Carlton Hobbs recounts the adventures of two Victorian gentlemen, an author and an artist, who set out in 1881 to capture the essence of Purbeck before the introduction of the railway. Mainly through the artist's fine drawings, we will be shown how the Isle has changed over 300 years since its time as a Royal Warren and how it has evolved between the 1880s and the presnt day. Free to members, non members welcome, £3 entrance.

Nicholas Jubber has journeyed across the Sahara, Middle East and Central Asia. His latest book takes us through some of his most iconic tales, from graffitti artists to refugees, war veterans to folk singers. There are stories of loyalty and betrayal, honour and love and how these relate to the present day. 'A European tapestry that combines the sombre with the sparkling' - The Spectator. Free to members, non members welcome, £3 entrance.

Several years ago the local school in Cranbourne village built a reconstructed Iron Age round house. More historical buildings have been added since then and a continuous programme of events and workshops held to recreate and test ancient technological techniques. The Earth House is used for performance,  poetry readings and meetings. This is a guided tour by one of their volunteers and it is hoped that there will be an opportunity to view and maybe try out some of the…

Beneath the south coast of Purbeck lie unusual geological features found by divers - what has been found has led to much discussion with regard to their formation and significance in the east Jurassic Coast. Representatives of the organisations involved will be giving the talk and be bringing some samples retrieved from the depths. Free to members, non members welcome, £3.

Musician and storyteller Tim Laycock will be entertaining us with songs and readings of Dorset, with particular reference to Thomas Hardy and his observations of 19th century rural life. Free to members , non members welcome £3.