Residents plant new orchard at Chubb’s House News story by Joe Hashman – February 2026 February 25th was the gorgeous, sunny breath of fresh air which forecasters predicted. We took the chance to wash all…
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Wassailing fun in Shaftesbury News story by Joe Hashman – January 2026 Free warm mulled cider*, live music and a hot open fire is on offer to everyone this Sunday 11th January down at the…
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Gin, jam and foraging News story by Joe Hashman – December 2025 “Pass me that jar,” my wife said. “Time to turn it.” I handed her the Kilner full of clear spirit and embalmed Victoria…
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NATIONAL TREE WEEK 22 – 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Initiated by the Tree Council, National Tree Week gives us a chance to focus on the wonderful array of trees around us and to ensure we have…
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Mapping Shaftesbury’s Orchard Town: Help Us Record Local Fruit & Nut Trees The Shaftesbury Tree Group is mapping all existing fruit and nut trees across the area. If you grow apples, pears, plums, figs, or…
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Shaftesbury climate action in the spotlight Shaftesbury volunteers scored a big hit with their presentation on how the town is meeting the climate and nature emergency at the third Dorset COP, held at The Exchange…
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Your latest news from the Shaftesbury Orchard Town initiative The Shaftesbury Orchard Town initiative is delighted to let you know that, come December, we’ll have twelve top quality, nursery-grown apple trees available for planting in…
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