The Alfred Daily

The Alfred Daily – 1st July 2022 (Episode 832)

On The Alfred Daily Today:

New Shaftesbury tourism guide depends on Town Council grant decision

Noise concerns dismissed as Tesco’s ‘massive’ gas cooler is approved

Shaftesbury Pool Advisory Group offers swimming samplers on Sunday

View from the Hill – Busman’s holiday for Salisbury Red driver

John Parker visits Chris and Mike Simms’ garden

Motcombe woman seeks sponsors for fundraising walk to Wareham

Clean and family-friendly Dorset stand-up comes home for Fringe

John Cluett’s North Dorset dialect - The letter ‘B’

Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley

Soundscapes - The song of a Breach Common thrush

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Swans Yard shop owner hopes stolen CCTV camera will be replaced

Trio of TV stand-ups will perform at Grosvenor Arms gig in July

Community hub could reverse decline in Shaftesbury library numbers

Census: Dorset population has grown at half the Westcountry average

View from the Hill - Bournemouth couple enjoy a Shaftesbury break

Shaftesbury what's ons

What happened to King Alfred's Kitchen rooftop reindeer?

Property selling and buying with Matt Boatwright – Neighbours from hell

Two Grow Up in Dorset - Jackie and Jeanette on 60s and 70s fabrics

Abbey Primary pupils share their reading recommendations

Soundscapes - Dusk at Littledown

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Arts College headteacher hired to address Coombe House issues

Shaftesbury arts and graphic design students put work on show

Volunteers needed to help Shaftesbury win floral contest

Karen Bright talks about her robin 'fostering'

Shaftesbury’s busiest band reform again for summer gig series

St James’ resident Andy Perkins continues his Italian tour

Shaftesbury Primary fete preview

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Soundscapes - an agitated squirrell in Ashmore

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury artist leads the campaign to save Pepperell House

The expert planning Shaftesbury's next tree walk reveals his favourite

West End singer to perform at Shaftesbury choral rock concerts

Semley antique experts on collecting buttons

View from the Hill – Blackpool visitor loves dog-friendly Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury what's ons

Forthcoming Shaftesbury area road closures

Shaftesbury Fringe comedian plans musical tribute to the stars

Nick Andrews’ gardening advice – Composting for free

Soundscapes – A rummaging Breach Lane blackbird

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Parent’s concerns about Coombe House, Dorset Council’s ‘ambitious’ SEND school

Big turnout to Charlton exhibition of tiny bonsai trees

Shaftesbury Tree Walk announced – Leader shares opinion on best specimens

Motcombe runner completes 268 challenge with little sleep

Shaftesbury architecture – Town centre highlights with Phil Proctor

Shaftesbury charity shop bargains

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Shaftesbury singers will celebrate Sondheim

View from the Hill - More visitors’ opinions of Shaftesbury

On The Alfred Daily Today:

More Abbey closures possible unless more volunteers come forward

Shaftesbury Council redefines open spaces manager role to reflect climate emergency

Singer-songwriter Polly Perry previews today’s Muston’s gig

‘Mingle Magic’ - Paul Praeger returns to Shaftesbury Fringe

Shaftesbury what’s ons

View from the Hill – Diana visiting with a coach party

Lynda Appleby meets Semley farrier Brian Trowbridge

Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat

‘The Letter’ by Shaftesbury writer Maggie Pearce

Soundscapes – Enmore Green jackdaws

On The Alfred Daily Today:

‘I would prefer a fresh start’ - North Dorset MP wants PM to quit

Semley farm shop starts food refillables after mobile shop ceases

Volunteers are winning Breach Common battle against invasive weeds

Close-up magician to return to Shaftesbury Fringe

Meet my Pet – Gringo the cat

Walk of the Week

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Karen Cole’s book review – ‘No Place to Run’ by Mark Edwards

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary

Soundscapes – A hornet in Enmore Green

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Dorset Council and Police receive ‘staggering number’ of Shaftesbury councillor complaints

Shaftesbury pool inflatable fans let down following insurance issues

Gold Hill – Third-best view in Britain and eighth-best in the world!

Ashmore’s Gritchie Brewing Co announced as Great Dorset Steam Fair sponsor

Sheena Dearness launches new novel in Shaftesbury and shares tips

View from the Hill – Visitors from Bideford

Shaftesbury photos and paintings of The Downs at Arts Centre exhibitions

Why Fringe co-chair Rob must stay still for artists

Shaftesbury Arts Centre ‘Three Musketeers’ preview

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Laura Langley’s fitness - jumping!

Soundscapes - Swifts at Enmore Green

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Can you identify white van men who stole from an East Orchard outbuilding?

Dorset Police Commissioner says rural policing expansion will make a difference

Darien Gap expedition members meet in Motcombe – 50 years on

Dorset has fourth highest refugee host take-up – Shaftesbury group explain how they help

Author who lived on foraged food for a year will talk to Shaftesbury residents

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s jewellery

Jane’s jobs - Chef and a gardener needed

View from the Hill - Visitors take the Shaftesbury treasure trail

Soundscapes – A wren at Ferne Hollow

On The Alfred Daily today:

Controversial St James’ Playpark changes go ahead after mayor uses casting vote twice

Donkey and Shetland sanctuary owner deflated by public attitude

Young Melbury entrepreneur opens shop selling Japanese collectable cards

Tom Jones tribute leads the fun at Gold Hill Festival

Award Win for Shaftesbury’s Coconut and Cotton store

Andy Perkins’ Italian diary – an experience with the mafia

Shaftesbury what’s ons

Soundscape- daybreaks on Shaftesbury High Street