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At this link you can see the full CPRE response to the proposed changes in the Planning system: CPRE formal responsecontinue reading →

With thanks to John Rowley, here's a link to a very interesting 11 minute video showing the history of ball clay extraction in North Purbeck: North Purbeck Ball Clay extractioncontinue reading →

ALL OUR INDOOR MEETINGS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 SITUATION. In view of the current situation with regard to Covid-19 our next meeting scheduled for 17th April has been postponed. We are currently reviewing our position with regard to our Summer programme where there are planned outside events for May, June and July, but for now the assumption is that they are unlikely to take place. Whether or not our Winter indoor programme will resume or not as planned in October will clearly depend on government advice…continue reading →

Dorset CPRE are holding a planning conference on 13th March 2020 at Cerne Abbas village hall. The agenda is attached, and you can see it's going to be a full and informative day. Agenda  continue reading →

The Isle of Purbeck now has it's own flag and anthem, apart from the road signs which exist to show the entry points - images of the flag and anthem appear below. With thanks to Andrew Fleming, who has been the Swanage Town Crier for the last 10 years.continue reading →

Here's hoping all our members enjoyed a lovely Christmas, and have a great 2020. Details of our programme for the year are available via the Events link, and as you can see, it's interesting and varied and we hope as many of you as possible will be able to enjoy it. Vistors and new members are always very welcome too ! It all starts next week, 10th January, with our AGM. We hope to see you there.continue reading →

The Dorset Coast Forum comprises organisations working together to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of the Dorset coast and the surrounding seas. Their Annual meeting is on 21st November - full details at this link: https://www.dorsetcoast.com/posts/dorset-coast-forum-annual-meeting-2019/continue reading →

For those following this project, an interesting read: September updatecontinue reading →

The next Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty's Annual Forum meeting is on 23rd October - this is an opportunity for you to hear about the Partnership's recent activity and help shape it's priorities for investment. Full details at this link: AONB forum Dorset AONB website: Dorset AONBcontinue reading →

Very interesting talk - full details here: Purbeck society nick crabb talkcontinue reading →