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All our talks begin promptly at 2.30pm except where shown. After the talk we hold a raffle, and then serve tea, coffee and biscuits. We'll usually finish by 4.00pm. We make a small charge to cover our costs. This is £2.00 for members and £3.00 for non-members, which includes the refreshments. The talks usually take place at one of two venues:
We try to publicise the talks via:
We sometimes leave some past talks on this page to give an idea of the range of topics that we cover. |
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Our Talks for 2020 have been cancelled as both venues are closed and can't give re-opening dates. We will keep things under review for 2021. Gen Crisford has kindly agreed to be our speaker at our 2021 AGM if that's able to go ahead in April. |
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Tuesday 21st April Swanage Members only, as the talk follows our AGM |
AGM - Beavers in Studland? Following the introduction of Eurasian Beavers to several areas of the UK, the National Trust is exploring the feasibility of a wild reintroduction of these creatures to the Purbeck landscape. At the moment this is being studied by several groups acting in partnership. Gen Crisford, an Engagement Officer for the Trust will talk about the beavers themselves, the benefits and impacts of a release and the progress of the project to date, including management strategies and feedback from local communities. |
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Thursday 17th September Wareham |
My Family & Other Smugglers - Starting with legends about his own ancestors, historian, journalist and author Roger Guttridge traces the story of an illicit trade which dominated the Dorset coast and countryside for 150 years. |
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Tuesday 20th October Swanage |
The Tale of Beatrix Potter - David Stocks will dispel some of the myths and misconceptions. His talk gives details of the life and family of this extraordinary Victorian. More than just a story-teller, she was an ecologist, mycologist and philanthropist. |
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Thursday 19th November Wareham |
The Yetties’ Story - Bonny Sartin 50 years of dodgy food, international travel, strange happenings, guns (!) and, of course, lots of music all told in story & song by someone who was there! | |
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