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Somerset & Dorset
Family History Society

Events

Below is a list of upcoming SDFHS events.

The Craft of Thatching: Now and Then

Date: 21st October 2026
Time: 19:30
Location: The Bow Room at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Blackmore Vale Group

As well as a talk with slides, Graham will be bringing along some of the tools involved in the craft of thatching over the years.  He has worked on several houses in Stur over his 30+ years in the trade!

Speaker: Graham Cook

Mapperton House and the Earls of Sandwich

Date: 10th November 2026
Time: 19:30
Location: Society Research Centre
Yeovil Group

Peter Rand – Mapperton House and the Earls of Sandwich

“The English Civil War – people and places in Dorset” by Neil McLocklin

Date: 14th November 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: Loders Village Hall
West Dorset Group
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Neil McLocklin will be giving a talk about The English Civil War, specifically focussing on West Dorset. Neil is an experienced local speaker and he has written historical fiction books about the Bankes and other families and the impact of the Civil War on them. Don’t forget to bring some cash if you want copies of his books.

All welcome, members £2, visitors £4.

“The City of Bath” by John Boys

Date: 16th November 2026
Time: 19:30
Location: The Hilda Coles Learning Centre off Crown Mead, Wimborne
East Dorset Group

“The City of Bath” by John Boys

Sturminster Newton Mill

Date: 18th November 2026
Time: 19:30
Location: The Bow Room at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Blackmore Vale Group

This is a showing of the film produced in 2015 – with live updates and commentary from Pete.

Speaker: Pete Loosmore