Town & Village Community Magazine
Town & Village Community Magazine is the number one glossy, FREE, community magazine in Dorset. It is a monthly publication, which is distributed door-to-door and at various pick-up points at the beginning of every month. It reaches more than 50,000 readers.
Content
Town & Village is divided into sections, which include: In and Around the Area, In Clubs & Societies, In the Garden, In for a Bite, In Fitness & In Health, and Motoring Section.
It comprises a wonderful mix of local news and articles, all handpicked by award-winning editor Janine Pulford and her helpful editorial assistant, Kris Davy.
Regular food reviews are professionally written and widely read. Check the latest ones on this website and see for yourself.
Another exciting aspect to Town & Village is its competitions with some superb prizes. These are run regularly throughout the year and entries can be submitted online. An annual Short Story Competition is held too, with cash prizes and the opportunity to get published.
Contributors
Regular contributors to Town & Village include: Cllr Don Wallace gives information about local politics and council matters; The Citizens Advice Bureau gives examples of real life scenarios and ways to avoid being misled; and Stephen Turvil writes our popular Southern Safari in the motoring section.
A perfect media platform for businesses
Packed with local news and articles, Town & Village is the perfect platform for local businesses to get their messages across.
Free editorial for businesses
Book a three-month advertising campaign with Town & Village and you will be entitled to a business profile free of charge. Does your shop have an anniversary coming up, or a special event? If so, get in touch. Time your campaign right and you will receive free editorial space to help you celebrate. Contact our sales people now to discuss your requirements and don't forget, we will get your message delivered directly into the hands of your customers. You will also benefit from a presence on our website: mags4dorset.co.uk and links are available - please ask.
Boost your advertising by booking Viewpoint as well and increase your chances of being the first business on everyone’s mind. (Over 85,000 readers in total). Highly competitive rates for both magazines. Call our media account managers to discuss.
Distribution
Town & Village reaches homes and businesses in selected areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch, Colehill, Ferndown, Merley, Poole, Three Legged Cross, Verwood, West Moors, West Parley, Wimborne, and just over the Dorset border in Ringwood.
Many readers confirm they can't wait for it to come through the letterbox and they read it from cover-to-cover.
Ever growing pick up points include public libraries, supermarkets, theatres, shops and community centres.
Town & Village is the only FREE monthly magazine of its kind in the local area.
