Friday 09 October 2015
1) Bournemouth Arts By The Sea Festival
Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival returns for its fifth year, from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 October 2015, with ten days of events, installations and experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival will enlighten those autumnal days and nights with a rich mix of music, dance and visual arts across spaces and interesting venues throughout the town. All kicking off with a family friendly opening weekend, when Bournemouth town centre, gardens and seafront come to life with a colourful array of art and activities for all ages. Visit our website for more information about this event: http://bit.ly/1Me4lEN
2) Frankly Sinatra At Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
The world’s No1 Sinatra celebrates the centenary of the greatest singer of the 20th century. Featuring the swing, the swagger and the velvet vocals of Frank Sinatra in concert, enjoy an unmissable evening with Stephen Triffitt. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1FiKTcL
3) Regent Centre Film: Everest 2D
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Visit our website for information about showing times and tickets: http://bit.ly/1jNGuoL
4) 2015 Wedding Fayre At The Chine Hotel
Calling all brides-to-be! Join The Chine Hotel for a day of inspiration and discover their hidden wedding oasis! During your visit the team invite you to explore the charming Chine Hotel, idyllically set in three acres of secluded gardens that meander to the beach. This unique wedding venue is steeped in history, with traditional Victorian features blended effortlessly with a modern twist. The hotel also offers alfresco ceremonies on their landscaped evergreen hilltop with glorious sea views over the trees-tops.
The 2015 Wedding Fayre at the Chine Hotel will also feature an exhibition of the region’s top suppliers as recommended by FJB Hotels. Including photographers, musicians, entertainment, cake designers, chair covers, florists and many more. There will be opportunity to chat with their Wedding Planners, who are full of inspiration and ideas for your big day. This is a free event. Visit our website for more information about the day: http://bit.ly/1QYL8dS
5) Beatles Tribute At The Cumberland Hotel
“Meet the Beatles” incredible Dinner & Show, supported by the wonderful Diane James. For 2 Courses 31.95/ 3 course 34.95 and the overnight package is 159.00 Double or Twin. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KZs2mp
6) Swing & Jazz Friday at The Riviera Hotel
Includes a 3 course meal followed by live music in the Aquitania Bar with Swing Unlimited band. Tickets are £25.00. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LhEKhJ
Saturday 10 October 2015
7) Open Days At The Arts University Bournemouth
AUB are a festival of diversity and excitement; a showcase of learning on a campus dedicated to the arts. There’s only so much a website or prospectus can tell you. At an Open Day at AUB you can explore the campus, see what students are working on, and talk to course tutors. You can get involved in their interactive workshop, take a bus tour of Bournemouth, enjoy iced coffee that’s featured in student projects, or simply take in the atmosphere to a backbeat of sounds from their student DJs. Visit our website for more information about the day: http://bit.ly/1K14dqL
8) Behind The Scenes With The Curator
Behind The Scenes With The Curator at Russell Cotes Museum & Art Gallery. An exclusive walking tour of areas of the museum not usually open to the public, including guest bedrooms and servants’ quarters, the Curator will be your guide, sorry not suitable for those with mobility issues. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1SAtFgZ
9) Autumn Wander - Brownsea Island
Venture out with the ranger and discover more about the nature and wildlife on Brownsea in autumn. Explore the island at this special time of year, when red squirrels can be seen on the ground and in low branches and our amazing autumn colours are on display. Booking essential, normal admission charges apply. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1FPdn8Q
10) Weekly Tours: Paintings Highlights
Discover more about the history of the Russell-Cotes collections through their regular Saturday tours. Guided tours may not be suitable for some people with mobility issues. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1PVTeE7
Sunday 11 October 2015
11) Corfe Castle Walk: 'Village Tales from the Shadows'
Explore Corfe village life through the ages discovering tales of smugglers, commoners and forgotten trades! A gentle walk through the idyllic village streets, also taking in wildlife and Bronze Age history of Corfe Common. Booking is essential. Visit our website for more information about the day: http://bit.ly/1FPeMfJ
12) Wedding Open Day At The Cumberland Hotel
Come and view the newly refurbished, sea view Ocean Suite at the Cliffeside, a truly stunning addition to Bournemouth wedding venues.
Wedding packages at The Cumberland™ Hotel Wedding venue in Bournemouth are different. They have been designed to offer couples the opportunity to design their own food and drink package. Menus and food have been chosen to reflect classics and new contemporary favourites. Great care is taken to select fresh produce. Their wines are also chosen to offer old world classics, new world favourites and even fair trade wines. Visit our website for more information about the day: http://bit.ly/1Q7iRBI
13) Animal Paintings: A Contemporary Approach
An exhibition by local artists Kate Salway and Sue Jenkins, who specialise in painting the natural world - Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (27 September 2015 – 10 January 2016). Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1F443mN
14) Walking Routes in the Bournemouth Area
Some of the best things in life are free and if you would like to explore the full beauty of Bournemouth whilst limiting the amount of money that you spend, there are few better ways than by taking in the experience provided by some of the walks that are mentioned in this blog: http://bit.ly/1fZsTZ4
Monday 12 October 2015
15) Christchurch Market
A fabulous weekly market held every Monday in the traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square. Approximately 50 stalls selling a variety of quality produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, bed linen, pet foods, jewellery, clothes, plants etc. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1M8D5MW
16) Pavilion Dance: Salsa Fit with Clare Nicholas
A partner-free dance fitness class for all abilities, using popular moves from the world of Ballroom and Latin including Cha cha, Samba, Salsa, Jive and Charleston - designed to give you a full body workout. Visit our website for more information about this class: http://bit.ly/1LhTHAu
17) Life as a professional dancer with Jo McKears
An insight into the life of a professional dancer with a question and answer session taking place at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. This session costs £5. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1FT6YiC
18) Beach Fit Southbourne
A fun way to get fit in a beautiful natural setting. Suitable for all levels of fitness, work at your own pace in a friendly and supportive environment. Classes are circuit based and offer a range of cv and strength training exercises designed to tone and shape the whole body, while burning calories and improving fitness fast. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Wf6RTb
19) Pavilion Dance: Street Dance All Styles with Elliot Plate
An intro class to all the major Street Dance styles including locking, house, popping, waacking and more! Individual classes cost £5.50 each and are one hour long unless otherwise stated. They can be booked in advance (recommended) or on the day, space permitting. Visit our website for more information about this dance class: http://bit.ly/1JSBXpU
Tuesday 13 October 2015
20) Pavilion Dance: 1940s Social Dance Intermediate & Advanced
Transport yourself back to the swinging world of the 1940s and learn the dance sensations that took the era by storm. No partner necessary for this class. Individual classes cost £5.50 each and are one hour long unless otherwise stated. They can be booked in advance (recommended) or on the day, space permitting. Visit our website for more information about this class: http://bit.ly/1MZFvv6
21) Squeeze At The Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Squeeze, the enduring British pop act whose songs have tenderly and wittily chronicled life and love stretching across four decades, are to play an extensive UK tour in the autumn – their first, as a band, for three years. Tickets range from £34.94 – £51.06. Visit our website for more information about this event: http://bit.ly/1P2NzeS
22) Bournemouth Guided Walking Tours
Why not take a tour around central Bournemouth? John your experienced guide will give you information on its fascinating early history, information on pubs, clubs, theatres and amazing plans for Bournemouth’s future. This tour costs £3, no need to book. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1DmDGYq
23) Pavilion Dance: Ashtanga Yoga with Scott Parsons
Achieve a light and strong body, a calm mind and improved circulation through a series of progressive postures. Individual classes cost £5.50 each and are one hour long unless otherwise stated. They can be booked in advance (recommended) or on the day, space permitting. Visit our website for more information about this yoga class: http://bit.ly/1j84UIK
Wednesday 14 October 2015
24) Fascinating Aida's Dillie Keane - In Cabaret
Dillie Keane takes a short break from her Fascinating Aïda gal pals to present (at The Regent Centre, Christchurch) her first solo show in years. With some brand new songs, some grand old favourites, gorgeous songs of love and songs of disgraceful filth, Dillie will break your heart, mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for pressing. Tickets are £20 per person. Visit our website for more information about the evening: http://bit.ly/1MdTA9T
25) Pavilion Dance: African Dance with Natasha Z Player
A fun, energetic introduction to African Dance. Create movement to upbeat rhythm. Natasha has over 10 years experience teaching, performing and choreographing and is a regular popular teacher at Pavilion Dance. She also teaches and performs internationally and regionally at festivals and high profile projects. She is renowned for her warm, energetic and contemporary approach to the traditions and technique of African dance and her skill of breaking down movement she makes a dance session achievable for all. Individual classes cost £5.50 each and are one hour long unless otherwise stated. They can be booked in advance (recommended) or on the day, space permitting. Visit our website for more information about this dance class: http://bit.ly/1LkiYFM
26) Freddie Flintoff: 2nd Innings
Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, hero of the historic 2005 victorious Ashes England team, is hitting the road celebrate the 10 years anniversary and share his memories of that long hot summer. This show is taking place at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre. Tickets range from £26.88 – £53.75. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KiJ2Uc
27) Pavilion Dance: Ballet Intermediate with Arturo Robles
A faster-paced, more challenging class using techniques sourced from a variety of ballet schools. Individual classes cost £5.50 each and are one hour long unless otherwise stated. They can be booked in advance (recommended) or on the day, space permitting. Visit our website for more information about this class: http://bit.ly/1hqK2vc
Thursday 15 October 2015
28) Bournemouth Guided Walking Tours
Why not take a tour around central Bournemouth? John your experienced guide will give you information on its fascinating early history, information on pubs, clubs, theatres and amazing plans for Bournemouth’s future. This tour costs £3, no need to book. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1DmDGYq
29) Pavilion Dance: Ballroom Basic with Fred and Sheila Kendall
Fred and Sheila, former dance champions, will teach you how to glide across the floor with elegance, grace and poise. Individual classes cost £5.50 each and are one hour long unless otherwise stated. They can be booked in advance (recommended) or on the day, space permitting. Visit our website for more information about this class: http://bit.ly/1JSCNmF
30) The Westover Art Gallery
Westover Gallery is one of the South West’s most successful independent galleries featuring artwork from local, national and international artists. Rubbing shoulders with purveyors of the countries leading couture and jewellery on Bournemouth’s prestigious Westover Road they are without doubt worth a visit! With freshly ground complimentary coffee always on the go and with three floors to explore our ever changing collection of art ensures that there’s always something new to look at, no matter how many times you visit the gallery or indeed browse on-line. Experience Westover Gallery and prepare to be inspired. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1HnkuET
31) The ELO Experience - Mr Blue Sky At Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! Formed over 7 years ago, The ELO Experience are the world's foremost tribute to this great band. With a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along to and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a musical journey through time. Tickets are £21.50. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KoCeBr
32) Corfe Castle Walk: 'Hartland Clay Trams'
A short distance from Corfe Castle, this beautifully quiet corner of the Purbeck was once the centre of the regions clay industry. This walk takes in the stunning landscape of Hartland and Slepe, following the plateways to take in the views and wildlife of this special area managed by the National Trust. This walk costs £3 and is approximately 2 miles. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KiMtuk
33) Pavilion Dance: Dance Club Fit with Michael French
Dance to beats and get fit to hit the weekend dancefloor in this high energy and funky class! Michael has been a teacher for 24 years. Starting in nightclubs making routines in the 90’s moved on to Breakdance classes and caught the dance bug. Trained in many street styles, House, Waacking, Locking as well as Salsa and others. He has been stage performing for the past 6 years. As a DJ his main love is energetic dancing in clubs to big tunes. That’s what Club Fit is about. Training the body for the dance floor. Get involved! Individual classes cost £5.50 each and are one hour long unless otherwise stated. They can be booked in advance (recommended) or on the day, space permitting. Visit our website for more information about this dance class: http://bit.ly/1QZjFsl
