A civic society for the traditional Isle of Purbeck, first founded in 1852
The Purbeck Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a presentation. There will be a formal AGM, where the Agenda papers will be presented and the new committee will be formed. The AGM will be followed by a break for refreshments and then a talk by Joyce Meates on 'The History of Studland through Old ... Read more
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS PAST An afternoon of TRADITIONAL SONGS and MUSIC, FOLKLORE and CONTEMPORARY READINGS WITH A DORSET FLAVOUR with ROBIN and SOPHIE 2.30pm Fri Dec 11th The Community Room, The Mowlem, Swanage Including Festive refreshments £1 Doors open at 2pm MEMBERS FREE NON MEMBERS £2
James Warren from the Salt Pig, Wareham talks about his business and local producers. Free for members, non members welcome, £2 entrance
Friday March 11th presentation on Kimmeridge Ranges by Major Davies Mowlem Committee room 2/2.30 Members and non members are welcome to come and join us.
Friday 8th April 2016 Purbeck Society AGM 2 for 2.30 start AGM will be followed by a short presentation by Kim Gallagher on the Swanage and Purbeck Development Trust who will answer any questions later. Following refreshments our Award winning Local photographer Andy Farrer will do a presentation. Andy has kindly given us our pictures ... Read more
A visit to a beautiful Jacobean stone house, set in gardens and the film location for various productions. Price is £25 for members, £27 for non members. First coach pick up is 9:00am, and we should be back in Swanage by 5:00pm Contact Karen Delahay, 01929 425049, delahays@hotmail.com
A rare visit to Martin Green's private museum of archaeology and a personal guided tour of sites nearby, including Southampton University's current excavation of an Iron Age settlement, with specific reference to Purbeck. Cost is £25 members, £27 non members, pick up from 9:00am Contact Karen Delahay, 01929 425049, delahays@hotmail.com ... Read more
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - OUR APOLOGIES TO ALL WHO HAD BOOKED - THEY HAVE BEEN CONTACTED INDIVIDUALLY. The Bankes' family home with their close ties to Purbeck and intrinsic relevance to the area's history, a visit to Kingston Lacey is essential for anyone interested in the history of Purbeck. The house has impressive ... Read more
Details to be confirmed.