Monday, 14 November 2011
Events During November 2011
Events During November 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.
Tuesdays to Saturdays inclusive until 26th November – Horrible Histories – The Awful Egyptians at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.00p.m., Wednesday and Friday 10.30 a.m., Saturday 2.30 p.m. Tickets: £12.00
Wednesdays to Saturdays inclusive until 26th November – Horrible Histories – The Ruthless Romans at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: Wednesday’s and Friday’s 7.00 p.m., Thursdays and Saturday 10.30 a.m. Tickets: £12.00
Tuesday 1st – Patrick Wolff at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50
Tuesday 1st - Don Giovanni - Mozart - The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00 p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00
Tuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd – Equus (drama - psychological thriller) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Wednesday matinee 2.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00, £16.50
Wednesday 2nd – Lunchtime Recital by Anne Mozer (voice), Jennifer Loftus (clarinet) and Patricia Bonnelli (accompanist) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection
Wednesday 2nd – Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation (stand up comedian) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00.
Wednesday 2nd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Grieg, DvoRák and Smetana at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00
Wednesday 2nd – Phill Jupitus (stand up comedian) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00
Thursday 3rd – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Alastair Keirnan on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.
Thursday 3rd – Sally Morgan – Psychic Sally: On the Road at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £23.50.
Thursday 3rd – The Concert Hall Recital by David Owen Norris performing works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Erwin Schulhof and Walton at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50
Thursday 3rd – Marcus Bonfanti at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00
Friday 4th – The Complete Stone Roses (tribute) at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00
Friday 4th – The Stylistics at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50.
Friday 4th – Open Boxing Show at Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £10.00
Friday 4th – The Country Wife (comedy) at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £10.50
Friday 4th – Syd Lawrence Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £19.50
Friday 4th – Monica Vasoncelos Quartet (jazz) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00
Friday 4th – Tommy Tiernan (stand up comedian) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00
Friday 4th – Jake Morley at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00
Saturday 5th – Piatti String Quartet performing works by Mozart, Schubert and Smetana at Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00
Saturday 5th – Tinie Tempah at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.
Saturday 5th – Siegfried – Wagner – The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 4.00 p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00
Saturday 5th – Siegfried – Wagner – The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 4.00 p.m. Tickets: £23.00
Saturday 5th – An Evening with Roger McGuinn (folk musician) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £26.50
Saturday 5th - Comedy Works featuring performers Joe Bor, Dan Wright, Nick Stein and Ed Gamble at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00
Saturday 5th – One Night of Elvis at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00 p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £20.00
Saturday 5th – RU40 and Island Glo (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00
Sunday 6th – Three Phantoms at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £30.00
Sunday 6th – Lang Lang – By Satellite (encore performance by satellite from Philadelphia) at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £11.00, £14.00
Sunday 6th – Jon Allen at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00
Tuesday 8th – Thomas Dolby at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £21.50
Tuesday 8th - Jerry Sadowitz - Comedian, Magician, Psychopath (stand up comedian) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00.
Tuesday 8th – Saturday 12th – A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday matinees 2.30p.m.Tickets: £15.00 matinees, £18.00 evenings
Wednesday 9th – Lunchtime Recital by Westbourne Poetry Group at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection
Wednesday 9th – Turin Brakes at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00
Wednesday 9th – Puppetry of the Penis (Australian art of genital origami) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00.
Wednesday 9th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Brahms and Bartók at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00
Wednesday 9th – Saturday 12th - Allo Allo (comedy) at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30 p.m. Saturday matinee 2.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00, £11.00
Thursday 10th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Penny Weedon on the Electric Organ at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.
Thursday 10th – Jack Whitehall: Let’s Not Speak of this Again (stand up comedian) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00.
Thursday 10th – Fish: The Fish Heads Acoustic Show at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00
Friday 11th – The Smiths Indeed at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50
Friday 11th – Gilbert O’Sullivan (singer/songwriter) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00.
Friday 11th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Barry Castagnola, Colin Cole and Tom Wrigglesworth. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk
Friday 11th – Aurelio (Garifuna musician) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50
Friday 11th – Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50
Friday 11th – Nigel Price (guitar/organ) trio at Christchurch Jazz Club, Ye Olde George, 2a Castle Street, Christchurch. Doors: 8.00 p.m. Performance 8.30 p.m. Free admission.
Friday 11th and Saturday 12th – The Great Pretender: A Tribute to Queen at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00
Saturday 12th – The Rat Pack Live at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.50, £22.50, £26.50.
Saturday 12th – Adele at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Rescheduled from 5th September. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns
Saturday 12th – Mozart – Solemn Vespers K.339 and Clarinet Quintet K.581 preformed by Bournemouth University Choir, the College Choral Society and the Blandford Choral Society at St. Ambrose Church, Westbourne, BH4 8BE. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00
Sunday 13th – Adam Ant at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00
Sunday 13th – Swing Unlimited Big Band at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £9.50, £10.50
Monday 14th – Moscow Ballet La Classique – The Nutcracker at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50
Monday 14th – Colin Fry & Friends (spiritualist) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £17.00
Tuesday 15th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Michael Wooldridge on the Electric Organ at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.
Tuesday 15th – Imelda May at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £23.50
Tuesday 15th – Ed Byrne: Crowd Pleaser (stand up comedian) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00
Wednesday 16th – Lunchtime Recital by Dorset Brass at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection
Wednesday 16th – Mike Peters (30th Anniversary Acoustic Alarm Tour) at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00
Wednesday 16th – Mozart by Candlelight – Don Giovanni Overture, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik , Clarinet Concerto , Piano Concerto No. 21 and Symphony No. 41 'Jupiter' - at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50, £21.50, £25.00, £28.00
Wednesday 16th – A Question of Sport – Live at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £37.50
Wednesday 16th – Tom Stade (stand up comedian) at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50
Wednesday 16th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00
Thursday 17th – In Conversation: Jon Edgar (evening talk with sculptor Jon Edgar) at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Performance: 6.15p.m. Tickets: £12.50 Booking required due to limited tickets. For further information: tel: (01202) 451858 or visit www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk
Thursday 17th – The Electric Light Orchestra Experience at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00
Friday 18th – Lacuna Coil at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00
Friday 18th – John Barrowman at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50, £30.00, £40.00
Friday 18th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Julian Dean, Carl Donnelly and Charlie Baker. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk
Friday 18th – Broadway and Beyond – The Magic Lives On at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £13.50, £14.50
Friday 18th – Robert Mitchells Panacea (jazz) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00
Friday 18th – Shappi Khorsand (stand up comedian) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00
Friday 18th – The Agency at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00
Saturday 19th – The Doors Alive (tribute) at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00
Saturday 19th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Greatest Hits at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00, £14.00, £18.00, £24.00
Saturday 19th and Monday 21st – Glass’s Satyagraha - The Metropolitan Opera at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: Saturday 6.00p.m. Monday 12.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00
Saturday 19th – Westbourne Orchestral Society playing works by Elgar, Bach, Smetana and Schoenberg at St. Ambrose Church, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00
Saturday 19th – Festival of Massed Voices (Bournemouth male choir) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £6.00
Saturday 19th – Connie Lush at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00
Sunday 20th – Wave 105 Live at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 4.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50
Sunday 20th – The Nutcracker (European Ballet) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12.50, £16.00, £18.00
Tuesday 22nd – Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00
Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd – Bournemouth Schools’ Music Association Carol Festival at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £4.00, £7.00.
Wednesday 23rd – Lunchtime Recital by Baerbel Glaser (violin) and Cathy Beeby (accompanist) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection
Wednesday 23rd – Showstoppers (night of songs from the West End) at the Cumberland Hotel, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Performance: 9.00p.m. Tickets: £27.50
Wednesday 23rd – The Ting Tings at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50
Wednesday 23rd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Mahler at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00
Thursday 24th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Robert Wolfe on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.
Thursday 24th – Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular (military band) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00, £17.00, £18.00
Thursday 24 November - Friday 9 December – The Hare and The Tortoise at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: daily (excluding Mondays and Tuesdays) 10.30a.m. Saturdays 11.00a.m., 1.00p.m. and 3.00p.m. Sunday 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. Tickets: £8.00
Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th – The King and I (musical) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.15 p.m. Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets: £12.50, £13.50
Thursday 24th – Gareth Gates at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00
Friday 25th – The Sensational 60s Experience at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £20.50, £22.50
Friday 25th – Stephen Merchant (stand up comedian) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00, £27.50
Friday 25th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Tom Craine, Tony Law and Christian Reilly. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk
Friday 25th – Unsung Heroes (Royal Air Force Concert) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50, £18.50, £21.50
Friday 25th – FNUK (Pay Davey’s jazz/funk quintet featuring Ian Ellis – sax and Gianni Chiarello – guitar) at Christchurch Jazz Club, Ye Olde George, 2a Castle Street, Christchurch. Doors: 8.00 p.m. Performance 8.30 p.m. Free admission.
Friday 25th – The Beat + Rat Race at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00
Saturday 26th – Innocence (children’s performance) at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.45p.m. Tickets: £3.00
Saturday 26th – The Bournemouth Youth Theatre Christmas Showcase 2011 at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.30p.m. and 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.
Saturday 26th – Shed Seven at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50
Saturday 26th – The Fall at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00
Sunday 27th – Jewels of the Dance at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £11.50, £14.50.
Sunday 27th – Vintage Trouble at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00
Sunday 27th – The Lady Boys of Bangkok (show girl performance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00
Sunday 27th – The Foundations and The New Honeycombes at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £14.50, £16.50
Sunday 27th – The Correspondents and Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00
Tuesday 29th – Ocean Colour Scene performing Moseley Shoals in its entirety at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £24.50
Tuesday 29th – Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind (stand up comedian) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £29.50
Wednesday 30th – Underneath the Floorboards (children’s performance) at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 10.30a.m. and 1.45p.m. Tickets: £3.00
Wednesday 30th – Lunchtime Recital by Cantabile Singers at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection
Wednesday 30th – Napalm Death at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00
Wednesday 30th November - Saturday 3rd December – The Wizard of Oz at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £10.00
Contact details for theatre tickets and further information:-
Bournemouth Theatres: Tickets available from the theatre box offices at Pavilion Theatre or BIC. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk
Pier Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office.
Tel: (01202) 306126 or visit: www.thebournemouthpier.com
O2 Academy Bournemouth & The Old Fire Station: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (0844) 477 200 or visit: www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk
Lighthouse Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office.
Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
My Kyps: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (01202) 748945 or visit: www.mrkyps.net
Regent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk
For a local gig guide and more information on live music venues in the area visit: www.dolfinmusic.com
Events
Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk
Friday 4th – Hearts Big Bang (bonfire, fireworks and funfair hosted by Heart FM) at Canford Park Arena, Magna Road, Poole .Gates open: 5.30p.m., bonfire 7.00p.m., fireworks 8.00p.m. Admission on the gate: £5.00
Saturday 5th – AFC Bournemouth v Scunthorpe at 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 5th - Bournemouth Fireworks, Littledown Centre, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth. Three displays for the price of one (7.00p.m., 8.00p.m. & 9.00p.m.). Free indoor family zone & children’s disco. Gates open 5.30p.m. Admission: £6.00 (ages 16 and over), £3.00 (ages 3 to 15). Tickets available from: Littledown Centre, Bournemouth International Centre Box Office, Westover Road News, Gervis Place Newsagents and Christchurch Information Centre. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 5th – Traditional Family Fireworks Display & Bonfire at Butcher’s Coppice Scout Camp, Duck Lane/Holloway Avenue, Bear Cross, Bournemouth. Gates open: 5.30p.m. Fire lit at 6.00p.m., guy competition at 7.00p.m. & fireworks display at 7.30p.m. Admission on the gate: £10.00 family (2 adults & up to 4 children), £4.00 adult, £2.00 child (ages 3 – 15).
Saturday 5th November – Stourfield Fireworks Spectacular at Stourfield Junior School, Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth. Gates open: 6.00p.m. Admission on the gate: £15.00 family (2 adults &up to 3 children), adults £4.50, child 2.50
Saturday 5th – Bonfire and Fireworks at Stanpit recreational ground, Christchurch. Gates open: 5.00p.m., bonfire 6.15p.m., fireworks 7.45p.m. Admission on the gate: £10.00 family, £5.00 adult, £2.00 child.
Saturday 5th – Bonfire and Fireworks at East Dorest Lawn Tennis and Croquet club, Salterns Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Gates open: 5.30p.m., bonfire 6.30p.m., fireworks 7.15p.m. Admission on the gate: adults £5.00, child (under 12) £3.00
Saturday 5th – Poole Fireworks on Poole Quay. Live music and family friendly street entertainment in the early evening with the fireworks finale at 8.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com
Saturday 5th November – Mega Firework Display & National Banger Racing at Ringwood Raceway Matchams. Gates open: 3.00p.m. For further details tel: 07774158010
Sunday 6th – Tank Engine Day at Moors Valley Railway, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath. For further information tel: (01425) 471415
Wednesday 23rd – A Murder Mystery Supper Evening at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times:7.00p.m.Tickets: £24.50. For further details tel: (01425) 278807
Sunday 20th – Santa’s Parade starting at Poole Quay, finishing at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole. Times: TBC.
Saturday 26th – AFC Bournemouth v Oldham 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 26th – The Black Ball - party event dodgems, live party band, rodeo motorbike, piano bar, karaoke, fun dance class, professional photographer and some games and entertainment at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. 7.30p.m. Tickets: £24.00. For further information visit: www.theblackandwhiteballs.co.uk
Saturday 26th - Christchurch Christmas Festival & Lights Switch-On a market, children’s rides and street entertainment around Saxon Square and the High Street from 10.00a.m. – 7.00p.m.
Sunday 27th – Bournemouth Christmas Lights Switch-On at The Square, Bournemouth. There will be on-stage entertainment provided by Heart FM. Further details to be confirmed.
Exhibitions
Until November 12th – “Retrospective” exhibition by Nigel Hughes at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Tuesdays – Fridays 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Saturdays 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Free admission.
Until November 3rd – Autumn Fusion at Hayloft Gallery, Wick Lane, Christchurch. Open daily except Sundays 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Free admission.
November 4th – November 21st – Bournemouth Arts Club Annual Exhibition at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Daily 10.00a.m. – 3.45p.m. Free admission.
Until November 5th – “See, Touch” an exhibition by people with visual impairments 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
November 5th – December 1st – “Dawn Fires” exhibition by Courtney Davis in collaboration with Padmayogini (Wendy Le Ber) at The Moontree Gallery, Sea Road Boscombe. For further information tel: (01202) 394949 or visit: www.moontree.org.uk
Until November 6th – “Collection’s” exhibition by contemporary artists 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
November 9th – December 23rd – Kaleidoscope – Christmas Exhibition at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Open daily: 11.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Normal admission charges apply. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
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
November 26th – January 21st – Open Art exhibition by local artists at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Tuesdays – Fridays 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Saturdays 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Free admission.
Markets & Fairs
Mondays throughout the year – Christchurch Market, High Street.
Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.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 4th – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m
Saturday 5th – Vintage Market at Boscombe Crescent, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk
Saturday 5th – Vintage and Collectables Sale at Old Parkstone Dairy, Ashley Cross, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th – Grandmas Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: Saturday 9.30a.m. – 4.30p.m. Sunday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £2.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807
Thursday 17th November – Tuesday 3rd January 2012 – Bournemouth Christmas Market at Bournemouth Square. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. (until 8.00p.m. between 12th & 24th December) and Sunday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. The full market will trade until December 24th then will continue with catering stalls until January 3rd.
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
Saturday 19th – Vintage and Collectables Sale at Old Parkstone Dairy, Ashley Cross, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th - Christmas Craft Show at Upton Country Park, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m. Admission: £1.00
Sunday 20th – Grandmas Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair at Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Road, Poole. Opening times: 9.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £2.00.
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th – Festive Gift Fair at the Bournemouth International Centre. Opening times: Saturday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Sunday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £3.00, weekend ticket: £5.00
Sunday 27th – Grandmas Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair at Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth. Opening times: 9.30a.m. – 4.30p.m. Admission: £2.50.
Sunday 27th –Charity Fair at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.Entry to the fair is by donation and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807
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Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU.
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November Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.