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The Interloper

Posted in Dorset, tagged Abbotsbury, Abbotsbury Swannery on May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Picture by Raenef

Spotted nesting amongst the swans at the world famous Abbotsbury Swannery. But what is it? In my opinion it is not the Moorhen as described by the photographer as it lacks the distinctive red facial shield, but appears to be a Coot.

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Posted in Dorset, Video, tagged Abbotsbury on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

A tour of the village of Abbotsbury, another Dorset Ways video from KimSounds

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Bouncing Bomb

Posted in Dorset, tagged Abbotsbury, Barnes Wallis, Fleet on September 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Bouncing Bomb by Jon Large

Barnes Wallis tested the first experimental bouncing bomb on the Fleet in March 1943. This display is housed at Abbotsbury Swannery at the western end of the Fleet

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Feeding Time at Abbotsbury Swannery

Posted in Dorset, tagged Abbotsbury on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Feeding Time at Abbotsbury Swannery by Anguskirk

Abbotsbury Swannery is the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world. The sanctuary has been caring for swans since at least the 14th century when they were a food source for the Monastery.

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St Catherines Chapel, Abbotsbury

Posted in Dorset, tagged Abbotsbury on July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

St Catherines Chapel by Sean Johno

St. Catherine’s Chapel rests on a hill a short distance to the south-west of the village of Abbotsbury. A notice inside records that once a year spinsters could pray to St. Catherine:

A husband, St. Catherine,
A rich one, St Catherine,
A nice one, St. Catherine,
And soon, St Catherine!

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The Village Butcher

Posted in Dorset, tagged Abbotsbury on July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The Village Butcher by Richard Slessor

This traditional village Butcher’s Shop in Market Street, Abbotsbury once had its own slaughter house in Back Street, together with a farm that provided most of the meat sold in the shop.

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- 'Wickedly foolish' man sent to jail over kill threat comments May 25, 2013
  AN ARSONIST who was spared prison first time round has been jailed after making threats to kill.
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- Dinosaurs, fireworks and a treasure hunt will be at Camp Bestival 2013 May 25, 2013
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- Oliver Letwin column: Legendary band need new home May 25, 2013
  After more than 16 years as the local MP, I sometimes wonder whether I will get to the stage at which I am not surprised by things I discover in West Dorset. But even if this may eventually happen, I can testify that it has not happened yet.
- Former Blandford school music teacher found guilty of abusing boy May 25, 2013
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- Youngsters set sail in tall ship for county's twinned towns May 25, 2013
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- Terrific trio to walk 100km May 25, 2013
  THREE Dorset men have been pounding the streets of Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester ahead of an epic 100km walk.
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- Yacht helped to Weymouth harbour May 25, 2013
  The Weymouth lifeboat helped a boat in trouble in Portland Race.
- Dorsete HealthCare highlights memory loss services May 25, 2013
  To mark Dementia Awareness Week Dorset HealthCare is working to highlight the range of services available to local people who are worried about memory loss.
- Cream teas at Sturminster Marshall May 25, 2013
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Bridport News
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  West Dorset based B Sharp youth music group is offering young musicians and singers a chance to get some festival experience.
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  West Bay residents are being asked for their views on major works to stabilise and protect part of the historic harbour wall.
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  THE fourth annual duck race organised by Charmouth School PTFA is on bank holiday Monday.
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Bournemouth Echo
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- Firefighters free casualty trapped between car and wall May 25, 2013
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- Brand new bus boosts sports college May 25, 2013
  STAFF and disabled students at Poole’s Victoria Education & Sports College were overjoyed with the delivery of a brand new £35,000 bus.
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BBC Dorset
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- Brian May speaks at badger meeting
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