Friday 21 August 2015
1) 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
2) Monsters of the deep with the RSPB at Hengistbury Head
Calling all families! Come and find Join Sarah-Jane and her RSPB colleagues. You will delve into the ponds at Hengistbury Head to see what lurks beneath the surface… Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1IHsGld
3) Quay for my Car – Lotus 7s & Caterhams
Quay for my Car is an annual event which takes place throughout the summer on Poole Quay. Each week there is a different theme with the theme this week being Lotus 7s & Caterhams. The event is open to all car owners who fit the theme for that particular evening. Entry to the event is free but is on a first come, first served basis. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1UQmW06
4) Friday Night Fish & Chips At Studland
No need to rush home from the beach, enjoy fish and chips from the Knoll Beach Cafe chefs with a view of the sea! Tickets: £9.95 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Ukh3YM
Saturday 22 August 2015
5) The RNLI Open Weekend
On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2015, between 10am and 5pm the RNLI welcomes you to their Poole HQ to celebrate the official opening of their All-weather Lifeboat Centre, and to explore the next generation of lifesaving. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1DpOqVY
6) Sea Train Adventure
Walk through the beautiful town of Swanage, catch the steam train on Swanage Railway through picturesque Purbeck to the idyllic village of Corfe Castle, returning by train, browse Swanage before sailing back to Poole. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KNyShk
7) Summer Holiday Fun at Kingston Lacy
Enjoy a summer to remember with a range of ’50 things’ inspired events and activities at Kingston Lacy! Normal admission charges apply. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1JJLvIB
8) Poole Markets
Every Thursday and Saturday in Poole High Street a general market - with a farmers section held between 9am and 2pm on Thursdays in Falkland Square, selling local and free range products. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1L2CUj8
Sunday 23 August 2015
9) Wimborne's Art and Design Market
With the best selection of arts, crafts and vintage collections from local artists and designers. Perfect for that special gift or to treat yourself! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Pjcb2L
10) Film-Poems at The Lighthouse
Lighthouse is inviting submissions for an exciting new project highlighting film-poetry, a developing hybrid art-form that connects the apparently disparate worlds of the moving image and the written word. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1IDflt4
11) Live Caribbean Sundays at FJB Sandbanks Hotel
This event takes place every Sunday from the 21 June - end August, From 7pm.
Join in with the fun on Sunday night from the 21st of June to the end of August for an evening of Caribbean vibes and BBQ bites! ‘Steelasophical’ will provide the rhythm using traditional steel drums to create a tropical chilled-out atmosphere. The team of talented chefs will be serving food from the Sandbanks Hotel’s famous Beach Club featuring BBQ classics and alfresco favourites... Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1gsFPaZ
Monday 24 August 2015
12) Festival of Seafood and Shellfish
Featuring south coast fish and shellfish from local suppliers. From Lobster to Cornish Sardines and Mussels. Daily specials and homemade dishes. Freshly delivered produce every day. Special children's menu, large garden and car park. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1NfWjk3
13) Museum Memories - The Priest's House, Wimborne.
A monthly reminiscence session for people with dementia and their carers, with objects from the collections and activities. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1K3jfRB
14) 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! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1P37udI
Tuesday 25 August 2015
15) Tractor Trailer rides for the less able - Barford Farm
Throughout the season Kingston Lacy has events for visitors who experience difficulties accessing some aspects of the property. The tours around the wider estate are by a specially adapted trailer - ideal for wheelchair users, people with mobility difficulties and carers. Booking is essential. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1M0Uc36
16) Step Back in Time with Poole Museum
Mondays & Tuesdays in August, 11.00 am – 3.00 pm, Scaplen’s Court. Free event. Historical demonstrations and craft activities in the atmospheric setting of Scaplen’s Court. Activities will focus on a different historical period each week! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1DdUQaO
17) Poole Dream Machines
The UK’s biggest and best weekly bike meet takes places on Poole Quay every Tuesday from 6pm. This popular motorbike event runs from the first Tuesday in April to the end of September. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KOLHF8
18) Orienteering At Brownsea Island
Pick up a self-led orienteering pack at visitor centre and discover more about Brownsea Island! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LikPAz
Wednesday 26 August 2015
19) Bug hunt at Arne
Join the RSPB for this family friendly event to track down everything and anything you can find! You'll try to track down spiders, reptiles, beetles, dragonflies, butterflies; anything that moves (and some stuff that doesn't) on dry land and in the ponds. Free event, no booking required. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OSBW9J
20) Wicked Wednesdays At The Allendale Centre
Liven up the middle of the week with The Allendale Centre’s summer holiday activities! All activities include free squash & biscuit for each child. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1K3l4Of
Thursday 27 August 2015
21) Poole Markets
Every Thursday and Saturday in Poole High Street a general market - with a farmers section held between 9am and 2pm on Thursdays in Falkland Square, selling local and free range products. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1L2CUj8
22) The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2015
Purbeck Folk Festival is an award-winning small festival set on a sheep farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. Brought to you by Paul and Catherine Burke the music and entertainment directors and curators of the award-winning Purbeck Folk Festival. It features outstanding, original young folk, roots and world music. The team always encourage the young up and coming musicians too as well as booking national and international folk acts and a good variety of local music. There’s something for everyone. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1PwWDcg
23) Summer Breeze on the Quay with Fireworks & Cycle Celebration
Get your groove on for Poole’s Summer Breeze as fabulous free live music, entertainment and fireworks comes to the Quay - bringing a party atmosphere to Poole’s continental quayside with live music, entertainment and family fun before finishing with a firework finale over the largest natural harbour in Europe. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1M8NbgE
24) Custom House Summer Breeze live music & BBQ
Summer Breeze Live Music and Outdoor BBQ at Custom House, Poole Quay, Thursday evenings in July & August. Live bands from 7.30pm on the outside music stage at Custom House. BBQ with handmade burgers, plus local crab and lobsters! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1MNTZzp
