Listen To Alfred

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: From boardroom to bookstores nationwide, Alfred chats to the BV Dairy director who is now a published author. Harry Cowan reveals a surprising fact - he’s only read a couple of books during his lifetime. (00:24) Alfred hears about a huge Shaftesbury art auction to raise funds for women and children affected by abuse. (09:41) St John’s Hill residents have started a Facebook group over HGV safety fears. We hear how recent incidents have prompted them to collect photo and video evidence. (17:53) We go for a stroll with the team behind the second Shaftesbury tree walk map and learn about the hidden curiosities this new guide will reveal. (26:14) Shaftesbury’s new literary festival will launch in 2020. We speak to their leader as she launches a volunteer recruitment drive. (33:28)