Other Local Groups and Information
Dorchester Community Mail Out: Emma Scott, the Community Development Officer at Dorchester Town Council periodically sends out an email with a range of information and opportunities local to Dorchester. The latest (May 2023) can be read by clicking here. (It is a biggish file and may take a while to load.
Age UK exists to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make life a enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
Visit Dorchester Age UK at Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, DORCHESTER, Dorset, DT1 1PW
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Visit Dorchester Age UK at Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, DORCHESTER, Dorset, DT1 1PW
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The Dorchester Strollers was formed in June 2003 and at that time was called the ‘Walking the Way to Health Group, Dorchester’.
The aim of the Group is to get more people walking to improve their health.
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The aim of the Group is to get more people walking to improve their health.
Please click here to visit their website. It will open in a new tab.
The Dorchester Association for Research into Local History & Archaeology
aims to advance public interest in Local History & Archaeology within the general area of Dorchester and its surroundings.We hold a series of eight lectures on Thursday evenings between September and May, usually at the Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, starting at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome to attend these talks for a suggested donation of £3.
Field trips to digs, houses, museums and other places of interest to the Association are also organised – often at short notice in the case of archaeology on development sites.
Visitors are welcome at all monthly meetings and most others. Click here to visit their website. It will open in a new tab.
aims to advance public interest in Local History & Archaeology within the general area of Dorchester and its surroundings.We hold a series of eight lectures on Thursday evenings between September and May, usually at the Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, starting at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome to attend these talks for a suggested donation of £3.
Field trips to digs, houses, museums and other places of interest to the Association are also organised – often at short notice in the case of archaeology on development sites.
Visitors are welcome at all monthly meetings and most others. Click here to visit their website. It will open in a new tab.
Dorchester Civic Society
The Society was founded in 1974 and is independent and non-political. It exists to stimulate people’s interest in the town and its setting; encourage high standards of architecture, urban design and planning; preserve and enhance buildings and areas of historic interest and the town’s landscape setting; and promote civic pride. The Society promotes these aims by acting as a critical friend to the county, district and town councils and by collaborating with like-minded organisations.
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The Society was founded in 1974 and is independent and non-political. It exists to stimulate people’s interest in the town and its setting; encourage high standards of architecture, urban design and planning; preserve and enhance buildings and areas of historic interest and the town’s landscape setting; and promote civic pride. The Society promotes these aims by acting as a critical friend to the county, district and town councils and by collaborating with like-minded organisations.
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Older Drivers' Forum
The Older Drivers' Forum is a website run by the Hampshire Constabulary Road Safety Team for the benefit of drivers aged 65 or over. It provides details of refresher courses designed for the older driver together with some well produced videos and useful information for drivers in Hampshire and Dorset. If you drive it's well worth a look, just click on https://olderdriversforum.com/ Posted 20/11/19 ghp
The Older Drivers' Forum is a website run by the Hampshire Constabulary Road Safety Team for the benefit of drivers aged 65 or over. It provides details of refresher courses designed for the older driver together with some well produced videos and useful information for drivers in Hampshire and Dorset. If you drive it's well worth a look, just click on https://olderdriversforum.com/ Posted 20/11/19 ghp
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Dorchester Community Support Group
Do you need help during the COVID-19 pandemic? Many of the Dorchester clubs have come together to offer you assistance during this unprecedented time. The Dorchester Support Group's volunteers can help you with:
Click here to go to their web site. It will open in a new tab. Posted 19/07/20 DJL |