Friday 11 September 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/1hCfAzr
2) White Mill and Barford Farm walk
Discover the stunning scenery around the 18th century White Mill. Enjoy walking along beautiful droves and take in the stunning views across the Stour Valley. With plenty of bird life and magnificent foliage to take in, this walk will encounter a 12th century bridge reputed to be the oldest in Dorset. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1ERBmct
3) 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
4) Nordic Walking Classes - Upton House
A great low impact outdoor activity using Nordic Walking Poles. £4 per session, meet in Upton House & Country Park’s main car park. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KZ4AqZ
5) Live music sessions 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
6) Live chilled piano & jazz sessions 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
Saturday 12 September 2015
7) Family Camp at Brownsea Island
Enjoy an adventurous weekend on Brownsea Island with family and friends! This is a rare chance to spend the night on Brownsea Island. Come along and take part in camping, activities, a bbq and a night time sing-song. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1M8ubzb
8) The Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
Come and sample the wares from 70 food and Cheese stalls, over 80 craft exhibitors. Enjoy some of the 25 plus beers in the “real ale” tent, cider from local cider makers, a wine bar, live music and children’s entertainment. In the Mousetrap theatre, cookery and Cheese making demonstrations. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1UjhkP8
9) Storytelling: King John at Corfe Castle
Hear why King John imprisoned his niece Eleanor, Margaret and Isobel the daughters of King William of Scotland and his wife, Queen Isobel, in Corfe Castle all at the same time. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1KrgfQE
10) Brownsea Island's Big Canoe Saturdays
An exciting opportunity for all the family to experience Brownsea Island from the water. Join your instructor to paddle one of the 12-seater 'Big canoes' around Poole Harbour. Suitable for children 6 years + (subject to fitting junior buoyancy aid), all children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1M8uJ8a
11) Kayak Fishing At Studland Beach
Join the kayak fishing trip with Studland's instructors and chef followed by a seafood cooking demo and lunch at Knoll Beach Café. Booking essential. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1VLnR2q
Sunday 13 September 2015
12) The Friends of Upton Country Park House Open Days / House Tours
The last of the 2015 House Open Days. Admission to the House is free for the sale of books, souvenirs and gifts. House openings and tours are subject to weather and volunteer availability, please visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1UyNAhq
13) Wedding Daze At The Lighthouse
Once you have decided to get married wedding exhibitions are a great place to start looking for ideas to make your wedding day the day of your dreams… See what The Lighthouse has to offer 2015/16. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LQkJ3w
14) Animal Corner At Upton Country Park's Education Centre
A variety of small animals for you to meet, with rabbits, guinea pigs and more all waiting to say hello. They can be found outside the Education Centre, next to the Crazy Golf. Entry is £1. Animal Corner opens daily from 10am – 5pm. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1LWMNPW
15) Marie Curie's Archery Day
An outdoor 'taster session' at Harbour Challenge. Refreshments provided, free parking on site, wheelchair access, spectator free. £12 per person. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Q5CwSY
Monday 14 September 2015
16) Cyril Diver Discovery Trail At Studland Beach
Follow in Cyril Diver's footsteps with this self-led family trail at Knoll Beach. In the 1930's, Captain Cyril Diver unearthed the diversity of Studland's wildlife and helped safeguard it for the future. Since 2013 The National Trust have been following in his footsteps - and now you can to! Booking not needed. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1UEn5lt
17) 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. Booking essential. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1JXWn4n
Tuesday 15 September 2015
18) Birds of Brownsea - migration time
Discover the birds of Brownsea Island with Dorset Wildlife Trust - The bird migration season is underway and Brownsea's internationally important lagoon is a stopover for many wading birds. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1JRtBSP
19) Cyril Diver Exhibition - Studland
Visit the exhibition at the Discovery Centre, Knoll Beach to mark the end of the Cyril Diver project, first started in the 1930's and more recently investigating again Studland's amazing ecology. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1IWa0wX
20) 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
Wednesday 16 September 2015
21) Poole Marie Curie's Coffee Morning
All are invited to have a cup of coffee and slice of cake at Broadstone Library for a great cause! All money raised will be spent locally on those needing care and support through terminal illness. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1PKZVrX
22) Petanque At Upton Country Park
In 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, come along to Upton Country Park and play a game. Meet at the Petanque terrain. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1JXWQn3
23) First World War Walk At Brownsea Island
Come and join this free guided walk that explores the island's first world war connections. Normal admission charges apply. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1g7o9AA
24) Cyril Diver Event - Landrover Safaris
Join one of the Cyril Diver Team on a Landrover Safari on the Studland peninsula to discover the landscape that the project has been studying and hear how it has changed over time. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1XGJse6
Thursday 17 September 2015
25) 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!
Included in the Model Village and gardens are:-
-Giant Games for all the family
-Croquet lawn
-Village punishment area for scoundrels, with working stocks and pillories
-Fossil corner
-Enchanted fairy garden
-Wildlife garden with hide and bird feeding station
-The Potting shed mini museum and information centre
-Life size civil war soldiers, guarding our castle
-Terrace for refreshments with sweeping views of the surrounding hills and castle
-Gift shop, selling local produce and fun gifts for all the family
The Courtyard tea room services 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
26) Poole Markets
Every Thursday and Saturday in Poole High Street a general market - with a farmers section held between 9am and 2pm in Falkland Square, selling local and free range products including; Nurserymen, Bakers and Pie Makers who breed, grow and make their own produce. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Dwlziv
