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| Max Gate, Dorchester. Designed by, and home of, the novelist
and poet Thomas Hardy from 1885 until his death in 1928. ©National Trust Images/Robert Morris |
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The aim of the South Dorset Association is to make membership more enjoyable through local social activities. In 1969 the Dorset Centre was established which covered the whole of Dorset. As membership increased, six new associations were set up covering Christchurch, Bournemouth, Blackmore Vale, Golden Cap, East Dorset and Purbeck. Later it was proposed to set up another association covering Blandford Forum, Dorchester and Weymouth, a move which was supported by the other Dorset associations, and South Dorset Association was founded in November 1994. Our area extends from the Blandford district in the north east to Evershot in the north west, with the south eastern corner at Ringstead Bay and West Bexington at the south western extremity and includes Weymouth and Portland, although you're welcome to join us wherever you live. |
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We organise day trips to places of interest such as National Trust properties, other houses, gardens and places of historic importance. Our meetings feature illustrated talks on a whole range of subjects in a variety of locations to make it easier for more members to attend. Typical venues are St Aldhelm’s Church, Weymouth and Brownsword Hall, Poundbury Dorchester. We also hold a number of social events each year, such as lunches and quizzes. We keep in touch with our members via a twice-yearly newsletter which details our programme of events and we also keep members updated with news by email. You can see a list of our Committee Members here |
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View of Burton Cliff and Beach in Dorset looking East, taken
in late winter sunlight. ©National Trust Images/Joe Cornish |
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This page was last updated 28 September 2024 ©National Trust South Dorset Association
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