by admin | Jun 13, 2025 | News
It was lovely to see so many ladies in their summer dresses today! We were lucky to have Claudette Williams with us today to explain her life as a jobbing actor. Claudette was one of those lucky people who knew from a very early age what she wanted to do with her...
by admin | May 25, 2025 | News
Claverton Manor near Bath is the setting of the American Museum and Gardens, our summer outing. Here whole period rooms from demolished buildings in America were reconstructed for our delight and understanding of the American culture. I had not appreciated that...
by admin | Apr 12, 2025 | News
On a gloriously sunny April day we were joined by Virginia Edwyn-Jones who was not only the ex-Mayor but also the next-Mayor of Shaftesbury. Virginia explained to us the makeup of the Council as well as all the various areas of responsibility they cover. With all of...
by admin | Mar 21, 2025 | News
Many ladies will remember Alan Jenkins who gave a fascinating talk about terrorism a few years ago. We were delighted when he offered to come back and tell us about a Royal visit that went wrong! As an Inspector in the Dorset Police Alan was very much at the sharp end...
by admin | Feb 17, 2025 | News
February gave us an unexpected treat after our planned speaker was sadly unable to join us – but in stepped Mike Spencer who kept us enthralled with a presentation about the Mid Dorset coast. We learned about some of the traits and foibles of the historical residents...
by admin | Jan 16, 2025 | News
On a cold afternoon our hearts were warmed by good food and this humble enthusiastic and aminated speaker. For each potential piece he spends time in and around the site to absorb the atmosphere and intensity of the spaces before chirring away for the stone to sing...