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East Dorset Heritage Trust

Events & Courses

East Dorset Heritage Trust. Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1AS01202 888992 www.edht.org

May - August 2017

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Heritage Events MAYTuesday 2nd, 2pm

1 Salisbury - A Tale of Two Cities Part 1 – Talk by Andrew NegusPart one of a tale about the magnificent city of Salisbury. Discover Old Sarum where it first began with the Celts, the arrival of the Saxons and Normans, and then the creation of a new cathedral and city of Salisbury.Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne

Friday 5th, 9.00am 2 Geology Field Trip to The Fleet Friends Only Event

Enjoy another day out along a section of our amazing Jurassic Coast, with Alan Holiday, Geologist and former teacher. The day is centred on the Fleet with its unique geological history and its myriad of fossils (no guarantees though!). Starting from Ferrybridge and moving towards Langton Herring, there will be approx. 3 miles of mostly flat walking during the day. Please bring a packed lunch with enough food and drink for the day and wear sensible shoes and clothing – wellies might be the most suitable. A privately hired minibus will be used for this trip.Tickets: £23 Meet: Details on ticket

Friday 12th, 2pm3 Musical Afternoon with Jo Philby

We are so lucky to have Jo and Elaine back in Dorset! This time promoting her highly anticipated third album. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful sound with Jo’s soulful and expressive vocals, beautifully harmonised and accompanied on mandola and guitar by Elaine. They make a welcome return by popular demand to EDHT for another intimate and enjoyable session of music, banter, laughter and song. www.jophilby.co.uk & facebook/JoPhilby Tickets: £10 Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne

Wednesday 24th, 7pm4 AGM and Domestic Life at Druce Roman Villa - Talk by Lilian Ladle MBE

Three large Roman buildings at Druce Farm, near Puddletown, were occupied for five centuries. The families, servants and slaves who lived there left a great deal of information about their lives and lifestyles, which can be traced not only in the buildings but in the numerous finds resulting from excavations over the last four years. Lilian Ladle, Director of the Druce Farm Project, will interpret those discoveries.Tickets: This is a free event, but booking is essential

Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne

Thursday 25th, 10am5 Frampton and Compton Bottom Walk

Enjoy a seven mile walk exploring peaceful rural idylls in the depths of the Dorset countryside. Wonderful views await you. Please bring a packed lunch and allow time for tea afterwards (not included in the ticket price). Please dress appropriately for the weather with stout footwear.Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Details on ticket

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Heritage Events JUNEThursday 8th, 2pm

6 Salisbury - A Tale of Two Cities Part 2 – Talk by Andrew NegusPart two of the tale of Salisbury and its Cathedral from 1500 to the present day.

Learn about the Cathedral and its treasures, the wonderful collection of houses that make up The Close, and explore some of the many mediaeval timber framed houses in the city.Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne

Tuesday 13th, 11am7 Kingfisher Barn Visit Friends Only Event

Come and explore the River Stour north of Bournemouth, discovering a landscape pre-dating the development of the resort, when most life was centred along the river.

There may be otters and kingfishers, see the Mill and hear stories about the local history of the area including dogs, smuggling, shooting and lots more.Tickets: £7 Meet: Details on ticket

Monday 19th, 10.30am8 Visit to Twyford Water Works Friends Only Event

Twyford Waterworks (a Scheduled Ancient Monument) is the most complete surviving country waterworks in England.

The site is owned by Southern Water and is still operational, providing drinking water from wells in the Hampshire Chalk to the inhabitants of the Itchen valley, as it has done for over a century. Enjoy a tour of the older parts of the site which are looked after by Twyford Waterworks Trust.

Mostly flat walking but there are areas which have some slopes and steps.Tickets: £7 Meet: Details on ticket

Monday 26th, 2pm 9 The Murder of Julia Wallace –

Talk by Paul SticklerPaul Stickler, a retired Police Officer with Hampshire Constabulary, with a keen interest in historical murders, returns by popular demand to retell another mystery…

In January 1931, having been fooled into a false appointment, Julia Wallace’s husband returned home to find his wife bludgeoned to death. But was it all a colourful and dramatic false alibi or was he lured from his home so that the real killer could carry out his gruesome task?Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members

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Heritage Events JULYThursday 6th, 2pm

10 The History of Paper - Talk by Robin ClarkePaper is the foundation of our modern civilisation – it is a material we use every day without thinking about either its history or the technology behind it. Robin Clarke, Physicist and an expert in ‘Paper’ will explore 2000 years of its history and development across three continents to papermaking as it is today. He will even demonstrate how paper is made!Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne

Wednesday 19th, 2pm11 The Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard –

Talk by Yeoman Alan SaundersAlan Saunders, Yeoman, will give a personal insight into The Queen’s Bodyguard and the Yeoman Warders. How and when was the Bodyguard formed? Who can become a member of such a historic and important institution and what are the duties of the Yeoman of the Guard?

There will be video footage of several Royal events to illustrate the talk.Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne

Thursday 27th, 10am12 A Walk through the Puddles

An eight mile walk across some of Dorset’s rural heaths and woodland, before following the Piddle valley to visit the delightful villages of Affpuddle and Briantspuddle. Our route does not have any challenging hills.

Please bring a packed lunch, and allow time for tea afterwards, (not included in the ticket price). Please dress appropriately for the weather with stout footwear.Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Details on ticket

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Advance bookings - Tickets must be paid for within one week of the initial booking. Failure to pay in full before the deadline will lead to the tickets being re-issued.

Postal bookings - Please enclose an SAE with any postal bookings.

Tickets will not be issued by post without an SAE. Tickets can be emailed on request. Please ring to check availability before sending your booking form.

Payment - Cash or cheque payable to EDHT. Credit and debit cards are accepted subject to a surcharge. Fees include a Gift Aid donation.

Non-attendance - If you are unable to attend, please notify us immediately, as we may have a waiting list. It is your responsibility to re-sell the ticket(s).

Refunds - EDHT does not issue refunds for unused tickets.

Meeting points - Meeting points for all external events are listed on the tickets.

Walks - EDHT takes no responsibility for the conditions or duration of any of the walks in the programme. All participants should wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch.

Dogs - In the interest of public safety, only assistance dogs are permitted on our walks.

How to Book Heritage Events

Allendale House is open 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday or phone to check availability before booking

Heritage Events AUGUSTThursday 10th, 2pm

13 Dads Army Fact & Fiction - Talk by Steve RobertsAn affectionate look at both the Home Guard and its portrayal in the TV series Dad’s Army. Why was the Home Guard formed and what did it do? The TV series created memorable characters and catchphrases and is still loved today, but the real Home Guard lost over 1,600 members, killed on duty, during its lifetime, with two of its number posthumously receiving the George Cross. The talk sets the record straight with lively humour.Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Castleman Suite, Allendale House, Wimborne

Wednesday 16th, 8.30am 14 Coach trip to Oxfordshire Friends Only Event

Join us on a coach trip to Oxfordshire where we have the chance to view two impressive and charming stately homes of similar age and style. Starting at Kingston Bagpuize House, which dates from the 1660’s, this beautiful manor house which was remodelled in the 1720’s has a cantilevered staircase and fine panelled rooms. Lunch will be in Abingdon with some free time to wander around the lovely town. After lunch we visit Milton Manor House, designed by Inigo Jones, and which has had the same family live there for over 250 years. (Lunch is not included in the ticket price).Tickets: £36 EDHT Meet: Details on ticket

Thursday 24th, 10am15 The Chardown Hill, Whitchurch Canonicorum & Char Valley Walk

Join us on a seven mile coastal walk and pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Wite. With wonderful views of Lyme Regis, Golden Cap and Charmouth in rolling Dorset countryside. There is one long steep incline. Please bring a packed lunch and allow time for tea afterwards (not included in the ticket price). Please dress appropriately for the weather with stout footwear.Tickets: £5 EDHT, £7 non-members Meet: Details on ticket

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Keep a space free in your diary because DORSET ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE WEEK 2017 is coming soon! With a mixture of old favourites and brand new venues there will be something in the programme to interest everyone.

From cottages to castles and everything in between there is no better way to enjoy Dorset’s fantastic wealth of stunning buildings.

The programme will be published in July, in print, and online at www.dahw.org.uk

7th - 14th September 2017

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At story told by Graham Rogers, based on the memoirs of his great uncle, Fred Smith, a Stoker aboard HMS Jessamine during

the First World War.

Friday 11th August at 2:00pm Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1ASStoryteller: Graham RogersTickets £5 Tel: 01202 888992

STORYTELLING AT ALLENDALE HOUSE

Through the winter storm struggles a tiny ship, the Jessamine. Tangled in the mast is Fred Smith, a stoker, a nobody, awaiting the

next wave and an end to his days in a world upon which he will barely leave a smudge. He will soon be able to tell his mother why he had

collected all those cherry stones.

5 week course £55 or pick and choose workshops at £15 each!

Developing your SkillsTuesday 2nd May to 6th June - 10am to 12.15pmWeek 1 Developing your Word Skills – Basics & Layout (2nd May)

Recap on the basics of Word and learn new features including cutting and pasting, layout options, page numbering, headers and footers.

Week 2 Developing your Word Skills – Tables & Tabs (9th May)Develop your Word skills by learning how to create and modify tables and tabs easily and accurately.

Week 3 Inserting Pictures, Photos and Objects into a Document (16th May)Inserting pictures and photos, formatting them to create interesting documents. If you’re creating a poster, invitation or just want help with simple additions, this workshop will help you.

Week 4 Introduction to Spreadsheets (23rd May)This workshop will introduce you to the popular spreadsheet application Excel. Learn how to set up a simple spreadsheet to make basic calculations to help you with everyday tasks.

Week 5 Introduction to Presentations using Powerpoint (6th June)This workshop will introduce you to the popular presentation application Powerpoint. Learn how to set up your own presentation with tips and hints on what to do.Tutor: Georgina Ralph

Our ‘Welcome Online’ courses are continuing to run on a Monday morning thanks to our dedicated volunteers, David and Tony. If you have never touched a computer before, but

would like to start, help is on hand with these relaxed sessions.

The first one is FREE and then there is a charge of £2.50 per hour for any further sessions.

There will be a range of online courses to choose from which will allow you to practice and will help you gain the confidence to learn more!

WELCOME ONLINE FREE 2 hour computer session!

The sessions are every Monday starting at 10am, please ring 01202 888992 to book your place!

COURSES at llendale House EVENING COURSES

£48 for each four week block

Updating Your IT Skills Starting Thursday 4th May, 6.30pm to 8.45pm

Microsoft Word - 4th to 25th May

Excel - 8th to 29th June

• Do your IT skills need an update? • Are there things you could do on your computer before but are

now struggling with? • Have you got a new computer system in your workplace but not

had the training to go with it?• We can help you solve those niggling problems and bring your

skills up to date with Microsoft Office Software. Starting with Word, then moving on to Spreadsheets using Excel. Each block is four weeks and you are able to buy blocks that are of particular interest to you. Course information sheets are available.Tutor: Georgina Ralph

WRITING Eight week course £96

Writing for Pleasure and Profit Monday 8th May - 3rd July, 10am - 12pm or Wednesday 10th May - 5th July, 7pm to 9pm (with half term break on 29th and 31st May)

Have you always wanted to write? Now is your chance!Whether you want to develop a useful second income or graduate to a full time occupation as a feature writer and author of fiction, this course will encourage you to get started and answer the basics of the craft. The sessions will include everything you need to know about writing and help give it a professional polish. No previous experience required. Tutor: John Jenkins

These courses are both practical and sociable... there are no exams.

COMPUTING (Software: Windows 10 and Office 2010) You may use your own laptop or our computers.

BOOKING AND PAYMENTSAllendale House is open 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday or phone 01202 888992Payment - Cash or cheque payable to ‘EDHT’. Credit and debit cards are accepted subject to a surcharge. Fees include a Gift Aid donation.

Art History Our Art History tutor, Jennie Spiers, will be resuming her popular classes in September.

EVENING WORKSHOPSTwo week course £25 or Individual Workshops at £15

Windows 10Thursday 6th July 6.30pm – 8.45pmLet us take the mystery out of Windows 10 for you! Discover things you didn’t know you had! The first week is for those recently upgraded to Windows 10 or who have bought a new computer and are struggling to get to grips with all the new features of Windows 10.

Organising Documents and Folders in Windows 10Thursday 13th July 6.30pm – 8.45pm File explorer is the place to sort out all your folders and documents. This workshop will lead you through some of the new features. Help you get your folders in order, reorganise them, rename them, or just find out where everything is! Tutor: Georgina Ralph

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‘ON-LINE WITH YOU!’Every Wednesday 10am to 2pm, we are here for anyone who needs a helping hand with their ‘Online’ problems…. • Let us hold your hand to fill in those online

forms that scare you• To register with that service you

desperately need• To cancel that thing you no longer want or

download that app that you really fancy• We are here for all those general problems

that stop you in your tracks and cause you headaches

• Whether it is a niggle with your computer, iPad, tablet, or your smartphone that is just driving you crazy! Whatever you need help with we are here to help.

We are so pleased that Pippa Worth is continuing to run this new scheme for us and help solve those annoying little problems that you just can’t seem to figure out. We are allocating hourly time slots so please ring to book.

Only £15 an hour for one to one tuition

Become a Friend of the TrustTo enjoy the following benefits:• discounted tickets for the Trust’s

guided walks, lectures and visits• events open exclusively to Friends• a free copy of the Trust’s brochure

three times a year• Dorset Architectural Heritage Week

programme before general releaseYour donation will enable East Dorset Heritage Trust to maintain and develop its activities in support of the local community. To become a Friend, we simply request an annual donation of at least £14 for individuals and £21 for families.

FRENCHEight week course - £68

Intermediate FrenchTuesday 2nd May to 4th July 10.30am to 12pm (with no session on 16th May and half term break on 30th May)

Need some help with your French grammar and conversation? Together, we will improve our language skills and continue to appreciate the rich, varied and frustrating complexities of this beautiful language. The course book is Facon de Parler 2 4th edition (not included in the course fee) Beginning at Chapter 15.Tutor: Carol Fry

SPANISHSix week courses - £51

Spanish Conversation – Intermediate LevelTuesday 20th June to 25th July, 10am to 11.30am

This course is designed for those of you who have a fair grasp of basic Spanish and would like to continue to improve the spoken language. We will follow a programme taken from many different sources. Classes will be topic based, with emphasis on speaking Spanish in everyday situations and may include glimpses of culture in Spanish speaking countries. Tutor: Elsa Mugica

Get by in SpanishWednesday 21st June to 26th July, 10am to 11.30am

If you already know some Spanish and you would like to extend your knowledge beyond basic holiday phrases, this course will suit you. While based around the normal scenarios of shopping, eating, travelling and hotels, the course will also equip you to interact socially with Spanish people. Improve your Spanish and learn about the delights of Spanish culture in a friendly and supportive environment. Tutor: Elsa Mugica

Three week course £35

An Introduction to Buying and Selling with ebayTuesday 2nd to 16th May 1pm to 3.15pm

Learn how to use the popular buying and selling website ‘ebay’. Get rid of all those unwanted items and make a bit of money too! You will learn how to set up a PayPal account which you need for ebay, how to search for items and bid for them, how to sell items and how to add a photograph. Please note this course is designed for the personal user and not those wanting to use ebay for business purposes. Tutor: Georgina Ralph

Two week course £25

An Introduction to FacebookTuesday 6th and 13th June 1pm to 3.15pm

Welcome to social networking and let us open a whole new world for you! Facebook allows you to connect with friends and family across the world, where you can play games, buy or sell goods and much more. Learn how to set up and use a Facebook account safely. Tutor: Georgina Ralph

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While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this brochure, details may be liable to change. Responsibility cannot be accepted for subsequent alterations, errors or omissions.East Dorset Heritage Trust. Charity No.1002126. Patrons: Prof. David Bellamy and Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Chairman: Derek Burt. Trust Manager: Sarah Evans

Tel: 01202 888992 Website: www.edht.org Email: info@edht.org.uk

East Dorset Heritage TrustWe are a small educational charity established for almost 30 years in Wimborne.

Our home is Allendale House, where we are a busy hub of the Wimborne Community - it’s the place to learn something new or brush up on old skills.

Take a course to improve your French conversation or Writing skills; learn about Famous Artists or Holiday Spanish, Computing and iPads or even Tapestry….

There is something for everyone! There are heritage events throughout the whole year, with guided walks, talks or visits to interesting and unusual places - even minibus tours too.

The house itself is a beautiful historic building with elegant rooms for hire which are light and airy - the perfect place for training or meetings.

Call in and we will be happy to help. We are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

The EDHT Team

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