Events During August 2011

Events During August 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.

Monday 1st – Room 94 at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth.
Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 in advance.

Monday 1st until Saturday 6th – “Calendar Girls” (comedy/drama) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance times & ticket prices vary according to date. Please contact theatre box office or visit website for further details.

Monday 1st until Friday 12th (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

Tuesday 2nd – Wrestling Spectacular at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 2nd – “High School Mania” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Wednesday 3rd – Lunchtime Recital by Sam Hanson (piano) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 3rd – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Thursday 4th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Byron Jones 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 4th – “The Duelling Pianomen” at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Friday 5th – BSO Fireworks Proms “Proms In The Park, Russian Spectacular” at Meyrick Park, Bournemouth at 8.00p.m. (Gates open: 6.00p.m.) Tickets: £24.00 advance, £29.00 on the day. Tickets are available from BIC/Pavilion and Lighthouse box offices.

Friday 5th – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 5th – Pennywise at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth.
Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50 in advance.

Saturday 6th – BSO Fireworks Proms “Proms In The Park, Symphonic Disco Spectacular” at Meyrick Park, Bournemouth at 8.00p.m. (Gates open: 6.00p.m.)
Tickets: £24.00 advance, £29.00 on the day. Tickets are available from BIC/Pavilion and Lighthouse box offices.

Saturday 6th – An Evening With Blake at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00.

Saturday 6th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Craig Murray & 2 acts tbc 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 6th – Organ Concert by Sam Hanson at Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Bourne Avenue/St. Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Admission: £5.00.

Saturday 6th – Talent Call 2011 Live at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 in advance.

Sunday 7th – “Rock & Roll Paradise” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Saturday 6th – Talent Call 2011 Live at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 in advance.

Tuesday 9th – Joe Pasquale at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £16.00, £15.00.

Tuesday 9th – Wrestling Spectacular at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 9th – “High School Mania” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Tuesday 9th – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Tuesday 9th – “Bring Me Sunshine – The Morecambe & Wise Years” at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Wednesday 10th – Lunchtime Recital by Elizabeth Thomas (voice) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 10th – “Super Trouper” (tribute) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00, £20.00 & £19.00.

Wednesday 10th – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Thursday 11th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Donald Mackenzie 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 11th – Jethro at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Thursday 11th – “The Duelling Pianomen” at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Thursday 11th – Boscombe Band of The Salvation Army at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m.

Friday 12th – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 13th – Marlow Town Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Saturday 13th – “Phantom And The Musicals” at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.50.

Saturday 13th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Geoff Whiting, Wayne Shakespeare & Paul Kerensa 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 13th – Pure Funk Dance Company at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Saturday 13th – Matt Monro Jnr. at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Sunday 14th – Marlow Town Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Sunday 14th – The Mr. Men Party Road Show Live (children’s theatre) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 1.00p.m. & 3.30p.m.
Tickets: £12.00.

Sunday 14th – Joe Longthorne at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £22.00.

Monday 15th until Saturday 27th – “Dreamboats and Petticoats” (musical) 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.

Tuesday 16th – Wrestling Spectacular at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 16th – “High School Mania” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Tuesday 16th – Lostprophets at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50 in advance.

Tuesday 16th – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Tuesday 16th – “Bring Me Sunshine – The Morecambe & Wise Years” at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Wednesday 17th – Lunchtime Recital by Robin Ward (triple harp) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 17th – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Thursday 18th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Ryan Edwards 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 18th – “The Duelling Pianomen” at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Friday 19th – The Rio Summer Ball at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50.

Friday 19th – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 20th – “Latin Jazz & Bossa Nova For A Summer Afternoon” with vocalist Jandira Silva at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Saturday 20th – “Brasil – Eu Sou O Samba” (music & dance) at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £22.50.

Saturday 20th – “Think Floyd” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00.

Saturday 20th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Bryan Lacey, Matthew Baylis & Toju 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

Sunday 21st – “The Magic of Take That” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Sunday 21st – Britten’s “The Turn of The Screw” live from Glyndebourne by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Monday 22nd – Dominic Kirwan at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Tuesday 23rd – Wrestling Spectacular at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 23rd – “High School Mania” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Tuesday 23rd – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Wednesday 24th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Wednesday 24th – Lunchtime Recital by Piotr Kopec (violin) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 24th – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Wednesday 24th until Sunday 29th – Lee Evans at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performances: 8.00p.m. daily. Tickets: £30.00.

Thursday 25th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Thursday 25th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Richard Monks 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 25th – “The Duelling Pianomen” at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Friday 26th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Friday 26th – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 26th – The Searchers at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00.

Saturday 27th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Saturday 27th – Celbrity Organ Concert by Simon Bell at Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Bourne Avenue/St. Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Admission: £7.00.

Saturday 27th – “The Bohemians” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 27th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring 3 acts tbc 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 27th – “Giselle From Scratch – The Show” (ballet) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £3.50.

Sunday 28th – “Beyond The Barricade” (musical) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £17.50 & £16.00.

Sunday 28th – “Jackson Live” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Monday 29th – Jim Davidson at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00 & £17.50.

Tuesday 30th – “Super Trouper” (tribute) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00, £20.00 & £19.00.

Tuesday 30th – Wrestling Spectacular at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 30th – “High School Mania” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Tuesday 30th – Winton Salvation Army Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Wednesday 31st – Lunchtime Recital by Christopher Totney (organ) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 31st – “That’ll Be The Day” (musical) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m. Tickets: £23.50, £21.00, £19.00.

Wednesday 31st – “ABBA Forever” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

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

Daily 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

Daily 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

Daily 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

Mondays until Monday September 5th – Granny Cousins’ Ghost Walks of Old Poole Town. Meet at Scaplen’s Court Museum, Sarum Street, Poole at 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00.
Walks last 1-1½ hours & will take place weather permitting. For further details tel: (07977) 969080.

Tuesdays until Tuesday September 6th – Christchurch’s Story Walk. Meet at Place Mill, Christchurch Quay at 4.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00. Walks last 1hour & will take place weather permitting. For further details tel: (07977) 969080.

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 7th – Granny Cousins’ Ghost Walks of Old Poole Town. Meet at Scaplen’s Court Museum, Sarum Street, Poole at 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00. Walks last 1-1½ hours & will take place weather permitting. For further details tel: (07977) 969080.

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 August 25th – Summer Breeze with Fireworks on Shore Road Beach, Sandbanks, Poole. Free 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.

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 September 4th – Medieval Jousting by the Knights of Merry England at Adventure Wonderland, Hurn, Christchurch. Performances: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00. No performances Fridays or Saturdays. Tel: (07702) 888488 or visit: www.jousting.biz

Monday 1st – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Redhill Park and Common commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the car park, off Redhill Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Monday 1st until Sunday 7th – Bournemouth Carnival Week a programme of events culminating in the Carnival Procession on the final day. Full programme available for collection from Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre. For further details tel: (01202) 510198 or visit: www.bournemouthcarnival.org.uk

Monday 1st until Sunday 28th – Kids Free Family Fun Festival in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Free daily entertainment for families and young children. Show times daily from 11.00a.m until 5.00p.m.

Wednesday 3rd – Candlelight Night in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Free family entertainment from 6.00p.m. until 10.00p.m. with the candles being lit at dusk.

Thursday 4th – 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 5th – 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 5th – Friday Family Fiesta including fireworks, Lower Gardens & Pier Approach, Bournemouth. Family entertainment from 7.00p.m. with fireworks at 10.00p.m.

Saturday 6th – “Stompin’ On The Quomps” Smooth Jazz Festival at Christchurch Quay from 12 Noon until 10.00p.m. Hot food and bar available. Admission free. For more details visit: www.stompin.org

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th – Poole Town & Country Show at Upton Country Park, Poole. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. daily. Tickets: £6.00.

Sunday 7th – Thai Summer Fair at King’s Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Demonstrations of Thai culture, food & products and family-friendly entertainment. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. Admission: £3.00 adult, £1.00 children (under 5s free). For further details tel: (01202) 300916.

Sunday 7th – Scottish Country Dancing at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Opening times: 1.00p.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission free. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Monday 8th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Stour Valley Wilderness Way commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at Granby Road car park, off Muscliff Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Tuesday 9th – AFC Bournemouth v Dagenham & Redbridge at the Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 7.45p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Wednesday 10th – Candlelight Night in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Free family entertainment from 6.00p.m. until 10.00p.m. with the candles being lit at dusk.

Thursday 11th – 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 12th – Friday Family Fiesta including fireworks, Lower Gardens & Pier Approach, Bournemouth. Family entertainment from 7.00p.m. with fireworks at 10.00p.m.

Saturday 13th – Festival of Diversity at Boscombe Chine Gardens, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Opening times: 12 Noon – 4.00p.m. Admission free.

Saturday 13th – AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield Wednesday at the Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th – Baby’s Grand Day Out & Early Years Show at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 5.30p.m. daily. Admission: £3.00 children under 7, £1.50 adults & children 7 and over.

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th – Christchurch Regatta & Carnival weekend including live music, dog show and funfair on Christchurch Quay. For further details tel: (01202) 476816.

Monday 15th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of The Chines commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at by the car park, the southern entrance to Alum Chine, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Tuesday 16th – AFC Bournemouth v Stevenage at the Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 7.45p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Wednesday 17th – Family Nature Walk of Kinson Common commencing at 10.30a.m. Look for flowers, birds, bugs & mini-beasts. Meet at the entrance on Kinson Road, opposite Brook Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s.
Tel: (01202) 451673.

Thursday 18th until Sunday 21st – Bournemouth Air Festival, by the sea and completely free. The four day spectacular is set against the backdrop of Bournemouth’s seven miles of award-winning beaches, beautiful bay and glorious gardens. Better than ever with more aircraft, more on the ground attractions and more awesome ‘Night Air’ evening entertainment it promises to be a must-see 4-days of breathtaking aviation action! A souvenir programme containing full details is now on sale at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre at £6.00.

Thursday 18th – 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 19th – 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

Sunday 21st – Classic Cars On Christchurch Quay, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
Admission free.

Monday 22nd – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Hengistbury Head commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the Solent Meads golf course car park, off Rolls Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Wednesday 24th – Family Nature Walk of Iford Meadows commencing at 10.30a.m. Look for flowers, birds, bugs & mini-beasts. Meet in the playing fields car park, off Iford Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Wednesday 24th – Candlelight Night in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Free family entertainment from 6.00p.m. until 10.00p.m. with the candles being lit at dusk.

Friday 26th – 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 26th – Friday Family Fiesta including fireworks, Lower Gardens & Pier Approach, Bournemouth. Family entertainment from 7.00p.m. with fireworks at 10.00p.m.

Saturday 27th – AFC Bournemouth v Walsall at the Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Saturday 27th until Monday 29th – Upbeat at Upton Festival at Upton Country Park, Poole. A three day music festival of original talent and top tribute acts. Weekend tickets £45.00 3 day, £40.00 2 day. For further details visit: www.upbeatfestival.com

Sunday 28th – Charity Cricket Match, Rotary Invitation XI vs Lashings World XI at Dean Park Cricket Ground, Cavendish Road, Bournemouth from 2.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00 Pavilion, £10.00 Stands available on the day. Tel: (01425) 615605.

Monday 29th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Strouden Woods commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by Homebase, Castle Lane Retail Park, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Monday 29th – Lions Club of Christchurch Annual Duck Race at 4.00p.m. from the bridge at Bridge Street, Christchurch. This event is preceded by family fun & games on Christchurch Quay from 10.00a.m. For further details tel: (01202) 489864.

Exhibitions

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

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.

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

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

Until September 11th – “How The Other Half Lived” 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

Until September 24th – “The 1970s: The Decade That Taste Forgot” at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Opening times: Tuesday to Friday, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. & Saturday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission free. For further details tel: (0845) 603 5635 or visit: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse.htm

Until January 1st 2012 – “Stripped – The Body Beautiful” at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission: £5.00. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk

August 4th until August 8th – Exhibition of Paintings by Sue Coussy at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily: 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission free.
For further details visit: www.peacockgallery.org.uk

August 6th until August 13th – Family History Exhibition at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Opening times: Tuesday to Friday, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. & Saturday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission free. For further details tel: (0845) 603 5635 or visit: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse.htm

August 11th until August 16th – Exhibition of Original Pencil & Pastel Drawing by Brian Mitchell at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily: 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission free. For further details visit: www.peacockgallery.org.uk

August 18th until August 29th – Canford Heath Art Society Exhibition at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily: 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission free.
For further details visit: www.peacockgallery.org.uk

August 20th until September 9th – Exhibition of watercolours, acrylics, line & wash by Joyce Lawrence at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

August 24th until October 2nd – “Transitions” 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

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 5th – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

Saturday 6th – 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

Friday 12th until Sunday 14th – Italian Market at High Street, Christchurch.
Open daily from 10.00a.m.
Saturday 20th – 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 28th & Monday 29th – Craft Show at Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m. Admission: £1.00. Tel: (01202) 496147.

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


August Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 9.30a.m. – 5.00p.m.
Sundays & Bank Hol Mon 11.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.