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The Alfred Daily

Keri Jones
Shaftesbury
Dorset Council
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Dorset
Fringe
Shaftesbury Fringe
Rotron Aerospace
Shaftesbury Town Council
Semley Music Festival
London Marathon
Stonehenge
Motcombe
Motcom
Smuggling
Heat Wave
Fringe Festival
Wiltshire
Francois Carlod
Railways
Lido

Essential daily news, conversation and information for Shaftesbury and the villages of the Cranborne Chase and Blackmore Vale areas of North Dorset and South Wiltshire.

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Barry Weintraub
Walter Bagehot biographer and researcher
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 1st November 2026
Simon Hurley
Owner of Cockenbowl, a plant-based food business
Cockenbowl
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 1st November 2026
Bernard Scam
Former proprietor of the Retreat bed and breakfast and Shaftesbury Rotary Club member
Shaftesbury Rotary Club
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 31st October 2026
Tom Perrett
Wildlife expert and keen walker
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 31st October 2026
Catherine Speakman
Blackmore Vale writer who researches local folklore and paranormal stories
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 31st October 2026
Christopher Sykes
Volunteer trustee of Shaftesbury Youth Club
Shaftesbury Youth Club
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 30th October 2026
Simon Barkham
Chairman of Donhead St Andrew Parish Council and the group seeking to buy the Forester
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 30th October 2026
Joe Churchill
Organizer of the All Souls gathering at St John's Church
St John's Church
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 30th October 2026
Louise Bate
Manager of Healthwatch Dorset
Healthwatch Dorset
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 30th October 2026

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Alfred is ‘Great’

    Listening to This is Alfred Daily keeps me connected to what is happening locally. Now part of my morning routine which I thoroughly enjoy.

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The show keeps residents informed with practical, actionable civic updates.
Advocates of local culture and charities find the programming especially valuable.
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Guests often bring credible, on-the-ground perspectives from local organizations and authorities.

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The Alfred Daily – 31st October 2026
Q: How has modern technology changed the bookings?
Bernard says COVID-era video calls and school closures reduced demand from families visiting children at local schools, contributing to the decision to sell the bed and breakfast.
The Alfred Daily – 31st October 2026
Q: How did you discover Shaftesbury?
Bernard says he and his wife first came to view the Retreat, decided to buy it, and only later realized that Gold Hill was in Shaftesbury.
The Alfred Daily – 30th October 2026
Q: How do you break that cycle then, that loop?
Bate says Healthwatch highlights service problems and brings providers and commissioners together to identify where patients get stuck and simplify the process.
The Alfred Daily – 30th October 2026
Q: How do you make sure it stays cool? Because we're older people, and what we might think is what young people want might necessarily not be what they want.
Sykes says youth workers consult young people, including through discussions and brainstorming exercises, so they can shape activities around what they want.
The Alfred Daily – 1st November 2026
Q: Is becoming a parish councillor a major commitment?
Nikki Phillips said the role usually takes about an hour a week, along with one evening meeting each month.

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A locally minded daily update that centers on Shaftesbury and the Cranborne Chase region, blending council news, community events, culture, and practical public-service information. Episodes frequently feature local governance debates, safety updates, school highlights, charitable initiatives, and profiles of residents making a difference, with occasional deeper dives into heritage, architecture, and volunteering. The show stands out for its strong community focus, long-form interviews with local leaders and experts, and a steady stream of on-the-ground reporting that keeps residents informed and engaged. Potential listeners will likely value tangible civic context, actionable city/region news, and human-interest stories rooted in a small-t... more

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1. Barry Weintraub
2. Simon Hurley
3. Bernard Scam
4. Tom Perrett
5. Catherine Speakman
6. Christopher Sykes
7. Simon Barkham
8. Joe Churchill

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