Groups and Projects
Members of Blandford Museum can join our special-interest groups; see below for details. We are also starting some new local history projects – more information coming soon!
Victorian Garden Group
Members of the Victorian Garden Group look after the beautiful museum garden, growing flowers and traditional varieties of produce. They also arrange fund-raising events to support the garden.
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Archaeology Group
The Archaeology Group provides a community focus for those interested in archaeology in the Blandford area. The Group organises lectures and local field investigations.
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Bryanston Village History Group
The Bryanston Village Local History Group aims to document history and life of Bryanston for posterity.
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Stour Valley Project
How has the river Stour influenced the development of Blandford and other local settlements? How have the river and its natural history have been changed by the people who lived here? The Stour Valley Project is investigating these questions…
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Civic Society Group
The Blandford Civic Society, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, became part of the Museum in 2022. The Group continues its work to preserve and enhance Blandford Forum’s built environment and to promote pride in the town and its environs.
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Sustainability Forum
The Museum Sustainability Forum organises events and projects with an environmental focus such as sustainability fairs, tree planting, rubbish collection, and is working to make Blandford a “Plastic Free” town.
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