About Us

Guide2Dorset is the seventh website launched as part of the Guide2TheWorld franchise network of websites. Launched in May 2009, Guide2Dorset aims to be the complete source of information for residents and visitors to the County of Dorset. Designed specifically for English speakers who are planning a holiday to Dorset, contemplating buying property in Dorset or those that actually live in Dorset, Guide2Dorset provides property, entertainment and accommodation listings, Dorset news, events in Dorset, Dorset information as well as classified listings, a business directory and blog.

Guide2Dorset is a community site and we encourage our visitors to take advantage of free membership so that they can participate in blog discussions, post classified ads, events and much more.

 

EDITORIAL TEAM

 

Leslie Rawlings. Leslie is our editor and has lived in various parts of Dorset in excess of 15 years and holidayed in the county for many years prior to taking-up permanent residence. He loves Dorset and prides himself on knowing virtually all there is to know about what's happening in Dorset, however he always welcomes hearing from readers with any information from around and about the county. You can call Leslie on +44 (0)1929-471852, or email editor@guide2dorset.com

 

Coralie Monaghan. Coralie has lived in Dorset all her adult life and is one of our features writers specialising in community, social and legal matters.

 

Emily Gooda. Emily lives near Dorchester and has lived in Dorset for a number of years. She is our roving reporter and her role is to get out and about around the county to find the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Ugly in Dorset - surely not!

 

Hayley Wingate. Hayley is a young mum who has also lived in Dorset all her adult life. She is able to give her slant on life for young families living in Dorset.

 

David Hoppit. David is a features writer and our man for such things as property, wine and travel as well as many other subjects on Dorset that take his fancy.

 

Denis Charles. Denis is another of our principal features writers who views life in a more humorous and light-hearted way. he is guaranteed to raise a smile with his unique perspective on all things Dorset.