Health & Wellbeing
In-depth features on health and wellbeing, alternative therapies, green issues – and much more besides!
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Your guide to local events and gigs, plus our previews of local music and drama.
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Your guide to key local issues affecting Dorchester. It’s your town – keep in touch with the latest news.
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SAVE OUR TOWN!
There is still time to lodge your objections to council plans to build 3,500 homes on the downs north of the water meadows. West Dorset’s ‘consultation’ exercise is over, but you can still sign the petition being raised by STAND – Save The Area North of Dorchester – a protest group made up of ordinary townspeople opposed to this massive scheme that would desecrate this landscape for all time.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stand-save-the-area-north-of-dorchester
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Dorchester is one of the most creative, switched on, environmentally-aware towns in England. The town offers a wide choice of alternative therapists, and independent retailers, including health food stores and gourmet shops selling fresh local produce – much of it organic. Dorchester also has a vibrant arts scene, both in the town itself and the surrounding villages – and some great local pubs and restaurants. So if you want to know what bands are playing and like to live a greener, healthier lifestyle, look no further.
Where to find the Dorchester Voice
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If you can’t get hold of a copy of the Voice (they go fast!) you can pick one up from the Tourist Information Centre in Dorchester Library, Charles Street car park; Owen & Simpson in Antelope Walk; Books Beyond Words, High East Street; South Street – Dodgson’s ironmongery and Mortimer’s bakery; Trinity Street – the Co-op, Shoetrees shoe repairs, Down to Earth whole foods, the Plaza cinema; and Tesco in Weymouth Avenue. Other stockists include Adams Newsagents, Maud Rd; One Stop Shop, Kings Road, Fordington; Poundbury Post Office, Butter Market Square; many local cafés and independent retailers, and shops and pubs in local villages.
Events
Coming up this week:
Tribute to Tarrant Rushton
A poignant commemoration marking the 75th anniversary of RAF Tarrant Rushton’s vital role in the...D Day remembered with Lightning talk
This summer sees the 75th Anniversary of D Day and as part of our regular...Catch Youth Theatre double bill
Join Dorset Youth Theatre Junior and Intermediate groups as they present a double bill. Peggy...Open for Art biggest event yet
Around 30 venues in Dorchester will be showcasing the work of Dorset artists during Open...Rock’n’roll legend Lee hits town
Double Grammy Award-winning guitarist Albert Lee is a true legend of rock and roll, country...Enchanting voice of Cara Dillon
The extraordinary Irish singer Cara Dillon has been captivating audiences for more than 20 years....Bake Off, Dorchester-style
Roll up your sleeves, don your aprons and – bake! Help Dorchester Arts celebrate its...Bicycle-powered Shakespeare!
This unique all-female cycling troupe makes a welcome return by pedal power, this time with...
Latest News
What’s hot this week:
Protest march to stop 3,500 homes plan
More than 300 people took part in a protest march organised by STAND to block...Council’s website admits area is unsuitable
The proposed site for Persimmon’s and Grainger’s 3,500 homes – on the rolling downs north...Could you help deliver vital blood?
Could you help deliver lifesaving blood products in and around Dorset? Devon Freewheelers (DFW) are...Hardy Fair will be occasion to remember!
For the first time since he died in January 1928, Thomas Hardy’s birthday will be...17,000 visitors flock to see Shire Hall
Dorchester’s historic Shire Hall courthouse museum has just celebrated a highly successful first year. More...Bag yourself a treat with town’s free WiFi
Dorchester’s free WiFi service has just clocked up its 50,000th login – and if you...Time to get volunteering!
Volunteer Centre Dorset has a wide range of volunteering opportunities throughout the county. The...Ladies – can you walk for Weldmar?
Weldmar Hospicecare is gearing up for its silver anniversary by planning what it hopes will...