We try to hold a series of social events for members and their friends through the year. The idea is to give members a chance to meet each other and enjoy themselves, without the whole-day commitment involved in most of the outings.

We hold some of them in the evenings to make them more accessible for people who can't get to our daytime events. Booking forms for all events are in the latest Newsletter, or you can ask the Publicity Secretary to email you a booking form.

Unlike our outings, transport isn't provided unless stated.

Tues 23 September

6pm

Maximum number 24

Dinner at Minterne House

A rare opportunity to see inside this fascinating house, which is not usually open to the public.

There will be a personally guided tour of the House with either Lord Digby or the Hon. Henry Digby.  A 2 course buffet-style dinner, which will include wine, coffee and chocolates, will be served in the large dining-room.

The gardens are open until 6pm, so you could look at these beforehand, but please note that some of the paths are uneven and steep making access difficult for less mobile people.

Members £40.00 Non-members £42.00

11.30 am to about 6pm

Closing date for booking 7th September

Our coach will leave Swanage at 11.30 am and depart from Salisbury at 4.15 pm—pick-up points to be arranged.  The cost includes coach and tip.  Entry to the Races is free.  Come and have a flutter on the horses and enjoy the sport of Kings for the afternoon. There are plenty of places to eat and drink and areas to sit.

Members £11.50 Non-members £13.00

6.30 pm to about 9.30pm

Maximum number 12

Closing date for booking 10th October

Skittles at The Clay Pipe, Organford

Enjoy a good evening with friends.  Cost includes supper of chicken and chips in a basket.  There is an alternative of sausages or scampi with chips or a vegetarian option.

Members £7.50 Non-members £8.50

6.30 pm to about 9.30pm

Closing date for booking 22nd October

This is always a popular evening, and really good value with lots of cheese, wine, pâté and a wide variety of accompaniments,  so book early

Members £9.50 Non-members £10.50

12.30 to about 3.30pm

Closing date for booking 9th November

After a quick poll at last year's lunch we've decided to return here, and dispense with a speaker. This gives people more chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The price includes a glass of mulled wine on arrival. Click here to see the menu.

Members £22.00 Non-members £24.00

7pm to about 10.30pm

Closing date for booking 29th December

Going to the Dogs - a night at Poole Stadium

Price includes entrance and a 2-course meal. Parking at the stadium is free. Everyone who went last time had a really good evening, and some people even came out in profit! The cost is approximate as we're still awaiting confirmation at the time of writing.

Members £16.00 Non-members £17.00

12.00 to about 2pm

Closing date for booking 27th January

Fish & Chips Quiz - Herston Village Hall

Come and test your knowledge with Quizmaster Mike Burnett, in a friendly atmosphere. The cost includes your fish & chips and tea or coffee, but feel free to bring your own wine or beer to aid concentration.

Members £8.00 Non-members £9.00

2pm onwards

Closing date for booking 18th February

Indoor Short Mat Bowlsat Dorset Golf & Country Club

Enjoy an afternoon in company with friends and fellow members. You might want to join a team afterwards. We'll be in the new building which was only opened in 2010, and is already very popular locally. The price includes the hire of shoes, bowls etc and a cream tea afterwards.

Members £12.50 Non-members £13.50