Young sailors are benefiting from record sales of Palmers Dorset Gold. 5p of every bottle or pint sold goes to the Chesil Trust, a Dorset charity that enables young and disadvantaged people to enjoy the thrills of sailing. In the last year sales of bottled and draught Dorset Gold have raised £7,430.70, for the charity.

The New Inn at Cerne Abbas, Dorset Dining Pub of the Year, has re-opened its doors after floods swept through the village a week ago. "Everyone pulled together to help in the clean-up" said landlord Jeremy Lee, who was judged national Landlord of the Year by the Good Pub Guide.

A former publican got the chance to brew Dorset Gold at Palmers historic thatched brewery in Bridport. Clive Warren, 65, of Salisbury, was runner-up in a competition to promote the fine ale. It is a refreshing and thirst-quenching golden premium ale (4.5% ABV), with a full and fruity palate, lightly hopped with Kent Goldings.

A former Michelin inspector, who was part of the teams that awarded Michelin stars to Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, has re-opened his own highly regarded pub in Dorset. Landlord Jeremy Lee, is delighted to have opened his doors again as he celebrates three years at the helm of the New Inn, Cerne Abbas.

Palmers Brewery head brewer Darren Batten and sales and marketing director Cleeves Palmer are in training for this year’s Coast to Coast cycle challenge in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. The pair will ride the 54 miles from Watchet in Somerset to West Bay in Dorset on 20 May.

Triple gold and silver medallist Ben Ainslie took time out from his training regime to receive over £5,000 from Palmers Brewery to help young or disabled people enjoy the thrill of sailing with the Chesil Trust.