There is another full programme of Events for the Society in 2025. So far, the following have been organised:

Walking History Tour of Dorchester

Guided Tour by Mark Chutter (Chair of the Thomas Hardy Society) (free) and Cream Tea (pay on the day). Maximum 30. Sunday 29 June 2025 . Meet 1.45pm County Hall Car Park (next to the Colliton Club) DT1 1XJ.

For booking or further information email chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com

Founders Day

Dorchester Cemetery, Weymouth Avenue, Sunday 6th July at 12 noon.

Short service of commemoration. Members are welcome to attend.

For further information contact Peter Lush chairman@societyofdorsetmen.co.uk

Forde Abbey House and Gardens

Wednesday 30 July 2025 - details to be confirmed.

For booking or further information email chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com

Windsor and Thames Cruise

Wednesday 3 September 2025 - Cost £70, includes a ploughman's lunch and transport.

For booking or further information email chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com

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Annual General Meeting

Sunday 26 October 2025, venue to be confirmed.

Christmas Lunch

The Crown Hotel, Blandford. Sunday 7th December, 2025. Details and menu to be announced in due course.

For booking or further information email chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com

Book any event by sending the form in the Newsletter, and your cheque - payable to The Society of Dorset Men

County Dinner

George Albert Hotel, Warden Hill, Saturday 16 May 2026 - 6.45pm for 7.15pm. Cost TBC