The Wessex Area of The Arts Society has 22 societies in the area from the coast of Dorset, covering part of Somerset, Bath, all of Wiltshire, and beyond the M4. Each society is autonomous, but all broadly follow the same theme of holding an hour long lecture once a month, usually 10 times a year, given by an accredited Arts Society lecturer. These lectures cover all manner of subjects from fine art, to porcelain, jewellery, furniture, music and all related arts subjects.'

'At the last count the Dorset BKA had about 340 members scattered among 6 branches ...'

'Every year there is a full programme of lectures and visits for members of the Dorset Gardens Trust. The lectures and visits take place within and outside Dorset and are aimed at those members who wish to widen their knowledge of the history of gardens and designed landscapes ... Non-members may attend lectures where places are available.'

The Newsletter can list occasional talks and lectures being held in and around Dorset.

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'The major towns Dorset and South Wiltshire covers are Weymouth and Dorchester to the West, Poole and Bournemouth in the South and East, Blandford Forum in the middle, and Salisbury to the North and East of the Region. Our South and West extremity includes Bridport, to the North and West Sherborne and Shaftesbury.' Enquire about attendance.

Access to Programmes for the Society's eight Groups