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Stephen Lyttelton
My father was Humphrey Lyttelton, Jazz trumpeter, broadcaster and writer—amongst other things. He met my...
Beyond the Cobb
Christopher Roper highlights Horatio Morpurgo’s deep dive into Lyme’s hidden past.
When we arrived in Lyme...
Net Zero or Bust by Bob Ward
The conflict in the Middle East could have long-lasting consequences for Dorset, not just the...
Preview May 2026
Top comedian supports hospicePooleMICHAEL McIntyre, one of Britain’s best-loved comedians and television stars, is coming...
Nature Studies with Michael McCarthy
The grand wildlife spectacle is not really part of nature watching in Britain, is it?...
Fill ‘er Up by Fergus Dowding
Hello everyone, fill ‘er up! Almost every bed in your garden should now be sown...
This Month in the not too distant past
With an eye on gardens, John Davis remembers Gregor Mendel.
Gardening is one of the most...
May in the Garden by Russell Jordan
May is the first month of the year when leaves have fully emerged, on deciduous...
The Box reviews by John Davis
Mary Celeste: Solving the MysteryProducer/directors Jason Davidson and Peter Roch. Available on My 5.
Aside perhaps...
Top Six at the Flix by Nic Jeune
Bridport Electric PalaceMidwinter Break (2026) Friday, 1st May. ‘Midwinter Break stars two seasoned actors who...
Margery Hookings
I was born in the sitting room at Park Farm in Donyatt, where my parents...
The Art of the Photograph – Chris Hilton
For many photographers, the goal is simple: find the angle that looks most like a...
More than a War Zone
Shortlisted for a travel writing prize, Jen Stout’s book unlocks the soul of a nation...
Nature Studies – Michael McCarthy
After that long sodden winter, wildflower time is with us once more, and I am...
The best from West Dorset, South Somerset and East Devon
The Marshwood Vale magazine is the most popular free community magazine throughout West Dorset, South Somerset and East Devon. It is read by more than 50,000 people per month. Locally owned and operated, it represents all that is unique about the wider local community.
