Members - Dorset

Dorset BRANCH PLYMOUTH DIOCESE  - Formed 1997

President: Mrs Carol Gregory
Vice President: Mrs Sheila Watkins
Branch Secretary: Mrs Marian Huckle
Branch Treasurer: Mrs Teresa Foot
Chaplain: Father Patrick Chrystal

Lulworth Chapel (Built 1786)

Although the branch is of fairly recent formation one of its sections is among the oldest in the country.

There is evidence to confirm that Weymouth St. Augustine’s section started in 1920 though early records held at National HQ were destroyed by wartime damage. A History of the Section published in time for the National centenary shows the section continuously active over the decades.

The newest section, Branksome, was reformed in 2001, (after having had to fold in 1997,) by Mrs Janet Scally and Mrs Brenda Pope. One of the highlights of the Branch year is the Lulworth Picnic held in June in the grounds of historic Lulworth Castle, home of the Weld family for centuries. Mass is said for the intentions of the CWL in the beautiful Lulworth Chapel built in 1786 and the picnic is held in the park afterwards in the glow of the evening sun.


Mary Derry, Regional Representative (Region 4) with Devon’s President
and Vice-President at the Branch’s 2008 AGM.

We also support all the CWL charities and help to raise funds in our parishes.

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