The Alfred Daily

We have a reduced Alfred service until Monday, when our FM radio station launches on 107.3FM. The full-length Alfred Daily programme will return on Monday. On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Walk of the Week - The Perrett’s winter walk around Fontmell.

Meet my Pet – Stephanie Douthwaite and Pip.

Paul Merefield’s quiz.

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Karen Cole reviews the thriller ‘Off Target’ by Eve Smith.

Soundscapes.

We have a reduced Alfred service until Monday, when our FM radio station launches on 107.3FM. The full-length Alfred Daily programme will return on Monday. On The Alfred Daily Today:

• Shaftesbury what’s ons.
• Job vacancies.
• Dinah's Hollow diversion ends tonight
• History - the scary head at Gold Hill Museum
• Just A Thought - John Parker asks, ‘Was life easier without tech?’.
• Shaftesbury Fitness Shark Laura Langley on motivation.
• Soundscapes - Great and blue tits at Grove Farm, Melbury.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Town Council Planning chairman ‘deflated’ by Persimmon estate approval.

Shaftesbury to celebrate Queen’s jubilee with beacon.

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about childhood collections.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Snowdrop poetry with Adrian Ryder.

Soundscapes - Magpies on Castle Hill by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

'Delightful outcome' - council approve Persimmon’s ‘very high quality’ Shaftesbury estate

New partnership leads to eco event at Shaftesbury School.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Jos Stroop on the fun of flyball at Motcombe’s Half Moon Stud.

Classical trio play in Motcombe on Sunday

Mary's Wardour smallholding diary - Balwen sheep

Naturist walking in Motcombe.

Soundscapes – A mistle thrush in Melbury.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury residents will be asked for views on local buses.

Cyclists wanted to road test Cranborne Chase routes.

Hula hoops for health in East Stour.

Wildlife-friendly gardener ‘Dirty Nails’.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Soundscapes – A song thrush and pheasant in Ashmore Woods.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Plans for a new estate at Shaftesbury's southern edge

Giveaways to promote Shaftesbury’s new garage opening.

Dave Toulson meets Shaftesbury’s tree decorator.

Shaftesbury what’s ons.

Margaret Cluett reflects on an unlucky 2022 so far.

Soundscapes - A buzzard in Ashmore Woods by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Proposed St John's Hill weight restriction welcomed.

How Shaftesbury area antique sales inspire author Kathy Morgan.

Shaftesbury area what's on guide.

Kate and Karren chat over the garden fence.

Sunday short story from Richard Foreman.

North Dorset Nature – the wonders of worms at our wardour smallholding

Starlings in St James’ recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury author’s third book nominated for award.

Mind the gap - Town Council raises no objection to infill cottage.

Walk of the Week - Tom Jan and Richard tour Sherborne.

Meet my Pet - Andrea Jenkins and Pippin.

Kate Scott’s chicken keeping diary.

Shaftesbury area events.

Karen Cole recommends ‘Late City’ by Robert Olen Butle.

Soundscapes - A song thrush on Castle Hill recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury hospital Friends launches fundraising lottery.

Cllr Tim Cook can’t always support Shaftesbury in planning decisions.

Does Shaftesbury’s MP back Boris Johnson?

Meet the Shaftesbury area male voice choir The Mill Singers.

Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley on fitness ‘cheats’.

Soundscapes – six starlings on the top of St James’ Church.

On The Alfred Daily Today:

PM addresses North Dorset rail problems in Parliament.

No more ‘shanky’ houses demands Shaftesbury civic campaigner.

Charity ‘chugger’ entering shops concerns Shaftesbury traders.

Percy’s bird on wine bottles to boost Arts Centre finances.

The Paris-to-Peking pink Rolls Royce will visit Fontmell.

Jeanette and Jackie’s pet memories - Fontmell’s school hamster.

Soundscapes – a greater spotted woodpecker at Umbers Hill.