Sherborne Town Council

19/03/2026

A big thank you to everyone that participated in our recent consultation regarding the future use of the decommissioned telephone boxes on Cheap Street and Newland.

We have been collating your feedback and further updates, with planned next steps for the boxes, will follow shortly.

Sherborne Town Council is excited to announce the planned redevelopment of two iconic telephone kiosks, one on Cheap Street and one in Newland Gardens.

We are committed to preserving and reimagining public spaces for the benefit of all residents and visitors. We therefore invite residents, businesses, and community groups to share their ideas and suggestions for transforming these historic kiosks to best serve our town's needs.

Potential uses could include community information points, mini-libraries, art installations, or other innovative functions that reflect local character and creativity.

A public consultation is now running and will close on Friday 13th March 2026.

Ideas and feedback can be submitted by emailing
info@sherborne-tc.gov.uk or visiting our offices at The Manor House, Newland, between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday.

“These kiosks are a unique part of our street scene,” said Steve Shield, Town Clerk. “We want to ensure their next chapter is shaped by the community.”

For more information or if you have any questions, please call 01935 812807.

We look forward to receiving your ideas.

19/03/2026

What a great article about our beautiful town.

Thank you Anushka Suharu Metro

Visit-Dorset

This inland town was the perfect staycation.

18/03/2026

We have eggs at the COMMUNITY FRIDGE today along with bread and vegetables so pop in to the Pod if you are passing. Please note that we don’t have egg boxes so please bring a container of some kind to put your eggs in. Our produce is freely available to all as this is an initiative to reduce food waste.

18/03/2026

📣 Calling all gardeners!
😊 Join Mike Burks from Castle Gardens The Gardens Group, for 'The lighter side of gardening' question time event in aid of the Rendezvous
✅ Tuesday 24th March
✅ Sherborne Golf Club, DT9 4RN Sherborne Golf Club
✅ 5pm
✅ Tickets £11 to include a Ploughman's meal
😊To book your place please call 01935 814431

17/03/2026

Sherborne Town Mayor, Cllr Jill Warburton had the pleasure of re-opening the British Red Cross shop on Saturday, after it's recent refurbishment.

16/03/2026

Don't forget to let us know your ideas for Sherborne entering the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition. What would you like to see in the town?
Comment below or email us at info@sherborne-tc.gov.uk

We are planning on expressing an interest in taking part in the Department for Culture, Media & Sport's UK Town of Culture for 2028 competition and we need your help.

Please see the image below and let us know your ideas by Friday 20th March 2026.

If you would like to read more about the competition visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest-guidance-for-bidders

13/03/2026

Today's the day! BBC Radio 1's Greg James starts his 1000km cycling challenge from Weymouth - get ready to cheer him on his way!

The Radio 1 Breakfast Show will be live from Weymouth seafront, with Greg departing on his challenge at around 8:40am 🚴

Raising money for Comic Relief, Greg will be cycling on a tandem across Britain for 8 days from Weymouth to Edinburgh.

On day 1, the route starts at Weymouth Pavilion and goes along the Esplanade towards Greenhill before heading to Upwey, Martinstown, Poundbury, Dorchester, Charminster, Charlton Down, Longburton and Sherborne, leaving Dorset on the B3145 in the direction of Wincanton.

To keep track on Greg's progress so you can cheer him on when he cycles through your town or village, head over to the Comic Relief website from 8am tomorrow 👇️

www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/challenges/greg/

11/03/2026

Lots of bananas at the SHERBORNE COMMUNITY FRIDGE this morning, freely available if you could use some. The Fridge is located at the Pod, 54 Cheap Street and is an initiative to help reduce food waste.

If you bake banana bread why not share a picture and your recipe?

Please note that the Pod will only be open today (Wednesday) and Friday this week.

05/03/2026

We are planning on expressing an interest in taking part in the Department for Culture, Media & Sport's UK Town of Culture for 2028 competition and we need your help.

Please see the image below and let us know your ideas by Friday 20th March 2026.

If you would like to read more about the competition visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest-guidance-for-bidders

05/03/2026

Just when you think a Sunday can’t get any more special… our first market of the year falls on Mother’s Day! ✨

We’re so excited to be back – and having had a little sneak peek at what some of our traders have been busy creating over the winter, we think you’re in for a real treat. 😊

So come on down, support some brilliant small businesses, and help us celebrate the return of our monthly markets! 🥳

🗓 Sunday 15th March | 10am–3pm

04/03/2026

Our Grounds Maintenance Team has been working at the Terrace Playing Fields on the continuation of fencing to the existing dog walk, as well as making it a safer route for all that use it.

Rabbit proof fencing has been added to assist in keeping the rabbits off the sports pitches!

04/03/2026

The count down is on for our next Jazz concert at Cheap Street Church, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ 🎷
Wednesday 25th March 7.30-10.00pm 😊
Join us for a fabulous evening of world class music with Mike Denham on piano and special guests Michael McQuaid and Nicholas Ball 💚
Tickets can be reserved by emailing fiona.franklin@therendezvous.org.uk or pay with cash or card on the door 🙏