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Families can go on an adventure with special quests and Easter trails. 

Here are a few suggestions

A COMMUNITY FARM set up more than ten years ago has become an "asset" for the area and is helping to inspire the next generation to care…

Our photograph shows a selection of pottery discovered at Laverstock.

AUTUMNAL scenes and activities have been captured on camera this week.

Met Office warns of an ‘above average’ likelihood of a wet winter while Environment Agency warns people to be ‘vigilant’ over flood risk

MASSIVE flooding caused chaotic scenes across Dorset yesterday, with heavy rainfall resulting in the “wettest 24 hour” summer period in 10 years. Following overnight and morning rainfall, floods across the county caused road closures, abandoned cars and widespread traffic jams. Dorset Fire Service said it received 20 emergency calls in just two-and-a-half hours on Monday morning, with most calls about the flooding. BPC Council were forced to close various roads, including Braidley R...

River Bourne Community Farm in Laverstock will be reopening on Monday for pre-booked visits only. A spokesperson said: “We are all very happy to be able to welcome visitors back to the farm from Monday 12th April. It’s been very quiet here and the animals have missed all the attention. “Can we remind everyone that visits to the farmyard must be pre-booked via our website. The rule of six applies to visits and social distancing must still be observed. Visits are still free for everyo...

A PROJECT to restore the natural beauty of water meadows in Laverstock has been given a £10,000 funding boost. The funds from The Hills Group Limited will be used by the Devenish Bradshaw Charitable Trust to improve a muddy stretch of walkway on to the meadows, provide wildflower seeding, gates and fencing to improve community access and benches to sit and enjoy what the meadows have to offer. It will also provide an oak notice board to keep the community informed of activities on the me...

That Boutique-y Whisky Co creates Australia Series 10th March, 2021 by Melita Kiely Independent bottler That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) has unveiled its first range of Australian bottlings. That Boutique-y Whisky Company has created a range of bottlings from Australia The Australia Series follows the brand’s World Series and World Rye Series, and will launch on 23 April through Atom Brands and Maverick Drinks, and online via Master of Malt, The Whisky Exchange, Hard to Find Whisky and...