Dorset Magazine - March 2020

In this issue

BEND IT LIKE BOURNEMOUTH
The women making their mark on the pitch.

LOST TO A GENERATION
Rediscovering the words of nature.

Bringing joy to village halls

Artsreach co-director, Kerry Bartlett reveals the important role of rural promoters in bringing exciting art and culture from across the world to Dorset’s villages

3 mins

COSTUME CHANGERS

Sci-fi secret agent apparel becomes pirate of the high seas finery when Arts University Bournemouth Costume & Design students combine sustainability with eco-style for a special staging of Treasure Island

4 mins

SWANAGE TOWN WALK

Explore some of the lesser known monuments of this lovely seaside resort on this easy urban stroll through its history

5 mins

The Lost Words of Nature

The removal of words such as bluebell, wren and conker from the Oxford Junior Dictionary will impact on children’s relationship with the countryside, says Sally Welbourn of Dorset Wildlife Trust

4 mins

THE ROCKFISH STARS OF LYME BAY

A trailblazing partnership between a Dorset trawler and a restaurant owner, champions sustainably caught seafood and hopes to educate us about local fish species

5 mins

A Blossoming Partnership

The latest collection from Kettlewell Colours features textiles designed by Vanessa Bowman, a Dorset artist who draws inspiration from her garden

3 mins

Bend it like Bournemouth

You may already be familiar with the stars of AFC Bournemouth, but how much do you know about their women’s team? Andy Greeves caught up with four of their players to find out more

6 mins

Money Talks

Finances and mental health often go hand-in-hand, so it’s important to not ignore the issue

3 mins

Family ties

Having a relative in a care home can be difficult, but there are ways you can remain involved

2 mins

Outer limits

When trying to sell your property, you want to add as much value as possible to get the best price, and one of the most important things to think about is outside space

3 mins

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Dorset Magazine Description:

Everyone who loves Dorset will find something to interest them in this glossy monthly publication that brings you the very best from around the county. Dorset Magazine prides itself on superb photography and articles written by people who live in county so can give you an exclusive local insight. Areas we cover include fabulous Dorset properties, award-winning food and drink, local walks and wildlife, the county’s vibrant arts scene, beautiful Dorset gardens, country pursuits and county events.