Update on finger posts
The fingerpost outside the Quiet Woman in Halstock is nearing completion. Many thanks to Nigel Clarke for undertaking this work for the Parish Council.
Corscombe Fete plans
Just to let you know that we are planning a Fete on the 10thJune 2023 The initial 2023 Fete meeting was held yesterday evening at the VH and Chris Pryke has kindly agreed to continue as committee Chairman. The Fete…
Foster with Dorset Council
Foster with Dorset Council Could you help keep local children well cared for and safe? We help children in care stay close to home by placing them with foster carers from their local communities: close to their schools, friends, and birth…
Livestock Worrying – please keep dogs on leads
There have been numerous reports of livestock being killed or injured in the area.Livestock worrying is when a dog attacks or chases livestock on agricultural land or is at large in a field with sheep, which can result in significant…
Fingerpost repairs
Fingerposts are a common feature of the Dorset countryside, and their design is thought to be unique. They contribute to the local character of Dorset. Of the approximately1,285 fingerposts thought to exist in the 1950's, just 717 survive today.The repair of…
Flag flying Instructions
FLAG FLYING Revised times and dates for flags. · Saturday 10 September 2022 at 10:00am - Flags to be raised to full mast.· Sunday 11 September 2022 at 13:15 – flag to be returned to half mast· Flags continue to be flown at half-mast until…
With Great Sadness on the death of our Queen
The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset and the Chairman of Dorset Council have paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen who has died at the age of 96.Buckingham Palace issued the following statement this evening - "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this…
Book of Condolence and flowers
Following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, an online book of condolence is available on the Buckingham Palace website. Books of condolence are also available during opening hours at County Hall, Dorchester and in all Dorset libraries.We invite…
