By Steve Keenan The Pedlar Dolls Pictures: Josie Sturgess-Mills/Sherborne Museum The 1930s were the peak of the Sherborne Pack Fair, the highlight of the year when half the town took part, riding in on their bikes while several hundred Gypsies brought their horses in for sale. “It was a good time for settling old grudges: […]
By Toby Hartwell The village of Yetminster has recently welcomed new owners to the historic White Hart pub. David Morgan and Ellis, his stepson, bought the pub in October last year and I had the opportunity to catch up with them as they drew breath during some interior refurbishments. David has enjoyed a long career […]
Diversity is one of the secrets behind the success of the oldest family business in Beaminster, who are celebrating 45 years of baking this week. And as we follow the footsteps of Shirley and Rob Samways from their time at the Evershot Bakery to opening the highly acclaimed, vegetarian Trading Post and Café, […]