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15th May 2025
Jess Smith's talk on Scottish Witches.

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Jess and our Chairman
Jess gave us a brief history on how she grew up and the contribution her fathers unpublished book led her to explore the darker side of Scotland history and in particular three forlorn souls (including our own Maggie Wall) burned as witches. She also recited some very soulful poetry by one of the three ladies. It was an interesting and fascinating look at how nobility and church treated people who were “different” or it suited their devious ends.

The photo below is Jess in August 2006.
(The report of this event on this web site here.)
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Kincladie Wood soon after the village bought it.

 

Forthcoming DPHS Events

The public are very welcome to come to our meetings.
There is a small charge to cover the cost of tea and biscuits afterwards.

Currently planned events for 2025
(All events in the Village Hall at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.)

Saturday 21st June
Annual Barbecue, Dunning Parish Church 5pm

Thursday 18th September
Zara and Zubair Aslam Renovation of Dunning Primary School

Thursday 16th October
Lesley Venters Scottish Guide Dogs

Saturday 1st November
Annual Coffee Morning 10am – 12 noon

Thursday 20th November TBC
Thursday 18th December TBC

Annual Events

Several of our events are now annual traditions:-
  • A January Scots Night - our 'Nothing like a Burns Night'
    with a good meal and excellent entertainment.
  • A themed exhibition - during one of our always enjoyable November coffee mornings.
  • A historical all day bus trip.

 

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