Families are invited to take part in the Melplash Show on August 27 for ‘A day for celebrating the best of agricultural and rural life by the sea’. BrokeFX Motorbike stunt displays, the Shetland Grand National, horse jumping competitions and a tractor pull are sure to wow the crowds. And this year as always, farming […]
There’s something wonderfully timeless about a summer agricultural show: the scent of fresh hay, the chorusing of livestock, the prize-winning produce. This August, the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show promises to pair that cherished tradition with a thrilling twist, as one of the world’s most exhilarating sports gallops into Dorset. Returning to Turnpike Showground, Motcombe on […]
Photos by Neil Barnes Every morning at 11am, farmer Cameron Farquharson can be found atop Eggardon Hill, tending his herd of Highland cattle. Checking them over, feeding them and spending time with them, Cameron loves them. Cameron had a particular soft spot for Gladis, who was due to give birth on May 29 last year. […]
It’s springtime and in farms everywhere, herds of cows are being turned out into acres of grassy fields for the first time since the onset of winter. Everywhere, that is, except at Tom Foot’s farm in Little Bredy. The view at Tom’s farm, The Open Air Dairy Farm, is a sight to behold and one […]
Each edition, we will be asking a local tradesperson for the low-down on their day to day. This week, Tristan & Cameron Murless of Tristan G Murless Ltd answer our questions. Where do you live? Tristan (Weymouth) Cameron (Bridport) Where is your business? Weymouth & Bridport What area do you cover? Dorset What do you […]