To compensate for cancelled events during the Coronavirus outbreak,
the Society has prepared a programme of virtual events to entertain from the comfort of your home.
Please see the events listed below and keep revisiting the site for more details.

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.  It is with regret that the William Barnes Society   must announce that the decision has been to cancel this event    

Dorford Centre, Dorchester Bapist Church, 2 Bridport Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RR

Re-tuning the Legacy of William Barnes

John Blackmore

Folksinger John Blackmore presents a talk with songs following the release of his CD 'Beauty of Blackmore'

For further information please contact the secretary via the contact page....

More events

From 22/02/2026 until 22/02/2027
Starts 09:00
ONLINE | Barnes Night: A Celebration of the Life and Work of William Barnes

From 20/03/2026 until 20/03/2027
Starts 09:00
ONLINE | A Dorset Spring through the Poetry of William Barnes

On 26/04/2026
11:00 till 12:30
Annual Service of Thanksgiving of William Barnes

On 04/05/2026
Starts 00:00
Cerne Abbas Festival - William Barnes' Poetry Readings

On 31/05/2026
13:00 till 15:00
Wreath Laying at the William Barnes Statue

On 30/08/2026
10:00 till 17:00
William Barnes at Stock Gaylard Oak Fair 2026

On 11/09/2026
15:00 till 17:00
Celebrating William Barnes, Poet and Priest at Whitcombe Church

On 07/11/2026
14:30 till 15:30
Inspired by Barnes