Beaminster Festival: Meet the Performers

This week signals what *would have* been the 2020 Beaminster Festival. So, for a moment, imagine the bunting and the electric excitement bubbling that usually turns Beaminster into a hub of theatrical and musical and creative explosion that is the Beaminster Festival. But this year, unfortunately, plans were scuppered.  And more importantly, it would have…

Re-opening Dorset High Streets

This week marks the week that many of our high street and independent shops start to open their doors back up again. And although it’s great news – there’s a lot to consider. It’s anything but ‘back to normal’.  Thankfully, the Dorset Council business pages have been providing great updates to help businesses prepare to…

Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps

Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps   Original article here.  The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced on Friday 29 May 2020. Rishi Sunak announces Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will…