Become a member

Annual subscription

The new WBS subscription rates came in to being on 1st August 2018. Existing members please will you kindly check and adjust your standing orders accordingly, as soon as possible. Any queries please Contact Us

• £12.00  single

• £14.00 double (for couple at the same address)

Members will receive:

• Membership Card with Event List

• Twice-yearly Newsletter containing details of the latest news, upcoming activities and events

• Invites to excursions and events throughout the year.

Here are some of the activities and benefits which members of the society enjoy: 

• Celebrating the life of William Barnes

• Supporting and encouraging the passing on of knowledge of Dorset's cultural heritage

• Supporting literary students in their quest for learning about William Barnes' life and poetry

• Readings of Barnes' poetry, in National English and Dorset dialect at Dorset related events

• Exploring folklore, customs and rural traditions

• Members Summer Lunch

• Outings and events to Barnes related places

• Organised readings, lectures and presentations

• Evenings of folk music, readings and poetry

Payment is due on 1st August. (for a new member who joins after the 31st March, membership remains in force until 1st July in the following year)

Please apply by downloading the application form, signed by each applicant with a cheque, made payable to: William Barnes Society.