Events During June 2012

Shows & Concerts See end of section for the main venue contact details. Ticket prices shown are standard adult rates unless stated otherwise. Concessions may be available. Friday 1st – Death of an Artist at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 6.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 Friday 1st - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Ivan Brackenbury, Noel James and Sara Pascoe at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 1st – Charlotte Glasson Band at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 1st – The Buzzcocks at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £20.00 Saturday 2nd – Symphonic Beatles – Live ‘Beaphonic’ at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £22.50, £29.50, £32.50 Saturday 2nd – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring comedians Colin Owens, Matthew Bayliss, Paul F Taylor and Martin Beaumont at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 Saturday 2nd – The Tidy Boys (Back2Front) at O2 Academy, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 10.00pm. Tickets: £15.00 Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th – Bang Goes the Theory LIVE at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: daily 11.30am and 4.00pm. Tickets: Only available from Bang Goes the Theory website: www.bbc.co.uk/bang not from Lighthouse box office. Saturday 2nd – Sunflowers and Sheds (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00am and 2.00pm. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 2nd – Herman’s Hermits at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £17.00 Saturday 2nd – Michael Winslow at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.45pm. Tickets: £16.00 Saturday 2nd – The Comedy Works at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £13.00 Saturday 2nd – Fleetwood Bac (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 3rd – Funkaholics at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Sunday 3rd – Carl Cox at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 10.00pm. Tickets: £15.00 Monday 4th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Diamond Jubilee Proms in the Park at Meyrick Park, Bournemouth. Gates open: 6.00pm. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £26.00 Monday 4th – Rollin’ Stoned (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Tuesday 5th – Saturday 9th – Summer Holiday at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30pm. Plus matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets: £17.50 Tuesday 5th – NOFX at O2 Academy, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 6.00pm. Tickets: £18.50 Tuesday 5th – Brit Floyd (tribute) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £27.50 Wednesday 6th – Harmony Ice at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Wednesday 6th – Lunchtime Recital by Caren Friel at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday’s until Wednesday 12th September – Variety Nights weekly event with acts including comedy, song and dance at Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.15pm. Tickets: £15.00, £16.00 Thursday 7th – Sara Martin at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00am. Please note performance is subject to change. Thursday 7th - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Penny Weedon on the Electronic Organ at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 7th – Made in Heaven at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th – Mrs Brown Rides Again at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Sold Out contact box office for returns. Friday 8th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Trevor Crook, Jason Patterson and Bryan Lacey at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 8th – The Tin Violin at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 8th – Lady Winwood’s Maggot at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 9th – Noches de Tango – Argentinean Tango Show at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 9th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring comedians Bryan Lacey, Larry Dean, Pat Cahill and Geoff Whitingat Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 Saturday 9th – The Way Back Home (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00am and 3.00pm. Tickets: £8.00 Saturday 9th – Suspiciously Elvis (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 10th – City of Southampton Albion Band at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00am. and 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Sunday 10th – New Forest Jazz Workshop at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Sunday 10th – The Cunning Little Vixen streamed live from Glynbourne to the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.10pm. Tickets: £23.00 Tuesday 12th - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Damon Willetts on the Compton Organ at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Tuesday 12th – Bad Manners and Rat Race at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £15.00 Wednesday 13th – Lunchtime Recital by Nikolai Krinitski at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday 13th – Jazz Dance Company at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.00 Wednesday 13th – Tracey ‘TJ’ Higgs – Psychic Medium at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £16.50 Thursday 14th – Sara Martin at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00am. Please note performance is subject to change. Thursday 14th – Verve 12 at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.00 Friday 15th – Scroobius Pip at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 6.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 16th – Salisbury City Band of the Royal British Legion at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00am. and 2.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Saturday 16th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring comedians Geoff Whiting, Wayne Shakespeare, Toby Brown and Dave Eastgate at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 Saturday 16th – The South Coast Summer Dub Extravaganza at O2 Academy, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 10.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 16th – Alan Price at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £19.50 Saturday 16th – The Cabinet Maker’s Daughter at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 17th – Cinderella at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.30pm and 7.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 17th – Funkaholics at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Sunday 17th and Monday 18th – Open Air Theatre: Hamlet at Upton Country Park, Poole. Performances: 7.00pm. plus matinee on Monday at 2.00pm. Tickets: £17.50 Monday 18th – Vintage Brass at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Monday 18th – Saturday 23rd - Dreamboats and Petticoats at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. plus matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets: £19.50 Wednesday 20th - Lunchtime Recital by Philip Lange at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm Wednesday 20th – New Forest Dixieland Band at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Wednesday 20th – Less Than Jake at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 Thursday 21st - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Paul Kirner on the Compton Organ at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 21st – Larry Miller at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 22nd – The Chris Walker Swingtet at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00am and 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change Friday 22nd – Essence of Ireland at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.50, £24.50 Friday 22nd - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Richard Morton, Katherine Ryan and guest to be confirmed at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd June – Schools We Will Rock You at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30pm. Plus matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets: £9.00 Saturday 23rd – Christchurch Music Centre at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change Saturday 23rd – Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival Concert at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.00 Saturday 23rd – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring comedians Cole Parker, Abi Roberts, Dave Thompson and Jonny Awsum at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 Sunday 24th – The Christchurch and Highcliffe Band at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change Monday 25th – The Ladyboys of Bangkok – Carnival Queens at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.00, £23.00 Tuesday 26th - The Christchurch and Highcliffe Band at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change Tuesday 26th – Thursday 28th – The Reduced Shakespeare Company at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. plus matinee on Wednesday at 2.30pm. Wednesday 27th - Lunchtime Recital by the Liquorice Clarinet Group at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm Wednesday 27th - The Bournemouth Area Fellowship Band of the Salvation Army at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change Thursday 28th - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Alistair Keirnan on the Compton Organ at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 28th – Sally Morgan - Psychic Sally on the Road at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £24.00 Thursday 28th – In Good Company at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 Thursday 28th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Symphomania at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.00, £19.00 Friday 29th – The Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change Friday 29th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Rob Deering, Ninia Benjamin and guest to be confirmed at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 29th and Saturday 30th – Hollywood Dance Academy Show at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.00pm. plus matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets: £11.00 Friday 29th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Chorus: Classic Choral Spectacular II at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.00, £19.00 Friday 29th – The Drifters at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £25.00 Saturday 30th – The Coda Fiddle Orchestra at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00am. Please note performance is subject to change Saturday 30th – Christchurch Music Centre at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change Saturday 30th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring comedians Dave Eastgate, Kevin Shepherd, Stella Graham and Susan Murray at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 Contact details for theatre tickets and further information:- Bournemouth Theatres: Tickets available from the theatre box offices at Pavilion Theatre or BIC. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk Pier Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 306126 or visit: www.thebournemouthpier.com O2 Academy Bournemouth & The Old Fire Station: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (0844) 477 2000 or visit: www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk Lighthouse Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk My Kyps: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (01202) 748945 or visit: www.mrkyps.net Regent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk For a local gig guide and more information on live music venues in the area visit: www.dolfinmusic.com Contact details for comedy club tickets and further information:- Jaggers Comedy Club: Tickets available from box office. Tel: (0845) 606 6647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk Funnybone Comedy Club: Tickets available from box office: Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: http://funnybone.co.uk/ Events Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk Until Sunday 10th June – Gerry Cottles Circus at Branksome Recreation Ground, Alder Road, Poole. Tickets: £10.00. Times: Wednesday 30th – Friday 1st June: 5.00pm and 7.30pm., Saturday’s, Sunday’s, Bank Holiday Monday and Diamond Jubilee Tuesday: 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Wednesday 6th June – Friday 8th June: 3.00pm. and 7.00pm. Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd – Bournemouth Sevens Festival rugby, netball and music festival at Bournemouth Sports Club, East Parley, Bournemouth. Open from 10.00am. For tickets visit: www.bournemouthsevens.com Friday 1st – Black Tie and Diamonds Ball at Bournemouth AFC Champions Restaurant, Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. From 7.00pm. Tickets: £45.00 each or £400.00 for table of 10 Friday 1st – Jigsaw Appeal Twilight Walk for Women along Bournemouth Seafront. For further information tel: (01202) 704060 Fridays until Friday August 26th – Rockley Park Quay For My Car, annual weekly motor gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00p.m. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com Saturday 2nd – Diamond Jubilee Street Party at Roumelia Lane, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Live music, street entertainment and community stalls. 1.00pm – 8.00pm. Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th – International Paint Poole Regatta (international sailing event) at Poole Harbour. Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th – Diamond Jubilee on the Beach on Bournemouth Seafront. Two days of free entertainment for all the family. Sunday: 2.00pm – 10.00pm. Monday 2.00pm – 10.30pm. Sunday 3rd – Southbourne Diamond Jubilee Fun Day at Stourfield School, Stourvale Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth. A Big Lunch will be followed by an afternoon of fun including bouncy castles, Olympic style races, live music and much more. Held between 12.00pm – 5.00pm. Sunday 3rd – West Howe Royal Fun Day at Moore Avenue Park, West Howe, Bournemouth. There will be a Grand Royal Carnival foot procession led by Carnival Queen Dame Kitty and the Wessex International Majorettes. Children’s amusements, inflatable slide, bouncy castle, refreshments, music and dance, tombola, prize draw and more. Held between 12.00pm – 4.00pm Sundays until 23rd September - Classic Cars On The Prom, West Overcliff Promenade, Bournemouth (no event on September 2nd). Cars on display: 4.00pm. – 6.30pm. This weekly event is subject to weather & other seafront activities. Please check on the day from 10.00am. by tel: (07885) 792711 Monday 4th – Moordown Jubilee Picnic at Redhill Park, Moordown, Bournemouth. family entertainment including a children’s entertainer, Punch and Judy show, bouncy castles, Royal fancy dress parade, fun races and other attractions. 12.00pm – 5.00pm. Tuesday 5th – RSPB Nature Day at Boscombe Chine Gardens, Bournemouth. 11.00am – 4.00pm. Tuesdays until 25th September – Coles Miller’s Dream Machines annual weekly motorcycle gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00pm. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com Wednesday 6th – Speedway: Poole v Swindon at Poole Speedway Stadium, Stadium Way, Poole. Races start 7.30pm. Tickets: Adults: £16.00, Concessions £13.00 Friday 8th – The Carry On Murder Mystery Dinner Show 3 course dinner and Show, and then a disco to dance the night away at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Begins at 7.45pm. Tickets: £39.50 Saturday 9th - Archaeology and History on the Hill meet at the small gravel car park, just off Fairmile Road, Christchurch at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th – Sorted in Dorset (weekend festival) at Upton Country Park, Poole. Sunday 10th – Sky Ride Bournemouth traffic free bike routes around Bournemouth. Various starting points and no set start times. For more information visit: www.goskyride.com Monday 11th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Stour Valley commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the Granby Road car park, Muscliff Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person Wednesday 13th – Speedway: Poole v King’s Lynn at Poole Speedway Stadium, Stadium Way, Poole. Races start 7.30pm. Tickets: Adults: £16.00, Concessions £13.00 Thursday 14th – Peppa Pig visits Bournemouth at Pier Approach, Bournemouth. Peppa Pig will be making appearances at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm. Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th – Steam and Vehicle Show at Canford Park Arena, Magna Road, Poole. Open: 9.00am – 5.00pm. £6.00 admission. Saturday 16th – Harry Paye Day at Poole Quay, Poole. A gathering of pirates on Poole Quay to honour the memory of Harry Paye, the renowned Poole pirate. With live music, family fun, rowing races and a pirate procession. 9.00am – 5.00pm. Saturday 16th – Olympic Fun Day with the RNLI at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. 10.00am – 3.00pm. Free admission. Saturday 16th – A Woodland Wartime Wander meet at Ramsdown, Past Blackwater to Hurn Roundabout, Christchurch at 11.00a.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre Sunday 17th – Race For Life at Bournemouth Seafront. Races at 11.00am and 2.30pm. To register and for more information visit: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org Sunday 17th – Picnic in the Park with guest Peppa Pig at Queens Park, Bournemouth. Community event with charity stalls, games and rides, refreshments, ice creams, candy floss and live music. Free admission. Sunday 17th – Christchurch Rowing Regatta from Christchurch Quay, Christchurch. Begins at 9.30am. Monday 18th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Iford Meadows commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the playing fields car park off Iford Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person Tuesday 19th – Mills, Monks and Mausoleums (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre Wednesday 20th – Speedway: Poole v Birmingham at Poole Speedway Stadium, Stadium Way, Poole. Races start 7.30pm. Tickets: Adults: £16.00, Concessions £13.00 Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th – The South West Baby Show at Heathlands Hotel, Grove Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: Friday and Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm. Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm. Free admission Friday 22nd – Sunday 1st July – Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival at Bournemouth Square. Stalls open 10.00am – 6.00pm. Food available until 10.00pm. Friday 22nd – Quay Characters and Fishy Folk (historical walk) meet at the Haven Inn, Mudeford Quay, Christchurch at 2.00pm. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre Saturday 23rd – Summer Fete at Queens Park Infants School, East Way, Bournemouth. Fun and games, activities for children and adults, craft stalls and refreshments. Held between 12.00pm – 3.00pm Saturday 23rd – Royal Ascot Race Night in aid of the Lewis Manning Hospice at Highcliff Marriott Hotel, St Michaels Road, Bournemouth. Tickets: £32.00 to include a 3 course menu and professional race night. For further information call: (01202) 557702 Saturday 23rd – Friends of the Red House Museum Garden Party at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Held between 12.30pm – 3.30pm. Free admission Sunday 24th June – Summer Solstice Walk in aid of the Lewis Manning Hospice along Bournemouth Seafront. To register and for further information call: (01202) 701000 Monday 25th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Kinson Common commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the entrance to the Common on Kinson Road, opposite Brook Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person Tuesday 26th – Brandy, Baccy and Bad Goin’s On (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre Friday 29th – Sunday 1st – Christchurch Music Festival at Christchurch Quay, Christchurch. Live music from 6.00pm on Friday, 12.00pm on Saturday and Sunday Saturday 30th – Christchurch Fiesta Fayre Celebrates the Olympics at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Held between 11.00am – 3.00pm. Free admission. Saturday 30th – Kings Park Primary School Summer Fete at Kings Park, Bournemouth. Fun and games, activities for children and adults, craft stalls and refreshments. From 1.00pm. Saturday 30th – Winton Carnival a day of family fun for all, organised by volunteers from the community for the community. The Winton Carnival procession begins from the junction of Wimborne Road & Calvin Road. The route will follow Wimborne Road, Cardigan Road & Maxwell Road to the Winton Recreation Ground. The Rec. will host stalls, a funfair & children’s amusements and live entertainment from local bands & performers. For further details visit: www.wintoncarnival.co.uk Exhibitions Until 11th June – In the Footsteps of God’s and Heroes: The Paintings and Drawings of David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00am. – 5.00pm. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012.Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until 11th June – Picture in Focus at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00am. – 5.00pm. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk June 29th – September 16th - Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer - Photographs from the Royal Collection at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm. Admission charge: £5.00 June 2nd – July 28th – Our ‘Olympic’ Glory exhibition of local memorabilia of the Olympic Games at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, closed Monday’s. Until June 7th – A Jubilee Celebration exhibition at The Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. Open daily. Until June 11th – Draw of the Coast exhibiting by the Poole and East Dorset Art Society at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily 10.30am – 4.00pm Until September 2nd – Pinewalk Art Exhibition at Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Open daily: 9.30am. – 5.00pm. (6.00pm. weather permitting). Until September 30th – Place Mill Art Exhibition – Cherie Wheatcroft at Place Mill, Town Quay, Christchurch. June 29th – October 13th – Our Sporting Life exhibition of international and national personal stories and objects about the Olympic Games at Poole Museum, High Street, Poole. Open Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm. Free admission Markets & Fairs Mondays throughout the year – Christchurch Market, High Street. Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00am. - 3.00pm. Tel: (01202) 484510. Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year – Boscombe Market in the pedestrian precinct, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, 9.00am. - 5.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Kinson & District Country Market, Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, 9.45am. – 12 Noon. Thursdays throughout the year – General Market, High Street, Poole, 9.00am. – 5.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Farmers’ Market, Falkland Square, Poole, 9.00am. – 2.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Country Fare Market, Saxon Square, Christchurch, 10.00am. – 4.00pm. Fridays throughout the year – Craft Fair in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00am. - 3.00pm. For further details tel: (01202) 485423. Fridays throughout the year – General Market, the Globe Inn car park, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 9.00am. – 3.00pm. Saturdays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch from 10.00am. Tel: (01202) 484510. Saturday 2nd - Vintage Market at The Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00am. – 4.00pm. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk Saturday 16th - Dorset Farmers’ Market at Cardigan Road, Winton, Bournemouth. 9.00am. – 3.00pm Saturday 16th - Dorset Farmers’ Market at Broadstone outside Budgens Store, Poole. 9.00am. – 3.00pm Saturday 30th – Sunday 1st July –The Old Frocks and Furniture Fair at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. 10.00am – 4.00pm. 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Events During May 2012

Events During May 2012 Shows & Concerts See end of section for the main venue contact details. Ticket prices shown are standard adult rates unless stated otherwise. Concessions may be available. Tuesday 1st – The Subways at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Tuesday 1st – Mark Steel at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £14.00 Wednesday 2nd – Lunchtime Recital by Benjamin Birtle at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday 2nd – Rizzle Kicks at O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT contact box office for returns. Wednesday 2nd - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Rimsky – Korsakov, Saint-Saens and Berlioz at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd – Born in the Garden at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th – Don Giovanni at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. Tickets: £17.00 Thursday 3rd - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Chris Stanbury on the Electronic Organ at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Friday 4th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Phil Nichol, Kevin McCarthy and guest to be confirmed at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 4th – Bandalism at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £6.00 Saturday 5th – Don Williams at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £32.50, £37.50 Saturday 5th – Monday 7th - Brownsea Unlocked at Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole. Performances: 11.00am and 4.00pm. For tickets and further information call: (01202) 492164 Sunday 5th – Choral Classics Afternoon Recital at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 3.30pm. Free Entry. Saturday 5th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by John Williams at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets from: £9.00 Saturday 5th – The Burlesque Show at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £18.50 Saturday 5th – Extravaganza On Ice at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.00 Saturday 5th – Fearne at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £7.00 Sunday 6th – The Osmonds at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £27.50, £29.50, £95.00 Sunday 6th – Choral Classics Afternoon Recital at Church of the Sacred Heart, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.00pm. Free Entry. Sunday 6th – Swing Unlimited All Stars Big Band – Count Basie T at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £11.00 Wednesday 9th – Lunchtime Recital by Maureen Galae at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday 9th – Happy Monday’s at O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £35.00 Wednesday 9th – Birmingham Royal Ballet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 2.00pm. Tickets: £23.00 Wednesday 9th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Khachaturian, Rachmaninov and Walton at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Thursday 10th - Lunchtime Organ Concert by David Redfern on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 10th – Fresh/Live at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £12.50 Thursday 10th – Brave New World Tour 2012 at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £6.00 Friday 11th – Andre Rieu Live in Australia on the Big Screen at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Times: 3.00pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: £7.50 Friday 11th – Magic – A Kind of Queen at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £17.00 Friday 11th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Sean Percival, Tom Allen and Mike Bubbins at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 11th – The Carpenters Story at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £20.00 Friday 11th - Soweto Kinch Trio at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 11th – The Jamm (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 12th – WildBoyz at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.50 Saturday 12th – Rhod Gilbert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £25.00 Saturday 12th – Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £19.50 Sunday 13th – Watership Brass at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00am and 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Sunday 13th – Rhod Gilbert at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £25.00 Sunday 13th – Michael Kiwanuka at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £12.50 Tuesday 15th – Get Cape Wear Cape at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 6.00pm. Tickets: £8.50 Tuesday 15th – Zakopower at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £25.00 Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th – Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. Tickets: £20.00 Wednesday 16th – Lunchtime Recital by David Beeby at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday 16th – Saturday 19th – Kindur – The Adventurous Life of Icelandic Sheep at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets: £5.00 Thursday 17th- Lunchtime Organ Concert by Robert Sudall on the Compton Organ at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 17th – Hue and Cry (Hot Wire Stripped) at O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £19.50 Thursday 17th – Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls: The Wonderstuff at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £8.00 Friday 18th – One Night of Elvis (tribute) at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £18.50 Friday 18th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Steve Gribben, Holly Walsh and John Lynn at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 18th – Ben Waters at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. Tickets: £14.50 Friday 18th – Definitely Mightbe and The Adored (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 18th – The Baddest Blues Band at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 19th – The Beat and From the Jam at Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.00pm. Tickets: £24.50 Saturday 19th – Classical Harp Concert with Stephanie Liney at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Begins: 7.00pm. Tickets: £5.00 Saturday 19th – The Games at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Perfomance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 19th – Bournemouth Philharmonic Society Concert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 19th – The Zombies at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £17.00 Sunday 20th – Funkaholics at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Sunday 20th – An Appointment with the Waterboys at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £25.00, £28.50 Sunday 20th – Elvis Costello at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £36.50, £42.50 Monday 21st – The Skatalites at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £18.50 Tuesday 22nd – Sara Martin at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00am. Please note performance is subject to change. Tuesday 22nd – Freddie Starr at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.50 Wednesday 23rd – Lunchtime Recital by Ian McDonough and David Boarder at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday 23rd - Showstoppers at Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Tickets: £27.50 (includes 3 course dinner). For further information visit: www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk or tel: (01202) 298350 Thursday 24th – Sara Martin at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00am. Please note performance is subject to change. Thursday 24th - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Richard Monks on the Electronic Organ at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door Thursday 24th – There’ll Always Be England at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.30pm. Tickets: £13.00 Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th - Pride and Prejudice at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Perfomances: 7.30pm. plus Saturday matinee at 2.00pm. Thursday 24th – An Evening of Clairvoyance with Psychic Tony Stockwell at Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.00 Thursday 24th – Simon Amstell at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30pm. Tickets: £21.00 Friday 25th - The Chris Walker Swingtet at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00am and 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Friday 25th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Suzie Ruffell, Imran Yusuf and guest to be confirmed at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 25th and Saturday 26th – A Day in the Death of Joe Egg at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. plus matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 25th – The Agency at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 26th – Black Dyke Band at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £16.00, £18.00, £21.00 Saturday 26th – Music from the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St Peters Church, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £9.00 Saturday 26th – The Man in Black: A Tribute to Jonny Cash (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Sunday 27th – Wilton and District Band at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00am and 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Sunday 27th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Benevolent Fund Concert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00pm. Tickets: £18.00 Sunday 27th – Elizabeth of Windsor – CAD Arts Gala Concert atRegent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £7.00 Monday 28th – Gary Numan at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £25.00 Wednesday 30th – Lunchtime Recital by Harang Yoo at St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday 30th – New Forest Dixieland Band at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00pm. Please note performance is subject to change. Wednesday 30th May until Wednesday 12th September – Variety Nights weekly event with acts including comedy, song and dance at Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.15pm. Tickets: £15.00, £16.00 Thursday 31st – Sara Martin at Coles Miller Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00am. Please note performance is subject to change. Thursday 31st - Lunchtime Organ Concert by John Mann on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door Thursday 31st – Dick Valentine at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00pm. Tickets: £7.00 Thursday 31st – The Pigeon Detectives at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £15.00 Contact details for theatre tickets and further information:- Bournemouth Theatres: Tickets available from the theatre box offices at Pavilion Theatre or BIC. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk Pier Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 306126 or visit: www.thebournemouthpier.com O2 Academy Bournemouth & The Old Fire Station: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (0844) 477 200 or visit: www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk Lighthouse Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk My Kyps: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (01202) 748945 or visit: www.mrkyps.net Regent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk For a local gig guide and more information on live music venues in the area visit: www.dolfinmusic.com Events Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk Tuesdays until 25th September – Coles Miller’s Dream Machines annual weekly motorcycle gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00pm. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com Wednesday 2nd – Talk: First Women Olympians of the Modern Era at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Talk starts: 2.00pm. Tickets: £5.00 Friday 4th – Monday 7th – May Day Fun Fair at King Park, Bournemouth. Open daily from 1.00pm – 10.00pm. . Friday 4th – A Night of Boxing at Winton Conservative Club, Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00pm. Boxing Starts: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00 . Fridays until Friday August 26th – Rockley Park Quay For My Car, annual weekly motor gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00p.m. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com Saturday 5th – Monday 7th – Bournemouth Thai Food Festival at Bournemouth Sqaure. Saturday 5th – Monday 7th – St Stephens Church May Festival at St Stephens Church, St Stephens Way, Bournemouth. For full programme visit: http://btcp.org.uk/ Saturday 5th – Exhibition of Bonsai and 23rd Open Competition at Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Kinson, Bournemouth. 10.30am – 5.00pm Saturday 5th – Uncover South West Film Festival at Winton Life Centre, 711 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Tickets: £8.00 Saturday 5th - AFC Bournemouth v Preston at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00pm. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Saturday 5th – Natterjack Toads at Dusk (nature walk) commencing at 7.30pm. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the thatched barn on Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 per person. Sundays until 23rd September - Classic Cars On The Prom, West Overcliff Promenade, Bournemouth (no event on September 2nd). Cars on display: 4.00pm. – 6.30pm. This weekly event is subject to weather & other seafront activities. Please check on the day from 10.00am. by tel: (07885) 792711 Monday 7th – Poole Street Arts Festival on Poole Quay, Poole. 11.00am – 6.00pm. Friday 11th – The Steam Punk Masquerade Ball at O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 10.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 11th – Saturday 20th – Christchurch Food and Wine Festival events held at various venues around Christchurch Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th – Little Munchkins Cookery Party (3-5 year olds) at The Priory School, Wick Lane, Christchurch. Times: 10.30am and 2.30pm. Entry: £5.00 Saturday 12th – VIP Lunch with Lesley Waters at Kings Hotel, Castle Street, Christchurch. From 11.30am. Tickets: £25.00 Sunday 13th – Know Your Bird Song (nature walk) commencing at 5.30am. and lasting up to 3 hours. Meet in the Solent Meads Car Park in Rolls Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 per person Sunday 13th – VIP Lunch with James Martin at Kings Hotel, Castle Street, Christchurch. From 11.30am. Tickets: £35.00 Sunday 13th – Walk4Water starting from Branksome Dene Chine Car Park, Pinewood Road, Poole. Register at www.wateraid-dorsetsupport.org Monday 14th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Turbary Common commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the lay by opposite 120 Turbary Park Avenue Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 16th – Talk: Companion Gardening with Diana Guy at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Talk starts: 2.00pm. Tickets: £5.00 Wednesday 16th – Willy Wonkas Pudding Tasting Event at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Begins at 7.00pm. Tickets £30.00 (includes arrival drink, main course with glass of wine and six course pudding taster.) Thursday 17th – Alex Ad Hoc – An Evening of Food and Wine Tasting at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Begins at 7.00pm. Tickets £30.00 (includes two course dinner and glass of wine) Friday 18th – Museums at Night featuring work by Geoffrey Dashwood at Russell-Cotes Art Galley and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open until 9.00pm. Friday 18th – Learn More About Tea at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Begins at 2.30pm. Entry: £10.00 (includes afternoon tea) Friday 18th – Summer Musical Soiree (LV Streetwise fundraising evening) at Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch. From 7.00pm. Tickets: £50.00 Please contact Debbie Knight, LV=Streetwise Fundraising Coordinator for tickets and more details on (01202) 531001 or email debbie@streetwise.org. Saturday 19th – Diamonds Are Forever Charity Ball at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Starts at 7.00pm. Tickets £45.00 each or Table of 10 for £420.00 Ticket Reservations from Elsbeth Caswell - tel: (01202) 247021 email: ejcaswell@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th – Beach to Beach Bike Ride starting from Dean Court, Bournemouth. For more information visit: www.asthma.org.uk/get-involved/events/challenge-events/cycling/beach-to-beach-bike-ride/ Saturday 19th – Mini Steam on the Quay on Poole Quay, Poole. 10.00am – 5.00pm Sunday 20th – Wrestling Spectacular at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Starts at 3.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Monday 21st - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Littledown and Kings Park commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the Littledown Centre steps, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 23rd – Talk: Dorset Then and Now with Gordon Le Pard at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Talk starts: 2.00pm. Tickets: £5.00 Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th – Dalek Invasion at Adventure Wonderland, Merritown Lane, Hurn, Bournemouth. Saturday 26th – Birdwatching for Beginners (bird watching walk) commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 ½ hours. Meet in the Granby Road car park off Muscliff Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 per person. Sunday 27th – Poole Festival of Running (charity races) at Poole Park, Poole. 10.00am – 7.00pm. The closing date for applications is Friday 11th May and runners can enter online atwww.poolerunners.com Monday 28th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Bournemouth Gardens commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by Coy Pond, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 30th – Sunday 10th June – Gerry Cottles Circus at Branksome Recreation Ground, Alder Road, Poole. Tickets: £10.00. Times: Wednesday 30th – Friday 1st June: 5.00pm and 7.30pm., Saturday’s, Sunday’s, Bank Holiday Monday and Diamond Jubilee Tuesday: 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Wednesday 6th June – Friday 8th June: 3.00pm. and 7.00pm. Exhibitions Until June 11th – In the Footsteps of God’s and Heroes: The Paintings and Drawings of David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00am. – 5.00pm. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012.Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until June 11th – Picture in Focus at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00am. – 5.00pm. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until 7 May – Benchmark art exhibits on display at various points in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm Until 10th May – Alan Hayden exhibition of paintings at The Hayloft Gallery, Wick Lane, Christchurch. Open daily. May 5th – May 25th – Feast for the Eyes exhibition of paintings by Sandi Hitchens at The Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily. May 11th – June 7th – A Jubilee Celebration exhibition at The Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. Open daily. Until 19th May – Sunlight and Shadows at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00am. - 5.00pm. Saturday 10.00am. - 4.00pm. May 26th – September 2nd – Pinewalk Art Exhibition at Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Open daily: 9.30am. – 5.00pm. (6.00pm. weather permitting). Markets & Fairs Mondays throughout the year – Christchurch Market, High Street. Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00am. - 3.00pm. Tel: (01202) 484510. Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year – Boscombe Market in the pedestrian precinct, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, 9.00am. - 5.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Kinson & District Country Market, Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, 9.45am. – 12 Noon. Thursdays throughout the year – General Market, High Street, Poole, 9.00am. – 5.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Farmers’ Market, Falkland Square, Poole, 9.00am. – 2.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Country Fare Market, Saxon Square, Christchurch, 10.00am. – 4.00pm. Fridays throughout the year – Craft Fair in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00am. - 3.00pm. For further details tel: (01202) 485423. Fridays throughout the year – General Market, the Globe Inn car park, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 9.00am. – 3.00pm. Saturdays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch from 10.00am. Tel: (01202) 484510. Saturday 5th - Vintage Market at The Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00am. – 4.00pm. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk Saturday 19th - Dorset Farmers’ Market at Cardigan Road, Winton, Bournemouth. 9.00am. – 3.00pm Saturday 19th - Dorset Farmers’ Market at Broadstone outside Budgens Store, Poole. 9.00am. – 3.00pm The next monthly edition of 'What’s On' will be available for collection from Friday 25th May To advertise your event in What’s On contact the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre no less than two weeks in advance of publication date with full event details either by post, fax: (01202) 454799 or by email: info@bournemouth.gov.uk marked What’s On Events. ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. IT IS REGRETTED THAT BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL CANNOT BE INVOLVED IN ANY MATTERS ARISING IN RELATION TO THE DETAILS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU. 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Events During April 2012

Events During April 2012 Shows & Concerts See end of section for the main venue contact details. Ticket prices shown are standard adult rates unless stated otherwise. Concessions may be available. Monday 2nd – Bill Phelan’s Muskrat Ramblers at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Tuesday 3rd - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Nicholas Martin on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Tuesday 3rd – The Chuckle Brothers at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 2.30pm. and 5.30pm. Tickets: £14.00 Tuesday 3rd – Infinity Presents: BHMusic at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £7.00 Thursday 5th – Ready or Not at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 10.30am Thursday 5th – Diversity at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performances: 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.50, £29.50 Thursday 5th and Friday 6th – The Wizard of Oz at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Thursday 3.00pm. and 7.00pm, Friday 1.00pm and 4.30pm. Tickets: £18.00 Thursday 5th – Mark Chadwick of The Levellers at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 6th and Saturday 7th – Dara O’Briain at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Perfomances: 8.00pm. Tickets: £21.00 Friday 6th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Dana Alexander, Roger Monkhouse and Joe Bromehead at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 6th – RU40 (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 7th – Metropolitan Opera: Massenets Manon streamed live from New York at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00pm. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00 Saturday 7th - Metropolitan Opera: Massenets Manon streamed live from New York at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00pm. Tickets: £23.00 Saturday 7th – The Ken Dodd Happiness Show at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Tickets: £18.50, £19.50, £20.50 Saturday 7th – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 12.30pm. and 1.30pm. Tickets: £8.00 Sunday 8th – Bon Giovi (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Tuesday 10th – IL DIVO at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT contact box office for returns. Tuesday 10th – Wrestling Spectacular at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00 Tuesday 10th - Metropolitan Opera: Massenets Manon streamed live from New York at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00 Wednesday 11th – Cher Lloyd at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00pm. Tickets: £15.50 Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th – The Secret Garden at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.00pm. plus matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Thursday 12th – Ben Montague and Lotte Mullan at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £8.00 Thursday 12th – Saturday 14th – Dancing Queen at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30pm plus matinee on 2.30pm. Tickets: £21.50, £23.50 Thursday 12th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Dirk Ranzijn on the Electric Organ at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Friday 13th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Colin Cole, Tom Craine and Marlon Davis at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 13th – Have Some Moore at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 13th – The Fortunes and The Ivy League at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £18.00 Saturday 14th – Bournemouth Philharmonic Society at St. Clement’s Church, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 14th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Josh Widdicombe and Charlie Baker at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 14th – Metropolitan Opera Live: Verdi’s La Traviata streamed live from New York at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00pm. Tickets: £24.00 Saturday 14th – Metropolitan Opera Live: Verdi’s La Traviata streamed live from New York at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00pm. Tickets: £23.00 Saturday 14th – Nigh-On Maiden and Western Sand at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Monday 16th – Steps at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT contact box office for returns. Monday 16th - Metropolitan Opera: Verdi’s La Traviata at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £24.00 Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th – Guilty Pleasures at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00pm. Tickets: £16.00, £18.50 Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st – Oliver! – Milton Musical Society at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30pm. Plus Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets: £14.50 Wednesday 18th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Berlioz and Elgar at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Wednesday 18th – For One Night Only – Hospital Charity Gig at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.00 Thursday 19th - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Donald Mackenzie on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 19th – Mad Dog Mcrae at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £8.00 Thursday 19th and Friday 20th – Missing at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50 Friday 20th – Sarah Millican at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £20.00 Friday 20th – Howard Jones at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00pm. Tickets: £20.00 Friday 20th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Yianni Agisilao, Jo Borr and guest tbc at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 20th – World Service Project at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.50 Friday 20th – ZZTops and Sepia Daze at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 21st – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: A Diamond Jubilee at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00pm. Tickets: £9.00 - £24.00 Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd – Beatilicious at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Saturday 3.00pm and 7.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm and 6.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 21st – ‘Magnificat’ – Music for Choir and Strings concert at Sacred Heart Church, Albert Road, Bournemouth. Perfomrance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 21st – Double Duo at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.50 Saturday 21st – Green Bay (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 22nd – The Bootleg Sixties at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £16.50 Monday 23rd – Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00pm. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Wednesday 25th – Lunchtime Recital by U3A Vintage Brass at St. Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15pm. Wednesday 25th – Tom Stade at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £15.00 Wednesday 25th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Wednesday 25th – Rich Hall at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £15.00 Thursday 26th - Lunchtime Organ Concert by Michael McAneny on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30pm. Performance: 1.00pm. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 26th – Bruce Forsyth at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £35.00 Thursday 26th – A Single Act and Yellow Card at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30pm. Tickets: £5.00. Please note this performance contains male and female nudity. Thursday 26th – Newton Faulkner at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT contact box office for returns. Thursday 26th – Bill Oddie at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £17.00 Thursday 26th – Derrin Nauendorf and Pete Christie at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 27th and Saturday 28th – Daniel O’Donnell at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT contact box office for returns. Friday 27th – Paul Merton at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £23.00 Friday 27th – G&S Society Ballads, Songs and Snatches at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £11.00 Friday 27th – History of the Big Bands with Andy Abraham at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.00 Friday 27th – Ozric Tentacles at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £17.00 Friday 27th – Saturday 28th - Richard Alston at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.00 Saturday 28th – Carnival Du Vampires Rock at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £20.50 Saturday 28th - Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedian Seann Walsh at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 28th – Mini Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Mini ‘Lympics at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.15am. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 28th – Hancock’s Half Hour at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00pm. Tickets: £6.00 Saturday 28th – Barry Steele in Roy Orbinson and Friends at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £18.00 Saturday 28th – Musica d’Italia at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30pm. Tickets: £14.00 Saturday 28th – Perfect Alibi (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 29th – Stewart Francis at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £17.50 Monday 30th – Example at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 6.30pm. Tickets: £23.50 Monday 30th – Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00pm. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Contact details for theatre tickets and further information:- Bournemouth Theatres: Tickets available from the theatre box offices at Pavilion Theatre or BIC. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk Pier Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 306126 or visit: www.thebournemouthpier.com O2 Academy Bournemouth & The Old Fire Station: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (0844) 477 200 or visit: www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk Lighthouse Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk My Kyps: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (01202) 748945 or visit: www.mrkyps.net Regent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk For a local gig guide and more information on live music venues in the area visit: www.dolfinmusic.com Events Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk Sunday 1st – Fitness First Bournemouth Bay Run, Bournemouth Seafront. Four races in one - half marathon, 10k race, 5k fun run or 1k children’s fun run. Races start from approximately 9.30a.m. onwards. For further details tel: (0800) 169 3672 or visit: www.bhf.org.uk/bayrun Until Sunday 1st – Fun Fair at Redhill Common, Bournemouth. 2.00pm – 10.00pm. Monday 2nd - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Stour Valley commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the Granby Road car park of Muscliff Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Monday 2nd – Angus Reid presents a Charity Quiz Night at Reef Encounter, Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Begins at 7.30pm. Entry £10.00 (price includes £3.00 charity donations and supper) Tuesday 3rd April until Tuesday 25th September – Coles Miller’s Dream Machines annual weekly motorcycle gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00pm. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com Friday 6th – Sunday 8th – The 3rd Annual Big Bournemouth Beer Festival at Bournemouth International Centre. Opening times: Friday from 6.30pm, Saturday from 12.00pm and 6.30pm, Sunday from 12.00pm. Entry: £5.50, Free entry on Sunday Friday 6th – Monday 9th – Easter Fun on Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole. Trail costs £2.00 Saturday 7th – Mayor’s Charity Duck Race in the Lower Gardens (near the bandstand), Bournemouth. Starts at 2.00pm. £1.00 per Duck can be purchased in advance from the Mayors PA tel: (01202) 538068 Saturday 7th – Rotary Easter Quarter Marathon starting from Boscombe Pier, Bournemouth at 11.00am. Entry and Sponsorship forms are available from www.rotaryclubofbournemoutheastcliff.org.uk Sunday 8th until Sunday 23rd September - Classic Cars On The Prom, West Overcliff Promenade, Bournemouth (no event on September 2nd). Cars on display: 4.00pm. – 6.30pm. This weekly event is subject to weather & other seafront activities. Please check on the day from 10.00am. by tel: (07885) 792711 Monday 9th – Easter Bonnet Parade around Bournemouth Pier & Pier Approach. Parade is from approx 11.00am. For further details or to enter tel: (07799) 068576. Monday 9th - AFC Bournemouth v Huddersfield at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th – Bournemouth Model Railway Exhibition 2012 at Oakmead College of Technology, Duck Lane, Bournemouth. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Saturday 14th - Easter Wabbit Hunt! at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. 10.30am – 12.30pm. £4.00 per child £2.00 accompanying adult Monday 16th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Redhill Park and Common commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the car park off Redhill Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 17th – Commemorative Talk: Lady Russell-Cotes at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open to members of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum only. For further information Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Wednesday 18th – Talk: The Legacy of the Longbow at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Talk starts at 2.00pm. Admission £5.00 Thursday 19th – ‘Through the Telescope’ - local historical talk by Peter Lamb at St. Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Talk starts: 3.00pm. Thursday 19th – 2012 Premier League Darts at Bournemouth International Centre. 7.00pm. Tickets: £20.00, £35.00 Saturday 21st - AFC Bournemouth v Colchester at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Sunday 22nd – Vets 6-a-side Football Tournament in aid of NSPCC at Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth. 10.00am - 4.00pm. To book as team or as an individual call Duncan on: 07723 736067, or email: d_roebuck@btinternet.com Sunday 22nd – Bournemouth and Poole Preservation Club Annual Vehicle Run starting at Hamworthy Social Club, Magna Road, Poole. Registration 9.30am. Sunday 22nd - Bean Car Club Daffodil Run - Eversley Cross to Christchurch Town Quay. For further information tel: (01584) 819014 Monday 23rd - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Southbourne Overcliff commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by Fisherman’s Walk Cliff Lift, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Thursday 26th – In Conversation: David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. For further information Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Events (Continued) Saturday 28th – Meet Postman Pat at Adventure Wonderland, Merritown Lane, Hurn, Bournemouth. Monday 30th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Boscombe Chine Gardens commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the gravel car park on East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Monday 30th – Maying Ghost Walk meet under the arches of old Town Hall, Saxon Square, Christchurch at 6.30pm. Cost: £4.00. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Exhibitions Until June 11th – In the Footsteps of God’s and Heroes: The Paintings and Drawings of David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00am. – 5.00pm. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012.Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until June 11th – Picture in Focus at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00am. – 5.00pm. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until April 14th – Poole Leisure Painters: Spring Exhibition at Lighthouse Kingland Road, Poole. Open Tuesday – Saturday 11.00am – 10.00pm. Until April 14th – The Forgotten Emperor at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00am. - 5.00pm. Saturday 10.00am. - 4.00pm. April 14th – May 19th – Sunlight and Shadows at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00am. - 5.00pm. Saturday 10.00am. - 4.00pm. Until April 15th – Christchurch Arts Guild Spring Exhibition at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: Friday and Saturday 11.30am. – 4.30pm. Sunday to Thursday 11.00am. – 5.00pm. Admission: £3.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807 Markets & Fairs Mondays throughout the year – Christchurch Market, High Street. Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00am. - 3.00pm. Tel: (01202) 484510. Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year – Boscombe Market in the pedestrian precinct, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, 9.00am. - 5.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Kinson & District Country Market, Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, 9.45am. – 12 Noon. Thursdays throughout the year – General Market, High Street, Poole, 9.00am. – 5.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Farmers’ Market, Falkland Square, Poole, 9.00am. – 2.00pm. Thursdays throughout the year – Country Fare Market, Saxon Square, Christchurch, 10.00am. – 4.00pm. Fridays throughout the year – Craft Fair in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00am. - 3.00pm. For further details tel: (01202) 485423. Fridays throughout the year – General Market, the Globe Inn car park, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 9.00am. – 3.00pm. Saturdays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch from 10.00am. Tel: (01202) 484510. Friday 6th - Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00am. – 1.00pm Friday 6th – Annual Book Sale at Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole. 10.00am – 4.30pm. Free Admission. Saturday 7th - Vintage Market at The Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00am. – 4.00pm. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk Sunday 8th and Monday 9th – Easter Craft Fair at Upton House, Upton, Poole. 10.30am – 4.30pm. Free Admission. The next monthly edition of 'What’s On' will be available for collection from Friday 27th April To advertise your event in What’s On contact the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre no less than two weeks in advance of publication date with full event details either by post, fax: (01202) 454799 or by email: info@bournemouth.gov.uk marked What’s On Events. ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. IT IS REGRETTED THAT BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL CANNOT BE INVOLVED IN ANY MATTERS ARISING IN RELATION TO THE DETAILS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU. Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk April Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturday 10.00am. – 4.30pm. 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Events During March 2012

Events During March 2012 Shows & Concerts Thursday 1st – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Chris Powell on the Electric Organ at the Pavilion Ballroom at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 1st – Fused at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Thursday 1st – Fascinating Aïda at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50 Thursday 1st – O’Hooley and Tidow at Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Thursday 1st – National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50 Thursday 1st – National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Thursday 1st – Jon Richardson at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00 Thursday 1st – Rock Regeneration First Birthday Bash at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00 Friday 2nd – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring Andy Robinson, Andre King and Benny Boot at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets £12.00 Friday 2nd – National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd - The Science Museum Show at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: Friday 7.00p.m. Saturday 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50 Friday 2nd – Arun Ghosh at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 2nd – Piaf – The Songs at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00 Friday 2nd – The Sex Pistols Experience (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 3rd – Four Fighters (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 4th – Van Morrison at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m. Tickets: £45.00, £65.00, £75.00 Sunday 4th – Deborah Bonham at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Free Admission Monday 5th – Excelsior Vintage Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. For futher information tel: (01202) 578582 Tuesday 6th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Michael Wooldridge on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Tuesday 6th – Saturday 10th – Absurd Person Singular at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th – Billy Connolly – The Man Live at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £35.00 Wednesday 7th – Showstoppers at The Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Tickets: £27.50 (includes 3 course dinner). For further information visit: www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk or tel: (01202) 298350 Wednesday 7th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven, Strauss and Stravinsky at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Thursday 8th – Matt Cardle at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00p.m. Tickets prices TBA Thursday 8th – Nik Turner’s Space Ritual at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00 Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th – Road at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. plus Saturday matinee at 2.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th – Pygmalion at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 9th – Jackson – Live in Concert (tribute) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00 Friday 9th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring Noise Next Door, Fin Taylor and Jeff Leach at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets £12.00 Friday 9th – Subgiant + Beans On Toast & Heath at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 10th – Bootleg Beatles in Concert (tribute) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00 Saturday 10th – Glenn Millar Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50 Sunday 11th – Bolshoi Ballet: Le Corsaire at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Monday 12th – Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00p.m. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Tuesday 13th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Robert Wolfe on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Wednesday 14th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Wednesday 14th – Julian Smith at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50 Wednesday 14th – The Manfreds – Hits, Jazz and Blues Tour at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50 Thursday 15th – The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.50 Thursday 15th – Adrian Bradbury and Stephen Gutman at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50 Thursday 15th – Blue Bayou 2012 at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00 Thursday 15th – Joe Brown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.00 Friday 16th – Charity Gala Evening in aid of Caring Canines at the Balfour Suite, Dean Court Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Begins at 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00 (includes 2 course dinner) Friday 16th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring Raymond and Mr Timpkins, Rudi Lickwood and Joe Rowntree at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets £12.00 Friday 16th – The Albion Band at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00 Friday 16th – Saturday 17th – BalletBoyz at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50 Saturday 17th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Saint Patricks Day Parade at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 Saturday 17th – Bournemouth Bach Choir at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00 Shows & Concerts (continued) Sunday 18th – Canford School Concert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50 Sunday 18th – I Am…Beyonce at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00 Monday 19th – Laurie Chescoe’s Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00p.m. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Monday 19th – Soccer Monday with Jeff Stelling at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.50 Tuesday 20th – Chris Rea at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £33.50 Tuesday 20th – Seth Lakeman at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00 Tuesday 20th - You Me At Six at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £19.00 Tuesday 20th – Saturday 24th – Yes Prime Minister at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00 Wednesday 21st - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Stravinsky, Knussen and Sibelius at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Thursday 22nd – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Byron Jones on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 22nd – Doug Stanhope at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00 Thursday 22nd – Bear Grylls – The Mud, Sweat and Tears Tour Live 2012 at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £39.50 Friday 23rd – Verdi La Traviata at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.00 Friday 23rd – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring Dave Fulton, Brian Higgins and Julian Dean at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets £12.00 Friday 23rd - Dreadzone at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00 Friday 23rd – Nigel Price Organ Trio at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 24th – Puccini’s La Boheme at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.00 Saturday 24th – The Four Tops and The Temptations at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £35.00 Saturday 24th – The Canadian Songbook at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00 Saturday 24th – Wessex Youth Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00 Sunday 25th – Monday 26th – The Gruffalo at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Sunday 1.30p.m. and 3.30p.m., Monday 10.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Sunday 25th – The Rifles at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50 Sunday 25th – Joan Baez at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £39.50 Sunday 25th – Musical Mania 4 at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00 Monday 26th - Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00p.m. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Tuesday 27th – The Solid Silver 60s Show at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.50 Tuesday 27th - Acrojou at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Wednesday 28th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Berlioz and Beethoven at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st – Carousel at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. Saturday matinee at 2.30p.m.Tickets: £11.00 Thursday 29th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Kevin Grunill on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door. Thursday 29th – Amanda Pitt and David Owen Norris at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50 Thursday 29th – National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50 Friday 30th – Sunday 1st April – The Chinese State Circus at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Friday 7.30p.m., Saturday 2.30p.m. and 7.30p.m. Sunday 2.00p.m. and 6.30p.m. Tickets from £16.00 Friday 30th – Joe Bonamassa at the Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £35.00 Friday 30th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring Rob Beckett, Charlie Baker and Simon Clayton at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets £12.00 Friday 30th – The Barber Of Seville at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00 Friday 30th – Illegal Eagles (tribute) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50 Friday 30th – Saturday 31st – The Great Pretender: A Tribute to Queen at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 31st – Wave 105 - Live at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50 Saturday 31st – Eugene Onegin at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00 Contact details for theatre tickets and further information:- Bournemouth Theatres: Tickets available from the theatre box offices at Pavilion Theatre or BIC. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk Pier Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 306126 or visit: www.thebournemouthpier.com O2 Academy Bournemouth & The Old Fire Station: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (0844) 477 200 or visit: www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk Lighthouse Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk My Kyps: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (01202) 748945 or visit: www.mrkyps.net Regent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk For a local gig guide and more information on live music venues in the area visit: www.dolfinmusic.com Events Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk Thursday 1st – Charity Golf Day at Dudsbury Golf Club, Christchurch Road, Ferndown. Starts from 12.00p.m. onwards. Prices: £50.00 for an individual, £180.00 for a group of four. For further information and booking tel: 07999 425858 or email k.foster09@live.co.uk Saturday 3rd – Track Cycling for Kids at Slades Farm, Bournemouth. Session starts at: 10.00a.m. Cost: £5.00 per rider Saturday 3rd - AFC Bournemouth v Charlton at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Saturday 3rd – Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2012 at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 4th – Vintage Transport Day at Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Hurn, Christchurch. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £5.00 Wednesday 7th – Talk: Diced Calf & Deckled Edges (antique books) by Jane Arnold at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Saturday 10th – Track Cycling for Kids at Slades Farm, Bournemouth. Session starts at: 10.00a.m. Cost: £5.00 per rider Saturday 17th – Track Cycling for Kids at Slades Farm, Bournemouth. Session starts at: 10.00a.m. Cost: £5.00 per rider Saturday 17th - AFC Bournemouth v Carlisle at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Saturday 17th – The 2012 Cupcake Camp at the Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Starts at 2.00p.m. Saturday 17th – Dorset Music Awards – Semi Final 1 at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Tuesday 20th - AFC Bournemouth v Brentford at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 7.45p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Wednesday 21st – Talk: History of the Recorder and its Music by Stephanie Liney at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Wednesday 21st – Spring Equinox Ghost Walk meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m Christchurch at 6.30p.m. Cost: £3.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Thursday 22nd March – Sunday 1st April – Easter Fun Fair at Redhill Common, Redhill, Bournemouth. Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th – Bournemouth Folk Festival at Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Opening Times: Friday from 7.00p.m. Saturday from 12.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00, £40.00 Saturday 24th – Dorset Music Awards – Semi Final 2 at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 24th – Track Cycling for Kids at Slades Farm, Bournemouth. Session starts at: 10.00a.m. Cost: £5.00 per rider Tuesday 27th – Wednesday 28th – The Care Show at the Bournemouth International Centre. Thursday 29th – In Conversation: Frederic, Lord Leighton at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Tickets: £12.00. Booking required due to limited tickets contact: tel: (01202) 451858 or email r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk Friday 30th – Bourenmouth Orchid Society Meeting at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Meeting starts at 7.30p.m. Saturday 31st – Track Cycling for Kids at Slades Farm, Bournemouth. Session starts at: 10.00a.m. Cost: £5.00 per rider Saturday 31st – Bournemouth Toy and Train Sale at Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth. Open 10.30a.m. – 3.00p.m. Admission: £1.65 Saturday 31st - AFC Bournemouth v Yeovil Town at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Exhibitions Until June 11th – In the Footsteps of God’s and Heroes: The Paintings and Drawings of David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012.Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until June 11th – Picture in Focus at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk March 3rd – March 23rd - Hengist Group of Artists Exhibition at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Until March 10th – The Beatles Photograph Exhibition at Lighthouse Kingland Road, Poole. For further details tel: 0844 406 8666 or email: info@lighthousepoole.co.uk Until April 14th – The Forgotten Emperor at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Saturday 10.00a.m. - 4.00p.m. Until April 15th – Christchurch Arts Guild Spring Exhibition at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: Friday and Saturday 11.30a.m. – 4.30p.m. Sunday to Thursday 11.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission: £3.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807 Markets & Fairs Christchurch Market, High Street. Mondays throughout the year. Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. Tel: (01202) 484510. Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year. Boscombe Market in the pedestrian precinct, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Thursdays throughout the year. Kinson & District Country Market, Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, 9.45a.m. – 12 Noon.Thursdays throughout the year. General Market, High Street, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Thursdays throughout the year – Farmers’ Market, Falkland Square, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. Thursdays throughout the year. Country Fare Market, Saxon Square, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Fridays throughout the year Craft Fair in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 485423. Fridays throughout the year. General Market, the Globe Inn car park, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 9.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Saturdays throughout the year. Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch from 10.00a.m. Tel: (01202) 484510. Friday 2nd – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m Saturday 3rd. Vintage Market at The Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk Sunday 4th – Grandmas Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair at Littledown Centre, Bournemouth. 9.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £2.50 Sunday 4th – The Cumberland Hotel Wedding Exhibition at the Cumberland Hotel, East cliff, Bournemouth. Event starts at 11.45a.m. – 4.00p.m Sunday 4th – Wedding Exhibition at Upton Country House, Upton Country Park, Poole. 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Sunday 4th – Wedding Fayre at Thistle Hotel, Poole Quay. 11.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Saturday 10th – Spring Craft Fayre at Rooper Hall, Victoria Park Road, Moordown, Bournemouth. 10.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Saturday 17th – Farmer’s Market at Cardigan Road, Winton, Bournemouth, 9.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01258) 881274 or visit: www.bestindorset.co.uk Sunday 18th – Farmer’s Market at Castlepoint Shopping Centre, Bournemouth. 10.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01258) 881274 or visit: www.bestindorset.co.uk Sunday 18th – The 2012 Spring Wedding Fair at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807 The next monthly edition of 'What’s On' will be available for collection from Friday 30th March ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. IT IS REGRETTED THAT BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL CANNOT BE INVOLVED IN ANY MATTERS ARISING IN RELATION TO THE DETAILS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU. Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk February Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturday 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.

Events During February 2012

Events During February 2012 Shows & Concerts See end of section for the main venue contact details. Ticket prices shown are standard adult rates unless stated otherwise. Concessions may be available. Wednesday 1st – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Wednesday 1st - Friday 3rd – Macbeth at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50 Thursday 2nd – NT Live – Travelling Light (National Theatre live by Satellite) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50 Friday 3rd – Johann Strauss Gala at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50 Friday 3rd – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Tony Law, James Acaster and Bethany Black at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 3rd – Ambulance at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50 Friday 3rd – The Bowie Experience (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 Friday 3rd – The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular – 10th Anniversary at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50 Saturday 4th – Guy Johnston and Ashley Wass (part of Bournemouth University Arts and Music Programme) at Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. For further information tel: (01202) 965018 Saturday 4th – Happy and Glorious at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.50 Saturday 4th – Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50 Saturday 4th – Worbey and Farrell at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00 Saturday 4th – The Comedy Works at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00 Saturday 4th – Bootleg Blondie (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 5th – Omid Djalili at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £19.00 Monday 6th – Straight No Chaser at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00 Monday 6th – Dart Valley Stompers at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 Tuesday 7th – Austen’s Women at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Wednesday 8th – Snow Patrol at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns. Wednesday 8th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Barry Douglas Piano Recital at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00 Thursday 9th – Katherine Jenkins at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets from: £27.50 Thursday 9th – Friday 10th – Lord of the Flies at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m., matinee on Friday at 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50 Thursday 9th – Friday 10th - NT Live – Travelling Light (National Theatre live by Satellite) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: Thursday 7.00p.m. Friday 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 10th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Des Bishop, Chris Martin and Carly Smallman at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 10th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: One Enchanted Evening at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00 - £29.00 Friday 10th – Gareth Gates and His Band support from ReConnected (Rescheduled from 10th March to February 10th. All original tickets valid for new date) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00 Saturday 11th – Dire Streets (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 11th – Lee Mead at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets from: £16.50 Saturday 11th – The Chalk Giants (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00a.m. and 2.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 11th – Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Wagner's Gutterdummerung at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00 Saturday 11th – Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Wagner's Gutterdummerung at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £23.00 Saturday 11th – That’ll Be The Day at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00 Saturday 11th – SamdaSunda Quintet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50 Sunday 12th – Latin Quarter at Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Tuesday 14th – Goldilocks (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th – Olly Murs at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns Wednesday 15th – Pinocchio (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 2.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Wednesday 15th – Wooden Heart at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00 Wednesday 15th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Schumann, Dvorák, Berlioz and Brahms at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Wednesday 15th – Misty’s Big Adventure Three Piece Acoustic at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 Thursday 16th – Big Boy Bloater at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00p.m. Tickets: 10.00 Thursday 16th – John Holt at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00 Friday 17th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Ron Vaudry, Michael Fabbri and Luke Benson at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 17th – Da Silva Marionette Circus at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Friday 17th – Youth Makes Music at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 Friday 17th – JK as Robbie Williams (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 17th – Sarah Gillespie at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 18th – Steve Knightley at Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00 Saturday 18th – Around the World at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.15a.m. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 18th – Sam Rose in the Shadows (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 18th – Grimethorpe Colliery Band at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.50 Saturday 18th – Wessex Chamber Orchestra at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00 - £17.00 Saturday 18th – UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50 Saturday 18th – T-Rextasy at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 18th – The Table at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 19th – Steve Hughes at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50 Monday 20th – Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00p.m. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Monday 20th – Jethro at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50 Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd – Swan Lake at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. matinee on Wednesday at 2.30p.m. Tickets: £22.00 Wednesday 22nd – NME Awards Tour 2012 at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £19.10 Wednesday 22nd – Showstoppers at The Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Tickets: £27.50 (includes 3 course dinner). For further information visit: www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk or tel: (01202) 298350 Wednesday 22nd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Scriabin, Mendelssohn and Rachmaninov at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Thursday 23rd – The Rat Pack at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Free entry however tickets must be reserved via the phone on (01202) 748945 Friday 24th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Bobby Mair, other comedians to be confirmed at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 24th – An Audience with John Veira at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Friday 24th – Blake at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50 Friday 24th – Sunday 26th – The Nutcracker at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Friday and Saturday evening, 2.30p.m. Saturday matinee, 3.00p.m. Sunday. Tickets: £22.00 Friday 24th – Simon Townshend and The Frequency at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Saturday 25th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: From Bohemia at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 - £24.00 Saturday 25th – Macka B at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 25th - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Verdi’s Ernani at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £23.00 Saturday 25th - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Verdi’s Ernani at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00 Saturday 25th – White Caps at Pavilion Dance, Westover Raod, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Sunday 26th – Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 26th – Mike Gunn and Sean Collins: Still on the Roadshow at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 26th – The All Star 60s Band at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50 Monday 27th – Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00p.m. For further information call: (01202) 578582 Monday 27th – Tuesday 28th – Elekto Kif at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50 Tuesday 28th - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Verdi’s Ernani at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00 Wednesday 29th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Mussorgsky, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00 Contact details for theatre tickets and further information:- Bournemouth Theatres: Tickets available from the theatre box offices at Pavilion Theatre or BIC. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk Pier Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 306126 or visit: www.thebournemouthpier.com O2 Academy Bournemouth & The Old Fire Station: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (0844) 477 200 or visit: www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk Lighthouse Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk My Kyps: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (01202) 748945 or visit: www.mrkyps.net Regent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk For a local gig guide and more information on live music venues in the area visit: www.dolfinmusic.com Events Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk Until Sunday 19th February – The Rawk Ice Rink at Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Admission: £7.80 per 60 minute session. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult, no children under 4 are allowed on the ice. Session times vary according to date. For tickets & further information tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk Wednesday 1st- Talk: Merton and Annie’s Wedding Anniversary at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Booking required due to limited tickets contact: tel: (01202) 451858 or email r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk Thursday 2nd – Candlemas Ghost Walk meet under the Mayor’s Parlour, Saxon Square, Christchurch at 6.30p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th – The BIC Wedding Show at the Bournemouth International Centre. Saturday 4th – Walk the Gulliver’s Trail meet in the St. Andrews car park in Millhams Road, Bournemouth at 10.00a.m. Cost £3.00 Saturday 4th - AFC Bournemouth v Exeter City at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Saturday 4th – Archaeology and History on the Hill meet at the small gravel car park, just off Fairmile Road, Christchurch at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Monday 6th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Littledown and King’s Park commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the Littledown Centre steps, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 8th – Talk: The Streets of Bournemouth at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Friday 10th - Sunday 12th – The 15th Annual SFBALL at the Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth. Tickets from £20.00. For booking information & further details tel: 07092881484 or visit: www.sfball.com Friday 10th - Halls, Walls and Lepers (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Saturday 11th – Winter Wildlife Cruise 2 hour cruises departing from Mudeford Quay, Christchurch. Departs at 10.00a.m. and 12.00p.m. Tickets: adults £12.00, children £6.00. For further information tel: 07968 33 44 41 or visit: www.mudefordferry.co.uk Sunday 12th - Sunday Social (social music event) at the Dancing Jug, Post Office Road, Bournemouth. 4.00p.m. onwards. For further information call: (01202) 558399 Monday 13th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Millhams Mead commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. meet in the St. Andrews car park in Millhams Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 14th - AFC Bournemouth v Leyton Orient at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 7.45p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Tuesday 14th – Valentine’s Day Event (live music and private tour) at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Tickets: £12.00. Booking required due to limited tickets contact: tel: (01202) 451858 or email r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk Wednesday 15th – Talk: Wood Bits with Lall Sims at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Sunday 19th – Wedding and Hotel Open Day at the Highcliff Marriott Hotel, St. Michaels’ Road, Bournemouth. 11.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Sunday 19th - Sunday Social (social music event) at the Dancing Jug, Post Office Road, Bournemouth. 4.00p.m. onwards. For further information call: (01202) 558399 Monday 20th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Bournemouth Gardens commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. meet by Coy Pond in Coy Pond Road. Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 21st – Mills, Monks and Mausoleums (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Thursday 23rd – B-REEL Presents Future Shorts Festival (monthly film networking and screening event) at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. 7.00p.m. Tickets: £5.50 Friday 24th – Bears, Wolves and Barges (historical walk) meet at the far end of the Hiker Cafe at Hengistbury Head, near Bournemouth at 11.00a.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Friday 24th – Rallye Sunseeker parade and ceremonial start of the rallye at Poole Quay, Poole. 6.00p.m. onwards. Meet the drivers and see the cars close up. For further details visit: www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk Saturday 25th - Rallye Sunseeker ceremonial finish at Pier Approach, Bournemouth. For further details visit: www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk Monday 25th - AFC Bournemouth v MK Dons at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk Sunday 26th - Sunday Social (social music event) at the Dancing Jug, Post Office Road, Bournemouth. 4.00p.m. onwards. For further information call: (01202) 558399 Monday 27th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Riverlands and Wick commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. meet in the car park in Wick Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 29th – Talk: 'Riding with the Cavalry' with Bruce Worthy at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Exhibitions Until June 11th – In the Footsteps of God’s and Heroes: The Paintings and Drawings of David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012.Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until June 11th – Picture in Focus at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk Until April 14th – The Forgotten Emperor at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Saturday 10.00a.m. - 4.00p.m. Until March 10th – The Beatles Photograph Exhibition at Lighthouse Kingland Road, Poole. For further details tel: 0844 406 8666 or email: info@lighthousepoole.co.uk Markets & Fairs Mondays throughout the year – Christchurch Market, High Street. Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. Tel: (01202) 484510. Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year – Boscombe Market in the pedestrian precinct, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Thursdays throughout the year – Kinson & District Country Market, Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, 9.45a.m. – 12 Noon. Thursdays throughout the year – General Market, High Street, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Thursdays throughout the year – Farmers’ Market, Falkland Square, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. Thursdays throughout the year – Country Fare Market, Saxon Square, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Fridays throughout the year – Craft Fair in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 485423. Fridays throughout the year – General Market, the Globe Inn car park, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 9.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Saturdays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch from 10.00a.m. Tel: (01202) 484510. Friday 3rd – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m Saturday 4th – Vintage Market at The Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk Saturday 18th – Farmer’s Market at Cardigan Road, Winton, Bournemouth, 9.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01258) 881274 or visit: www.bestindorset.co.uk Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th – Grandmas Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: Saturday 9.30a.m. – 4.30p.m. Sunday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £2.50 Markets (continued) Sunday 26th – Antiques for Connoisseurs at Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £3.00 The next monthly edition of 'What’s On' will be available for collection from Friday 24th February To advertise your event in What’s On contact the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre no less than two weeks in advance of publication date with full event details either by post, fax: (01202) 454799 or by email: info@bournemouth.gov.uk marked What’s On Events. ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. IT IS REGRETTED THAT BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL CANNOT BE INVOLVED IN ANY MATTERS ARISING IN RELATION TO THE DETAILS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU. Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk February Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturday 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.