Talks Events programme restarted
The Society normally organises talks and other events throughout the year, but these have been postponed since March due to the Covid crisis. We are… Read More »Talks Events programme restarted
Events
Events organised by the Society for its members and the public
Ware Farm – A letter to members
The LYME REGIS SOCIETY SPECIAL MEETING 3PM THURDAY 19 MAY 2016 AT THE WOODMEAD HALL PROPOSALS BY THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR WARE FARM As mentioned… Read More »Ware Farm – A letter to members
Heritage Matters and the “Ron and Norah Driver Youth Heritage Prize”
Prizes for Heritage Matters, the arts competition organised by the Society and sponsored by it, Lyme Regis Museum and the Town Mill, were presented on… Read More »Heritage Matters and the “Ron and Norah Driver Youth Heritage Prize”
Belmont Public Open Days
The restoration of Belmont by the Landmark Trust is nearly complete and, in line with their promise when they applied for Planning Permission/Listed Building Consent,… Read More »Belmont Public Open Days
What next for Lyme’s eroding coast
We know that the Jurassic Coast is constantly eroding. It can change overnight as the two pictures below of Black Ven taken in March and… Read More »What next for Lyme’s eroding coast
Coffee Morning 2014
Smell the coffee and talk the talk. Everyone is welcome to the Society’s annual Coffee Morning at the Alexandra Hotel. Enjoy wonderful coastal views, coffee… Read More »Coffee Morning 2014
Hidden Dorset – An illustrated talk by Colin Varndell
Renowned wildlife photographer Colin Varndell will, once again, enthral us with his pictures on Tuesday 26th November at 2.30pm in Woodmead Hall. Colin’s photography… Read More »Hidden Dorset – An illustrated talk by Colin Varndell
The Maritime History of Lyme Regis
When Peter Lacey’s book on Lyme’s maritime history was published, Ken Gollop described Peter as Lyme’s 21st Century historian following on from Roberts in the… Read More »The Maritime History of Lyme Regis
Heritage Open Days 2013
Once again this year Lyme had two buildings open for Heritage Open Days/Dorset Architecture Week. The Society opened The Guildhall as usual and South West… Read More »Heritage Open Days 2013
Celebration of Life
On Saturday 13th July, Helen Yool’s family hosted a tea party at the Alexandra Hotel to celebrate Helen’s life. On a beautiful summer’s afternoonHelen’s sister… Read More »Celebration of Life