Marmoset Rescue Monkey World is continuing to appeal for signatures on their petition against the UK primate pet trade, after a marmoset owner pleaded guilty of four counts of neglect at Plymouth Magistrates Court today. On October 26th 2011, Monkey World was called by the RSPCA to check on the welfare of two young marmosets that were being kept as pets in Plymouth. Dr Alison Cronin MBE, Director of... 

BBC Countryfile BBC COUNTRYFILE’S MATT BAKER FILMS ON THE SWANAGE RAILWAY AS HE DISCOVERS ENID BLYTON’S PURBECK LINKS BBC Countryfile star Matt Baker has visited Corfe Castle on a nostalgic steam train – to discover the links between Enid Blyton’s iconic ‘Famous Five’ children’s adventure stories and the Isle of Purbeck. And in an amazing co-incidence, the rescued... 

  Lulworth Cove Heritage Cente Events brochure is available here This series of 30 family friendly events includes walks, stone carving, kayaking, photography and wildlife spotting. The events have been inspired by the Earth Festival as part of the Cultural Olympiad movement.    Read More →