Events During July 2011

Events During July 2011

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 – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Danny Ward, Holly Walsh & Nick Helm. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.
Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 1st – New Forest Dixieland Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m.

Friday 1st – “Tess Of The D’Urbervilles” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd – “Tear It Up 4” (dance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.00p.m. daily. Tickets: £8.00.

Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd – “Grease” (musical) performed by Christchurch Youth in Drama at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £9.00.

Saturday 2nd – Coda Fiddle Orchestra at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Saturday 2nd – The Secrets at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Saturday 2nd – “Ultimate Genesis” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 2nd – Wessex Youth Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

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.

Sunday 3rd – Wilton & District Youth Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Sunday 3rd – “Party On The Pier” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 5th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Richard Hills 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 5th – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Tuesday 5th – “The Pilgrim’s Progress” (drama) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Wednesday 6th – Lunchtime Recital by Olivia Parham (flute) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 6th – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Thursday 7th – Dylan Moran at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £23.00.

Thursday 7th – Kindred Spirit at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m.

Friday 8th – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 8th – “The Magic of Soul” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £21.00 & £19.00.

Friday 8th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Ian Cognito, Kevin McCarthy & Trevor Crook. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 8th – Boscombe Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m.

Saturday 9th – Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival Concert at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00.

Saturday 9th – Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at St. Ambrose Parish Church, West Cliff Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00 available at the door.

Saturday 9th – Grange Choral Society at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00 & £9.00 are available from Christchurch Tourist Office.

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th – Funky Little Choir at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £9.50.

Monday 11th – Sara Martin at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Tuesday 12th – Sara Martin at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Tuesday 12th – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Wednesday 13th – Sara Martin at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Wednesday 13th – Lunchtime Recital by James Scott (organ) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 13th – New Forest Dixieland Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Wednesday 13th – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Wednesday 13th – “The Canterbury Tales” (open air theatre) at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Gates: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £13.50.
Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Thursday 14th – Sara Martin at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Thursday 14th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Jean Martyn 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 14th – Thomas Hardye Concert & Big Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Thursday 14th – Kindred Spirit at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m.

Thursday 14th – James Taylor at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre.
SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.

Thursday 14th until Saturday 16th – “Now That’s What I Call Showtunes 3” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily.
Tickets: £16.50.

Thursday 14th until Saturday 16th – “The Snow Queen” (ballet) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £10.00.

Friday 15th – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 15th – Boscombe Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m.

Friday 15th – Kenny Ball at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Saturday 16th – The Secrets at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Saturday 16th – “Oasish” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Saturday 16th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Bryan Lacey, Mark Restuccia & Eddy Brimson at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk

Saturday 16th – “Dreaming Dreams” (dance) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Sunday 17th – Poole Borough Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Sunday 17th – “Country Roads – A Celebration of John Denver” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00.

Tuesday 19th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Mark Laflin 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 19th – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Tuesday 19th until Saturday 23rd – “The Merry Wives of Windsor” (open air theatre) presented by Bournemouth Shakespeare Players at Priory House Garden, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £9.00 available at the gate or in advance from Christchurch Tourist Office. For further details tel: (01202) 534776 or visit: www.bshakespearerep.btinternet.co.uk

Wednesday 20th – Lunchtime Recital by Francesca Saracino (voice) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 20th – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Thursday 21st – “The Voice of Karen Carpenter” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00 & £18.00.

Thursday 21st – Bournemouth & District Concert Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Friday 22nd – “The Legend of Swing” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Friday 22nd – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 22nd – “Desperado –The Heart of The Eagles” (tribute) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Saturday 23rd – Bisham Concert Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Saturday 23rd – “Sinatra’s Rat Pack is Back” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Saturday 23rd - Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Martin Beaumont, Susan Murray & Russ Powell at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk

Saturday 23rd – “MOVE-E!” (dance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Saturday 23rd – Rock Choir at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 2.30p.m. & 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th – “Do Not Be Afraid” (open-air dance) at the Terrace, Pavilion Dance, rear of Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 1.15p.m. Free event.

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th – SEASAW, an alternative seaside walk punctuated by dance, performance & theatre snippets lasting approximately 70 minutes. Meet at Pavilion Dance, rear of Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance times: 2.00p.m. & 4.30p.m. daily. Event is free but please note that there is no seating.

Sunday 24th – City of Southampton Albion Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Sunday 24th – Judas Priest at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £36.00.

Sunday 24th – Christchurch & Highcliffe Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m.

Sunday 24th – “Rock & Roll Paradise” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Sunday 24th – “A Vision of Elvis” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00.

Sunday 24th – British Sea Power at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00 in advance.

Monday 25th July until Saturday 6th August – “Calendar Girls” (comedy/drama) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance times & ticket prices vary according to date. No performances on Sundays. Please contact theatre box office or visit website for further details.

Monday 25th – Bourne Valley Jazzmen at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Tuesday 26th – Bourne Valley Jazzmen at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Tuesday 26th – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Tuesday 26th – “High School Mania” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Tuesday 26th until Saturday 30th – “The Merry Wives of Windsor” (open air theatre) presented by Bournemouth Shakespeare Players at Priory House Garden, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £9.00 available at the gate or in advance from Christchurch Tourist Office. For further details tel: (01202) 534776 or visit: www.bshakespearerep.btinternet.co.uk

Wednesday 27th – Lunchtime Recital by Hideki Tanimura (violin) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 27th – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Wednesday 27th – “Great Expectations” (open air theatre) at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Gates: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £13.50.
Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Thursday 28th – Bourne Valley Jazzmen at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Thursday 28th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Michael Holmes 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 28th – Boscombe Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m.

Thursday 28th – “The Duelling Pianomen” at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Friday 29th – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 30th – Southampton Concert Wind Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Saturday 30th – Marty Wilde at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Saturday 30th – “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (with a twist)” at the Ocean Room, Pavilion Dance, rear of Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00. Tel: (01202) 203630 or visit: www.paviliondance.org.uk

Saturday 30th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Geoff Whiting, Noel James & Tony Tinman at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk

Saturday 30th – “Dolly, The Show” (tribute) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00.

Sunday 31st – Bourne Valley Jazzmen at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Sunday 31st – Lena Martell & The Platters at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Sunday 31st – “Are You Joking?” (variety) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

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

Tuesdays 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

Wednesdays until Wednesday September 14th – Poole Speedway at Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole. Please contact for further details as fixtures may be changed at short notice & there will be some away fixtures. Tel: (01202) 681145 or visit: www.poolespeedway.net

Thursdays until Thursday July 28th – Summer Breeze with Fireworks on Poole Quay. Free street entertainment, live music & family fun from 7.00p.m. with a fireworks finale at 10.00p.m.

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

Sundays 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.

Until Friday July 8th – Bournemouth Music Competitions Music Speech & Drama Festivals at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society and Pavilion Theatre. For further details tel: (01202) 556023 or visit: www.bcmf.info

Friday 1st – Backstage Tour at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth at 2.30p.m. Admission: £6.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Friday 1st until Sunday 3rd – Christchurch Music Festival, live music & dance at the marquee on Christchurch Quay. Performances: from 6.00p.m. Fri, from 12 Noon Sat & Sun. For further details tel: (01202) 480209 or visit: www.christchurchfestival.co.uk

Saturday 2nd – Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe Pier Fun Run in aid of Bournemouth & District Samaritans starting from Bournemouth Pier at 11.00a.m. Entry fee: £5.00.Entry forms & further information tel: (01202) 558090 or visit: www.bournemouthsamaritans.org.uk

Sunday 3rd – Bournemouth International & Sprint Triathlon, Bournemouth Seafront/Pier Approach commences with bike check-in at 5.15a.m. Winners interviewed at Pier Approach at 10.00a.m. For further details visit: www.conceptsport.co.uk

Sunday 3rd until Sunday 10th – Georgian Festival at Poole Old Town. For further details tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.georgianfestivalpoole.org

Monday 4th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Millhams Mead commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at St. Andrew’s Church car park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Thursday 7th – Backstage Tour at the Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth at 2.30p.m. Admission: £6.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Friday 8th & Saturday 9th – British Beach Polo Championships, Sandbanks Beach, Shore Road, Poole. Six polo teams will compete for the title over the 2 days. For further details visit: www.sandpolo.com

Friday 8th until Sunday 10th – Bourne Free, Bournemouth’s Pride Festival. This year’s theme is Treasure Island. Events include a Pride Parade at 1.00p.m. on Saturday.
For further details visit: www.bournefree.co.uk

Friday 8th until Sunday 10th – DPA Bournemouth Summer Festival at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance times & ticket prices vary according date. Please contact the box office for further details, tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th – RNLI HQ Open Weekend, West Quay Road, Poole.
Come and see how we save lives at sea, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and join us for exciting displays, demonstrations and lots of fun for children. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. daily. Admission: £2.00.

Saturday 9th July until Sunday 11th September – “BBC Sea Monsters: A Walking With Dinosaurs Exhibition” in the Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Doors: 10.00a.m. Admission: £7.50. For tickets & further information tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Monday 11th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Riverlands & Wick commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at Wick Lane car park, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Friday 15th – Backstage Tour at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth at 2.30p.m. Admission: £6.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Saturday 16th – Community Fun Day at King’s Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth. An event for all the family including live music & refreshments. Event times: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.

Saturday 16th – Summer Heath Wildlife Walk of Turbary Common commencing at 10.30a.m. Meet at the layby opposite 120 Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th – Sandbanks Beach Volleyball Festival at Sandbanks Beach, Shore Road, Poole. Events daily from 9.00a.m. For further details visit: www.sandbanksvolleyball.co.uk

Saturday 16th July until Sunday 11th September – The Rawk Ice Rink in the Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Admission: £7.80 per 90 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

Sunday 17th – British Heart Foundation Pier to Pier Swim, this year there will be 2 events commencing at 10.00a.m. & 12 Noon from Bournemouth Pier. Entry fee: £15.00. For more information tel: (0800) 169 3672 or visit: www.bhf.org.uk

Sunday 17th – LV Streetwise Annual 999 Family Funday at the LV Streetwise Safety Centre, Unit 1 Roundways, Elliott Road, Bournemouth. A free family fun day with a safety message. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. For further details visit: www.streetwise.org.uk

Monday 18th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Iford Meadows commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at playing fields car park, off Iford Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Thursday 21st – Backstage Tour at the Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth at 2.30p.m. Admission: £6.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Friday 22nd – Friday Family Fiesta including fireworks, Lower Gardens & Pier Approach, Bournemouth. Family entertainment from 7.00p.m. with fireworks at 10.00p.m.

Friday 22nd – Backstage Tour at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth at 2.30p.m. Admission: £6.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Saturday 23rd July until Sunday 24th July – The Daily Echo Motor Show in association with A-Plan Insurance at Wallisdown Recreation Ground, Talbot Drive, Poole. Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm, free admission and free parking. For further details tel: (01202) 411350.

Saturday 23rd July until Monday 29th August – Celebrity Exhibition in the Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Doors: 10.00a.m. Admission: £3.50. For tickets & further information tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Sunday 24th - Mudeford Lifeboat Funday at Mudeford Quay, Christchurch. The event starts at 11.00a.m. and there is something for everyone including a raft race, lifeboat & helicopter display, BBQ, stalls, sideshows & funfair rides. All proceeds go towards the running costs of the Mudeford Lifeboat Station. For further details visit: www.mudefordlifeboatfunday.org

Monday 25th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Southbourne Overcliff commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at Fisherman’s Walk cliff lift, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Monday 25th – Granny Cousins’ Ghost Walks of Old Poole Town. Meet at Scaplen’s Court Museum, 4 High Street, Poole at 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00.
For further details tel: (07977) 969080.

Tuesday 26th – Icy Time with Matt Evers & Maria Filippov a VIP experience at The Rawk Ice Rink in the Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event starts: 12.30p.m. Tickets: £65.00. For tickets & further information tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Wednesday 27th – Candlelight Night in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Candles will be lit at dusk.

Wednesday 27th – Granny Cousins’ Ghost Walks of Old Poole Town. Meet at Scaplen’s Court Museum, 4 High Street, Poole at 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00.
For further details tel: (07977) 969080.

Wednesday 27th July until Friday 12th August (Mons, Weds & Fris only) – “Julius Caesar” (open air theatre) presented by Brownsea Open Air Theatre at Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £19.00 including return ferry from Poole Quay. Pre-booking essential. Tel: (01202) 251987 or visit: www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk

Thursday 28th – Bournemouth Family Festival, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. Admission free. Activities include live music & dance, DJs, workshops, sports & games, bouncy castle & pony rides. Lots of food stalls including ice cream.

Thursday 28th – Backstage Tour at the Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth at 2.30p.m. Admission: £6.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Friday 29th – Friday Family Fiesta including fireworks, Lower Gardens & Pier Approach, Bournemouth. Family entertainment from 7.00p.m. with fireworks at 10.00p.m.

Friday 29th – Backstage Tour at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth at 2.30p.m. Admission: £6.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Friday 29th & Saturday 30th – Bournemouth & Poole Mela at Harbourside Park, Labrador Drive, Poole. Family event featuring live music & dance, fashion, story telling, face painting, martial arts, fashion and children’s activities. Open daily: 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. Admission: £3.00. For further details tel: (07860) 619487 or visit www.saazaurawaaz.co.uk

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st – Mudeford Arts Festival at Mudeford Quay, Christchurch.
Event times: 11.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. Sat, 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Sun. For further details visit: www.mudefordartsfestival.org

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 July 2nd – “James Ravilious – an English Eye” 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 July 5th – Ferndown 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

Until July 8th – Exhibition of oils by Andy Blake at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free.
Tel: (01202) 499199.

Until July 16th – “Breast Cancer LIFE” touring exhibition 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 July 17th – “Stitched Edge” exhibition of textiles 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 July 17th – “Paint Let Loose” exhibition by ArtSeen 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 July 30th – “… this fleeting World” exhibition of works by Elizabeth Frink at Poole House & Thomas Hardy Suite, Bournemouth University, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Poole. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 9.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. Admission free.
Tel: (01202) 961428.

Until July 30th – “The Heritage Collection of Locks & Keys” 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

Until September 4th – Pinewalk Open Air Art Exhibition at the Pinewalk, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Open daily: 9.30a.m. – 5.00p.m. (6.00p.m. weather permitting).

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

July 7th until July 18th – Exhibition of paintings & sculpture by Keith Bond and Chris Davies 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

July 9th until July 29th – Exhibition of oils & acrylics by Sandi Hitchins at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

July 9th until September 24th – “The 1970s: The Decade That Taste Forgot” 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

July 19th until August 21st – Exhibition of paintings by Sue Russell & Kim Jones 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

July 21st until August 1st – “Aperture” exhibition of photography by Keith Bond and Chris Davies 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

July 30th until August 19th – Exhibition of oils by John Web 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 1st – Dorset Farmers’ Market at 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 – Summer Fete in the grounds of the Priory Church, Quay Road, Christchurch. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 3.30p.m. Admission: 50p.

Saturday 9th – Plant Sale at Cherry Tree Nursery, off New Road Roundabout, Northbourne, Bournemouth. Opening times: 8.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.

Saturday 9th – Bournemouth Stamp & Postcard Festival at Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.00.

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 29th until Sunday 31st – Tunisian Souk Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch.
Open daily: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

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July Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 9.30a.m. – 5.00p.m.
Sundays 11.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.