by David Kingman For several years, Art at the Duchess has held a summer fundraising event in support of local charities. This year marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter with the introduction of The Lexi May Trust as our chosen charity partner. As we looked for a fresh idea that would appeal to the whole community, The Lexi May Trust's founders and trustees, Carly Hopkin and Sam Hillier, joined me for a brainstorming session. Knowing Carly and Sam's passion for animals and the...

In our first article about the Community Association of Poundbury's initiative to document the history of our association, we described a project to tell the story of how Poundbury became a community — not the buildings and the masterplan, but the people: how they organised, argued, stood up for things, and built something that continues to endure. We have been working through our archives, and what we have found is more substantial than any of us expected. The collection gathered thus far...

Every community has them — the people who notice something that needs doing, quietly get on and do it, and never mention it again. They don't seek recognition or thanks. They just care about the place they live, and they act on it. We'd like to celebrate them. Welcome to our new series: Quiet Heroes of Poundbury — stories of the small acts of neighbourliness, resourcefulness, and community spirit that make this a better place for everyone, in the spirit of the Poundbury Framework for Living...