Digital PDF download of Pier Journal Volume 009, released Autumn 2024. Cover illustration by Kathryn Harman.

This issue explores the theme of belonging, and delves into the layers of what it means to belong and how we can foster deeper connections in our communities.

Features: Men in Mind, Logjam ‘24, Riding the Waves of Time, Dorset Women’s Football League, Chase The Sun, Haunted Dorset, Women of the Dark Skies, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Career Changes, Dorset Experiences Gift Guide, Seeking Refuge and A New Political Landscape for Dorset.

Featuring local businesses Patch, Sae Seaweed, The Saltwater Sauna, Dorset Wildlife Trust, The Woodsmoke, The Sherborne, BCP Film Office, Alexa Moore Travel Counsellors, Uprated, Soul Shine, Chaplin’s, Black Ven, Chapel Lane Studios, Artifact Lighting, The Backyard Barbers, Coffee Time French and Digital Skills Hub.