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SUMMARY:Sturminster Newton Wedding Dress Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This annual exhibition of wedding dresses at St Mary’s Church in Sturminster Newton is in collaboration with the Sturminster Newton Wedding Fair held in The Exchange on Saturday 25th January 2025.\n\nEach dress on display has a story and provides a fascinating insight from brides with a local connection.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/sturminster-newton-wedding-dress-exhibition/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Sturminster Newton\, Church Lane\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 2HG
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family event,Festival,History,Wedding
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SUMMARY:Milborne Port History Day
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the rich cultural\, social\, architectural and industrial history of our lovely village to celebrate Somerset Day. \nA village-wide programme of history and heritage-based activities at various locations around the village\, including the Town Hall\, Church House\, the Chapel Museum\, The Tippling Philosopher\, the Organ Museum and St. John’s Church. \nAn exhibition of maps of the village spanning over two hundred years\, including our very own gigantic tithe map of 1839 in all its glory. \nThe day will be heralded by the church bells as a team from Southampton come to ring at the Church of St John the Evangelist. \nPlease check our website for full programme details.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/milborne-port-history-day/
LOCATION:Various locations in Milborne Port
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Milborne Port History &amp%3B Heritage Group":MAILTO:mphhgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
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SUMMARY:Stonehenge - we need to talk
DESCRIPTION:Stonehenge is a world-famous monument\, the greatest achievement of our prehistoric ancestors. It has been the subject of investigation and speculation for centuries and\, while science has provided some answers\, there is much that remains enigmatic. \nFollowing on from our very successful day in the Autumn\, which concentrated on Stonehenge itself\, we are now going to turn our attention to its surrounding landscape. Stonehenge is just one part (albeit the focus) of a complex of prehistoric monuments\, some of which pre-date it\, others of which demonstrate Stonehenge’s power well into the Bronze Age. This day will involve three experts who will look at the landscape through differing eyes: \nJulian Richards is an archaeologist who has studied Stonehenge and its landscapes for over 40 years\, conducting the first major survey of the Stonehenge Environs in the 1980s. Julian will examine how our understanding of the landscape has developed over the past three centuries. \nDr Mike Allen is a leading environmental archaeologist who has extensively researched the prehistoric landscape of Wessex. Mike will examine the evidence for landscape change from the post-glacial period onwards and why the environment may have determined the location for some of our most spectacular complexes of Neolithic monuments. \nLuke Winter is one of the country’s leading experimental archaeologists. Responsible for the design and build of the Neolithic houses at the Stonehenge Visitor centre\, Luke will examine the landscape from a prehistoric resource viewpoint\, examining the ways in which it provided for everyday life. \nAfter each presentation there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion and the remainder of the day will allow the opportunity to explore wider issues. This is the chance to ask all those questions about Stonehenge that you have always wanted to ask… \nThe course starts with registration at 10.00am and will finish at 4.00 pm. Tea/coffee will be provided throughout the day. Lunch is not provided and there are no shops or food outlets nearby so please bring a packed lunch. Lunchtime will give an opportunity to explore Springhead’s beautiful gardens. Please note the heating is kept low so wrap up well. \nThe course is strictly limited to 40 participants and early booking is advised. The cost per person is £40 and all proceeds will go towards supporting Springhead’s education aims. \nAdvance booking essential. \nPlease use link below to book your tickets through Ticket Source. \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/springhead-trust/t-xmjaoky
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/stonehenge-we-need-to-talk/
LOCATION:Springhead Trust\, Mill Lane\, Fontmell Magna\, SP7 0NU
CATEGORIES:Gardens,History
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T203000
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SUMMARY:Military ‘Question Time’ Event
DESCRIPTION:The Sherborne joint school CCF have chosen to raise funds and awareness for the following worthwhile organisations: Royal Naval Association\, Royal Marines Charity and the Army Benevolent Fund. These charities provide life-long support and advice to current and retired members of the Armed Forces\, as well as their families. \nThe main event will be a ‘Question Time’ themed talk with distinguished military guests\, focusing on current affairs and the roles of the military in the future. Refreshments will be available during the event. The event will be held on Wednesday 7th February at 7pm at the Merritt Centre\, Sherborne Girls. Please find the link to the tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/51569 \nIn addition to the event\, we’re hosting an online silent auction on the Givergy platform. The silent auction will be live from 18th January until 8th February. We have exciting lots to bid on such as a Special Forces Firing Experience\, Army v Navy rugby match at Twickenham\, unique artworks\, a wine tasting experience and much more. Please find the link to the silent auction here: https://uk.givergy.com/SherborneCCF/. \nIt would be fantastic to see you there to join us in raising funds for these charities.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/military-question-time-event/
LOCATION:Sherborne Girl’s School\, Bradford Rd\, Sherborne\, DT9 3QN
CATEGORIES:Auction,charity event,Fundraiser,History
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day 2023- Free Open Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Keep Military Museum on the 24th of June to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2023\, with FREE admission to the Museum! \nArmed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families\, veterans and cadets. There are many ways for people\, communities and organisations across the country to show their support. \nCome along from 10am-4:30pm\, with children’s activities\, displays\, information stalls and free access to the museum galleries\, as well as our rooftop terrace!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/armed-forces-day-2023-free-open-day/
LOCATION:The Keep Military Museum\, Barrack Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RN
CATEGORIES:charity event,Fun day,History,Open day
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Keep Military Museum":MAILTO:admin@keepmilitarymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220723T120000
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SUMMARY:Bug hotel workshop
DESCRIPTION:This July at Young Nature Watch (the young branch of the Tisbury and District Natural History Society) we have a workshop to make your own insect hotel\, with repurposed or natural materials\, that you will be able to take home to provide nesting spaces for solitary bees and other insects. It will be held on Saturday the 23rd of July between 10 and 12\, at the Hinton Hall\, Tisbury. If you would like to attend\, please book your space emailing youngtnhs@gmail.com. \nIf you would like to find out more about us and what we do\, visit our website and social media pages: \nhttps://www.tisburynaturalhistory.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/tisnathist\nhttps://www.instagram.com/youngnaturewatchwilts\nTweets by YoungNatureWat1 \nAs usual\, our events are free for young people under 21 and members. Annual membership is only £10 per adult! The easiest way to pay is direct to the Society’s NatWest bank account; the account name is Tisbury & District Natural History Society\, Sort code: 54-41-19\, Account number: 03123480; use your name as the reference\, and email treasurer.tisnathist@gmail.com when you’ve done so\, to receive an acknowledgement and receipt. Or pay in cash or cheque (made out to ’Tisbury & District Natural History Society’) to any member of the committee. If you do not wish to become a member\, please pay £2 per activity per adult.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/bug-hotel-workshop/
LOCATION:Hinton Hall\, Tisbury
CATEGORIES:Family event,History,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young Nature Watch":MAILTO:youngtnhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220617T213000
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CREATED:20220403T103515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T103515Z
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SUMMARY:William Barnes\, Robert Young\, and the Spirit of Stur
DESCRIPTION:“William Barnes\, Robert Young and the Spirit of Stur”\nDavid Fox shares insights into the past of the town and Vale life as depicted in the poetry and writings of William Barnes (1801-86) and Robert Young (1811-1908). Both were Sturminster-born and David puts this into the context of local history. Young witnessed local celebrations of victory at Waterloo\, the arrival of the railway in 1863 and lived to see a motor car. Barnes’ poetry of Blackmore Vale life saw him receive visits from the likes of Tennyson\, and he was mentor to the young Thomas Hardy.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/william-barnes-robert-young-and-the-spirit-of-stur-tickets-300547464557
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/william-barnes-robert-young-and-the-spirit-of-stur/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Sturminster Newton\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1FH
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturminster Newton Literary Festival":MAILTO:sturlitfest1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T170000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy and His Correspondents
DESCRIPTION:Professor Angelique Richardson and Dr Cath Sawyer discuss their work with the University of Exeter’s Hardy’s Correspondents project.\nThis presentation will introduce the University of Exeter’s Hardy’s Correspondents project\, a digital humanities collaboration with Dorset Museum\, and look at ways in which the letters Hardy wrote\, received\, and respondd to\, shed light on his many-sidedness\, his relationships\, including with other writers such as A.E. Housman\, Siegfried Sassoon and Virginia Woolf\, and his political activism on behalf of the oppressed\, notably his support for women’s suffrage\, world peace\, and animal rights. \nHardy received thousands of letters from all round the world\, including from Australia\, Chile\, China\, India\, Ireland\, Japan\, New Zealand\, Nigeria\, the Philippines\, and Syria\, from actors (e.g. Henry Irving\, Ellen Terry\, Sybil Thorndike\, Irene Vanbrugh)\, artists (von Herkomer\, George Du Maurier\, Helen Paterson)\, musicians (e.g. Elgar\, Vaughan Williams\, Holst)\, fans and other members of the public. The presentation will also illuminate the social practice of letter writing and consider how the form best served Hardy\, even after he acquired a telephone. \nThis talk will be given by Professor Angelique Richardson in discussion with Dr Steph Alder. \nAngelique Richardson is Professor of English and a historian of science at the University of Exeter where she leads the Hardy’s Correspondents Project. Her books include Love and Eugenics in the Late 19th Century\, After Darwin: Animals\, Emotions and the Mind and Women Who Did: Stories by Men and Women\, 1890-1914.\nDr Steph Alder recently completed her PhD on Literary Censorship and the Victorian Novel and is editor of the Thomas Hardy Journal and the Hardy Society Journal. She is an Early Career Research Fellow with the Institute of English Studies and a Visiting Fellow with Reading University’s Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing. \nThis event is part of Sturminster Newton Literary Festival.\nhttps://theexchange.savoysystems.co.uk/TheExchange.dll/TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_0.TcsWebTab_0.TcsProgramme_978940
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/thomas-hardy-and-his-correspondents/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Sturminster Newton\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1FH
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturminster Newton Literary Festival":MAILTO:sturlitfest1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T210000
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CREATED:20220323T160522Z
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SUMMARY:Bound for Newfoundland
DESCRIPTION:Jim Case from Newfoundland\, Canada will be joining Sturminster Newton Literary Festival for this special talk via Zoom on 8 June 2022.\nThe Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill Society have just received a £14\,000 grant to research the town’s connections with Swanskin and Newfoundland.\nJim Case is from Newfoundland\, Canada and discusses his connections with Sturminster Newton and his novel based on the family history.\nAnanias\, James Case’s debut novel\, was published in October of 2020 by Nevermore Press of Lunenburg\, Nova Scotia. A second novel Vicory is his work in progress.\nhttps://www.jamescaseauthor.com/\nThe event is free but donations (for Sturminster Newton Literary Festival) are appreciated.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bound-for-newfoundland-tickets-301500324587
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/bound-for-newfoundland/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,History
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