (communities of Tilshead, Shrewton, Orcheston, Berwick St James and Around Cranborne Chase) localised groundwater flooding is already occurring and there is a low likelihood of significant impacts from groundwater flooding today, bringing a LOW flood risk overall. From Friday onwards, groundwater levels in these areas are expected to rise again in response to recent rainfall, with a medium likelihood of significant impacts in Dorset and Wiltshire leading to a MEDIUM overall flood risk. Impacts may include further flooding to properties and roads in the area, specifically the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas, leading to significant travel disruption.

Surface water
On Friday and Saturday, further heavy rain and bands of showers will fall on very saturated ground across much of England and Wales. In southern parts of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and western parts of Dorset, there is a medium likelihood of significant impacts from surface water flooding on both Friday and Saturday.

Read the full detail: Flood Guidance Statement as of 1500 Thurs 13th Feb

One Day at a Time

Copyright, Enid Fookes, 2013
One Day at a Time

A group of walkers from the Wessex Mountaineering Club met George on Sunday 24th November before setting off on their walk. Very interesting chat about the village. Keep up the good work! We look forward to returning soon.

George was interested in my newly published book (£7.99) about a 1,000 mile cycle ride I did from Dorset to Dundee. Details on http://www.enidfookes.com:

From shops in Dorset:

  • Gullivers Bookshop
  • Samways Cycles in Wimborne
  • Hillview PO
  • Badbury View PO
  • Corfe Coffee in Corfe Mullen
  • PO in Ferndown

DT11 Forum Community Partnership AGM – Minutes

Julie Wigg Community Resource Worker DT11 Forum Community Partnership 5 Nightingale Court, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7ED Tel: 01258 489998 julie@dt11forum.org.uk Office days: Tues, Wed, Thurs

DT11 Forum Community Partnership AGM

Held on Wednesday 10th April 2013 at 7.00pm,

 Durweston Village Hall

Minutes

AGM 10 April 2013 minutes

Stourpaine 2013 Village Fete

Stourpaine Village Fete

Press release contact: Derek Gardiner, 1 Hod Drive Stourpaine Dorset DT11 8TJ T: 01258 488 455

Stourpaine 2013 Village  Fête
Sunday, 30th June 2013
Noon until 4 p.m.

It may seem early days to let readers know that the Stourpaine Village Fête will be held in the village at the end of June this year.  Hopefully the awful weather we have been having will be a distant memory and that visitors to the fête will be able to enjoy a great summer’s afternoon of entertainment.  Apart from the more traditional stalls offering books, bric a brac, cakes, bakes and local produce for sale, a number of events are being organised for all to enjoy.  Mr Mark Farwell will be bringing his two magnificent steam engines to the fête – a miniature version of the Great Dorset Steam Fair.

 Also plans are in hand to welcome back to Stourpaine, the Shooting Stars Theatre Company who staged their own version of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” last year at the White Horse pub.  This year they plan to stage their stage version of “The Wind in the Willows” at the fête.  Other forms of entertainment will include a ferret racing, an impromptu dog show, a collection of vintage cars, tug of war and lots of entertainment for children.

With the Trailway now open between Blandford and Sturminster Newton, people will be able to stop for refreshments at the Stourpaine Village Fête.

Please put a note in your diary to come to the summer fête and help us make this fête a great success!

DT11 Forum Community Partnership AGM

Julie Wigg Community Resource Worker DT11 Forum Community Partnership 5 Nightingale Court, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7ED Tel: 01258 489998 julie@dt11forum.org.uk Office days: Tues, Wed, Thurs

DT11 Forum Community Partnership AGM

Held on Wednesday 10th April 2013 at 7.00pm,

 Durweston Village Hall

Agenda

  1. Welcome (tea and coffee available from 6:30pm)
  2. Apologies
  3. Minutes from AGM, held at Blandford Parish Centre on Tuesday 17th April 2012 at Blandford Parish Centre
  4. Chairman’s Annual Review
  5. Financial Statement
  6. Constitution and membership form
  7. Presentation from Steve Adamson on the Broadband project
  8. Brief from Nic Nicol regarding the Blandford Transport Action Group
  9. Brief from Jo Rose regarding Sowing Seeds
  10. Priorities 2012-2013
    1. North Dorset Broadband Project
    2. DT11 Forum Community Resource Centre
    3. Blandford Transport Action Group
    4. The Trailway
    5. The Fording Point
  11. Election of Officers
  12. Thanks and close.  Date of next meeting – Tuesday 11 June at Blandford Parish Centre 6.30pm for 7pm

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