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Local artist and storyteller Debbie Lee will be sharing the writing and drawings inspired by her walks along the River S...
07/09/2026

Local artist and storyteller Debbie Lee will be sharing the writing and drawings inspired by her walks along the River Stour this Thursday, the 10th of September.
She’ll host a session to talk about and discuss her work, and there’ll also be a local poet sharing writing focused on the River Stour.
It starts at 4.30

Shaftesbury Camera Club has a guest speaker this Thursday, the 10th of September.Lisa Rendall will give a talk called Da...
07/09/2026

Shaftesbury Camera Club has a guest speaker this Thursday, the 10th of September.
Lisa Rendall will give a talk called Dare to be Different, Don’t be Shy. She’s a former UK national breakdance champion and choreographer, and later became a self-taught creative photographer, winning a number of awards for her work.
Her photography has taken her into areas including ICM photography, and she now mentors photographers of all ages.
The Camera Club meets at the Royal British Legion Hall in Coppice Street, starting at 7.30. You're welcome and there's no charge if you'd like to see if you like the club!

The former head teacher of Shaftesbury Primary School has taken on the most senior role in the Sherborne Area Schools Tr...
07/09/2026

The former head teacher of Shaftesbury Primary School has taken on the most senior role in the Sherborne Area Schools Trust, which runs 13 primary schools, four secondary schools and one alternative provision setting for more than 5,700 students across Dorset and South Somerset.

Paul Lavis will serve as acting chief executive for a year following the unexpected early departure of chief executive Dave Watson.

Mr Watson had been due to retire at Christmas, but the trust says family circumstances mean he has left earlier than planned and will not be returning. In a statement, SAST said he had provided dedicated and committed leadership and helped strengthen the trust both financially and educationally.

Paul Lavis has been part of the trust’s senior leadership team since leaving his day-to-day role at Shaftesbury Primary School. SAST says his appointment will provide stability while a recruitment process for a permanent chief executive takes place next year.

Chair of trustees Dave Middleton says the trust is in a strong position and has a great deal to be positive about as it enters the new academic year.

07/09/2026

On Alfred Radio 107.3 FM this morning, Shaftesbury councillor and Dorset Council cabinet member Jack Jeanes on the proposed car park review. There could be different arrangements for each town but Jack says he's promising no plans for overnight fees- good news for town residents who don't have on-street parking and need to use Angel Lane or Bell Street car parks. Listen at 8.30, 9.30 and after 1,5 and 7pm and on Alfred's podcast later.

07/09/2026

We’re getting reports of congestion and delays on Allen Road, with traffic now being funnelled along one route towards the A30 because the exit onto Mampitts Road is no longer available following the installation of the bus gate.

And be mindful there could be a lot of traffic on the roads again this afternoon as people leave the End of the Road festival at Larmer Tree. Let’s hope it won’t be a repeat of the disruption and queues we experienced before the weekend.

We’ll keep you posted on Alfred.

06/09/2026

Listen to the Alfred Daily, Shaftesbury's local news from 107.3 FM, for the 6th of September 2026
Pic Of Fontmell Down by Bedchester from Ginny Radley -

Shaftesbury Events Guide
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Town Sustainability Committee Eyes Tree Planting At Ten Acres And Mampitts Hub
Members discussed extending the town's orchard project with new fruit and nut trees, while grappling with who would look after them and whether nearby residents actually want them.
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Donhead United Beaten 2-1 By Poole Town Youth Dolphins
The newly promoted Dorset Division Four side lost their first league game of the season at home.
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New "Being A Parent" Course Launches At Shaftesbury Family Hub
The free eight-week programme for parents and carers of three to eight-year-olds starts on the 24th of September, with team manager Helen Shorrocks stressing it's peer-led and judgement-free.
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Wincombe Rec Revamp Consultation Never Happened

Promised face-to-face sessions over the summer holidays didn't take place, and the project budget has shrunk from £375,000 to £160,000 after Section 106 money was diverted to the Mampitts Hub and a hoped-for lottery grant fell short. but the council say they can still do a lot with the money they have and councillors should be around the Rec to canvass your opinion.
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Local Guide Rosie Thompson On Flying Concorde And Its Real Story
Ahead of Thursday's talk at the Royal British Legion Hall, Rosie shares memories of her three-hour transatlantic flight and explains why Concorde was retired seven years early.
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Shaftesbury Cricket Club Crowned Dorset Division Two Champions
Captain Sam Harris and centurion George Johnson celebrate a season of "just kept winning" at the club's Guy's Marsh awards evening, securing promotion to Division One for the first time since 2003.
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View From The Hill: Former Pupil Rob Returns To Show Family His "Ancestral Home"
Rob, who grew up in Shaftesbury and attended the old grammar school, brings family from Frome to revisit the Abbey and reflects on how much the town has changed.
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Sunday Best: Joni And Susan On "Instagram Versus Reality"
The Bell Street Singers reveal the truth behind the glamour, from changing in car parks to trudging across fields in trainers before swapping into heels for the stage.
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Short Story: Tiny White Lie
Tiggy Hayes reads her tale of office politics, a mysterious death and one employee's unlikely promotion.
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Parents and grandparents don’t always agree on the best way to bring up children, especially when ideas about discipline...
06/09/2026

Parents and grandparents don’t always agree on the best way to bring up children, especially when ideas about discipline and communication have changed.
Dorset Council’s free Being a Parent course is for parents and carers of 3 to 8-year-olds and starts at Shaftesbury Family Hub on the 24th of September. One tip from Helen Shorrocks: gentle parenting still means having boundaries, rules and routines.
Hear more after 10am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm today on Alfred, with the podcast later.

06/09/2026

Just to avoid disappointment and you having to rearrange plans at the last minute, The Salt Cellar Cafe is no longer opening on Sundays as we're outside the summer period.

Look out for the Bishop of Sherborne, Karen Gorham, leading a party of walkers on the third day of the St Edward’s Way pilgrimage from Wareham to Shaftesbury. They’re setting off from Shillingstone at half past 9 and should be climbing Gold Hill this afternoon, reaching the Abbey by 4 o’clock

06/09/2026

Morning, Shaftesbury! Shaftesbury Cricket Club were declared Dorset Division Two champions at the end of August and will be promoted next season.
A week after securing the title, Alfred’s Kathy Morgan spent her Saturday evening at the clubhouse to join the celebrations. She spoke with chairman Terry Warder and George Johnson, who has notched up more than 1,000 runs and began by chatting with first-team captain Sam Harris. Listen at 7.10, 8.10, 9.10 this morning and after 1,3,5pm pm on 107.3 FM - it'll be on our podcast later

05/09/2026

This afternoon’s football and the first league game of the season at Donhead Sports Club sadly ended in defeat for Donhead United’s first team. They lost 2–1 at home to Poole Town Youth Dolphins.

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