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...
by admin | Dec 14, 2024 | News
Members arrived in good time to enjoy a glass of Prosecco, mingle and have a chat. Christmas cards and name badges were spread on a table by the entrance to the dining room for members to collect on entry. Hilary welcomed 17 members and two guests. She explained that...
by admin | Nov 17, 2024 | News
A successful AGM was held at the Stapleton Arms on 13th November when our outgoing President, Julia Holman was thanked for her leadership during the past year and presented with some glorious flowers by the incoming President, Hilary Smith.
by admin | Oct 15, 2024 | News
Jonathan Holt had carefully prepared his talk and slides to be particularly relevant to our area. We heard about old follies, very old follies & some really rather modern ones. Follies were built to entertain and distract, to make a mark on the landscape or to...
by admin | Sep 24, 2024 | News
David Leakey gave us a thoroughly captivating talk about his time as Black Rod. He began by explaining the role, the application and selection process, and what it actually involves. The role is quite an ancient one, originating in the time of Edward III with the...