23 August 2017 - Sutton Poyntz History Evening
At the Sutton Poyntz History Evening you will be taken back over a century to see vintage Dorset brought to life.
Debra Hearne and Ali Grant, part of the Windrose Rural Media Trust Handing Down Heritage Project - a bit of a mouthful but an interesting and worthwhile cause nonetheless - will be showing films from Dorset’s past at the Mission Hall on Saturday 9 September starting at 7pm.
Windrose preserve cine film recordings of village and farming life from the turn of the last century through to the 1960s including scenes of
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· farming in the 1940s when many farmers were in transition from using horse power to machines
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· Mayday celebrations in Martinstown
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· harbour activities in Weymouth in the 1960s
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· Cider making on the Dare family farm at Shave Cross which Debra says “...shows a lot of cider drinking, storytelling and wild behaviour among the elder generation!” (though I find it difficult to believe that Senior Citizens of any generation engage in wild behaviour. Ed)
Debra and Ali would also like to record your experiences of living in Sutton Poyntz. Capturing these precious memories is a wonderful way to hand down your heritage for future generations, so let them know on the night if you can/would like to help.
Mark the date in your diaries now - the film show is on Saturday 9th September at the Mission Hall; doors open at 18.30 and the show starts at 19.00.
There is no charge for admission, and there will be a glass of wine available at the end of the show. Donations to cover the cost and/or towards the Windrose Trust's activities will be gratefully received.
The free tickets are available from Bill Egerton (832872) or at
Regards
Chris