At the Shaftesbury Civic Society’s recent open meeting to discuss the revision of the Local Plan, the consensus was clear, the A30 employment land is vitally important. Shaftesbury does not want more homes, it needs employment and improvements to its infrastructure. The land south of the A30, designated in the North Dorset Local Plan, must be kept for employment uses. Full story: Read more
Art Exhibition Highlights Threat To Shaftesbury Scenery
The beauty of North Dorset’s wooded spaces will fill the walls of Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s Gallery from 21st March. Visitors will find Gary Cook’s painting of a foggy Park Walk haunting. His brushstrokes have captured the enchanting light between the trunks and branches of trees at Melbury Beacon. Full story: Read more
Shaftesbury Fringe 2018 – Locals Asked To ‘Phone A Friend’!
Do you have a friend or relative who can sing, perform stand-up or poetry? Performers’ Online Registration opened on 1st December for Shaftesbury Fringe 2018, which is being held from 29th June – Sunday 1st July. Full story: Read more