Events During March 2011

Events During March 2011

Shows & Concerts

Tuesday 1st – G Mania at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £23.50, £21.50 & £19.50.

Tuesday 1st – Shakin’ Stevens at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £22.50 in advance.

Tuesday 1st – Simon Spillett Quartet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd – “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 2.30p.m. & 7.30p.m.
Tickets: £14.50 mat, £16.50 eve.

Wednesday 2nd – Ray Lamontagne & The Pariah Dogs at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.98 & £17.87.

Wednesday 2nd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by R Strauss, and Mahler at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Wednesday 2nd – “Full Twist” (circus theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th – “The Man Who Was Hamlet” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £12.50 eves.

Thursday 3rd until Saturday 5th – “West Side Story” (musical) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £12.50.

Friday 4th – KT Tunstall at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £20.43 in advance.

Friday 4th – Julian Lloyd Webber with Pam Chowhan at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Friday 4th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Tom Craine, Andy Robinson & Abandoman. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 4th & Saturday 5th – “Ailey 2” (contemporary dance) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00p.m. daily. Tickets: £22.50, £19.50, £15.00 & £12.50.

Friday 4th & Saturday 5th – Richard Alston Dance Company at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 5th – BCMS presents The English Piano Trio at the Lees Theatre, Bournemouth University Talbot Campus. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00 available at the door.

Saturday 5th – The Rio Carnival Ball at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £27.50.

Saturday 5th – The Comedy Works live stand-up comedy featuring 4 performers tbc at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Sunday 6th – “Victor Hosts…” (murder/mystery for families) at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.30p.m. Tickets: £6.00 available at the door.

Sunday 6th – The Circus of Horrors at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £27.00, £22.00, £18.00 & £12.00.

Tuesday 8th – The Levellers at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £23.49 in advance.

Tuesday 8th – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (musical version for families) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 10.30a.m. & 1.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Wednesday 9th – The Dorset Police Rock Challenge at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Wednesday 9th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Bach, Berg and Beethoven at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Thursday 10th – The Bootleg Beatles at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £23.50.

Thursday 10th – Lunchtime Recital by Oliver Lewis (violin) & Roy Howat at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50.

Thursday 10th – Sally Morgan (psychic) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.50.

Thursday 10th until Saturday 12th – “Charlie & Lola’s Best Bestest Play” (family theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance times & ticket prices vary according to day, please contact the theatre box office for more details.

Friday 11th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Danny Lobel, Joe Borr & another tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 11th – Choral Concert by Bryanston School at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 11th – The Fortunes & Ivy League at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00.

Saturday 12th – Bournemouth Folk Festival at Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Tickets: £30.00.

Saturday 12th – BSO “Spring Into Summer” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £23.00, £17.00, £13.00 & £8.00.

Saturday 12th – Glenn Miller Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00, £16.00 & £12.50.

Saturday 12th – Swing Unlimited with special guests at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 2.30p.m. & 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.50.

Tuesday 15th – Mbawula at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Wednesday 16th – The Ultimate Tribute Show at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Wednesday 16th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Liszt, Szymanowski and Rachmaninov at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Thursday 17th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Damon Willetts on the Mighty 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 17th – Showstopper! The Improv Musical at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50.

Thursday 17th – “Frankenstein” live from the National Theatre by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. SOLD OUT: Please contact theatre box office for ticket returns.

Thursday 17th – “Frankenstein” live from the National Theatre by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 18th – Interpol at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £22.98 in advance.

Friday 18th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Tiernan Doiube, Josh Widdicombe & another tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 18th – Simon Armitage (poetry) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00.

Friday 18th – The Great American Soulbook at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00.

Friday 18th & Saturday 19th – Jason Manford (stand-up) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily.
Tickets: £20.00.

Saturday 19th – Dorset Police Male Voice Choir at St. Mark’s Church, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00 available at the door.

Saturday 19th – Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Saturday 19th – 10cc at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00.

Saturday 19th – Hardeep Singh Kohli (comedy & cookery) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50.

Saturday 19th – Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00.

Saturday 19th – Bournemouth Bach Choir at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00, £14.00 & £9.00 available at the door or in advance from Christchurch Tourist Office.

Monday 21st – Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” an encore screening of opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00.

Tuesday 22nd – “Frankenstein” an encore performance from the National Theatre and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Wednesday 23rd – McFly at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £28.50 & £14.00.

Wednesday 23rd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by MacMillan, Walton and Vaughan Williams at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Wednesday 23rd – The Songs of Leonard Cohen (tribute) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Thursday 24th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Penny Weedon on the electronic organ at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.

Thursday 24th – The Script at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £25.53.

Thursday 24th – Kate Nash at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50 in advance.

Thursday 24th – Lunchtime Recital by Harold Lester at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50.

Thursday 24th – “Frankenstein” live from the National Theatre by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Please contact theatre box office for ticket prices & availability.

Thursday 24th – The Barron Nights at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

Friday 25th – Greg Davies (stand-up) at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 25th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Paul McCaffery, Geoff Boyz & Matt Rudge. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.
Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 25th – Southern Tenant Folk Union at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 25th – Neil Morrissey at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Friday 25th & Saturday 26th – John Bishop (stand-up) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00p.m. daily.
Tickets: £25.00.

Friday 25th until Sunday 27th – “Shaun’s Big Show” (children’s theatre) with Shaun The Sheep at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance times vary according to day. Tickets: £14.00.

Saturday 26th – J.S. Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” at St. Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 available at the door. For further details tel: (01202) 965018 or visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/music

Sunday 27th – An Evening With Tony Stockwell (psychic medium) at Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.00.

Sunday 27th – Chas & Dave at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50.

Monday 28th – “Coppélia” performed by the Moscow Ballet at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50.

Monday 28th – “Coppélia” live ballet from the Paris Opera by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Monday 28th – Scott Capurro (stand-up) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Wednesday 30th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Stravinsky, Poulenc and Fauré at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Wednesday 30th until Friday 1st April – “Peeling” (dark comedy) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £10.00.

Thursday 31st – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Robert Wolfe on the Mighty 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 31st – Katy Perry at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact theatre box office for ticket returns.

Thursday 31st until Saturday 2nd April – “The Naked Truth” (comedy) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. 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

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

Saturday 5th – AFC Bournemouth v Oldham at the Fitness First 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 5th – Centre Tour at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole at 10.30a.m.
Admission: £5.00. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Sunday 6th – Vintage Transport Day at Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Hurn, Christchurch. Gates open: 10.00a.m. Admission: £3.00. For further details tel: (01202) 473141.

Monday 7th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Millhams Mead commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the St. Andrew’s Church car park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Monday 7th – Technical Tour at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole at 10.30a.m. Admission: £5.00. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Tuesday 8th – Moon Gazing Event at Queens Park commencing at 7.30p.m. See the moon through a telescope and powerful binoculars. Meet in the Queens Park golf course car park, by the steps. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. PLEASE NOTE: This event will not go ahead if it is cloudy. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Tuesday 8th – Pancake Race Around Bournemouth Pier with teams from local hotels, bars, cafes & restaurants. To register and for further details tel: (07799) 068576.

Saturday 12th – Party on The Pier and Conga Around Bournemouth Pier at 11.00a.m. An attempt to break the record for the longest conga around a pier. People of all ages are welcome to take part and the event is in association with the Variety Club of Great Britain which will accept donations to their charity’s appeal. There will also be live music and dancing and children’s entertainment. To register for the conga tel: (07799) 068576.

Saturday 12th – Party On Boscombe Pier organised by the Friends of Boscombe Pier. Live music and team challenge games from 11.00a.m. until 1.30p.m.
For further details tel: (07812) 163624 or visit: www.inspieration.org

Saturday 12th – AFC Bournemouth v Southampton at the Fitness First 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 19th & Sunday 20th – Sorted Surf Festival on the seafront near Boscombe Pier. Surfing competitions, exhibitions and stalls. Opening times: 8.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. daily.

Monday 14th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Riverlands and Wick commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the Wick Lane car park (charges will apply), Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Monday 21st – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Iford Meadows commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the playing fields car park, off Iford Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Monday 21st – Spring Equinox Ghost Walk of Christchurch led by local historian Michael Hedges. Meet under the arches of the old Town Hall in Saxon Square at 6.30p.m. Tickets on sale at Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Adults £3.00, children £1.50. Booking essential as places are limited. Tel: (01202) 471780.

Thursday 24th – Tea Dance in partnership with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole from 2.00p.m. until 4.00p.m. Admission: £4.00.
Tel: (0844) 406 8666.

Thursday 24th – Ladies Pampering & Shopping Evening at the Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth. This is a fundraising event for Julia’s House, the Dorset children’s hospice, Event times: 5.30p.m. – 8.30p.m. Admission free.

Saturday 26th – Signs of Spring Guided Walk of Millhams Mead commencing at 10.30a.m. Take a stroll around this lovely nature reserve looking for signs of the new season. Meet in the small car park in Millhams Road. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Saturday 26th – AFC Bournemouth v Charlton at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 1.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Saturday 28th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Southbourne Overcliff commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the cliff lift, Fisherman’s Walk, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

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

Exhibitions

Until March 4th – “Mister Sixties” Philip Townsend’s Portrait of a Decade at The Gallery, the Arts University College Bournemouth, Wallisdown. Admission free.
Opening times vary according to day. Please telephone to confirm they will be open before making a special journey. Tel: (01202) 363272.

Until March 4th – Exhibition of oils by Paul Sandberg at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free.
Tel: (01202) 499199.

Until March 5th – “Christchurch Priory: A Photographic Study” by Dennis Booth at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. & Sunday 2.00p.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission free. For further details tel: (0845) 603 5635 or visit: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse.htm

Until March 7th – “Point of View” exhibition by Broadstone Art Group at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily: 10.30a.m. – 3.45p.m. Admission free.
For further details visit: www.peacockgallery.org.uk

Until March 12th – “Made in Poole” exhibition of paintings, photographs & sculptures at The Gallery, Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. Admission free. For further details visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Until March 13th – “Disparate Images” exhibition of mixed media at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Open daily: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Normal admission charges apply. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Until April 1st – Hazel Evans, visual artist in residence at The Gallery, Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. Admission free. For further details visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Until April 2nd – “… this fleeting World” exhibition of works by Elizabeth Frink at the Atrium Gallery, Bournemouth University, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Poole.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 9.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. Admission free.
Tel: (01202) 961428.

Until April 9th – “How Manga Took Over The World” at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. & Sunday 2.00p.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission free. For further details tel: (0845) 603 5635 or visit: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse.htm

Until April 30th – “Food For Thought” exhibition at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk

March 2nd until April 1st – “Recovered” exhibition of textiles & acrylics at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Open daily: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
Normal admission charges apply. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

March 5th until March 25th – Exhibition of art & photography by Christchurch Sailing Club at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

March 9th until April 9th – “Shadows & Reflections” by students from the Arts University College Bournemouth at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. & Sunday 2.00p.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission free. For further details tel: (0845) 603 5635 or visit: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse.htm

March 10th until March 14th – “Earth, Fur, Water” exhibition at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily: 10.30a.m. – 3.45p.m. Admission free.
For further details visit: www.peacockgallery.org.uk

March 16th until March 22nd – Exhibition of pottery, glassworks & photography at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily: 10.30a.m. – 3.45p.m.
Admission free. For further details visit: www.peacockgallery.org.uk

March 16th until April 8th – “Timeless” exhibition of Landscape photography at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Open daily: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Normal admission charges apply. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

March 22nd until April 7th – “Capture Night Light Competition – Photographic Gallery” exhibition at Bournemouth Library, The Triangle, Bournemouth. A fascinating selection of amateur photographs taken during the Bournemouth Light Night Event in September 2010. Exhibition is available to view during library opening hours.
Admission free.

March 26th until April 15th – Exhibition of oils by Simon Torkington at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

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.

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.

Friday 4th – Dorset Farmers’ Market in Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

Sunday 6 – Grandmas Attic Antiques & Collectors Fair at the Littledown Centre, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £2.50.

Sunday 6th – Wedding Fair at Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole.
Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.00. Tel: (01202) 262748 or visit: www.uptoncountrypark.org

Sunday 13th – Grandmas Attic Antiques & Collectors Fair at Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Road, Poole. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £2.00.

Friday 18th until Sunday 20th – South West Baby Show at Key West Restaurant, Bournemouth Pier. Opening times: 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Fri & Sat, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Sun. Admission to the show is free.

Saturday 19th – Farmers’ Market at Cardigan Road, Winton, Bournemouth, 9.00a.m. to 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01258) 881274 or visit: www.bestindorset.co.uk

Sunday 20th – Farmers’ Market at Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, 9.00a.m. to 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01258) 881274 or visit: www.bestindorset.co.uk

Sunday 20th – Wedding Fair at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.00.
Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk