Dave Morton

Swanage Library 22nd September 2016, 2:30pm – 4pm Judith Teasdale, the Bankes Archive Project and Engagement Officer will be giving a talk about the Bankes family in Dorset and their legacy. Accompanied by the Bankes Family exhibition which will be on display in the library throughout September, this is a great opportunity to find out … Read more

It is with sadness and regret that we advise that David passed away yesterday, after a short spell in Wordsworth Care Home, Swanage. The funeral will be held at Corfe Castle Parish Church on 8th September at 12noon. The Funeral Director is Albert Marsh, Wareham, and donations will be for the Motor Neurone Association. David … Read more

This takes place on Wednesday 7th September – full details in their notice: Swanage-Area-Senior-Forum-AGM

Purbeck District Council are currently considering a partial review of the Purbeck Local plan, the outcome of which could have a profound effect on Purbeck for years to come. The government Planning Inspectorate have indicated that they are not happy with the current plan as it does not cater for enough homes and their view … Read more

Bob Kenyon has sent us the papers which formed the basis of his talk to the society last year, and they can be viewed on the link below. 160 years of archaeological studies in Purbeck – Papers Read Before the Purbeck Society – 160th Anniversary Review

Swanage Gas Drilling Public Meeting Monday 18 July, Swanage Bay View Holiday Park, 7.30 p.m. Permission may have been given for exploratory drilling for gas at California Quarry, overlooking Swanage Bay and Durlston Country Park. Operations could possibly start later this year, with heavy traffic expected via Panorama Road. There are questions about public safety, … Read more

It is with much sadness that we pay tribute to our past Chairman. Mike joined the Society in 2005, at a time when the Society had drifted from its original objectives as a learned Society, but was thriving socially. Despite his many other interests, many in demanding roles, he was persuaded by the late Moira … Read more