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Alt text for Bettiscombe: "Looking through twin brick gateposts with decorative stone tops, framing a wooden gate, the view opens onto the sweeping gardens of Bettiscombe Manor. Rolling green lawns stretch into the distance, lined with mature trees and flowering borders, with the Dorset countryside and Vale beyond. The early morning or late afternoon light casts long shadows across the grass, and a soft mist hangs gently over the distant landscape beneath a pale blue sky. This is the entrance to designer Jasper Conran's Bettiscombe Manor near Bridport, which opens for the National Garden Scheme on Thursday 11 June. The gardens showcase Conran's creative, constantly evolving planting with orchards, mellow brick enclosures, and broad beds flanking an unforgettable view down to the sea
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13 stunning Dorset gardens open for National Garden Scheme in June – including Jasper Conran’s Bettiscombe Manor

A WWII military heritage parade on a tree-lined town street. Multiple vintage military vehicles including Jeeps, trucks and tanks are positioned on the road, crewed by people in authentic WWII-era military uniforms. Large crowds of spectators line both sides of the street beneath mature green trees. A brick building with "Brewery Square" visible can be seen on the right side. British flags and period-appropriate signage are visible among the crowds. The scene captures a public commemoration or heritage event celebrating Second World War military history.
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Tanks rolling in for wartime nostalgia

A group of people seated at a table during a community cooking event in a church hall with arched ceilings. The participants wear aprons with a colorful logo and are smiling while enjoying meals on green placemats. Plates of food, water glasses, and activity sheets are arranged on the table. Other participants and volunteers are visible in the background.
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Food club’s cooking with TV chef Lesley Waters

Two people posing with a large inflatable rainbow pride frame reading "love is love" at an indoor Pride event. Both wear black t-shirts and pride-themed accessories including rainbow sunglasses and a rainbow fan. The venue is a pub or bar with wooden paneling and green wainscoting, decorated with Pride signage and rainbow decorations visible in the background.
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Everything you need to know about Pride month in Dorchester 2026

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Chance to see youngster’s incredible talent on show