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Polly Toynbee – An Uneasy Inheritance
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomOne of the most respected, prolific and razor-sharp voices in social commentary uses the prism of her extraordinary family to examine the true state of class in Britain.While for generations Polly Toynbee’s ancestors have been committed left-wing rabble-rousers railing against injustice, they could never claim to be working class, settling instead for the prosperous life ... Polly Toynbee – An Uneasy Inheritance
Julia Bradbury – Walk Yourself Happy
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomPart self-help and part-memoir, this is the ultimate guide to walking yourself happy physically and mentally, by one of the UK's favourite TV personalities.There's a lot of talk about how we all must connect more with nature. But what does that mean? How do you do it? And what does it do for you in ... Julia Bradbury – Walk Yourself Happy
Louise Minchin – Fearless
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomLouise Minchin went from presenting BBC Breakfast to competing for the GB Team in Triathlon in World and European Championship. In Fearless she sets out to push herself even further. Over 17 chapters, Louise embarks on terrifying, exhilarating adventures across the UK and the world to tell extraordinary women’s stories and to test herself. She ... Louise Minchin – Fearless
Unfortunately, the event “Miles Johnson – Chasing Shadows” has been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets, please contact us for a refund. Miles Johnson – Chasing Shadows
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom**Event Cancelled** We regret to say that this event has been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets, please contact us for a refund.A true story of drugs, war and the secret world of international crime. McMafia meets Narcos and the dark side of globalisation set in the US, Italy, Colombia and the Middle East.A compulsive ... Miles Johnson – Chasing Shadows
Anna Murphy – Destination Fabulous
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomFrom the Fashion Director of The Times comes a wise, inspiring and invigorating guide to making the most of life as a grown-up woman – from the practical (how to dress your best) to the existential (how to feel your best).At 50, Anna Murphy feels more visible than at any point in her life to ... Anna Murphy – Destination Fabulous
Edward Stourton – Confessions
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomThe son of ex-pat parents in colonial Nigeria, Edward Stourton was sent back to Britain to be educated by Benedictine monks at Ampleforth, at the time when, it was later revealed, the school and monastery were the setting for serial abuse cases. He then went up to Cambridge, where his life as an undergraduate gave ... Edward Stourton – Confessions
Adam Sisman – The Secret Life of John Le Carré
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomAdam Sisman’s biography of John le Carré, published in 2015, provided a revealing portrait of this fascinating man; yet some aspects of his subject remained hidden. Nowhere was this more so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over five decades. To these relationships ... Adam Sisman – The Secret Life of John Le Carré
Cat Jarman – The Bone Chests
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomIn 1642, William Waller and his Parliamentarian army came to Winchester with destruction on their minds. They forced entry to the magnificent cathedral that had stood on the site for over 600 years and began to smash things.In the cathedral’s holiest place, ten beautiful mortuary chests rested as they’d done since the 7th century. In ... Cat Jarman – The Bone Chests
Lemn Sissay – Let The Light Pour In
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomFor the past decade, Lemn Sissay has composed a short poem as dawn breaks each morning. Life-affirming, witty and full of wonder, these poems chronicle his own battle with the dark and are fuelled by resilience and defiant joy. Let the Light Pour In is a collection of the best of these poems, and a ... Lemn Sissay – Let The Light Pour In
Poetry Slam with Angie Porter
Shire Hall Museum Cafe High West Street, Dorchester, United KingdomAn open mic event for local writers and poetsJoin us to hear local poets and writers read and perform their work. To sign up to participate please contact us directly ... Poetry Slam with Angie Porter
Rory Cellan-Jones – Sophie From Romania
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomHow do you welcome someone new into your home and heart? A week before Christmas 2022, former BBC journalist and award-nominated podcaster Rory Cellan-Jones received a special delivery that changed ... Rory Cellan-Jones – Sophie From Romania
John Suchet – In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomJohn Suchet, previously well-known TV news reporter and newscaster and now regular presenter on Classic FM, is an acknowledged authority on Ludwig van Beethoven. He has written seven books on ... John Suchet – In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey