Events

George Albert Hotel, Warden Hill, Saturday 10 May 2025 - 6.45pm for 7.15pm. Cost £45 per head.

Guest speaker - Mr Angus Campbell CVO.

Please make your bookings to the Treasurer and pay by bank transfer (booking information and bank details can be found at the foot of the menu which can be downloaded below). 

As this is his first County Dinner as President, the Main Speaker will be Angus Campbell CVO, who will take the opportunity to regale us with tales of his life as a serving officer, Dorset farmer and recently retired Lord-Lieutenant of the County. We hope as many of you as possible can attend and welcome him in his new position as our figurehead.

Although we shall be observing the Ceremony of the Cheese, as was the case last year no Blue Vinny will be served with the meal. Those of you who wish to partake of some should order it as your dessert course.

Menu - Menu for the County Dinner

Further information may be obtained from Chris Goodinge chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com or, if appropriate, the Treasurer, Paul Newman mogwitch@hotmail.com

ACCOMMODATION AT THE GEORGE ALBERT

Those wishing to book a room at the George Albert should telephone 01935 483430 for a reservation. The special rate is £100.00 per room per night, room only, or £110.00 per room per night including breakfast. To get this rate, be sure to state you are with the SOCIETY OF DORSET MEN dinner party when booking.

Came Down GC, Dorchester. Wednesday 21 May 2025. Contact  d.upshall@googlemail.com  (Pay on the day)

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

Dorchester Cemetery, Weymouth Avenue, Sunday 6th July at 2.00pm.

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

Wednesday 30 July 2025 - details to be confirmed.

For booking or further information email chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com

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

For booking or further information email chrisgoodinge@hotmail.com

Sunday 26 October 2025, venue to be confirmed.

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