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Nick Poole
Growing up at Kings Farm on the side of Eggardon Hill in the late ‘50s...
Empire of Lies
With a screening of his new film at Bridport Arts Centre in June, actor, producer...
Cultivating History
A chance encounter in a Bridport pub led author Paul Lashmar to visit Sharon Cooke,...
Shakespeare the Naturalist
Michael McCarthy delves into Shakespeare’s deep-rooted connection with the natural world
The coronation of Sir David...
This Month: in the not too distant past
With an eye on National Reading Year, John Davis remembers a selection of female writers.
If...
Preview June 2026
Festival TimeBeaminsterTHE 29th Beaminster Festival brings an enthralling and stimulating programme to one of Dorset’s...
June in the Garden
It would be amiss of me not to start by mentioning the passing of Nigel...
Rasputin and the Downfall of the Romanovs
by Anthony Beevor - reviewed by John Davis
Mention the name Rasputin to anyone and an...
Discussions on the theme of War
After a sell-out launch of The Bookery, a new pop-up literary event, organisers have scheduled...
Ilaria’s Italian Kitchen
Apart from the well-known benefits of extra virgin olive oil, there is something uplifting about...
Six at the Flix
Bridport Electric PalaceThe Christophers, Friday 19 June‘Terrifically exhilarating and funny, as bracing as a large...
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...
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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.
