Meet Ben Pentreath: An Exclusive Book Signing Opportunity in Poundbury
- trudyritsema2
- Sep 11
- 2 min read
Just before our General Meeting on September 18th, we have a special treat for the entire community!
A Rare Chance to Meet the Expert on Poundbury
Renowned architect and author Ben Pentreath will be available for a book signing session ahead of his keynote presentation at the General Meeting of the Community Association of Poundbury at Damers Hall. His book, An English Vision—Traditional Architecture and Decoration for Today, is being made available at the signing by our local Waterstones.
Ben is uniquely positioned to speak about our community—not only as a respected architect and urban planning expert, but as someone who truly understands what makes Poundbury special. This is a rare opportunity to meet him personally and discuss his insights into the unique place we call home.
Open to All Poundbury Residents
We're delighted to open this book signing to the entire Poundbury community—not just CAofP members. Whether you're a long-time resident, new to the area, you work here, or are simply curious about Ben's work, you're warmly invited to join us.
Please note: While the book signing is open to everyone, the General Meeting that follows is exclusively for CAofP members. Non-members attending the book signing will be warmly welcomed but asked to leave after the signing to ensure adequate space for our members' meeting.
Time: 5-5.30pm, 18 September 2025
Location: Damers Hall
You can:
Meet Ben Pentreath personally and chat about Poundbury, architecture, and urban planning
Buy and have your book(s) signed: Waterstones are kindly offering £5 off the retail price!
Simply attend to meet Ben—there's no obligation to purchase books
Order books for signing if you'd like a personalised, signed copy (contact secretary@lovepoundbury.org)
Ben's gorgeous books make thoughtful gifts (it's Christmas soon!), and a signed copy can become a treasured keepsake that celebrates this remarkable community.
For CAofP Members: A Perfect Start to the Evening
For CAofP members, the book signing offers you the chance to engage with Ben on a personal level before hearing his keynote speech about Poundbury's significance.
Not yet a member? This could be the perfect opportunity to join us for the full evening! You can sign up at: https://www.lovepoundbury.org/membership-registration
Please let us know if you're planning to attend by emailing info@lovepoundbury.org.
This is a unique opportunity to meet one of the leading voices on innovative community planning right here. Whether you're interested in architecture, community development, or simply want to meet Ben, we'd love to see you!
Questions? Email us at info@lovepoundbury.org
