William Barnes Society Events

Dorset Meetings are held throughout the year, with talks, poetry readings, recitals and other entertainments including excursions to places with special Barnes connections. Annual events include a spring Service of Remembrance at Winterborne Came Church, a June, Summer Lunch and a wreath laying at St. Peter's Church, Dorchester, in October.

• Non-members are welcome to our events as advertised (£3 for entry), William Barnes Society members FREE. For more information on joining click here.
• External events advertised outside of the organisation may be ticketed.

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

This FREE online event is a selection of poetry and music performed by members of the William Barnes Society

On 24/08/2025
10:00 till 17:00
William Barnes at Stock Gaylard Oak Fair 2025

Please do come along and join us on Sunday 24th August 2025 at St Barnabas Church.

On 19/09/2025
15:00 till 17:00
Celebrating William Barnes, Poet and Priest at Whitcombe Church

In celebration of the history of this remarkable church and the work of William Barnes

On 09/12/2025
14:30 till 15:30
Keepen Up O' Chris'mas

Festive celebrations in words and music.