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The Alfred Daily

Keri Jones
Shaftesbury
Dorset Council
Dorset
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Fringe
Shaftesbury Fringe
Semley Music Festival
London Marathon
Stonehenge
Motcombe
Motcom
Shaftesbury Town Council
Mampits Hub
Castle Hill
Space Agency
Smuggling
Heat Wave
Fringe Festival
Wiltshire
Francois Carlod

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 Events Guide Resident Links Rise In Antisocial Behaviour And Drug Dealing To Bus Gate Closure Shaftesbury Carnival Introduces Its First Ever Carnival Grandad Dorset Independent Photographers Bring Considered, ... more

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Shaftesbury Events Guide Fire Crew Can Use Bus Gate In Their Own Vehicles Shaftesbury Arts Centre Nominated For Three Regional Rose Bowl Awards High Sheriffs Walk Through Shaftesbury On 216-Mile County Boundary Challenge ... more

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Anne McHenry
Stourrow resident, former Concorde cabin crew
British Airways (Concorde)
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 13th September 2026
Barbara Kerr
Author, Bound to the Soil, and source for the Alfred Bookshelf segment
Author, Bound to the Soil
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 11th September 2026
Emma Sacamani
Sharsbury author of a boundaries toolkit book
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Episode: The Alfred Daily – 10th September 2026
Sasha Langton Gilkes
Fontmel resident, author of Sing, the Power of Singing Aloud in an Increasingly Discordant World
Author / Local resident
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 8th September 2026
Lisa Randall
Photographer, former breakdance champion
Independent photographer
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 8th September 2026
Gillian Wilder
Visitor from Swaddle and Coat, Derbyshire
Tourist/visitor
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 8th September 2026
Erica Macy Bracken
Secretary of the Wessex Heavy Horse Society
Wessex Heavy Horse Society
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 7th September 2026
Paul Lavis
Former head teacher; acting chief executive of Sherbourne Area Schools Trust
Sherbourne Area Schools Trust
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 7th September 2026
Terry Warder
Chairman of Shaftesbury Cricket Club
Sh Shaftesbury Cricket Club
Episode: The Alfred Daily – 6th September 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.
Listeners appreciate the local focus and consistency, making it feel like a trusted community utility.
Guests often bring credible, on-the-ground perspectives from local organizations and authorities.

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The Alfred Daily – 2nd September 2026
Q: What does a formal censure entail for a councillor?
The host explains that formal censure is explained in an official document, detailing sanctions such as removal from outside bodies and required training, but is not a suspension or disqualification on its own; the specifics are laid out during the council hearing.
The Alfred Daily – 15th August 2026
Q: What motivates the leader to step aside now?
He explains the sense that after many years, it's important to let new people move forward, while he remains available in a supporting role if needed.
The Alfred Daily – 24th July 2026
Q: What inspired Francois Carlod to become a taxidermist and turn it into a business?
Francois describes a personal journey from collecting skulls to meeting a master taxidermist in Salisbury, shadowing him, and gradually turning that curiosity into a business while pursuing conservation education.
The Alfred Daily – 29th July 2026
Q: What was the most memorable moment for the volunteers and founders?
Martin and June describe receiving royal recognition during the COVID era and meeting Prince Edward, which underscored the meaningful difference their work made in the community and provided a sense of extraordinary personal reward for regular volunteers.
The Alfred Daily – 29th July 2026
Q: Why did Carlink come to an end after nine years, and what does this mean for the people who depended on it?
The hosts explain that after nearly a decade of operation and growing demand, it became unsustainably time-consuming for the volunteers, making it hard to continue without new leadership. The end is presented with gratitude for the service's impact and a recognition that finding successors is difficult, but there is hope that communities will step in to help neighbors in other ways.

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What is The Alfred Daily about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Anne McHenry
2. Barbara Kerr
3. Emma Sacamani
4. Sasha Langton Gilkes
5. Lisa Randall
6. Gillian Wilder
7. Erica Macy Bracken
8. Paul Lavis

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