The Alfred Daily

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Persimmon says new Shaftesbury estate will bring £1million into the community.

Youngsters asked to create a new ‘Welcome to Motcombe’ sign.

Grant award means more outdoor activity for Shaftesbury mental health support group.

Town Council assured there’ll be no repeat of Park Walk hedge damage.

Kate and Karren find more unexpectedly abandoned items.

Lynda Appleby meets lifelong Donhead resident John Dewey.

View from the Hill - House sitters from Wrexham share their opinion of Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury what's ons.

Dorset folk singer ‘with attitude’ - Shannon White on her first Shaftesbury gig at Muston’s.

Deborah Jones’ short story - A Tale from the Ice Age.

Soundscapes - Kingsettle bird song by Rachel Diment.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury firefighters attend third chimney fire in three weeks.

Crucial Shaftesbury FC game today – ‘biggest one in the club’s history’.

Businesses warned about scammers posing as Dorset Council.

Gold Hill Museum reopens - Chairman tells us what's worth seeing.

Walk of the Week - A spectacular sight at Sutton Waldron.

Meet my Pet - Dee Abbott on feelings of guilt in buying a new dog.

Paul Merefield’ pub quiz.

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Shaftesbury what’s ons and job vacancies.

Town band confident over today’s competition in the Cotswolds.

Karen Cole's book review - 'Faceless' by Vanda Symo.

Soundscapes - The yew trees in the wind at Bury Litton.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

School trying to keep boarding house open until students complete studies.

Sunday’s Shaftesbury Orchestra concert could be first of many.

Fourteen weeks of free yoga in Shaftesbury this summer.

Damage to Park Walk hedges shouldn’t be repeated.

Defibrillator outside St James’ church approved despite objections.

Fears Bell Street car park pricing error could mean drivers underpay.

Dorset NFU chair says farmers are struggling with fertiliser and fuel charges.

View from the Hill - Bridport couple impressed by Shaftesbury.

Wellness Shark Laura Langley.

Soundscapes – A nuthatch at Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury’s youngest Town councillor resigns.

Shaftesbury hospital cuts back minor injuries unit hours.

After successful recycle sale Shaftesbury C of E plans lent lunch.

Dorset marks Falklands’ 40th anniversary.

Free therapeutic slow drawing sessions for anxious teenagers.

Plans to bring more classical music events to Shaftesbury.

View from the Hill - Bradford couple share Shaftesbury highlights.

Shaftesbury allotment holder Rosie’s radish experiment.

Jeanette and Jackie reminisce about 60s and 70s pop stars.

Soundscapes.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

No response to 2am 999 call as men trash Melbury campsite.

Semley to celebrate jubilee weekend with music festival.

More entertainment for first Spring and Countryside Show.

Donhead author to speak at Sturminster Literary Festival.

Funding for Fontmell’s new playpark agreed.

Father’s House car boot for Ukraine raises thousands.

Shaftesbury resident’s 40-year Lions service recognised.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Mary Myers’ smallholding diary.

Soundscapes – Tadpoles underwater in Enmore Green pond.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Gold Hill Museum to feature the Fonthill Abbey story.

Dorset is amongst top areas offering Ukrainians housing.

Locals promised a chance to share views on St James’ Park plan.

Shaftesbury Bowling Club welcomes new players on Wednesday.

St James’ Church organ recital raises hundreds.

Just a thought - Don’t take Shaftesbury’s setting for granted.

View from the Hill – Latvian visitors rate Shaftesbury.

Derek’s Daytrips - Shaftesbury days out using public transport.

Soundscapes - Honey bees on cherry blossom on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Plans for an arts world record attempt in Shaftesbury.

£205k grant will enable Fontmell Shop freehold purchase.

Former school boarding house manager on proposed closure.

Shaftesbury charity shop bargains.

View from the Hill.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Soundscapes – A song thrush and collared dove at The Butts.

Shaftesbury Abbey reopens and it’s free again this year

St James’ church hold town hall sale for Ukraine and path repairs

Fathers House host car boot for Ukraine

The Donhead Artist using wool to help autistic kids

Rich Atkinson previews his Mustons Sunday session

Kate and Karren and the mystery baguette

Richard Foreman reads another Dodgy Reg tale

View from the hill – Londoner returns after 40 years

Soundscape- birds in Bell Street Library garden

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Students concerned about proposed school boarding house closure.

Shaftesbury parking charges increase next week.

Cools Farm Organics’ ‘see the lambs’ open day.

Walk of the Week - Tom and Jan visit the trailway.

Meet my Pet - Phil and George the Amazon green parrot.

View From the Hill - Swansea couple love Shaftesbury scenery.

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Karen Cole’s book review – ‘A Matter of Time’ by Claire Askew.

Soundscapes.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Fontmell man thought he would die on Ukraine aid mission.

Town Council’s £3k aeroplane pyrotechnics show will be ‘spectacular’.

Abbey prepares for Saturday reopening.

Shaftesbury voluntary group’s urgent van appeal.

Retired art teacher hosts Ukrainian art workshop.

View from the Hill - Tourists rate our town.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley on walking.

Soundscapes – A chaffinch and St James’ Church bells.