On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury venues keep fingers crossed for festive season.

The foundation ensuring performing arts access for all Shaftesbury children.

Chaldicott Barns’ first festive fair.

Experience the Creative Dorset Makers’ seasonal sale at Springhead.

Tom and Jan Perrett take us on a less frequent walk on the Stourhead estate.

Paul Merefield's pub quiz.

Shaftesbury chicken keeper Kate Scott’s weekly diary.

Meet my Pet - Karen Brazier meets Fran Hill with her labradoodles.

Shaftesbury weekend what’s ons and job vacancies.

Shaftesbury book blogger Karen Cole reviews a Kiwi crime thriller.

Soundscapes - Blackbirds grab the final holly berries on Breach Lane bush.