This year we are organising a number of talks and exhibitions to take place throughout the year.  Please see information below:

An exhibition of Village History, including photos and memories of the devastating flood of July 1955 by Sue Virgin

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June – 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm in The Old School Hall

Entry is free (donations accepted).

Hospital Blues: Nursing in Dorset during the First World War by Luke Mouland

Saturday 6th September – 7.00 pm in The Old School Hall

During the First World War, an estimated 60,000 volunteers served with the British Red Cross Society in auxiliary hospitals across the United Kingdom, providing much-needed care for sick and wounded servicemen returning from the Front. Using hospitals in Dorset as a case study, this talk explores the pivotal role played by the VADs during the war and highlights how this remarkable contribution was largely sustained through the efforts of female voluntary labour.

Luke Mouland is a freelance genealogist, researcher and speaker. During the last 15 years, he has undertaken research projects for a range of clients, including probate solicitors, authors, and the BBC’s hit TV series, ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ He has had articles published in a number of magazines, including Dorset Life, Dorset Magazine, and Discover Your Ancestors.

Look out for further details on purchasing tickets and prices on our facebook page. 

Fascinating Travels by Sheonagh Ravensdale and Pat Thompson

10th October – 7.00 pm in The Old School Hall

Further details on purchasing tickets and prices on our facebook page.

The Making of a Dorset Garden by Paul Atterbury

Friday 21st November – 7.00 pm in The Old School Hall

Paul Atterbury is a writer, lecturer, curator, historian and broadcaster and is best known for his thirty years of appearances on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.

Further details on purchasing tickets and prices on our facebook page.