A civic society for the traditional Isle of Purbeck, first founded in 1852
One of Surrey’s hidden gems. Set in a landscape that has barely changed in a century it is one of the last surviving estates in the area. Amid 3000 acres of woodland near Oxted in dates back to the mid 16th century when it was then owned by Sir John Gresham a former Lord Mayor ... Read more
Scenic Solent - Tuesday 9th July A cruise down the Solent with Blue Funnel Cruises to Cowes Isle of Wight. We last cruised with this company on their 3 River Cruise in 2011. This time we will have up to 2 hours ashore in Cowes. We sail from Ocean Village Southampton at 11.30 am and ... Read more
Exeter City & Cathedral - Wednesday 4th September On this outing I have arranged a guided tour of St Peter’s cathedral. It is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere. This tour is accessible to disabled visitors. The cathedral tour for those that wish to join will be an extra £5 payable to ... Read more
Friday 11th October 2013
IN SEARCH OF ISAAC GULLIVER
LEGENDARY DORSET SMUGGLER
Malcolm Angel (Author)
Friday 8th November 2013
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PRIVATE EDUCATION IN SWANAGE
John Patrick (Former Chairman of Swanage Museum)
The Purbeck Society Annual Lunch to be held at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club on Friday 22nd November 2013 at 12.30 for 1 pm. 2 course £16 per person, 3 course £20 per person, with coffee & mints. The menu will comprise of the following, for booking and further information contact Frank Nicoll on ... Read more
Friday 13th December 2013
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
The Rev. Stewart Timbrell (Retired Chaplain)
With mince pies!!
Friday 10th January 2014
THE SACRED SITES OF PURBECK
Gary Biltcliffe (Author)
Friday 14th February 2014
THE VALENTINE CARD COLLECTION OF THE PRIEST’S HOUSE MUSUEM WIMBORNE
A Curator from The Priest’s House Museum
Friday 14th March 2014
THE HISTORY OF THE TANK IN DORSET
Chris Copson (Education Officer TheTank Museum Bovington)
