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The Alfred Daily

Keri Jones
Shaftesbury
Dorset Council
Christmas
Dorset
Local Events
Community Events
Cranborne Chase
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Shaftesbury FC
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North Dorset
Halloween
Community Safety
Community Support
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Christmas Events
Gillingham School
Local Businesses
Guy's Marsh Prison
Shaftesbury Arts Centre

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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Shaftesbury What's Ons Guide

Friends Outline Bigger Healthcare Ambitions For Shaftesbury

Motcombe Music Festival Adds Second Stage For Its Biggest Year Yet

Dead Lamb Photograph Reopens Debate Over Dogs On Fontmell D... more

On The Alfred Daily Today:

Shaftesbury What's Ons Guide

Shaftesbury Tourism Support Gap Remains After Assembly Talks At Town Hall

Listener Finds 'Disgusting' Fly-Tipping Beside Zig Zag Hill

Shaftesbury Instructor Launches Seated Line Dancing ... more

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Julie Wood
Abbey volunteer and medicinal herbalist
Shaftesbury Abbey
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 5th May 2026
Lizzie Bryant
Storyteller and Beowulf presenter
Castle Hill Heritage Skills / Beowulf events
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 5th May 2026
Julian Richards
Sharsbury archaeologist,Stonehenge expert
Stonehenge research and Sharsbury Abbey projects
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 27th April 2026
Jo Churchill
Local councillor discussing fundraising and community issues
St John's Church fundraising coordinator / local council liaison
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 26th April 2026
Rich Mullins
Chairman of Sharsbury Carnival
Sharsbury Carnival
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 24th April 2026
Tony Dees
Vice Chairman and founder, Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club
Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 20th April 2026
Dave Lewis
Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club Membership Secretary
Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 20th April 2026
Mary Trury
Representative, Dorset Blind Association
Dorset Blind Association
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 20th April 2026
Christian Garrett
Musician, Budapest Cafe Orchestra; interviewed about the group's style and Sabield approach
Budapest Cafe Orchestra
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 19th April 2026

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Alfred
Host of the daily local program, frequently presenting a broad mix of local news, culture, and community features.

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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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Great guests and consistently relevant community topics.
Keeps me connected to local happenings and events.
Part of my morning routine and genuinely useful for town life.

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The Alfred Daily – 18th April 2026
Q: Which 1986 movie has the tagline, one man's struggle to take it easy?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off? (Note: this is the line from the episode; adjust if the exact reference is different)
The Alfred Daily – 20th April 2026
Q: What is CarLink and why is it important to Shaftesbury?
CarLink is a volunteer and dial-a-ride service that helps elderly and disabled residents reach medical appointments and essential activities; its potential shutdown would significantly impact mobility for vulnerable residents, prompting calls for local councils to consider a community-supported model.
The Alfred Daily – 8th April 2026
Q: How are you going to use the information from the health care survey?
The MP explains the data will back up arguments for changes in local health and social care services and help shape conversations with commissioners and providers.
The Alfred Daily – 20th March 2026
Q: Do you feel Dorset Council will have some ability to determine how that money is spent or will it be heavily prescribed?
It will be up to local authorities to define the criteria, with some variation by postcode and local circumstances, suggesting a degree of discretion but potential disparities between neighboring areas.
The Alfred Daily – 25th March 2026
Q: Jillian asks about paint matching and whether leaving leftover paint or matching colors is useful when purchasing a property.
Paint matching is practical; asking about the type and color of paint used can help maintain consistency after a purchase, and modern color matching via photos or suppliers can simplify matching when renovating.

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A daily local program focused on Shaftesbury and surrounding communities, blending practical news, civic updates, and cultural stories with personal interviews and human-interest segments. Episodes frequently spotlight local government, town center happenings, community events, and regional culture, often featuring guests from arts, charities, business, education, and public services. The show's strength lies in its tight community orientation, regular guest line-up, and a mix of informative reporting with accessible, human-centered storytelling, useful for listeners who want to stay connected to local life and opportunities to participate or contribute. It's likely to appeal to residents who value neighborhood-scale journalism, local histo... more

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4. Jo Churchill
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