Our Heritage Events
The Historic Front Garden – Talk by Francis Burroughes
Thursday 27th March 2.00pm
From the Castles built by the nobility in the Middle Ages to the 1930s semi-detached, the Front Garden has always provided an arena for display and eccentricity. Here is a celebration of some of the most memorable and stunning examples of English gardening, some extremely grand, and some tiny, but all showing style and originality.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne.
A Potted History of Britain – Talk by Julian Richards
Friday 4th April 2.00pM
In this talk Julian Richards (of ‘Meet the Ancestors’ and Stonehenge fame) will explore the 6000-year history of ceramics in Britain, from the first pots of the early Neolithic to 21st century high tech uses. This story explores changes in technology, in fashion and taste and in social history, along the way introducing some fascinating individuals. There will be an opportunity to handle pots and you are invited to bring along your own examples (British only please!).
Julian has recently been the guest curator at Salisbury Museum where he was responsible for the design of their new ceramics gallery.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne.
East of Wimborne Walk – Approx. 5.5 miles
thursday 10th april 11.00am
A circular local walk, covering the lovely countryside to the east of Wimborne. From Wimborne Football Club there is a gradual climb up to the Bronze Age burial mound in Cannon Hill Woods, where we will pause for a snack. Then following The Castleman Trailway and the banks of the River Stour we arrive back at the starting point. Please dress appropriately for the weather, with suitable footwear.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Details on ticket.
Walk through the Tarrants – 7.5 mile walk
thursday 24th April 10.00am
This walk along footpaths and bridleways of the picturesque Tarrant Valley, includes the Long Barrow at Pimperne, with its stunning location and the village of Tarrant Gunville with its church nestled down a tiny lane.There are no steep hills but there is some gentle undulation. Please bring a packed lunch and dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Allow time for tea and cake afterwards. (not included in the ticket price).
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Details on Ticket.
Building Bournemouth – an Architectural History – Walk with Hattie Miles
tuesday 29th April 10.30am
Join Hattie Miles for this guided walk that looks at Bournemouth’s architectural history. You’ll see Gothic Revival, iconic Art Deco and more. You will also discover how buildings have adapted and developed over their lifetimes and how some failed to survive. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for this walk that is on paved streets and pathways with some slopes and steps.
Tickets: £8.00
Meet: Details on Ticket.
Black Shed Flowers – Talk by Paul and Helen Stickland
Friday 2nd May 2.00pm
Created in 2017 Black Shed Flowers is a family success story. Paul and Helen are passionate flower farmers and florists, with an ever expanding and ambitious British flower farm. They specialise in producing a spectacular range of the most beautiful seasonal cut flowers and foliage which they sell sustainably, directly from their farm near Sherborne. A family story of passion and enterprise.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne.
Living at Altitude: History and Health in Peru – Talk by Dr Carole Reeves
Wednesday 7th May 2.00PM
Dr Carole Reeves returns to Allendale House with another of her amazing talks about human health. The Peruvian Andes have been inhabited by humans for about 12,000 years providing time for adaptation to living at high altitude. When the Spanish colonists arrived in the 16th century they initially fared quite badly in terms of health, fertility and childhood mortality. Today, about a quarter of Peru’s population lives at altitudes higher than 2500 metres but even the most adapted populations have developed health problems not imagined or understood in the past.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Details on Ticket.
Coach Visit to Dr Jenner’s House and Berkeley Castle Friends Only Event
Wednesday 21st May 8.00am
Join us on a visit to the home of Dr Edward Jenner (1749-1823), the pioneering scientist whose discoveries still greatly impact our lives today. Learn about the great man from the place where he devised the very first vaccinations and enjoy the peaceful gardens which still grow the herbs that the Dr himself would have used. Refreshments are provided at Dr Jenner’s, but you will need to find lunch yourself from various options available in the town or bring a packed lunch. After lunch enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Berkeley Castle, which was built in 1153 to keep the Welsh out. A truly extraordinary castle that, for over nine centuries, has endured in its entirety with the same family – a rare and remarkable feat. Its historical significance lies not only in its preservation but also in the pivotal role the Berkeley family and their ancestral home have played in shaping the power struggles and events of countless centuries – it has an unrivalled history to share.
Tickets: £50.00
Meet: Details on Ticket.
Chettle and Farnham Walk
Thursday 22nd May 10.00am
Join us on these 7 miles walk and enjoy some lovely views of Cranborne Chase and perhaps some of the local wildlife. No steep hills or stiles, but undulating terrain.
Please bring a packed lunch and allow time for tea afterwards. Please dress appropriately for the weather with stout footwear.
Tickets £6.00
Meet: Details on ticket.
Hospital Blues: Nursing in Dorset during World War I – Talk by Luke Mouland
Thursday 29th May 2.00pm
During the First World War, an estimated 60,000 volunteers served with the British Red Cross Society throughout Britain, providing much-needed support in caring for sick and wounded servicemen returning from the Front. This talk explores the pivotal role played by Voluntary Aid Detachments in Dorset during the Great War and shows how their remarkable contributions were sustained largely through the efforts of female voluntary labour.
Tickets: £6
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne
Rolls (of Rolls-Royce) and Britain’s First International Aviation Meeting – Talk by Stephen Robson
Wednesday 4th June 2.00pm
The Honourable Charles Rolls came from a wealthy background and instead of living the life of a gentleman, he chose to pursue speed whether in cycling, cars, balloons or aeroplanes. As well as his well-known interests in the car industry he was also an aviation enthusiast and pioneer. In 1910, having completed the first non-stop return flight across the English Channel, Rolls died in the UK’s first fatal powered aircraft crash while performing a display at Britain’s First International Aviation meeting which was held at Southbourne, Bournemouth.
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Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne.
The Women Who Went Round the World – Talk by Sally Smith
Wednesday 11th June – 2pm
Journalist and author Sally Smith talks about the extraordinary journeys of the women featured in her latest book – The Women Who Went Round the World. These pioneering women were the very first to achieve a full circumnavigation by sea, land and finally by air. A fascinating glimpse into not just the personal lives and journeys of these groundbreaking women but also offers an insight into society at very different times in our history.
Tickets: £6 per person
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne
Rockbourne and Breamore Walk
Thursday 19th June 10.00am
A lovely, gently undulating, walk of 8 miles taking in both Rockbourne and the Breamore estate. With wonderful views over the quiet countryside of Cranborne Chase, there are no steep hills and only one stile. A highlight is the Miz Maze nestled in the trees at Breamore. Please bring a packed lunch and allow time for tea afterwards. Please dress appropriately for the weather with stout footwear.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Details on Ticket
Medieval Women and How to Find Them – Talk by Dr Cindy Wood
Tuesday 24th june 2.00pm
Dr Cindy Wood is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester, specialising in Medieval History. For many decades the prevailing thought has been that medieval records do not include women, but this has been overturned in recent years. This talk uncovers the lives and experiences of women from all areas of society and how the re-evaluation of records has led to a greater understanding of the medieval people and the not-so overlooked females.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne
Kimmeridge Geology Walk – Guided by John Scott
Wednesday 2nd july 10.00am
Enjoy a guided walk along a section of our amazing Jurassic Coast centred on Kimmeridge Bay with its unique geological, industrial and social history. There will be approximately 2 miles of walking, some on the coastal path and some on uneven ground, including the beach which can be slippery and pebbly with boulders to negotiate. Please wear sensible shoes and clothing.
Tickets £10.00
Meet: Details on ticket.
A Cruise Along the Jurassic Coast – Talk by Steve Belasco plus Annual Friends Meeting
Wednesday 9th july 2.00pm
Marine photographer Steve Belasco has spent a good part of the last 12 years sailing along the Jurassic Coast aboard his small boat capturing the stunning coastline from the unique perspective of wave level. This talk, with stunning images, documents the entire 96 miles of England’s only natural World Heritage Site, its waters, human activity and wildlife.
After this talk, you are welcome to join us for an informal Annual Friend’s Meeting where you can find out how EDHT has progressed through the past year.
Tickets £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne
Black Shed Flowers Visit Friends Only Event
Monday 21st july 11.00am
As a follow up to the talk in May enjoy a visit to Black Shed Flowers. Paul and Helen welcome you to their farm where they specialise in producing a spectacular range of the most beautiful seasonal cut flowers and foliage which they sell sustainably, directly from their farm near Sherborne. Their passion for flowers and floristry, has created an ever expanding and ambitious British flower farm, with over 250 colourful flower beds. This is a unique insight into a family story of passion and enterprise.
Tickets £15.00
Meet: Details on ticket.
Jo Philby and Anne-Louise Richards – Acoustic Evening of Song
Friday 25th July 6.00pm
We are delighted to welcome back popular Orkney based singer-songwriter Jo Philby and Shaftesbury singer and musician Anne-Louise Richards who are enjoying their collaboration born out of ‘Shaftesbury Fringe’.
Jo is renowned for her soulful and expressive vocals with her natural ability to convey emotion and to tell stories of the sea and island life.
Anne-Louise has always been inspired by the folk tradition which are evident in her self-penned songs. She performs songs that she really connects with, and her serene repertoire has an ethereal edge.
Delighting audiences with their warm and friendly stage presence be sure for an absorbing musical time with heartfelt songs.
Connect with them on Facebook & Instagram for more information
Tickets £15.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne.
Visit to Bisterne Manor – Friends Only Event
Wednesday 30th july 10.30am or 3.00pm
Bisterne Manor, which is not open to the public, was originally built in around 1520 and has an interesting mix of architectural styles with additions throughout the intervening centuries. Enjoy this specially arranged visit with a tour of the house and garden, guided by the current owners. The Manor is very much a family home, which is full of interesting objects reflecting the family roots in England, America and Belgium. Through interesting stories, learn about estate life on the edge of the New Forest.
Tickets £25.00
Meet: Details On Ticket
Coach Visit to Chawton House plus Guided tour of Historic Alton Friends Only Event
Tuesday 5th August 8.00am
Chawton House, near Alton in Hampshire, was known to Jane Austen as the ‘Great House’, as it was owned by her brother Edward. Jane lived in a cottage on his estate and would stroll up to spend many an hour in the grand Elizabethan manor and its picturesque gardens. Learn how the estate has evolved over the years, was saved from Cromwell’s destruction, and discover the many captivating secrets of the house including anti-witch marks on the 16th century fireplace, a message in a bottle from a Victorian squire or hidden Regency graffiti. There is also a fascinating collection of early women’s writing in the library to explore.
After a light lunch in the wonderful house, it’s then off to Alton for a guided walk around the historic market town. Steeped in history, learn about its hidden gems from the Middle Ages through to the Civil War and on to today.
Tickets £60.00
Meet: Details on ticket.
Ferndown, Stapehill and Castleman Trailway Walk
Thursday 7th August 10.00am
A shorter circular walk of about five miles, along rural and suburban footpaths in the Ferndown area. Crossing common land and following the trailway through Uddens to Ferndown forest. There are no stiles to negotiate. Please dress appropriately for the weather, with suitable footwear.
Tickets £6.00
Meet: Details On Ticket.
The Battle of Britain over Dorset – Talk by John Smith
Thursday 14th August 2.00pm
During the Battle of Britain in 1940, Dorset was a crucial area, with many airfields involved in the training, defence and combat. Taken from the experiences of the people of Dorset, South-West England and of Wimborne too, this talk describes what happened, what aircraft participated both British and German and what aerial action took place in our skies. Beyond the aircraft, the role of women will also feature and the impact they had on the outcome and the battle itself.
Tickets £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne
Maiden Castle Walk
Thursday 21st August 10.00am
Come and explore the majestic Maiden Castle – the largest of Dorset’s Iron Age Hillforts and then follow the Ridgeway back through the picturesque village of Martinstown. The climb onto Maiden Castle is steep but short. Please bring a packed lunch and dress appropriately for the weather, with suitable footwear. Allow time for tea and cakes afterwards (not included in the price).
Tickets £6.00
Meet: Details on ticket.
The Rogue’s Gallery: 19th Century Dorset’s Thieves, Cons, Charlatans and Criminal Masterminds – Talk by Anne Brown
Wednesday 27th August 2.00pm
Step back in time to explore the dark and intriguing world of 19th-century crime and punishment in Dorset. This talk delves into the lives of notorious thieves, crafty con artists, deceitful charlatans, and brilliant (and the not so brilliant) criminal masterminds. Discover the fascinating stories behind their crimes and the brutal world of justice and punishment in Victorian England.
Tickets: £6.00
Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne
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