A civic society for the traditional Isle of Purbeck, first founded in 1852
Tomorrow’s visit to Ourganics has been postponed – it is mostly an outdoor event and the weather forecast is pretty grim ! It will be rearranged – if you need further information, please contact Karen on 01929 425049. Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
A new leaflet has been produced with more detail on the campaign: Dorset National Park March 2017 They have also updated their website: http://www.dorsetnationalpark.com/
Full details here: March meeting
The AGM of the Dorset branch of the CPRE takes place in Wareham Parish Hall on Wednesday 12th April from 7pm – full details below: CPRE AGM 12th April 2017
In January and February, only the ground floor space in the house is open for an exhibition, Rediscovering Kingston Lacy. The exhibition will display maps and surveys of the estate from the Bankes Archive. This is the first time these articles will be on display in the house. Details of opening times etc. are on … Read more
Message from Dorset History Centre – We are encouraging all users (and non-users) of Dorset History Centre (DHC) to complete this online survey. It should not take very much of your time and will provide us with invaluable help in gauging the views of those who use, or potentially might use DHC. It is really … Read more
Pan Purbeck Action Campaign – a (Consortium of parish councils etc) are protesting against the number of houses proposed in the partial review of the Purbeck Local Plan. On 2nd November at 5pm in the Purbeck School, Wareham, a meeting with Purbeck District Council will take place when it is hoped to make the case … Read more
Subsequent to the representations made following the previous ‘one way’ proposal for Shore Road, DCC have gone back to the drawing board with a drop in session on 30th November at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 6pm, for initial discussion around alternatives – these may include removal of many parking meters around the pinch point in … Read more
The consultation on this closes on 25th October. Purbeck has the lowest number of completed questionaires of all the districts in Dorset. This may be interpreted as Purbeck doesn’t care – we should, because there are significant implications for us all. Information and questionnaires are available on line, and in the library. A few points … Read more