The Unity team very much regret that we cannot publish a print edition of the magazine during the coronavirus crisis. Fortunately Unity has a website and we can keep the magazine going for the community online. We shall be publishing at www.unitymagazine.co.uk for the foreseeable future. We will also be placing stories on the Town Website at  www.sturminster-newton.org.uk Please spread the word that people can read and download Unity online. It is our firm intention to return to print as soon as we safely can, bearing in mind that, though we are all young in spirit, many of the Unity team are in those categories of people most at risk. Unity is normally full of reports from groups, organisations, and schools on their activities and forthcoming events. Although that is not possible now, our May issue has articles from many of our contributors. They have responded to the call to ‘think outside the box’ and have provided entertaining, ideas-packed and/or helpful stories. We are grateful to you all. Please keep the copy coming in – we don’t know how long this could last. We are aware that local businesses, charities, and entertainment and sports venues will be suffering at the moment. These include many of our regular advertisers and information providers. We are doing our best to accommodate anyone wishing to advertise in Unity during this time with ‘holidays’ and special deals. As contributors have pointed out, these are strange times indeed, but here in North Dorset we are blessed with open spaces, stunning countryside and a strong community spirit. In the pages of Unity you will see initiatives being taken to help self-isolating and vulnerable folk, not least by Cllr Carole Jones, Age Concern and the schools. There are many elderly people in the community, being cared for either at home or in local residential homes. The area is also home to carers and people working for the NHS and support services. On Thursday nights the streets echo to the sound of clapping, rattling saucepans and general hallooing in appreciation of everyone in the caring and support services. Our bins are being emptied, our post is being delivered and our town kept clean and colourful with flowers. There are many individuals who deserve our gratitude. We at Unity wish our community safe and well. The crisis will pass. The Editor Caption to image: Seven-year-old Harriette Palmer-Smyth outside her house in Marnhull chalks a ‘Thank You’ rainbow to the NHS – she followed it up with an exercise trail for her neighbours…   May issue available online now June issue available online from Monday 25th May July issue available online from Monday 29th June