On Saturday 5 March, Mike Burks, managing director of The Gardens Group (above right), planted a tree in Woodlands Crescent as a gift to local residents during Poundbury Gardens’ 10-year anniversary celebrations. The Alnus incana Aurea, which is more commonly known as a Golden Alder, was a particular favourite of Mike’s father, David Burks, who was a regular visitor to both the garden centre and the neighbouring park during its early years. Full story: Read more
WARM WELCOME EXPECTED FOR RARE BEAR FROM THE ARCTIC
A rare and early Steiff Polar Bear is to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. The toy was spotted during a routine valuation in the client’s home in West Somerset. “This Polar Bear was made by the world famous Steiff factory in around 1910,” says Lawrences’ specialist, Simon Jones. “The handsome fellow has a jointed body and black boot button eyes, and importantly the Steiff Button is still present in his ear.” Full story: Read more
Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth: 14 March 2015
Dorset borough, district and town councils are set to host ‘Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth’ event across the county on 14 March. North Dorset, West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland Councils will be hosting flag-raising events to mark the occasion alongside Blandford and Sturminster Town Councils. This unique initiative will see over 850 other Commonwealth Flags raised in 38 Commonwealth countries. Full story: Read more