upcoming Events Calendar

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Luncheon and Talk “The Late Great Manor of Kingston Lacy”

Hotel Miramar East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Dr Martin Papworth is a much-in -demand speaker with the National Trust. You will never look the same way at Corfe Castle or Kingston Lacy again after this talk. The talk is a mixture of archaeology and history. The discovery of a medieval hunting lodge during repairs, then documents at Kingston Lacy House and the...

Lunchtime with the Fighters of the Waterborne Poachers of the Nile

Parkstone Yacht Club- upper deck Pearce Avenue, Poole

Tony Tester was an Officer in the Dorset Marine Police Section. He is also a Marine Instructor. He trains the brave Officers on the Nile who are combating poaching. Hazardous but deserving of our admiration. To reserve places  click here

Medical Support for the Serving and Veteran Military Community

Hotel Miramar East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Mr Roderick Dunn is a Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon who worked at Odstock Hospital in Salisbury between 2005 and 2019. He has recently returned to the UK after developing a reconstructive plastic surgery unit at a new tertiary hospital in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. He will talk about his experience...

Luncheon with The Samaritans

Hotel Miramar East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

The Director and colleague are enthusiastic to present their work to a medical audience. The details of the talk may change as there will be a rotation of local leadership in January 2025 - so watch this space. To reserve places  click here  

RNLI Lifeboats & Equipment – Design for Safety

Hotel Miramar East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Dave Blakesley CEng MRINA  is Head of Engineering at the RNLI based in Poole The RNLI celebrates 201 years of service which even surpasses our 150 years. Mr Chaplin gives an insight into how some of the highs and lows of lifeboat history have influenced the design of boats, equipment, and training of  the courageous...

The President’s Summer Party at Sculpture By The Lakes

Sculpture By The Lake Pallington Lakes, Dorchester, United Kingdom

Our Summer Party will be at the fabulous Sculpture By The Lakes. There will be an opportunity to explore the site and displays at your own speed. An internationally famous sculptor will be present. We have hired the Retreat to have pre-luncheon drinks and the luncheon which will be prepared in The Kitchen. Sadly, numbers...

AGM Luncheon and talk by Dr T Blevins (Watch this space for details)

Parkstone Yacht Club- upper deck Pearce Avenue, Poole

We return to Parkstone Yacht Club for a stunning setting, meal and talk under the auspices of our new President, Dr Nick Panton. Meet informally for chat, coffee or drink in downstairs bar from 11am. Then move to Upper deck at noon for 12;30pm lunch. A short AGM will follow lunch and precede  the presentation

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Plants & Minds

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Maria Tidy manages the Cherry Tree Nursery