We are being led on a guided walk by local tours & walks expert Andy Pedrick of Jurassic Jaunts.

A beautiful 3.5 mile walk and talk around the village of Worth Matravers, highlighting the vital role the village played in helping the war efforts in World War II.

Stunning scenery in all directions including visiting the Marine's Memorial Garden, 'Woodhenge' and learning about the history of the Square and Compass pub plus lots of Jurassic Coast information.

A flat circular walk on good/road terrain for about 1.5 hours including stops for sights and information.  Please note we are meeting an hour earlier to accommodate the walk and travel.

The walk will start promptly at 6.15pm. Please wear suitable walking shoes, bring water, sun cream and come prepared just in case for bad weather. This will be a lovely evening in the gorgeous countryside.

Afterwards a drink and buffet supper at The Halfway Inn, Norden, Wareham, BH20 5DU for approx. 7.45pm. Price includes 1 drink of 125ml red or white wine, half of beer or any soft drink on arrival at the pub and a buffet supper. 

**MEETING INSTRUCTIONS**

Worth Matravers has 2 car parks, both well signposted - one near the Square and Compass as you enter the village, Post Code BH19 3LF, this car park has the toilets but IS NOT the start location. 

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Meeting place: Far Car Park at Renscombe, Worth Matravers

At the far end of the village from the Square and Compass. Go through the village for about a mile, past the duck pond and church and the car park is at the end. 

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Post Code: The nearest is the Square and Compass pub - BH19 3LF but this is at the opposite end of the village to the start location.

www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk    The Only TOTAL Jurassic Experience Specialist.

Booking is essential.  Please state any dietary requirements which will be catered for.  Caroline is looking forward to welcoming you to the Wareham club evening.

Another very interesting talk by local author and historian Kevin Patience.  Kevin joined us in February with his remarkable talk of stories and tales of the shortest war in history in the late 1800's in east Africa. It had us all so captivated.

Kevin will be joining us again and sharing history and facts of Aviation around Poole Bay and the part it played in connection with aviation from 1910–1976.  Seaplanes operated from Poole in the First World War and in 1939 the harbour was taken over by Imperial Airways later B.O.A.C. now British Airways as a base for the Empire Class flying boats.

The Second World War saw Poole become one of the busiest airports in the world operating flying boats and seaplanes from B.O.A.C., the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.

Brownsea Island became a STARFISH decoy base and was part of the defences in the protection of the Royal Navy cordite factory at Holton Heath. Poole was bombed on several occasions and was heavily defended in case of German invasion.

During the Battle of Britain, Poole and the surrounding area witnessed many dog fights overhead and had its fair share of aircraft crashes and in June 1944 was a key port for the D Day invasion. It is the 80th anniversary of D-Day this month-6 June.

Kevin tells a side to the story of Poole that few people realise took place in this seaside town on Dorset’s south coast.

Booking is essential.  Please state any dietary requirements which will be catered for.  Caroline is looking forward to welcoming you to the Wareham club evening.

• We are pleased to welcome Jill Atree who is a certified Grief & Loss Specialist.  Jill guides people whose hearts are broken, who feel stuck and don’t know how to move forward to a more peaceful and happier life.
  
• Jill will share her background and lived experience
• What grief is and what grief isn't
• Grief is so much more than bereavement
• Self-soothing behaviours (Help - I can’t stop eating chocolate)
• Physical and Psychological symptoms of grief
• Jill is offering a 10% discount for any lady attending the event who books a find out more call and then signs up to work with her on one of her courses.

Website

www.whenlifewobbles.com

Facebook

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Booking is essential.  Please state any dietary requirements which will be catered for.  Caroline is looking forward to welcoming you to the Wareham club evening.

Would you like to know more about the daily life of a retained firefighter at your local fire station?

Would you like to find out what goes on behind the scenes at Wareham Community Fire Station and what happens when they get a shout?

Join us to meet Paul and his colleagues and learn more about fire safety education and keeping us safe in our homes.

We will start the fire station tour promptly at 7.05pm, by 8pm we will head to our new venue in the town ''The Garden Gate Tea Room'' for an evening supper of Fish & Chips followed by great company, chatting and a free raffle. We will get to see our lovely new venue and meet Rich the owner.  The café is open for hot drinks, non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages which can be purchased at the counter.

Full address: Wareham Fire Station, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PL.

Full address: The Garden Gate Tea Room, 7 North St, Wareham, BH20 4AB

NO PARKING at the station, free on street parking in surrounding area, very close by, 1-2 mins walk.

Booking is essential.  Please state any dietary requirements which will be catered for.  Caroline is looking forward to welcoming you to the Wareham club evening.