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
"Main"
Strength, power
Society events

From 01/08/2024 until 01/08/2025
Starts 00:00
William Barnes Harvest Celebration
Starts 00:00
William Barnes Harvest Celebration

On 22/02/2025
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

On 23/02/2025
Starts 15:00
Tea with William Barnes
Starts 15:00
Tea with William Barnes

On 20/03/2025
Starts 09:00
A Dorset Spring through the Poetry of William Barnes
Starts 09:00
A Dorset Spring through the Poetry of William Barnes

On 09/04/2025
Starts 00:00
Friends Beyond - Barnes, Moule and Hardy
Starts 00:00
Friends Beyond - Barnes, Moule and Hardy

On 27/04/2025
10:30 till 12:00
Annual Service of Remembrance of William Barnes
10:30 till 12:00
Annual Service of Remembrance of William Barnes