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Tuesday 11 October

Local Geology with Vincent Sheppard

A geophysicist with a wealth of knowledge about the Jurassic coast talks on on the geology of the near continuous sequence of Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock exposures along the coast, representing almost the entire Mesozoic Era.
He is also a volunteer and ambassador for the Jurassic Coast Trust who are managing the natural world heritage coastline of east Devon and Dorset and a group leader for a U3A Geology group based in Bridport, Dorset. Other activities include volunteering with the Dorset Building Stone group who are describing and cataloguing the stone work of key Dorset buildings

When? 7.15pm -9pm Venue: Loders Village Hall

Guests welcome £5 per head, refreshments provided.

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Tuesday 18 October: Knitting +
You will be spoiled for choice, you can make knitted squares for the WI’s Ukraine blankets appeal, or may poppies, or Dorset buttons. You can also knit the squares at home: 6 inch squares (double knitting wool, Size 8 / 4mm needles and 30 stitches make a 6inch square).
Where? The Loders Village Hall, committee room, from 2pm, People put their names on list at the October meeting.

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Monday 24 October

West Bay Walk
A circular walk down the byways to the Coast and back. Return for tea & cake at Groves Ivy House

Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Meet behind the WEST BAY Crown pub (off the A35/Crown/Groves) roundabout.

Guests welcome

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Thursday 3 November
Autumn soup & apple cake lunch
Seasonal lunch with a Bring and Buy sale and Raffle.
When? 12am-2.30pm Venue: Loders Village Hall

Everyone welcome £5 per head.

Pre-book essential: by 27 Oct, Contact Rosemary Hendry, 01308 426698 or rosemaryhendry@hotmail.com

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Tuesday 8 November

Seasonal crafting with Sarah Butterworth

Craft workshop for us to make original and sustainable decorations for the festive period.

Cost of materials £5 per head.

When? 7.15pm -9pm Venue: Loders Village Hall
Tea and coffee and cake after.

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Wednesday 23rd November
Skittles Practice @ Loders Arms
When? 7pm Pre-booked only

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Tuesday 29th November
Visit to Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Garden's Christmas lightshow
Group discount applies
When? .Meet at the gardens, just outside Abbotsbury at 5pm

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Tuesday 13 December

Christmas Party for WI members & spouses or partners
When? 7.15pm -9pm Venue: Loders Village Hall

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Tuesday 10 January 
Caring in the Community, a talk with Anna Knight
Valuable insights into the modern care industry and the challenges it faces.
When? 7.15 for 7.30pm start. Venue: Loders Village Hall

​​Seasonal walks: arranged on an ongoing monthly basis
Crafting workshops: arranged on a bi-monthly basis