Listen To Alfred

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: Keri Jones walks along the White Hart link between Motcombe and Shaftesbury. The latest section of this circular path around North Dorset was launched on Spring Bank Holiday. The walkers were greeted by the Chairman of Motcombe Parish Council and enjoyed a cream tea at the end of the route with the Chairman of Shaftesbury Town Council. You’ll hear how the group hopes this walk will boost our local economy. And you can hear about some of the special places on this 4-mile route, including the Woodland Trust’s Kingsettle Woods.  (Article begins at 00.25) Shaftesbury Town Council receives a glowing report from the woman who checks the authority’s paperwork and processes. Now, Shaftesbury’s success story will be shared with other council’s across the country. We talk with Town Clerk Claire Commons. (Article begins at 09.49) A new family owned, independent business opens on Shaftesbury’s High Street. We ch