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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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We plan to restart our Talks in September 2021. |
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Thursday 16th September 2021 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 19th October 2021 Swanage |
T E Lawrence Photographer of History - Howard and Sylva Oliver will describe the life of T E Lawrence from his childhood and university days in Oxford through his research and expeditions as an archaeologist in Syria, his wartime exploits in Arabia and later reclusive life at Clouds Hill. They will draw extensively on his photographs and will include readings from his letters and books. There will also be a display of photographs, publications and related artworks. |
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Thursday 18th November 2021 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! | |
Tuesday 18th January 2022 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 17th February 2022 Wareham |
Photography-
Colin & Susie Varndell More detail to follow |
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Tuesday 15th March 2022 Swanage |
The Workings of The Law - Judge Richard Bond More detail to follow |
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