Events


There is another full programme of Events for the Society in 2024. So far, the following have been organised:

Dates for your Diary

County Dinner

George Albert Hotel, Warden Hill, Saturday 20th April, 2024. Speaker Lord Leslie Griffiths (Details below)

Hambro Cup – Golf Competition

Came Down GC, Dorchester. Friday 17th May, 2024. Contact d.upshall@googlemail.com (Pay on the day)

Visit to Minterne House

Meet 2.00 pm for House tour, 3.00 pm Cream tea, 4.00 pm Garden tour. Wednesday 22nd May, 2024. £25.00 (20 minimum)

Walking History Tour of Wareham

Guided Tour by Hilary Goodinge (free) and Cream Tea (pay on the day). Maximum 30. Sunday 23rd. June, 2024. Meet 2.00 pm Howard’s Lane Car Park BH20 4NN

President’s Evening

Drinks and substantial eats at Stafford House, West Stafford, Dorchester, DT2 8AA. Thursday 4th July, 2024 at. 6.30 pm.

Founders Day

Dorchester Cemetery, Weymouth Avenue, Sunday 7th July at 2.00 pm followed by Refreshments and a Talk on Frederick Treves. Cost £10.00. (Pay on the day) Names in advance to chairman@societyofdorsetmen.co.uk

Outing on the Waverley Paddle Steamer

Aug /Sept Waverley paddle steamer trip from Poole. More information later.

Annual General Meeting

Date in October and venue to be confirmed

Christmas Lunch

The Crown Hotel, Blandford. Sunday 1st. December, 2024. Details and menu to be announced in due course.

For booking or further information email chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com

County Dinner Menu


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