About the Society
Founded in 1983, the society exists to enable its members to share fellowship and pleasure in the life and work of William Barnes.
Its membership includes scholars and laymen, those chiefly interested in poetry and others who drawn by his connection with Dorset history and dialect.
The Society organises readings, lectures and walks in William Barnes country.
See also
Dorset Dialect
"Hacker"
A broad hoe or chattering of teeth
Society events
From 22/02/2021 until 22/02/2022
Starts 09:00
Barnes Night: A Celebration of the Life and Work of William Barnes
Starts 09:00
Barnes Night: A Celebration of the Life and Work of William Barnes
From 27/03/2021 until 27/03/2022
Starts 09:00
A Dorset Spring through the Poetry of William Barnes
Starts 09:00
A Dorset Spring through the Poetry of William Barnes
From 01/08/2021 until 31/12/2022
Starts 00:00
William Barnes Harvest Celebration
Starts 00:00
William Barnes Harvest Celebration
From 01/12/2021 until 31/12/2021
Starts 10:00
KEEPEN UP O' CHRIS'MAS
Starts 10:00
KEEPEN UP O' CHRIS'MAS
From 01/01/2022 until 01/05/2022
18:30 till 20:00
'A Dorset Year: the poetry and prose of William Barnes and Thomas Hardy'
18:30 till 20:00
'A Dorset Year: the poetry and prose of William Barnes and Thomas Hardy'