Friday 30 October 2015
General Events:
1) Wimborne Indoor Country Market
The Wimborne Indoor Country Market takes place every Friday. There is a wide selection of homemade cakes, bread and savouries, homemade jams & preserves, plants and cut garden flowers, seasonal fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, handmade cards, knitting and crochet, sewing, jewellery and other craft items. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1WfOAnS
2) Poole Leisure Painters
A friendly and enthusiastic Art group covering all levels of talent. Come along and paint in your chosen medium amongst like-minded people. Demonstrations, outings, competitions and exhibitions are arranged throughout the year including a lively Christmas Party. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1MhUXn4
3) Nordic Walking Classes - Upton House
Nordic walking is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. These classes a great way to improve fitness, lose weight and tone the whole body. Each session costs £4, meet in the main car park. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KZ4AqZv
4) Mad About The Musicals - The Lighthouse, Poole
With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boubli & Schonberg, the talented cast of MAD ABOUT will evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals, incredible dancing, stunning costumes and West End musicians to bring you the very best show in town! Tickets are £25.75 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KADgu5
5) Free Health Walks - Poole
The Poole Healthy Walks Scheme offers free short walks led by trained volunteer Walk Leaders. All walks are 1 mile and offer gentle exercise. New walkers always welcome, just turn up and join in. Meet by the bus stop in the main car park of Upton Country Park. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LVpFkO
6) Sara Gee At The Greenman Wimborne
Visit our website to view the list of events/bands that The Greenman Pub has coming up... http://bit.ly/1LRn3T0http://bit.ly/1LRn3T0
7) MISS NIGHTINGALE – The Musical
The smash hit, original British musical Miss Nightingale - the musical by Matthew Bugg is back in a brand new production for a fifth and final UK tour, Autumn 2015 and Spring 2016. This hilarious and heart-warming tale of love, loss and hope brings the gay glamour and back-stage affairs of 1940’s London thrillingly to life. This event is taking place at Poole Lighthouse. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1H4xIrp
8) T.Rextasy: I Love To Boogie - Tivoli Theatre
T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages – If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! Tickets are £18.50 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1RxfEM4
9) Quinns Quinney Band At The Stable
Arguably the finest eight-nine or ten piece skiffle band ever to play Purbeck Folk Festival! Rustic gentlefolk with a charm all their own. This event will start at 7.30pm. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1MeRPVe
10) Live chilled piano & jazz session at FB Harbour Heights
As the sun disappears behind Brownsea Island, enjoy relaxed and chilled live music sessions at the Harbour Heights Hotel. Grab a cocktail from the bar or open up the restaurant’s award winning dinner menu, as they fill the air with fine music. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1NfWoCU
11) Wareham's Firework Nights
Bonfire and firework bonanza and 2 fire shows, funfair, stalls, bar and food! Tickets; £5 adults £2 over 14 children free. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1GeZVAQ
Halloween Events:
12) Spooky Children’s Discovery Tour - Upton House
Jump on the specially decorated Halloween buggy for a spooky themed tour around the Country Park! What will you discover on the way? Meet at the designated start point on the carriageway just down from the main car park, near the Tea Rooms. Booking is essential. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1FHodhh
13) Poole Museum's Guided Ghost Walk
To get visitors in the mood for Halloween, Poole Museum is opening its doors after dark. Their half-term trail will be on offer with some spooky treats up for grabs. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged! Booking is required to reserve a place - please call Poole Museum on 01202 262600. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Nrk33u
14) Children’s Hallowe’en Party At The Ark
Join the team for the spookiest night of the year with a trick or treat Hallowe'en party full of frightful fun, ghostly games, terrifying treats, devilish decorations and more! Tickets cost £8.00 little horrors (children) and £5.00 per adult - includes BBQ buffet. Book now to avoid disappointment, call 01202 717197. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1RKfBgJ
Saturday 31 October 2015
General Events:
15) Forage Festival at RSPB Arne
The Arne Forage festival is a collection of local traders, local food producers and craft stalls including hands on bush craft, knife skills courses, forage walks, archery, and all sorts! This year, more than ever, there is the chance to try your hand at a range of activities in the great outdoors. No booking required. Tickets are £2 per person (which includes free entry into the raffle). Under 16's go FREE. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KAHsK5v
16) Poole Town Football Club – Playing Merthyr Town
Come and support your local football club! Find all their upcoming fixtures both home and away on this page: http://bit.ly/1Lx0Xr6
17) Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders At The Tivoli Theatre
Andy Fairweather Low’s pedigree is the stuff rock dreams are made of. He first came to prominence at the vanguard of the new youthful expression of music as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as ‘Bend Me Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice’ are internationally remembered to this day. But if you were paying close attention you might have picked up a clue in the magnificent ‘Gin House’ to Andy’s future musical collaborations… Tickets are £20.00 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1ORBpsw
18) The Country Owl and The City Squirrel - The Lighthouse, Poole.
Tony the Owl lives in the countryside. He’s really happy in his little garden until Joe and Charlotte turn up and ruin his peace and quiet. Featuring puppetry, original music, and a squirrel flying machine, this is a story about making friends, being different and why that’s OK. Tickets are £7.75 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1N2rGhn
19) Live music session at FB Haven Hotel
To accompany the Haven Hotel’s fine wine, food and views, enjoy water’s edge live music and a relaxed atmosphere. Grab a drink in the Pavilion Bar, take a table in La Roche, what better way to spend a weekend?! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1ERBIjc
20) Corfe Castle Fireworks
A free firework display over Corfe Castle at the end of The Greyhound Inn's annual Sausage and Cider Festival. Hog roast, food stalls and live music from 8pm. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LvLHMo
Halloween Events:
21) Halloween Fancy Dress Parade At Wimborne Model Town
Wimborne Model Town have their Halloween Fancy dress parade at 3pm with prizes for different ages - come and look your worst! Afterwards the team have got Halloween games and activities followed by Halloween tea in the tea room and a later opening to enjoy the Model Town and Garden illuminations for the last time this year. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LRqglq
22) Pumpkin Parade At Upton House
Bring your finest carved pumpkin and see how it fares in the Best Pumpkin Competition in the Walled Garden. Categories and prizes for both children and adults to enter. Enjoy a disco and Halloween themed activities after the competition too! Parade & judging starts at 12pm. £2.50 per pumpkin. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OpsblR
23) Dorset Wildlife Trust Halloween Makes Session At WMT
Join Nicki Tutton from Dorset Wildlife Trust are coming to Wimborne Model Town at 11am to make spooks for Halloween including bats & spiders - all ages welcome! This is also a great opportunity to find out more about the work of the county's leading conservation organisation. Please book in advance - Call 01202 881924. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1iESLuD
24) The Spooky Fright Show At The Allendale Community Centre
Two one hour shows based on Halloween - a night of song and dance for all ages! Tickets range from £4 - £6. Licensed bar available. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1FwkuZh
25) Lemur Landing's Trick or Treat Party
Get out your hats and broomsticks, wizard wear and ghostly get ups and come and have a fang-tastic time at Lewey's Halloween party. Join the team for a fun-filled evening of entertainment, ghoulishly good grub and don't forget, if you want a tasty sweet to eat, be sure to holler TRICK OR TREAT! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OFaxKK
26) Spooktacular Halloween Festival
Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween Festival for all the family at the Sandbanks Hotel! Halloween horrors with a creepy maze, spooky games, fancy dress, face painting, arts & crafts, spooky swash and Betty buckle spooky story time, party dances and disco! Tasty Halloween feasts available. Raising money for Wave FMS cash for kids. Tickets cost £6 per child, suitable for ages 4+. Booking required. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OpGJ4U
27) Spooky Hallowe'en Tales - Brownsea Island
Meet Granny Cousins as she leads you through a spooky dinner in the Villano cafe, where the spirits of the island's past will appear before your very eyes! Brought to life by local storyteller Michele O'Brien, the island characters will join you over dinner. Families welcome. Tickets cost £15 per person. Booking is essential. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Lc7p8l
28) Studland's Halloween Night with Cider and Sausages
Join the team at Studland this Halloween evening for Cider and Sausages and if you're feeling brave why not try a spooky night time walk along the beach?! All tickets are £10 (per adult) / £7 (under 18's). Payment for the event must be made at the time of booking. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1VX7kbK
29) Horror Island Halloween Party
This Halloween, Aruba are transporting you to Horror Island...do you dare to party with them? Fancy dress is optional, but those who do dress to impress have more fun! Free entry all night. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1H4ARaN
Sunday 01 November 2015
30) Petanque At Upton Country Park
I n basic terms, petanque is a form of boules where the goal is to throw hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet or jack, while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground. Petanque takes place every Wednesday & Sunday at Upton House. Meet at the Petanque terrain for 1.30pm. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1jLnibw
31) Portholes - Art Exhibition At Brownsea Island
The work of Stephen Bishop will be on display, as part of a prize awarded in partnership with Poole Museum's open art exhibition. Stephen's work links well with the island theme and also forms part of the National Trust's coast celebrations for 2015. Exhibition is free, but normal ferry and entrance charges apply. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Nz4syP
32) Christmas at LeBateau
Planning a Christmas get together with friends, family or work colleagues? Book your party at LeBateau this Christmas! Visit our website to view their Christmas menu and for more information: http://bit.ly/1k4X2YZ
33) Contemporary Lantern Display at Corfe Castle
Join Corfe Castle during the month of November and start of December and see how contemporary lanterns subtly illuminate key castle architectural features along with vistas and voids. Please be aware that there are steps, steep slopes, and uneven paths in the castle. There is wheelchair access to the outer bailey only. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Lx0gxM
Monday 02 November 2015
34) What We Did This Summer
Over 20 artists will showcase work that has been developed over the summer period either as part of community projects, festivals, set commissions or personal artistic development in a variety of mediums such as digital and print illustration, street art, abstract painting, sculpture and design. Some artists will be available for a 'meet and greet' sessions by appointment throughout the exhibition run. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1NrI3VN
35) Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens
See what the Castle and village would have looked like before its destruction by Cromwell’s troops in 1646. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens, it is the ideal place for a lazy few hours! The Courtyard tea room serves fresh local produce in a 17th Century courtyard setting, open to everyone whether visiting the Model Village or not. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1P37udI
36) Kingston Lacy: Conservation undercover
From spit and polish to a bit of elbow grease discover how Kingston Lacy is protected from the pesky agents of deterioration. This year put on a pair of over shoes and protective gloves and collect your torch to begin a journey of exploration around the state rooms. From silverfish and woodworm to dust and light - these are just some of the problems kingston Lacy have to overcome in preserving their books, china, wood and other objects in their priceless collection. Meet their Conservation Explainers and have a go - learn new techniques, help them preserve the collection and even take home a tip or two. Booking not needed, normal admission charges apply. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/207ecpO
Tuesday 03 November 2015
37) Poole Harbour & Island Cruise - 70 Minutes
City Cruises Poole will take you around the islands & past the beautiful beaches and bays of this magnificent Harbour, cruising close to Brownsea Island and its castle and viewing the famous houses at Sandbanks. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1VTMoQT
38) Segway Tours - Upton Country Park
Take a guided Segway tour gliding through the beautiful gardens and woodland with a qualified instructor whilst you take in the abundance of plants and wildlife around you. Minimum age for a Segway tour is 12 years, and maximum group size is 6. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1JXWn4n
39) Poole Town Football Club – Playing Shaftesbury Town
Come and support your local football club! Find all their upcoming fixtures both home and away on this page: http://bit.ly/1Lx0Xr6
Wednesday 04 November 2015
40) Orienteering, Brownsea Island
Pick up a self-led orienteering pack at visitor centre and discover more about Brownsea Island. The Brownsea team also offer led orienteering activities for pre-booked groups. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LikPAz
41) Tea Dance At The Lighthouse, Poole
A great way to meet people, keep fit and have fun! An informal and welcoming event for anyone who enjoys dancing or listening to live music from waltzes to tango, from jive to jazz. Advanced booking is essential. Tickets cost £5.50 including tea and biscuits. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1jO9zkf
42) Wimborne Wine Society
Meeting once a month Members enjoy a wine tasting/presentation by a guest speaker or by another member. Enjoy and learn about commercial wines in a relaxed and informal way. Meet in The Quarterjack Suite (Wimborne Allendale Centre). Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1gRnlA3
43) 'Let's Hang On' At The Lighthouse
Following huge demand after their performance here last year, Let’s Hang On returns to take you on a musical journey through the history of one of the most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! Tickets cost £23.25 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/208t9rK
44) Jenkins & Sons Live Music Sessions 2015
Live music, beer tasting, some Northern Soul dancing courtesy of Mark & Rob or just a good old fashioned chin wag! Tonight Martin Pitt will be playing live. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1hFZQdQ
45) Sam Lee and Friends At The Lighthouse
"The most unpredictable and inventive young traditional singer on the British folk scene" (The Guardian) heads out to tour in advance of the release of his latest album, The Fade In Time. Tickets cost £13.75 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1MQKls2
Thursday 05 November 2015
46) Little Songs Music Classes
Music Classes for Under 4's. Fun, Imaginative, Child-centered, with highly qualified musician and Kindergarten Music Teacher. These sessions take place at the Allendale Community Centre and cost £4.50 a class. For more information and to book a place, call Ann on 07974 362687. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1O2XFiU
47) Divine Inspiration BreakDance
Dance Four All feel everybody should have the chance to dance. They want you to experience the fun atmosphere of street dance, so no matter your age or ability they have the right classes for you! DFA’s street dance classes are focused on building your confidence and having fun. They create a supportive and positive environment for all the dancers so you can enjoy your dancing to the full! Tickets range from £4.50 - £5.50 per class. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LRA8vv
48) John Wilson and The John Wilson Orchestra
John Wilson and The John Wilson Orchestra plus special guests return with a sensational new show celebrating the genius of George Gershwin! Featuring some of his greatest hits such as I Got Rhythm, The Man I Love, Somebody Loves Me, Fascinatin' Rhythm and Strike Up The Band - all in their sumptuous original film orchestrations. This event is being held at The Lighthouse, Poole. Tickets range from £33.25 - £47.75. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1PS4Vxw
49) Live Jazz at the Sandbanks Hotel
The Sandbanks Hotel are putting the ‘jazz’ back into Thursday evenings with live performances from an eclectic range of local musicians. Eat, drink and enjoy spectacular sea views while listening to amazing jazz artists, including blues, funk and soul performing live in the Sandbanks Hotel’s Compass Suite. Entry to these fantastic Jazz events is only £5 per ticket on the door. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1WdTmk1
50) Bonfire Night Fireworks on Poole Quay
Celebrate the Gunpowder plot with a bang on Thursday 5 November as the largest FREE firework event in Dorset sets Poole’s skyline ablaze. Join the free party from 5pm with live music and family entertainment with street entertainers, hoola hoop workshop, jugglers and fire performances throughout the evening. The party atmosphere is rounded off with the traditional fireworks extravaganza over Poole Harbour at 8pm. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1POKYbJ
51) Fireworks Cruise with City Cruises Poole
Enjoy a fabulous evening cruise through Poole Harbour and ending with a magnificent Firework Display. With licensed bars on board you can enjoy a drink as the sun sets before viewing the amazing November 5th fireworks display. The best views are definitely from the sea! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1PS4C5V
