Illustrated talk by Pennie Denton Purbeck art historian, Pennie Denton, will talk about the life of Mike Bizley, who created many beautiful works of art from Purbeck, Portland and other stone. However, he had not always intended to be a sculptor. When he was young he had enjoyed drawing and painting. And it was …
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Calm and sensory experience Come along on this relaxed and fun experience with Lindsey Death from Dorset Forest Bathing. Find out all about what forest bathing involves (no water or swimming involved), how it can improve your physical health and wellbeing, how you can practice it on your own, and most of all enjoy …
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Be inspired by the revolutionary ‘No-Dig’ style of gardening! Charles will be presenting a short talk to inspire you with his revolutionary ‘No-Dig’ style of gardening. The talk will take you through Charles’s beautiful Homeacres gardens where he aptly demonstrates the benefits of ‘No-Dig’. Charles Dowding has become the leading authority on the increasingly popular …
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From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society Dorset Ship Wrecks and Maritime Archaeology by Gordon Le Pard Focusing in the Chesil Beach. Nearly 2,000 ships are known to have been wrecked along the Dorset coast. Hear more. All talks will be at the Furzbrook Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. The …
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From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society The Battle of Britain over Dorset by John Smith John outlines the battle where the ‘few’, against all odds, changed the course of WWII. All talks will be at the Furzbrook Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. The hall is spacious and has plenty …
From the Wareham and District Archaeology and Local History Society From pickpockets to murders at Dorchester Gaol by Brian Bates This talk tells some of the fascinating stories of those awaiting imprisonment or the gallows. A wonderful talk by local historian and author Brian Bates. As the assizes town for the county, Dorchester Gaol …
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