Libraries in North Dorset
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The outlook for thirteen rural libraries in Dorset in 2006, including Stalbridge, looked worrying. But after a 10,000 signature petition, and some lobbying, they remain open. More volunteer labour is in use and opening hours are more restricted, but they are surviving.
The mainNorth Dorset libraries are listed here.
Bookshops in and around North Dorset
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There are a number of
independent bookshops in and around North Dorset which are worth travelling
to. There are also W H Smiths (Shaftesbury, Dorchester, Blandford), if you count
them, Ottakars (Dorchester) and Waterstones (Salisbury).
And if you have to use Amazon (its OK, we understand), then at least do
so via
Amazon affiliate The Slade Centre, so that a few pence reverts to the local
economy. Reading Groups in and around North Dorset
There are reading groups based at Blandford, Stalbridge and
Sherborne libraries, and most of these are open to new members. There are also
(allegedly) small groups based in Child Okeford*, Chetnole (01935 872093),
Sixpenny Handley (the nicely titled Ladies Who Read 01725 553020), Shaftesbury
Arts Centre (01747 851619) and Blandford* . These are small groups and they may
or may not be open to new members. There are also school reading
groups at Gillingham School and Sherborne School. * no contact
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