On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury residents despatch aid to Ukraine – more donations needed

Motcombe Council defers 20mph zone decision to assess speed sign impact

Council plans ‘enhanced care’ for historic Bury Litton Churchyard

Mixed views on Christmas Market cancellation - but craft fair ‘busier than expected’

View from the Hill - Brazilian family loves Shaftesbury

Picnics and no puddings for Anita Horek’s Cape Town Christmas

Charity shop bargains - treats for postcard and woodcut fans

Philippa Davis’ culinary advent calendar - Fontmell, Semley and Motcombe village stores

‘A Welsh Christmas Dinner’ - Poetry from Elaine Cadogan

Shaftesbury job vacancy

Former ‘Orange’ band member Alan Newport previews his Two Brewers gig

‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’ - Shaftesbury Town Band

Soundscapes - A kite soars above Twyford