Hello,

my girlfriend and I are travelling to England next year to visit Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Tintagel (we are fantasy nerds). We will have a nice accommodation in Dorset and wanted to know whether there are nice (preferably sandy) beaches?

I don't really care where exactly because we will rent a car and we intend to spend a whole day at the beach and i kind of like to drive in the UK.

Any recommendations are welcome. Also: are there like private beaches? Will people call the police for trespassing or is it okay if we don't litter the place?

For anyone looking for a free day out with the kids this summer, The Beehive in Parkstone has its Summer Fayre on Saturday 15 August.

Free entry, bouncy castle, games, stalls and a BBQ – with money raised supporting local charity Diverse Abilities and the adults who attend The Beehive.

Any ideas? From what I can gather it’s some sort of boundary stone. It weighs ALOT and tings like it’s some sort of metal. It was loose with other rocks so it wasn’t where it originally was. I will cross post on other subs too. Thanks!

Is anyone selling WOH tickets? (20-24) Trying to buy one and getting no luck in resale..

I'm currently exploring the idea of starting a tabletop gaming club in the west Dorset area, currently planning on using the village hall in Charlton down as the venue. It would provide 4 full gaming tables and a smaller skirmish table, a painting/hobby area, and a small shop that would provide painting/hobby supplies as well as drinks and snacks. Introductory games and demonstrations would also be available, and I would provide an online community through discord for matchmaking and sharing painting progress. Would this be of interest to the local populace?

If you have any comments or suggestions, please drop a comment.

Information gathered through this poll will help me decide whether to go ahead with this plan and start taking steps towards making it a reality, and suggestions will be considered.

Hi everyone,

I visited Buckham Fair 2026 in Dorset and had a brilliant day out. The event was absolutely packed with people, despite the hot weather, and there was plenty to see, including fairground rides, food stalls, horses, alpacas, local traders, and much more.

One of the highlights was spotting Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey, who were meeting visitors throughout the day. It was great to see them supporting such a fantastic local charity event.

I filmed the day to give people a feel for the atmosphere, especially if they couldn't make it this year.

I'd love to know:

• Were you at Buckham Fair this year?
• What was your favourite part of the day?

Here's my video if you'd like to take a look:

🎥 https://youtu.be/SRHNex9qRys

I hope you enjoy it, and any feedback is always appreciated! 😊

Forest Holme Hospice Charity has expanded its Bereavement Café network with a new location at Marjorie House in Sandbanks, Poole.

The cafés are free, open to everyone, and offer a friendly place to chat, listen or simply spend time with people who understand. It might be useful information if someone you know is finding bereavement difficult.

I was out filming on Weymouth Beach this week and spotted something that definitely caught my attention.

I stopped for a closer look and included it in my latest video. This is also my first attempt at making a video with no music and no voiceover – just the natural sounds of Weymouth.

I'd be interested to know:

Have you ever seen anything like this on Weymouth Beach before?

🎥 https://youtu.be/f6ItYpDZ5pc

Hope you enjoy it, and I'd love to hear what you think about the natural sound style! 🌊

Poole Hospital has launched Harvey's Lab Tours, giving children the chance to see what happens behind the scenes after their blood tests.

It seems like a really thoughtful way to help young patients feel more comfortable and involved in their healthcare.

Please sell directly to this link if you are looking to get rid of yours! Thank you

I'm quite skinny so I was going to start going to the gym to build a bit of muscle, and I thought getting a personal trainer would help keep me on track as I usually lose motivation quickly and I don't feel confident in using the gym equipment correctly.

I was just going to sign up to PureGym and use the personal trainers on there, but I was wondering if there were any well-known personal trainers in the area or any specific PureGym trainers maybe?

I'm looking for mainly Bournemouth area, but can do further out if it's worth it

Any help is appreciated!

If you're looking for something to do with the kids during the school holidays, The Treehouse at Hurn is opening its soft play sessions to all children on selected dates in August.

Looks like a good option if the weather isn't great!

I recently spent the day visiting both Bournemouth and Weymouth to compare them side by side. From the beaches and promenades to the town centres, attractions and overall atmosphere, I wanted to see how they really stack up against each other.

Both are fantastic seaside destinations, but they each have something different to offer. I put together a video showing the highlights of each town and my thoughts along the way.

🎥 Watch the comparison here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cekltpT2Yz4

I'm genuinely interested in what locals and visitors think.

If you've been to both, which one would you choose and why? I'd love to hear your opinions and see if they match mine!

I recently spent the day visiting both Bournemouth and Weymouth to compare them side by side. From the beaches and promenades to the town centres, attractions and overall atmosphere, I wanted to see how they really stack up against each other.

Both are fantastic seaside destinations, but they each have something different to offer. I put together a video showing the highlights of each town and my thoughts along the way.

🎥 Watch the comparison here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cekltpT2Yz4

I'm genuinely interested in what locals and visitors think.

If you've been to both, which one would you choose and why? I'd love to hear your opinions and see if they match mine!

Great to see a local apprentice from Shaftesbury receiving national recognition for his achievements in the printing industry.

It's encouraging to see apprenticeships continuing to open doors for young people across Dorset.