by Hilary Smith | Oct 20, 2025 | News
David was introduced as a renowned wildlife photographer with 18 published books. His talk to us today was from his natures marvels talk lecture. David started by saying that he hoped we would all be “re-enthused” by todays talk, and I reckon he was right! The...
by admin | Jul 13, 2025 | News
What a fabulous afternoon! We combined the Summer Lunch with our 40th birthday celebrations and had a wonderful party at La Fleur de Lys in Shaftesbury on 8th July. There was a good attendance of members and guests, including two potential new members. Members enjoyed...
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...