The schedule for recycling and waste collection dates will change throughout the festive period, returning to normal from Monday 12 January. Additionally, there will be no garden waste collections from 25th December until 8th January. Credit: Dorset Council On the first rubbish collection after Christmas Day, up to two extra sacks left beside your bin will be collected. Extra recycling, including glass and food waste will also be collected on your recycling collection day. Dorset Council does...

By Poundbury Good Things lead Emma Taylor   Poundbury Good Things Winter Tote Bags   If you’re still ticking off your Christmas list, the Dorset Farmers’ Market this Friday afternoon at Queen Mother Square is the perfect place to find thoughtful, last-minute gifts while soaking up a festive atmosphere right here in Poundbury.   The market is always a highlight of the local calendar, bringing together some of Dorset’s best producers and makers. Everything kicks off this Friday 19 th December...

As the festive season settles over Poundbury, we wanted to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to every one of you who reads our newsletter each week. What a year it's been! From the magical reception to our Poundbury Good Things, to the sold out Carols in the Engine Room, to witnessing thousands of you fill Crown Square for the Christmas Market, we've been reminded time and again why this community is so special. None of it happens without you — the readers, the members, the volunteers, and...