People at Work
David Mounstephen has been working at Yandle & Sons Ltd in Martock since he was 18 years old. Straight from college he already had a love for the company that he would come to run as Managing Director, following on Read more »
Catherine Taylor
People in Food
Owner and creator of Primrose’s Kitchen, Primrose Matheson lives her life by the philosophy behind her range of organic, vegan and gluten-free muesli and granola. She uses wholefood ingredients, including fresh vegetables and fruit that have been air dried at Read more »
Gavin Wakley
Gavin Wakley’s father started Inthatch Ltd over 35 years ago, supplying materials to the thatching industry. He began by growing his own thatching straw on their farm on the Blackdown Hills but soon found that there was a demand for Read more »
Chris Staines
Named after the original Dorset dialect word for ‘cowslip’, The Ollerod, in Beaminster (formerly The Bridge House Hotel) has made quite an impact since owners Chris Staines and Silvana Bandini took it on in March this year. Locals are welcoming Read more »
People at Work – Sylvia Ainley
Five years ago Sylvia Ainley became Postmistress of the Bridport Post Office. She shares the license with her life and business partner Paul, who does work out front but is often found in the back office with their ‘Postdog’ Hubble, Read more »
People in Food – Giuseppe Bosi
As his name suggests, Giuseppe Bosi, owner, with his wife Suzanne, of Gelateria Beppino in Bridport, has roots in Italy. But, he is, in fact, a Londoner, born and bred in Lambeth. Raised in the Italian restaurant trade with his Read more »
Dom Brown
BearKat Café has been at the Lyric Theatre in Bridport for two years now. Set up by Dom Brown, the name comes from 1920s slang for ‘hot fiery broad’. Originally meant for the supper clubs Dom hosts, the name has Read more »
Roy Gregory
When Roy Gregory of Clocktower Music was a young man in Merseyside, most of his friends were in groups or bands. Unable to sing or play an instrument he consoled himself with buying records. And over the years his collection Read more »
People at Work Robert Mühl
“Follow the bubbles” to find Ocean Bathrooms in Bridport where Robert and Sharon Mühl are celebrating 25 years of trading in Bridport. No small feat for a business that was started with £2000 and a friend’s help. Last year, Robert Read more »
People in Food Jon Corpe
Driving along the A37 towards Chilthorne Dormer, if you glanced out the window you may see a herd of large dark brown majestic shapes huddled together, grazing and taking in the sun. Upon closer inspection, their horns will alert you Read more »