Events During April 2011

Events During April 2011

Shows & Concerts

Friday 1st – Lenny Henry at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £23.50.

Friday 1st – Funeral For a Friend at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 in advance.

Friday 1st – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Mark Olver, Eddie Kadi & Kevin McCarthey. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 1st – “Peeling” (dark comedy) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd – “The Naked Truth” (comedy) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 2nd – Wessex Youth Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: from £8.00.

Saturday 2nd – The Comedy Works live stand-up comedy featuring 4 performers tbc at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Saturday 2nd – “Buble Fever” (tribute) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Sunday 3rd – “Coppelia” (ballet) an encore performance from the Paris Opera and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 3.00p.m. & 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Monday 4th – Scouting For Girls at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £22.50 in advance.

Tuesday 5th – Eddi Reader at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50 in advance.

Tuesday 5th – Dave Stapleton Quartet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th – “Blue Remembered Hills” (drama) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £10.00.

Wednesday 6th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Sibelius, Schumann and Dvorák at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Wednesday 6th – Shore to Shore at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Thursday 7th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by John Mann 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 7th – Lunchtime Recital by Andrew King (tenor) & David Miller (lute) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50.

Thursday 7th – “The Knicker Lady” an entertaining history of underwear at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Thursday 7th & Friday 8th – Flawless at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00.

Friday 8th – The Pigeon Detectives at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00 in advance.

Friday 8th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Eric Lampaert, Brian Higgins & Mike Bubbins. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 8th – The Illegal Eagles (tribute) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50.

Friday 8th & Saturday 9th – “The Sorcerer” (opera) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 9th – The Wanted at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: ?.?0p.m. Tickets: £24.51.

Saturday 9th – The Solid Silver 60s Show at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £24.00, £22.00 & £20.00.

Saturday 9th – Beth Orton at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50 in advance.

Saturday 9th – Rossini’s “Le Comte Ory” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Saturday 9th – Rossini’s “Le Comte Ory” 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: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00.

Sunday 10th – James Last at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact theatre box office for ticket returns.

Sunday 10th – “Oddity At The Olympics” (gymnastic theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Sunday 10th – An Evening With Rabbi Lionel Blue at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Sunday 10th – The Fureys & Davey Arthur at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00.

Monday 11th – “What The Dickens!” (music & readings) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00.

Tuesday 12th – Eliza Doolittle at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.77 in advance.

Tuesday 12th – “Verve 11” (dance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Tuesday 12th – Rossini’s “Le Comte Ory” 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: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £22.00.

Wednesday 13th – “Twice Brightly” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 13th – The Blackout at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00 in advance.

Wednesday 13th – BSO Paul Lewis performs works by Schubert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Thursday 14th – Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £32.50.

Friday 15th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Dave Twentyman, Rob Deering & Katherine Ryan. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 15th & Saturday 16th – “Scheherazade, Tales of The Arabian Nights” (music & dance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £13.00.

Saturday 16th – Russell Watson at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £62.28, £40.85 & £25.53.

Saturday 16th – BSO Pirate Adventure (family event) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.15a.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Saturday 16th – BSO performs Karl Jenkins classics at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Saturday 16th – Ben Waters Band at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Saturday 16th – Grange Choral Society at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00, £9.00 & £4.00 available at the door or in advance from Christchurch Tourist Office.

Monday 18th – Ensemble Bash at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Tuesday 19th – Wrestling Spectacular at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 19th – Gilad Atzmon Orient House Ensemble at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Wednesday 20th – “Twice Brightly” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 20th – “Essence of Ireland” (music & dance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £23.00.

Thursday 21st – Underoath at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00 in advance.

Thursday 21st – “Fireman Sam.. Pontypandy Rocks!” (family theatre) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 1.00p.m. & 3.30p.m.
Tickets: £13.00.

Thursday 21st – Seun Kuti at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Thursday 21st until Saturday 23rd – “Giselle & The Magic Toyshop” (ballet) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Fri & Sat. Tickets: £10.00.

Friday 22nd – Saxon at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50 in advance.

Friday 22nd – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring John Gordillo & Matthew Osbourne. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 22nd – Gerry Marsden & The New Pacemakers at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00.

Saturday 23rd – N-Dubz at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £24.51.

Saturday 23rd – The Ken Dodd Happiness Show at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £20.50, £19.50 & £18.50.

Saturday 23rd – R. Strauss’s “Capriccio” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Saturday 23rd – R. Strauss’s “Capriccio” 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: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00.

Sunday 24th – Paul Rodgers at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £34.50.

Sunday 24th – Dead To Me at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 in advance.

Tuesday 26th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Matthew Bason 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.

Tuesday 26th – R. Strauss’s “Capriccio” 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: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £22.00.

Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th – “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Wed. Tickets: £17.50 eves, £15.50 mat.

Tuesday 26th until Saturday 30th – “One Step” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Wednesday 27th – “Twice Brightly” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Thursday 28th – “Tango Fire” (music & dance) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.50, £22.00 & £19.00.

Thursday 28th – Solid Gold Country Legends at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

Friday 29th – “Back For Good” (Take That tribute) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00.

Friday 29th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring acts tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 29th – “Scratch The Royal Wedding” a night of drama, music & poetry at the Bourne Spring Centre, St. Mary’s Road, Springbourne, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Admission by donation.

Friday 29th – Christchurch, New Zealand Youth Orchestra at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00.

Saturday 30th – Katie Melua at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £32.50 & £30.00.

Saturday 30th – Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Saturday 30th – Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” 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: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00.

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 2nd – “The Takeover of Little Big Things” a one-day, multi-arts festival taking place in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Event times: 12 Noon – 5.00p.m. Admission free.

Saturday 2nd – 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 3rd – 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

Monday 4th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Redhill Park & Common commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the free car park, off Redhill Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Tuesday 5th until Tuesday September 27th – Coles Miller Dream Machines, annual weekly motorcycle gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00p.m. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com

Tuesday 5th – Technical Tour at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole at 10.30a.m. Admission: £5.00. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Wednesday 6th – Tea Dance in partnership with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth from 2.00p.m. until 4.00p.m. Admission: £4.00. Tel: (01202) 451805.

Thursday 7th until Sunday 17th – Easter Fun Fair at Redhill Park, Bournemouth.
Opening times tbc.

Saturday 9th – AFC Bournemouth v Tranmere 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 9th – Spring Poetry Walk at Hengistbury Head commencing at 10.30a.m.
A walk around the site looking for flora & fauna and enjoying some spring verse. Meet by the thatched barn. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Sunday 10th until Sunday September 18th – Classic Cars On The Prom, West Overcliff Promenade, Bournemouth (no event on August 21st). Cars on display: 4.00p.m. – 6.30p.m. This weekly event is subject to weather & other seafront activities. Please check on the day from 10.00a.m. by tel: (07885) 792711.

Monday 11th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of The Chines commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the southern entrance to Alum Chine, by the car park. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Wednesday 13th – Search & Rescue Demonstration at the Seafront close to Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre at 12.25p.m.

Saturday 16th – Scale Model Show at Parkstone Grammar School, Soper’s Lane, Poole.
Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00.

Sunday 17th – Vets 6-A-Side Football Tournament at the Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth. On behalf of the NSPCCs Child’s Voice Appeal the tournament starts at 10.00a.m. To book as an individual or a team tel: (07723) 736067.

Sunday 17th – Bean Car Club’s Daffodil Run open to all cars manufactured up to & including 1939. Beginning at Knowl Hill, Maidenhead at 8.00a.m. the vintage and veteran vehicles are expected to finish their journey at Christchurch Quay from 2.00p.m. onwards.For further details visit: http://back.to/bean

Monday 18th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Stour Valley commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the Granby Road car park, off Muscliff Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Friday 22nd until Sunday 24th – The 2nd Big Bournemouth Beer Festival in association with East Dorset CAMRA at Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road. For session times & admission prices tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Saturday 23rd – Easter Family Fun Day at Boscombe Chine Gardens, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Events include fun dog show, live music, free children’s entertainment and food & craft stalls. Admission free.

Saturday 23rd – Mayor’s Charity Duck Race at the Bourne Stream, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth at 2.00p.m.

Monday 25th – Easter Bonnet Parade around Bournemouth Pier & Pier Approach, to be judged by Esther Rantzen. Parade is from approx 11.00a.m. For further details or to enter tel: (07799) 068576.

Monday 25th – AFC Bournemouth v Bristol Rovers at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at ?.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Saturday 30th – Maying 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.

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 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 3rd – “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

Until April 4th – Bournemouth Bay Art Group 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

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.

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

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 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

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.

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

Until May 8th – “Timeless” exhibition of photography & woodwork 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

April 5th until May 8th – Pots, Platters & Planters exhibition 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

April 7th until May 7th – “Christchurch High Street- 1800s to 1950s” exhibition 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

April 9th until April 25th – Poole & East Dorset Art Society 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

April 11th until May 11th – “Saving A Century” exhibition at Bournemouth Library, The Triangle, Bournemouth. A photographic exhibition celebrating the work of the Victorian Society. Exhibition is available to view during library opening hours. Admission free.

April 11th until May 11th – Poole & East Dorset Art Society 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

April 16th until May 6th – “Saving A Century” – A photographic exhibition celebrating the work of the Victorian Society at Bournemouth Library, 22 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RQ. For further information www.victoriansociety.org.uk or tel: (0208) 9941019.

April 16th until May 26th – Christchurch Arts Guild Annual Exhibition 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

April 21st until September 10th – “Landscape and Industry” exhibition of photography 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

April 28th until May 9th – “Leisure Painters” 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

April 29th until May 31st – “Anne Frank and You” exhibition at St. Peter’s Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. This exhibition consists of interactive displays and a replica of her bedroom. For opening times & further details tel: (01202) 290986.

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 1st – Dorset Farmers’ Market in Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

Saturday 2nd – Vintage Market at Boscombe Crescent, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk

Saturday 2nd – Mother’s Day Fair at Bar So, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Fun activities, competitions and gifts. Opening times: 12 Noon – 4.00p.m.

Saturday 2nd – Flower Show & Plant Sale at St. Aldhelms Centre, Branksome, Poole from 2.00p.m. Admission free.

Saturday 16th – 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

Friday 22nd – Annual Book Sale at Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole.
Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 262748 or visit: www.uptoncountrypark.org

Friday 22nd until Sunday 24th – Tunisian Souk Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch.
Open daily from 10.00a.m.

Sunday 24th & Monday 25th – Easter Craft Show at Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m. Admission: £1.00. Tel: (01202) 262748 or visit: www.uptoncountrypark.org

Saturday 30th until Monday May 2nd - Thai Food Festival at The Square, Bournemouth.
Open daily: 11.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. Food demonstrations and dancing & sporting displays.
For further details tel: (01202) 300916.

The next monthly edition of 'What’s On' will be available for collection from
Friday 29th 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 Saturdays 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m.


Ticket Sales

Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre for the following venues:

The Pier Theatre in Bournemouth

Lighthouse in Poole

The Mayflower in Southampton

Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth,
BH1 2BU. Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk