Shaftesbury Town Council welcomed Matthew Harrison last week, who joined the Town Council as the new Town Clerk. As Town Clerk, Matthew will play a key role in supporting the Council, overseeing operations and helping…
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Ten questions for you I found the following ten questions on a lectern in St James Churchyard. Somebody made the time and effort to share them. Whoever you are, thanks. I don’t have any religious…
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Cllr Virginia Edwyn-Jones has successfully completed her Mayor’s Charity Wing Walk challenge, helping to raise a total of £5,100 for Shaftesbury Youth Club through a combination of fundraising events held during her mayoral year 2025-26.…
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Apple trees available for planting now News story by Joe Hashman – May 2026 If you were lucky enough to have planted one of the half-price apple trees which Shaftesbury Orchard Town was able to…
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Mampitts Community Hub takes major step forward with local charity grant Shaftesbury Town Council has announced a significant funding boost for the Mampitts Community Hub project, following a substantial grant from the William Williams charity.…
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Mampitts Community Hub car park planning approval confirmed A Section 73 planning application to amend the approved plans for the Mampitts Community Hub has now been approved by Dorset Council. The application relates specifically to…
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Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night to raise funds for Shaftesbury Youth Club Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night on Saturday 28th March, raising funds for Shaftesbury Youth Club.…
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Shaftesbury Community Litter Pick – Volunteers Invited to Help Residents are warmly invited to take part in a Shaftesbury community litter pick on Saturday 21st March, organised by local volunteers Hilltop Litter Pickers together with…
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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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Council approves reduced children’s price at Shaftesbury Lido Families visiting Shaftesbury Lido will soon find it easier on the pocket, after councillors unanimously approved to reduce the price for children under 11 to encourage more…
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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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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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The Mayor of Shaftesbury invites residents to wear family war medals for Remembrance Sunday Parade Shaftesbury’s Mayor, Cllr Virginia Edwyn-Jones, is inviting residents to take part in this year’s Remembrance Sunday by wearing their families’…
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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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Shaftesbury will showcase it’s green vision at dorset cop 2025 Shaftesbury is taking centre stage at this year’s Dorset COP 2025 — a day of climate action, creativity and community connection happening on Saturday 1st…
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Shaftesbury Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Phil Elsworth as Shaftesbury’s new Town Crier, following an open recruitment process in July. The appointment marks the continuation of a proud tradition…
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