The Dorset Blog

May 6, Hambro Arms, Milton Abbas

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:47:48 GMT

The food at The Hambro Arms is the best I have had in years, really good menu and good fine wine if you want it, also the beer is good. The pub is owned

Mar 15, Bournemouth Hotels:from luxury to cheap

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:03:35 GMT

Bournemouth hotels:there are many and they are close to the beach

Sep 9, Bournemouth visitor comment

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:18:46 GMT

The beaches are nice and clean, but it's disappointing that although a row of rowing boats reside on the beach they don't ever seem to be open for hire.

Jul 17, Established Dorchester Business Expands Into New Territory

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:12:15 GMT

Local business entrepreneurs Adam Smith and Jon Sloper have expanded into online retailing. Jon’s company Alacrify has been successfully building sites and systems for Dorset businesses and communities for seven years, from the Dorset County Show and MaidenNewton.info, to Dukes Auctions and Portland Port. Adam recently joined forces with Jon, and together they set up Frampton Retail at the end of 2011 to run online retail businesses. Their showcase site, MothPrevention.com, provides the UK’s widest range of moth control products for dealing with an infestation of clothing moths, carpet moths or food moths, and to deter returning visitors. MothPrevention.com draws on Adam and Jon’s combined expertise in online retail and business development, and seeks to meet a growing need for prevention and treatment of moth infestation and damage. Early signs indicate that there is a significant market for their products, with research showing that an estimated 1.5 million households in the UK have suffered from moth damage. A recent feature in Spring 2012 about Moth Prevention on the BBC’s The One Show and several related discussions on BBC Radio 2 over the past year highlight just how widespread the problem has become. Maiden Newton residents Adam and Jon made a conscious choice to set up close to home, reducing travel and commuting time, draw on local expertise and stay within their community to build the business. “With good phone, broadband and delivery connections you can set up online businesses almost anywhere.” comments Jon, “And working near to home and using other local business services gives a feel-good factor that is hard to beat.”

Nov 28, Dorset England:destination guide to this beautiful county

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:36:54 GMT

Come and experience the delights of Dorset, an English county with a quality of life so good, you won't want to leave.

Nov 14, Dorset camping:

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:34:29 GMT

Dorset camping:

Nov 14, Cerne Abbas Campsite

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:28:06 GMT

cerne abbas campsite

Nov 13, The Royal Oak Cerne Abbas

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:26:23 GMT

The Royal Oak Cerne Abbas

Nov 13, Dorset places: why wait? Come on in

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:24:06 GMT

Dorset places for food drink sleep and play

Nov 7, Cerne Abbas and the rude giant

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:55:04 GMT

Cerne abbas visitor guide

Oct 31, Dorset News

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:34:56 GMT

Dorset News Stories

Oct 27, Dorset has clean safe beaches so

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:59:21 GMT

Dorset has some amazing beaches from the glitzy Sandbanks to the 18 mile long Chesil Beach, so get out your cozzie and come on down.

Oct 27, Local Business in Dorset

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:03:14 GMT

Local Business in Dorset

Oct 24, Greyhound Inn Sydling St Nicholas

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:24:51 GMT

Greyhound Inn Sydling St Nicholas

Oct 24, Dorset Pubs,where you need to be on a Sunday Lunchtime

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:20:24 GMT

Dorset Pubs:the best of the best

Sep 6, The Dorset Business Directory:

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:15:58 GMT

The Dorset Business Directory:advertise your business on this site for free

Aug 30, Dorset Books

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:54:13 GMT

dorset books page is a review of books about dorset and how to get the most out of your visit to this beautiful county

Aug 22, Bournemouth Air Show:fantastic air displays & beach attractions

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:12:46 GMT

Bournemouth Air Show:The Red Arrows take top billing

Aug 20, Jurassic Coast:a walk through time

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:23:28 GMT

The Jurassic coast offers a unique glimpse into 185 million years of earth's history

Aug 18, Dorset Guru Links

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:58:56 GMT

Dorset Guru Links

Aug 17, Great Dorset Steam Fair:Greatest show on...Dorset

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:01:49 GMT

Great Dorset Steam Fair:more than just traction engines

Aug 17, Bournemouth Air Show

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:37:09 GMT

The Bournemouth Air Show is nearly upon us again running from 18-21st August with The Red Arrows the top draw again. Use the park and ride scheme as parking in the town centre is just a nightmare when this event is on. Check out my Air Show page for more information.

Jul 8, Swanage Castle!

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:46:42 GMT

Submitted by: Nicola Thorne (18), Portsmouth Please find attached a photo for submission to your website. Swanage Beach sand castle - Sunday 3rd July.

Feb 5, Windsurfing at Poole Harbour - No 1 Location in the UK!

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:38:52 GMT

Growing up between Bournemouth & Poole, I have been lucky enough to live close to Poole Harbour, which must be No 1 in a 'Top Ten Places to Learn Windsurfing

Jan 3, Lyme Regis Lauches "The Year of the Maritime Lyme"

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:14:03 GMT

The BBC reports that Lyme Regis is beginning a year-long celebration of its maritime life, culture and heritage. Maritime Lyme 2011 is launching on the waterfront of Lyme Regis with a programme of family events. Activities began at the RNLI Lifeboat Station which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Ms Godwin, curator at the town's Philpot Museum, added: "All the people and organisations in the town with a connection to the sea have got involved and the project has snowballed from there." The "Littlesea" vessel - constructed by boatbuilder Gail McGarva to resemble a 17th Century Dorset fishing boat called a lerret - will be at several special events throughout 2011.

Oct 2, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors awards conservation honour to Corfe Castle

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:48:42 GMT

The RICS have awarded it's building conservation award 2010 to the National Trust for it's restoration works at Corfe Castle,parts of which were starting to become unstable.

Aug 30, jurassic coast kayak tours

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:14:42 GMT

jurassic coast kayak tours: see the Dorset coast from a different angle

Aug 29, Dorset Steam Fair

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:41:07 GMT

The Great Dorset Steam Fair 2010 starts this Wednesday 2nd September in the village of Tarrant Hinton near Salisbury.Post code is DT11 8HX for Sat Nav.Huge event big like the Air Show,let's hope there is no rain.

Aug 16, Bournemouth Air Show

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:25:55 GMT

The huge event that is the Bournemouth Air Show starts on Thursday 19th August.You will see people park their cars in places that will boogle your mind.So if you are driving go to the official parking sites and get the bus in. The Red Arrows are here again : Friday 5pm, Saturday 12.30 and Sunday 4.30pm Lots of other stuff too. Enjoy.

Aug 15, Travel Links seasia australia nz

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:31:16 GMT

Travel Links seasia australia nz

Jul 6, travel links usa

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:25:56 GMT

Travel resources for the USA

Jul 3, Popular Dorset Writer Bob Westwood launches walking tour company

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:44:12 GMT

Writer and photographer Bob Westwood has been walking the Purbecks for many years. Trained as a geologist at Exeter University, and having recently retired from teaching, he produces a range of popular guides that are stocked in National Trust shops and tourism centres across the county. This year he has also written the new Jurassic Coast walking guides for the Jurassic Coast Trust , published by Coastal Publishing. Purbeck, sitting in the heart of the Jurassic Coast (a Unesco World Heritage site), has been inspiration for artists such as Paul Nash and writer Thomas Hardy, and is a haven for some of the UK’s rarest species of wildlife. It is a Mecca for those looking for outdoors breaks, where they can enjoy sailing, cycling, horse riding and in particular walking. Already involved in walking groups, and with the recent success of this year’s 1st Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival, Bob has now launched “Jurassic Coast Walking” www.jurassiccoastwalking.co.uk, a tailor-made tour company, giving an insider’s guide to the area. Guests will be encouraged to take up the opportunity of a car free break, travelling by rail (only 2 ½ hours from London Waterloo), with collection from main line stations as well as flights into Bournemouth Airport. Linking in with local accommodation providers such as the beautiful Kingston Country Courtyard and The Scott Arms, guests will return after an active day out to fantastic local food and 4 * comfort; the essence being: “leave your city stresses and your car, and get away from it all.” Bob says: “ Purbeck is an absolute jewel in the South Coast, and of such importance geologically. Many people visit the area to walk but possibly don’t know much about how this wonderful landscape has been formed, or miss a great deal of what’s on offer. I want to give them a bit more to think about whilst they are here. The tours will be informal but informative, I hope people will go home feeling they have learnt something.” Bob also hopes Jurassic Coast Walking will appeal to special interest groups such as photographers and historians. “We really want to be as bespoke as possible”

Jul 3, Bournemouth Poole Cinemas:no art house here

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:33:25 GMT

Bournemouth Poole Cinemas:take your pick,Empire or Odeon

Jun 8, Swanage: sandy beaches on the Jurassic Coast

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:28:35 GMT

Swanage:a town built on stone

May 20, Dorset Weather:good most of the time

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:58:34 GMT

dorset weather

May 18, The Great Boscombe Reef

Tue, 18 May 2010 19:42:36 GMT

Surf's up on Boscombe Beach

May 8, Birchwood Tourist Park is close to Wareham and the Jurassic Coast.

Sat, 08 May 2010 10:37:22 GMT

Birchwood Tourist Park: a 50 acre site for caravans,camping and motor homes

Apr 17, Green Dorset:Preparing for a post carbon world

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:44:55 GMT

Green Dorset:how are you going to cope with no oil?

Apr 12, Clayesmore School Dorset Day 25th April 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:24:25 GMT

This event will feature music,a food market as well as a dog show and gun dog display.The school is at Iwerne Minster Blandford DT11 8LL

Apr 6, Sherborne Dorset

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:31:20 GMT

Sherborne Abbey town in North West Dorset

Apr 5, Rare Thomas Hardy manuscripts return to Dorset

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:31:45 GMT

The BBC reports that a series of rare play scripts and stage set models by Thomas Hardy are coming "home" to Dorset, thanks to the Dorset County Museum in Dorchester. The scripts went on sale last year but the Dorset County Museum was able to raise the funds to buy the scripts,which will go on display in Dorchester.

Mar 29, The perils of fossil hunting

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:10:01 GMT

The BBC reports a 12 year old boy had to be rescued from mud caused by a landslide at Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast. The cliffs here are very unstable and this incident highlights the need to be very careful when looking for fossils. Don't hack away at the cliff face.Just pick over what has already come away.You will find something

Mar 14, Transition Bournemouth

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:10:11 GMT

There is a movement growing here in Dorset and all over the world.It is the Transition Movement."A transition to what?" I hear you say. A transition to a world where there is no or little fossil fuel left to burn. We have passed the peak of oil extraction and supply is in long term decline.Oil prices can only rise and that will put the things we take for granted like car travel out of reach for most people. So we must adjust to a world without oil and manage that change in a calm and thoughtful way. It will not be easy. So the transition movement is starting to grow.People who are coming together to share ideas on how their skills can best be used in a post carbon world. For details on how to become involved click on the link below.

Mar 12, Road Works on A338

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:47:59 GMT

Get ready for the big road works coming to the A338 also known as the spur road in September of this year.This is the main road into Bournemouth and is used by thousands of cars every day. The works will take 7 months to complete and will involve lane closures in both directions. I think the B3347 down from Ringwood rather than Matchams Lane will the best way of avoiding the traffic. Here's the map.You decide

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Mar 8, An invitation to explore Swanage & Purbeck & the stunning Jurassic Coast The First Purbeck Walking Festival May 3rd –May 7th 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:58:59 GMT

The annual Swanage & Purbeck Walking Festival is now an essential event for the spring calendar for walkers of all abilities. Only 2.5 hours from London Waterloo, and a World Heritage site, the Purbecks are blessed with breathtaking scenery such as the chalk cliffs around the Studland peninsular, historic villages such as Corfe Castle, and the hidden coves of Chapman’s Pool and Kimmeridge Bay. Miles of coastal and countryside paths make for unrivalled walking, as well as bird and wildlife watching, particularly as the area is home to many rare species. A varied programme will be running throughout the week which has been specifically designed to cater for a wide range of interests and abilities as well as giving an insight into the area’s fascinating history. Local and specialist guides will be on hand to reveal the delights and secrets of the area, and Festival participants will able to take advantage of inclusive steam rail travel on Swanage’s world famous steam railway as well as sample some of the delicious local Purbeck produce and finest ales with inclusive pub lunches in some instances. The festival organisers have joined forces with specialist walking company HF Holidays, the UK’s leading provider of outdoor, walking and activity breaks who have been coming to the area for many years. Alan Power chair of the hospitality association and festival co-ordinator said: “We are absolutely delighted to have HF Holidays on-board, they have a wealth of experience, which should make the festival a great success, and which we hope will be an annual event.” For more information of the festival programme visit: www.walkswanage.com For PR Enquiries contact Emma Fernandez, Violet PR, tel : 07849748434 email: emma@welcometotheworld.org.uk

Mar 7, Bournemouth:no longer God's waiting room

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:17:42 GMT

Bournemouth: no not a tacky seaside town anymore

Feb 27, Saxon Inn Child Okeford near Blandford Dorset UK

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:17:36 GMT

The Saxon Inn Child Okeford near Blandford Dorset

Feb 27, The Arts University College Bournemouth with top UK beaches.

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:03:59 GMT

Look at the proud and happy Arts University College Bournemouth (it was known as the Bournemouth Arts Institute) faces of staff and students during a year

Feb 26, Old Bournemouthian's grumble.

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:56:44 GMT

I was born in Bournemouth in 1941, left in 1965, returned in 2002 and in 2004 moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where I now live. After I left Bournemouth,

Feb 24, Rowlands Wait Camping:close to Bere Regis & the Jurassic Coast

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:36:01 GMT

Rowlands Wait Camping:secluded but not isolated