The Alfred Daily

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Events Guide

Threat Of Wiltshire Council Rates Bill Is Restricting Community Use Of Coombe House

No Funding For Motcombe Flood Defences But Environment Agency Remains Supportive, Council Told

View From The Hill – Philippa From North Yorkshire And Her North London Son Love Shaftesbury, Which Looks Like Provence

Chef And Food Writer Letitia Clark To Visit North Dorset To Share Her Love Of Lemons

Dorset Council Will Use Controversial Weed Killer Glyphosate But Say It’ll Be Sparingly

Shaftesbury Chamber Of Commerce Plan Business Socials In Town Centre Pubs

Sale Of Second-Hand Baby, Toddler And Kids’ Clothes And Toys Coming To Shaftesbury

Maltings Garden – Garden Guru Jan Walls On The Colours And Smells Of Stour Row Gardens

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Events For The Week Ahead

More Disabled Parking And Loading Bays Could Reduce Shaftesbury High Street Congestion

Road Closures This Week, Including Overnights On The A30

Eat, Drink And Be Merry At Shaftesbury Mayor Making, Thursday

Cools Farm Open Day – Boosting Biodiversity And Saving A Rare Breed

Kitchen Table Bookshop Featured In Waitrose Weekend Magazine

Code Access Barrier Could Be Key To Preventing Park Walk Parking

Friends From Southampton And The Isle Of Wight Love Shaftesbury’s ‘Cool Market’

Morris, Reading Charity And Village Florist Add Colour To East Stour Fête

Resident Upset At Breach Wood Tree Bark Stripping

Events Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury On Tuesday 10th June

Oxfam Bookshop’s Latest Bargains

 (Episode 1905)

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Alfred What’s Ons For The Week Ahead

Smiling Through The Showers – Villagers Celebrate Semley At The Annual Fête

Donhead’s Mr Gay Great Britain Finalist Wants Support For More Charity Challenges

How Well Do You Know Shaftesbury? Dave Toulson Puts You To The Test

Motcombe’s Open Gardens Inspire Residents Dressed For The Wet Weather

Roadworks For The Week Ahead

View From The Hill – Scottish Visitor Returns To Shaftesbury For Her 50th With Friends

Sunday Best With Joni And Susan – Texting And Voice Note Etiquette

Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury – Monday 9th June

Shaftesbury Short Story – Coppice Street Writer Richard Foreman Reads “The Fungal Entity Theory”

 (Episode 1904)

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Alfred Events

Shaftesbury Groups Can Apply For Council Grants – Pot Could Be Reduced To Fund Free Pool Swimming

Shaftesbury Lido Swimmers Say Quiz Night Was Clearly Popular

Lido Swimmers Approve Water Filtration Improvements

Wanted – Recruits To The Mini Revellers, The Kids’ Club Crafting Carnival Carts

Love Shaftesbury – Alice Perry Of Shaftesbury Wines Shares Why She Loves Our Hilltop Town

View From The Hill – Six Former Cotswold Nannies Reunite In Shaftesbury

Events Within One Hour’s Drive Of Shaftesbury – Sunday 8th June

Meet My Pet – Michelle And Her Black Sprocker, Bella

Walk Of The Week – Wareham To Shaftesbury On The 32-Mile St Edward’s Way

Karen Cole Recommends “When I Was Ten” By Fiona Cummings

On The Alfred Daily Today:

On The Alfred Daily Today:

What’s On This Weekend Around Shaftesbury 00:01

Shaftesbury Teachers Back Strike Over SAST Changes 03:28

Shaftesbury Lido Ready For Summer With New Look And 2025 Plans 09:42

Cologne Visitors Praise Shaftesbury Charm And Hill Views 19:37

Morris Dancing And Music At East Stour Fête This Sunday 26:12

Artist’s Shaftesbury Exhibition Explores Emotion Through Colour And Sound 31:50

Kathy Morgan’s Take: Potholes, Rain And Rural Realities 41:30

Singer Returns To Shaftesbury For Black Cactus Gig This Friday 42:54

Things To Do Near Shaftesbury This Friday, 6th June 49:26

Jackie And Jeanette’s Final Memories From Compton And Fontmell 50:48

 (Episode 1901)

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury Event Guide

Town Council Told Jhoots TIC Buying Deadline Expires Today – Hopes Building Could Be Offered To Community

Award For Shaftesbury’s Sunday Market – Organisers Say Times Are Tough For Traders

Fire Engine Called To Bleke Street – Thankfully A False Alarm

Shaftesbury’s Seasonal Reflections – Kathy Morgan On Dogs On Hot Pavements

East Knoyle Couple Open Their Farm For Walks And Wildlife Viewing This Sunday

Seven Friends To Run Three Marathons From Ashmore To Lyme For MND

Visitors’ Views – Couple From Northumberland Love Our Peace And Quiet

Events Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury – Wednesday 5th June

Town Council Remembers Former Councillor Mike Hicks, Who Has Died Aged 77

Matt Boatwright’s Property Matters – Smelly Food, Electric Chargers Across Driveways, And Light Pollution

Kanekt – Reconnect With Shaftesbury At Semley Concert With Sitar, Karen Wimhurst And A Two-Tone Icon

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Alfred What’s Ons And Events

Serious Issue Uncovered By Dorset Council Auditors – Councillors Told They Must Not Discuss It

Shaftesbury MP Says Daycare Services Must Remain At Shaftesbury’s Trinity Centre

State-Of-The-Art Sound For Shaftesbury’s Hilltop Cinema – With Foyer Refresh Imminent

Runners Turn Out For Fitness, Fun And Friendship With Doddler’s Shaftesbury Couch To 5K

Events Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury – 4th June

View From The Hill – Friends Visit From Hong Kong

Wanted – Wiltshire Residents Prepared To Host Air Quality Monitors For A Year

Tramie Heeler Takes On Shaftesbury’s Spiritual And Alternative Fair, Relaunching 14th June

Shaftesbury Garden Guru Jan Walls Rediscovers Radishes In Her Maltings Garden

 (Episode 1899)

On The Alfred Daily Today:

What’s Ons For The Week Ahead

Town Council To Discuss Changes To High Street Loading And Waiting On Tuesday

Council To Interview Town Clerk Applicants Tuesday – Won’t Appoint If None Pass Muster

Third British Title For Madjeston Teen Boxer Ruby – Why Serial Wins Are Stressful

Auditor Flags Up Procedural Failure At Dorset Council – Leader Fears It Has Significantly Increased Costs

Save The Children Enjoys Fundraiser With Dogs At East Knoyle

Shaftesbury Carnival To Appoint Two Junior Princesses Due To High Interest

Two Shaftesbury Quizzes On Saturday 14th June

Job Vacancy At Ye Olde Two Brewers

View From The Hill – Family From Frome And Adelaide Visit Shaftesbury

The Semley Artist – Painting Interesting Views On Walls, Ceilings And Furniture

Events Tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd June, Within One Hour Of Shaftesbury

What’s New At Shaftesbury’s Oxfam Bookshop And The Dorset Blind Association

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Alfred Events For The Week Ahead

Motcombe Council Urges Careful Review Of Retrospective Childminding Application Amid Mixed Views

Dorset Planners Turn Down Hotel Application For East Orchard

New Barn Can Be Built In Twyford

Dorset Councillor Promises £1 Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Fares For Shaftesbury Circuit

Where In Shaftesbury With Dave Toulson

Appeal For Nicked Gnomes

Tree Expert Highlights North Dorset’s Special Specimens In New Book

Happy Dorset Day As Flag Is Flown Above Town Hall

Roadworks This Week Including A30 Closure East Of Shaftesbury

View From The Hill – Visitors From Victoria, Australia

From Ad Exec To Asanas – Why She Swapped A Fortune For Fulfilment

Sunday Best With Joni And Susan – Irrational Fears

Shaftesbury Short Story – Anthony Mitchell Reads “Say Cheese”