What's on in Bournemouth this month?

Events During February 2012

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Events During February 2012Shows & ConcertsSee end of section for the main venue contact details. Ticket prices shown are standard adult rates unless stated otherwise. Concessions may be available.Wednesday 1st – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 1st - Friday 3rd – Macbeth at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50Thursday 2nd – NT Live – Travelling Light (National Theatre live by Satellite) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50Friday 3rd – Johann Strauss Gala at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50Friday 3rd – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Tony Law, James Acaster and Bethany Black at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 3rd – Ambulance at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50Friday 3rd – The Bowie Experience (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00Friday 3rd – The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular – 10th Anniversary at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50Saturday 4th – Guy Johnston and Ashley Wass (part of Bournemouth University Arts and Music Programme) at Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. For further information tel: (01202) 965018Saturday 4th – Happy and Glorious at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.50Saturday 4th – Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50Saturday 4th – Worbey and Farrell at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00Saturday 4th – The Comedy Works at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00Saturday 4th – Bootleg Blondie (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Sunday 5th – Omid Djalili at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £19.00Monday 6th – Straight No Chaser at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00Monday 6th – Dart Valley Stompers at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00Tuesday 7th – Austen’s Women at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Wednesday 8th – Snow Patrol at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.Wednesday 8th - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Barry Douglas Piano Recital at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00Thursday 9th – Katherine Jenkins at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets from: £27.50Thursday 9th – Friday 10th – Lord of the Flies at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m., matinee on Friday at 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50Thursday 9th – Friday 10th - NT Live – Travelling Light (National Theatre live by Satellite) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: Thursday 7.00p.m. Friday 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 10th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Des Bishop, Chris Martin and Carly Smallman at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 10th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: One Enchanted Evening at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00 - £29.00Friday 10th – Gareth Gates and His Band support from ReConnected (Rescheduled from 10th March to February 10th. All original tickets valid for new date) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00Saturday 11th – Dire Streets (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Saturday 11th – Lee Mead at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets from: £16.50 Saturday 11th – The Chalk Giants (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00a.m. and 2.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 11th – Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Wagner's Gutterdummerung at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00 Saturday 11th – Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Wagner's Gutterdummerung at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £23.00Saturday 11th – That’ll Be The Day at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00Saturday 11th – SamdaSunda Quintet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50Sunday 12th – Latin Quarter at Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Tuesday 14th – Goldilocks (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th – Olly Murs at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returnsWednesday 15th – Pinocchio (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 2.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00Wednesday 15th – Wooden Heart at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00Wednesday 15th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Schumann, Dvorák, Berlioz and Brahms at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 15th – Misty’s Big Adventure Three Piece Acoustic at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00Thursday 16th – Big Boy Bloater at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00p.m. Tickets: 10.00Thursday 16th – John Holt at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00Friday 17th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Ron Vaudry, Michael Fabbri and Luke Benson at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 17th – Da Silva Marionette Circus at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00Friday 17th – Youth Makes Music at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00Friday 17th – JK as Robbie Williams (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 17th – Sarah Gillespie at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 18th – Steve Knightley at Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00Saturday 18th – Around the World at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.15a.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 18th – Sam Rose in the Shadows (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 18th – Grimethorpe Colliery Band at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.50Saturday 18th – Wessex Chamber Orchestra at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00 - £17.00Saturday 18th – UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50Saturday 18th – T-Rextasy at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 18th – The Table at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Sunday 19th – Steve Hughes at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50 Monday 20th – Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00p.m. For further information call: (01202) 578582Monday 20th – Jethro at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd – Swan Lake at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. matinee on Wednesday at 2.30p.m. Tickets: £22.00Wednesday 22nd – NME Awards Tour 2012 at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £19.10Wednesday 22nd – Showstoppers at The Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Tickets: £27.50 (includes 3 course dinner). For further information visit: www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk or tel: (01202) 298350Wednesday 22nd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Scriabin, Mendelssohn and Rachmaninov at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Thursday 23rd – The Rat Pack at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Free entry however tickets must be reserved via the phone on (01202) 748945Friday 24th – Funnybone Comedy Club featuring comedians Bobby Mair, other comedians to be confirmed at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 24th – An Audience with John Veira at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00Friday 24th – Blake at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50Friday 24th – Sunday 26th – The Nutcracker at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Friday and Saturday evening, 2.30p.m. Saturday matinee, 3.00p.m. Sunday. Tickets: £22.00Friday 24th – Simon Townshend and The Frequency at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Saturday 25th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: From Bohemia at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 - £24.00 Saturday 25th – Macka B at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 25th - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Verdi’s Ernani at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £23.00Saturday 25th - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Verdi’s Ernani at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00Saturday 25th – White Caps at Pavilion Dance, Westover Raod, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Sunday 26th – Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Sunday 26th – Mike Gunn and Sean Collins: Still on the Roadshow at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Sunday 26th – The All Star 60s Band at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50Monday 27th – Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans Jazz Band at Bluebirds Social Club, Ham Lane, Ferndown. Performance: 8.00p.m. For further information call: (01202) 578582Monday 27th – Tuesday 28th – Elekto Kif at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50Tuesday 28th - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: Verdi’s Ernani at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00Wednesday 29th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Mussorgsky, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Contact 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.netRegent 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.ukUntil Sunday 19th February – The Rawk Ice Rink at Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Admission: £7.80 per 60 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 Wednesday 1st- Talk: Merton and Annie’s Wedding Anniversary at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Booking required due to limited tickets contact: tel: (01202) 451858 or email r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk Thursday 2nd – Candlemas Ghost Walk meet under the Mayor’s Parlour, Saxon Square, Christchurch at 6.30p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre.Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th – The BIC Wedding Show at the Bournemouth International Centre. Saturday 4th – Walk the Gulliver’s Trail meet in the St. Andrews car park in Millhams Road, Bournemouth at 10.00a.m. Cost £3.00Saturday 4th - AFC Bournemouth v Exeter City at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.ukSaturday 4th – Archaeology and History on the Hill meet at the small gravel car park, just off Fairmile Road, Christchurch at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Monday 6th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Littledown and King’s Park commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the Littledown Centre steps, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 8th – Talk: The Streets of Bournemouth at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Friday 10th - Sunday 12th – The 15th Annual SFBALL at the Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth. Tickets from £20.00. For booking information & further details tel: 07092881484 or visit: www.sfball.com Friday 10th - Halls, Walls and Lepers (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre.Saturday 11th – Winter Wildlife Cruise 2 hour cruises departing from Mudeford Quay, Christchurch. Departs at 10.00a.m. and 12.00p.m. Tickets: adults £12.00, children £6.00. For further information tel: 07968 33 44 41 or visit: www.mudefordferry.co.ukSunday 12th - Sunday Social (social music event) at the Dancing Jug, Post Office Road, Bournemouth. 4.00p.m. onwards. For further information call: (01202) 558399Monday 13th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Millhams Mead commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. meet in the St. Andrews car park in Millhams Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 14th - AFC Bournemouth v Leyton Orient at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 7.45p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.ukTuesday 14th – Valentine’s Day Event (live music and private tour) at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Tickets: £12.00. Booking required due to limited tickets contact: tel: (01202) 451858 or email r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.ukWednesday 15th – Talk: Wood Bits with Lall Sims at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Sunday 19th – Wedding and Hotel Open Day at the Highcliff Marriott Hotel, St. Michaels’ Road, Bournemouth. 11.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.Sunday 19th - Sunday Social (social music event) at the Dancing Jug, Post Office Road, Bournemouth. 4.00p.m. onwards. For further information call: (01202) 558399Monday 20th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Bournemouth Gardens commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. meet by Coy Pond in Coy Pond Road. Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 21st – Mills, Monks and Mausoleums (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre.Thursday 23rd – B-REEL Presents Future Shorts Festival (monthly film networking and screening event) at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. 7.00p.m. Tickets: £5.50Friday 24th – Bears, Wolves and Barges (historical walk) meet at the far end of the Hiker Cafe at Hengistbury Head, near Bournemouth at 11.00a.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre.Friday 24th – Rallye Sunseeker parade and ceremonial start of the rallye at Poole Quay, Poole. 6.00p.m. onwards. Meet the drivers and see the cars close up. For further details visit: www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk Saturday 25th - Rallye Sunseeker ceremonial finish at Pier Approach, Bournemouth. For further details visit: www.rallyesunseeker.co.ukMonday 25th - AFC Bournemouth v MK Dons at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.ukSunday 26th - Sunday Social (social music event) at the Dancing Jug, Post Office Road, Bournemouth. 4.00p.m. onwards. For further information call: (01202) 558399Monday 27th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Riverlands and Wick commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. meet in the car park in Wick Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 29th – Talk: 'Riding with the Cavalry' with Bruce Worthy at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Exhibitions Until June 11th – In the Footsteps of God’s and Heroes: The Paintings and Drawings of David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012.Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.ukUntil June 11th – Picture in Focus at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.ukUntil April 14th – The Forgotten Emperor at the Red House Museum, Christchurch. Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Saturday 10.00a.m. - 4.00p.m.Until March 10th – The Beatles Photograph Exhibition at Lighthouse Kingland Road, Poole. For further details tel: 0844 406 8666 or email: info@lighthousepoole.co.ukMarkets & FairsMondays 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 3rd – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m Saturday 4th – Vintage Market at The Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk Saturday 18th – Farmer’s Market at Cardigan Road, Winton, Bournemouth, 9.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01258) 881274 or visit: www.bestindorset.co.ukSaturday 11th and Sunday 12th – Grandmas Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: Saturday 9.30a.m. – 4.30p.m. Sunday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £2.50 Markets (continued)Sunday 26th – Antiques for Connoisseurs at Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £3.00The next monthly edition of 'What’s On' will be available for collection fromFriday 24th FebruaryTo 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 BULLETINBournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU.Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk February Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturday 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.

Events During January 2012

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Events During January 2012Shows & ConcertsSee end of section for the main venue contact details. Ticket prices shown are standard adult rates unless stated otherwise. Concessions may be available.Sunday 1st – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - New Years Day Viennese Gala at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. and 7.00p.m.Tickets: £9.00 – £29.00Saturday 3rd December – Monday 2nd January – Jack and the Beanstalk (the Pavilion pantomime), Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Saturday 3rd – 2.30p.m. and 7.00p.m., Sunday 4th – 2.30p.m., Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th – 7.00p.m., Saturday 10th – Friday 30th – 2.30p.m. and 7.00p.m. (no show on Monday’s expect Boxing Day showing and Christmas Day), Saturday 31st – 2.30p.m.,Monday 2nd January – 1.00p.m. and 5.00p.m. Tickets: £14.50, £16.50, £17.50Tuesday 3rd – One Direction at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returnsWednesday 4th – Sunday 8th – Cinderella on Ice at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Evening performances at 7.30p.m. Wednesday – Saturday, Matinee performances at 2.30p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Tickets: £17.50 - £23.50Thursday 5th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Ian House 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 5th – Saturday 7th – Peter Pan at Twynham School, Sopers Lane, Christchurch. Performances: Thursday and Friday 7.30p.m. Saturday 1.30p.m., 4.30p.m., 8.00p.m. Tickets: £4.00, £6.00Friday 6th – Showstoppers at The Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Tickets: £27.50 (includes 3 course dinner). For further information visit: www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk or tel: (01202) 298350Saturday 7th – The Comedy Works at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00Saturday 7th – Stereoironics (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Sunday 8th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £9.50, £10.50Until Sunday 8th January - Cinderella (Lighthouse pantomime) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: Daily at 7.00p.m. Matinees: Saturday 17th – Sunday 8th January 3.00p.m.Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 11th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Brahms at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Thursday 12th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Mark Thompson on the Electric Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.Thursday 12th – Peter and The Test Tube Babies at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £8.00Friday 13th - Terry Nash As Meet Loaf: The Ultimate Tribute at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 14th – The Phoenix and the Carpet (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 3.00p.m. and 6.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00Saturday 14th - La Fille Mal Gardee at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 2.30p.m. and 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 14th – REM UK (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 14th – Four Voices In Concert: The Return at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £13.00, £14.00Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st – Blood Brothers at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Daily 7.30p.m. Matinees 2.30p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets: £14.00 - £29.50Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st – Death by Fatal Murder at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: daily 7.30p.m. Matinees 2.30p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tickets: £15.50, £17.50Wednesday 18th – Richard Herring: What is Love Anyway? at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Wednesday 18th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Bach, Beethoven and Shostakovich at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Thursday 19th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Janet Dowsett 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 19th – Gig For a Quid Feat Albany Down at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £1.00Friday 20th – Lianne Carroll Trio at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Friday 20th – UK Guns n’ Roses (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 21st – Alfie Boe at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00 , £25.00, £35.00Saturday 21st – Saturday 28th – Red Riding Hood HCP Panto at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: Saturday’s 2.30p.m. and 7.30p.m., Sunday 2.30p.m., Monday 7.30p.m., Tuesday 5.30p.m., Wednesday 7.30p.m., Thursday 5.30p.m., Friday 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.50, £9.50, £10.50Saturday 21st – Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: The Enchanted Island at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £23.00Saturday 21st - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: The Enchanted Island at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00Sunday 22nd – On the Banks of the Seine at the Winchester Pub, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 552 206Tuesday 24th – Wednesday 25th – Anton and Erin – ‘Lets Do It’ at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.50, £34.50, £37.50 Tuesday 24th – Sunday 29th – Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: Tuesday – Saturday 7.30p.m. Matinees Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 2.30p.m.Sunday performances: 11.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £24.50, £26.50Wednesday 25th - Metropolitan Opera Live from New York: The Enchanted Island at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00Wednesday 25th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Weber, DvoRák and Sibelius at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 25th – The Three Apostles at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Free Admission.Thursday 26th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by David Ivory 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 26th – Comedy Nation at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Thursday 26th – Dan Donnelly at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00Friday 27th - Nashville Nights and Dixie Days at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50Friday 27th – Mr Scruff – Keep it Unreal at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 10.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Saturday 28th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – French Fancies at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00 - £24.00Sunday 29th – La Fille Mal Gardee at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. and 6.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00Monday 30th – GZA (of Wu-Tang Clan) at The Old Firestation, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Contact 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.netRegent 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.ukUntil Sunday 19th February – The Rawk Ice Rink at Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Admission: £7.80 per 60 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 1st – Classic Cars On The Prom, West Overcliff Promenade, behind the BIC, Bournemouth. Event times: 11.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. Free admission to eligible vehicles and free public viewing (vehicles can arrive and depart at any time). No pre-booking - Club groups are asked to contact the organisers in advance. Open to all cars and motor bikes (in the classic spirit) registered before August 1983. For further details tel: (07504) 798282.Sunday 1st – New Year’s Day Bath Race at Poole Quay beginning at the fishing steps by the Customs House at 11.00a.m. and ending at the fish shamble steps opposite the Lord Nelson and Jolly Sailor pubs. Join the spectators to watch the Pirates of Poole take to the water in a variety of unusual craft at this popular annual event.Monday 2nd - AFC Bournemouth v Wycombe at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.ukFriday 6th - Night - Epiphany Ghost Walk meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Christchurch at 6.30p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Saturday 7th – A Woodland Wartime Wander meet at Ramsdown, Past Blackwater to Hurn Roundabout, Christchurch at 11.00a.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Monday 9th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Boscombe Chine Gardens and Seafront commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the car park off East Overcliff Drive, at the Manor Road end, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Saturday 14th - AFC Bournemouth v Notts County at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.ukSaturday 14th – Winter Wildlife Cruise 2 hour cruises departing from Mudeford Quay, Christchurch. Departs at 10.00a.m. and 12.00p.m. Tickets: adults £12.00, children £6.00. For further information tel: 07968 33 44 41 or visit: www.mudefordferry.co.ukSaturday 14th – Quay Characters and Fishy Folk (historical walk) meet at the Haven Inn, Mudeford Quay, Christchurch at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information CentreMonday 16th – Thursday 19th – UK Dance Exhibition at the Bournemouth International Centre. Monday 16th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Turbary Common commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the lay by opposite 120 Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 17th – UK Rising Star Championships 2012 at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Morning session: 9.00a.m. Evening session: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 - £34.00Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th – UK Dance Championship 2012 at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Morning sessions: 10.00a.m. Evening sessions: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00 - £38.00Thursday 19th – B-REEL (film networking and screening event) at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Starts at 7.00p.m. Tickets £5.50Friday 20th – Halls, Walls and Lepers (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre.Saturday 21st - AFC Bournemouth v Tranmere at Seward Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.ukMonday 23rd – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Stour Valley commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the car park at the Stour Valley Nature Reserve, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 24th – Stars and Planets Stargazing at Queens Park Golf Course, Bournemouth. Starts at 7.00p.m. Cost: Adults £3.00, Children £1.00. Please note, the event will not go ahead if cloudy or raining.Thursday 26th – Grand Tea Dance at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Starts at 2.00p.m. Tickets: £8.50Friday 27th – Commemorative Talk: Sir Merton Russell-Cotes at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Talk begins at 2.00p.m. Booking required due to limited tickets contact: tel: (01202) 451858 or email r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk Sunday 29th – Brandy, Baccy and Bad Goin’s On (historical walk) meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information CentreMonday 30th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Kinson Common commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at common entrance on Kinson Road opposite Brook Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Exhibitions Until January 9th – Edges an exhibition of painting, sculpture, textile art, photography and writing at The Peacock Galley at Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily 10.30a.m. – 3.45p.m. Until January 14th – Rita Brown Body Forms Exhibition at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Open 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday. Free admission.Until January 14th 2012 – Made in Poole exhibition by local artists at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Open daily. Free admission.Until January 21st 2012 – 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.January 20th – June 11th – In the Footsteps of God’s and Heroes: The Paintings and Drawings of David Brooke at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012.Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.ukJanuary 20th – June 11th – Picture in Focus at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open daily except Mondays, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission charges to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum will apply from 1st April 2012. Tel: (01202) 451858 or visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.ukMarkets & FairsMondays 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 6th – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m Saturday 7th – Vintage Market at The Royal Arcade, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 392142 or visit: www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk Saturday 15th – Farmer’s Market at Cardigan Road, Winton, Bournemouth, 9.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01258) 881274 or visit: www.bestindorset.co.uk Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th – 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

Events During December 2011

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Shows & ConcertsThursday 1st – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Helena Mace and Grant James, and Dame Kitty and Rubyz at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.30a.m. and 6.30p.m. Thursday 1st – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Chris Jones 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 1st – Duran Duran at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returnsThursday 1st – Alabama 3 at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00Thursday 1st - Friday 9th – 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: £8.00Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd – The Wizard of Oz at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £10.00Thursday 1st – NT Live: The Collaborators at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00, £12.00Thursday 1st – NT Live: The Collaborators at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50, £13.50Thursday 1st – Dr Feelgood at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00 Friday 2nd – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Mountain Feet and Crystal Wizard fire throwers at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 12.00p.m. and 5.30p.m. Friday 2nd – The Saturdays at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 6.45p.m. Tickets: £26.50, £32.50Friday 2nd - Bournemouth University Scholars Recital at Bournemouth University, Student Hall, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Free admission Friday 2nd – Paul Carrack at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £27.50Friday 2nd – Bad Magic at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 Saturday 3rd – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Blue Noses Belly Dancers, Nicole McNally, P&P Singers, Bournemouth Concert Brass, Route 66, Samba Panashe, Dame Kitty & Rubyz, Phil Smith & Ben Sparks, and VIDA at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 10.00a.m. – 10.00p.m.Saturday 3rd December – Monday 2nd January – Jack and the Beanstalk (the Pavilion pantomime), Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: Saturday 3rd – 2.30p.m. and 7.00p.m., Sunday 4th – 2.30p.m., Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th – 7.00p.m., Saturday 10th – Friday 30th – 2.30p.m. and 7.00p.m. (no show on Monday’s expect Boxing Day showing and Christmas Day), Saturday 31st – 2.30p.m.,Monday 2nd January – 1.00p.m. and 5.00p.m. Tickets: £14.50, £16.50, £17.50Saturday 3rd – Galliard Wind Ensemble at Bournemouth University, Kimmeridge Hall, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Saturday 3rd – Bedlam in Bournemouth at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 10.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00Saturday 3rd – Rodelinda – Handel (Metropolitan Opera Live) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 5.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00Saturday 3rd – Rodelinda – Handel (Metropolitan Opera Live) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 5.30p.m. Tickets: £23.00Saturday 3rd – Dorset Wildlife Trust Golden Jubilee with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets from: £19.00Saturday 3rd – The Comedy Works at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00Saturday 3rd – Odyssey and The Baker Brothers at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Sunday 4th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Offbeat Groove Choir, Julie Adams’ Stage School, Stagewise Theatre, Chaos Club, Covergirlz and Jaye Parson & Jamme Tyme at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 10.00a.m. and 6.00p.m. Sunday 4th – Celebrating Christmas at The Salvation Army, Latimer Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00Sunday 4th – An Evening with the New Forest Children’s Choir at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £9.00, £10.00Sunday 4th – The Birth of a King at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00Monday 5th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Rock Choir and Sultan Issac at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 6.00p.m. and 8.30p.m. Monday 5th – Bryan Adams at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returnsMonday 5th – Showstoppers at The Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Tickets: £27.50 (includes 3 course dinner). For further information visit: www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk or tel: (01202) 298350Monday 5th - NT Live: The Collaborators at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £11.00, £12.00Tuesday 6th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Talbot Prep School Choir, BEAT and Hannah Ward at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 12.00p.m. and 5.30p.m. Tuesday 6th – Uriah Heep – Into the Wild Tour at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £19.50Tuesday 6th – Rodelinda – Handel (Metropolitan Opera Live) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00Wednesday 7th – Christmas Market Entertainment performance by Harmony Ice at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00p.m. Wednesday 7th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Karabits, Liszt and Stravinsky at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 7th - Christmas Jazz and Swing from Swing Unlimited Big Band at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Performance: 7.30pm. Admission: £12.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807Thursday 8th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Helena Mace & Grant James, Dame Kitty & Rubyz, Dorset Youth Concert Band & Dorset Youth Percussion Ensemble, Blue Noses Belly Dancers and Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.30a.m. and 5.00p.m. Thursday 8th – Bournemouth University and AUCB Carol Service by Candlelight at St. Marks Church, Alton Road, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. Performance: 6.30p.m. Free admissionThursday 8th – Victorian Christmas with the Orlando Singers Chamber Choir at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50Thursday 8th – The Producers (musicians) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 9th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Crystal Wizard fire throwers, SAS Duo and Three Penny Pit at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 3.00p.m. and 5.30p.m. Friday 9th – Lunchtime Organ Concert BH Live’s Annual Carol Concert, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 2.30p.m. Free admission.Friday 9th and Saturday 10th – The Soldier’s Tale by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Arts University College at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00p.m. plus afternoon performance at 5.00p.m. on Saturday. Tickets: £12.00Friday 9th – Electric Six at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £10.50Friday 9th – Lemon Grove (quartet) at Ye Olde George, Castle Steet, Christchurch. Doors: 8.00pm. Free admission.Friday 9th – Sunday 8th January Cinderella (Lighthouse pantomime) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: Daily at 7.00p.m. Mornings: Tuesday 13th – Thursday 15th 10.30a.m. Matinees: Monday 12th –Thursday 15th 1.30p.m. Matinees: Saturday 17th – Sunday 8th January 3.00p.m.Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Friday 9th – BeeGees Fever (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 9th – Salvation Army – Carols for the People at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £4.00, £6.00Saturday 10th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Switch Saxophone Quartet, Blue Noses Belly Dancers The Square, Dame Kitty and Rubyz, Bournemouth Carnival Marching Band, The Falltones, Anita Abraham, Mountain Feet and Phil Smith & Ben Sparks at The Sqaure, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. and 5.15p.m. Saturday 10th – Handel’s Messiah – the Bournemouth Bach Choir at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance 7.30p.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 10th – Faust – Gounod (Metropolitan Opera Live) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00Saturday 10th – Sarah Millican at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returnsSaturday 10th – No Jacket Required: A Tribute to Phil Collins at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 10th – Faust – Gounod (Metropolitan Opera Live) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00Sunday 11th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Cranleigh Community Church Choir, Nicole McNally, Born 2 Dance, Stagewise Theatre, Rising Star School, Love Soul Choir, The Floaters, Tom Caulfield, Kieran Leonard and Jamme Tyme & Tony T at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 10.00a.m. – 10.00p.m.Sunday 11th – Christmas Concert at Bournemouth University, Kimmeridge Hall, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Free admission.Sunday 11th – Christmas Concert at St. Peters Church, Church Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Performance: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00Sunday 11th – Broadstone Community Band Concert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00Sunday 11th – Glenn Miller Orchestra at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00, £18.00Monday 12th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Vintage Brass Band, Bourne Harmony Acapella Choir, The Monuments and Sultan Issac at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. and 6.00p.m. Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th – A Christmas Carol at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: Daily 7.30p.m. Tickets: £9.00, £9.50, £12.20Monday 12th – An Evening with the Hypnotist Jonathon Chase at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00, £14.00Tuesday 13th – Christmas Market Entertainment performance by Jezebelle at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. Tuesday 13th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Dirkjan Ranzijn 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 13th – Mediaeval Baebes at St. Stephens Church, St Stephens Way, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets £16.25 Tuesday 13th – QuoFest 2011 (featuring Status Quo, Roy Wood and Kim Wilde) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £37.50Tuesday 13th – Professor Green at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returnsTuesday 13th – Faust – Gounod (Metropolitan Opera Live) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00Wednesday 14th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Helena Mace & Grant James, Sing for Fun Choir and Kieran Leonard at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 12.00p.m. and 3.00p.m.Wednesday 14th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs Handel’s Messiah at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00 - £35.00Wednesday 14th – State of Undress: The Festive Show at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £9.50Wednesday 14th – Songs of Christmas Past at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Performance: 7.30pm. Admission: £12.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807Thursday 15th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by BEAT and Hannah Ward at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00p.m.Thursday 15th – Victorian Christmas with the Orlando Singers Chamber Choir at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50Thursday 15th – The Rat Pack at Highcliff Marriott, St. Michaels Road, Bournemouth. For further information tel: (01202) 200800 or visit: www.highcliffgrill.co.ukThursday 15th – Carols with Mayor at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Admission free. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre.Thursday 15th – Christmas in the Cathedral at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50Thursday 15th – From the Jam (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £22.50Friday 16th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Helena Mace & Grant James, Sing for Fun Choir and Kieran Leonard at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 12.00p.m. and 3.00p.m.Friday 16th – Tony Kofi’s Standard Time at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 16th – Limehouse Lizzy (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 16th – One Night in Vegas Christmas 2011 at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50, £16.50Saturday 17th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Anita Abraham, Covergirlz, Vengeance, Razor, D7, Mack and Jamme Tyme at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 6.30p.m.Saturday 17th – Stereophonics at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returnsSaturday 17th – Handel ‘Messiah’ at Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £11.00Saturday 17th – Christmas Celebration a charity concert in aid of Brendoncare at St Aldhelm's Church, Branksome, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 17th – That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £19.00, £21.00, £23.50Saturday 17th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Wassail Christmas at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Doors open: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00 - £29.00Saturday 17th – Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00 Sunday 18th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Stagewise Theatre, Showbiz Academy, Meridian Corps of Drums, Neil Scott, Pop 4 Diabetes, Offbeat Groove Choir and Jamme Tyme at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 10.00a.m. – 10.00p.m.Sunday 18th – Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £34.50Sunday 18th – Wessex Youth Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £8.00, £10.00, £12.00 Sunday 18th and Monday 19th – Swish Christmas Show at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £6.00Monday 19th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Julie Adams’ Dance School, Voice of Reason and Funky Little Choir at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 1.00p.m. and 7.00p.m.Tuesday 20th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by New Forest Dixie Land Band, Ollie Slee and Neil Scott at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 12.00p.m. and 8.30p.m.Tuesday 20th – Bad Manners at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00 Wednesday 21st – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by The Chicken Soup Choir, Bournemouth Carnival Marching Band and Neil Scott at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 6.00p.m. Wednesday 21st – Skinny Skulls at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 Thursday 22nd – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Helena Mace & Grant James, Isla Moir & Alisha Blake, Dame Kitty & Rubyz and Salvation Army at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 10.30p.m. and 7.00p.m.Thursday 22nd – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Richard Monks 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 22nd – Louis Clark’s Hooked on Classics at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50, £27.50, £32.50, £55.00Thursday 22nd – Legend: A Tribute to Bob Marley at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Friday 23rd – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by The Monuments, Crystal Wizard Fire Throwers, Nicole McNally and Ollie Slee at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 1.30p.m. Friday 23rd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Carols at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Doors open: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £7.00 - £22.00 Friday 23rd – The Rat Pack at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 24th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Bournemouth School CCF Band, BEAT, Ollie Slee, Isla Moir & Alisha Blake, Showbiz Academy, Covergirlz and Harmony Ice at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. Tuesday 27th – Christmas Market Entertainment performance by Neil Scott at The Square, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.Tuesday 27th – Dirty DC (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Wednesday 28th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Voice of Reason and Neil Scott at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 12.30p.m. and 8.30p.m.Wednesday 28th – Wrestling Spectacular at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st – Lord of the Dance at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performances: Wednesday 8.00p.m., Thursday and Friday 2.30p.m. and 8.00p.m., Saturday 4.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00, £30.50, £35.50Wednesday 28th – Groove Juice at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Thursday 29th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by David Ingley 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.Friday 30th – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Adam S, Crystal Wizard fire throwers, Jamme Tyme, Vengence and Tony T at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 1.30p.m., 3.00p.m. and 9.00p.m. Friday 30th – Nuttyness (Madness Tribute) at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 Saturday 31st – Christmas Market Entertainment performances by Showbiz Academy and Jemme Tyme at The Square, Bournemouth. Performances: 3.00p.m., 6.00p.m. and 8.30p.m. Saturday 31st – Rat Race at Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Doors open: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00 Saturday 31st – Berlin Philharmonic – New Years Eve Concert at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 5.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00Sunday 1st – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - New Years Day Viennese Gala at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. and 7.00p.m.Tickets: £9.00 – £29.00Contact 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.netRegent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk 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.ukSaturday 3rd December – Sunday 19th February – The Rawk Ice Rink at Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Admission: £7.80 per 60 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. PLEASE NOTE: The ice rink will be closed on Christmas Day. For tickets & further information tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk Sunday 4th – Christmas Parade (as part of the Christmas Market) at The Square, Bournemouth. 2.00p.m. – 6.00p.m.Sunday 4th – Poole Santa Jog in aid of the British Heart Foundation at Poole Park. Registration: 9.30a.m. Event starts: 10.30a.m. Price: £10.00 in advance, £15.00 on the day. For further details tel: (01892) 893918 or visit: www.bhf.org.ukSunday 4th – Winter Bird Walk at Stanpit Marsh meeting at Marsh Pod Information Centre, Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch. Walk starts at 1.00p.m. Tickets: Adults £2.50, Children £1.50. For further information tel: (01425) 272479 Sunday 4th – Christmas on the Quay at Poole Quay. Father Christmas is welcomed to the quay with an evening of entertainment including a flotilla of lights. 4.30p.m. – 8.00p.m.Monday 5th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Hengistbury Head commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the car park at the Solent Meads Golf Course, Rolls Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Tuesday 6th – Mills, Monks and Mausoleums (History Walk) led by Terry Thomas meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2.00p.m. Cost: £4.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Wednesday 7th – Fawlty Towers Christmas Dinner at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.15p.m. Tickets: £35.00 (includes 3 course dinner)Thursday 8th – Carol Service in the Park at Moore Avenue Park, West Howe, Bournemouth. Starts: 6.00pm.Thursday 8th – Children’s Lantern Procession starting at Falklands Square, Poole. Times: TBCSaturday 10th – Pound for Pound (semi professional boxing event) at O2 Academy, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00Saturday 10th – Winter Wildlife Cruise 2 hour cruises departing from Mudeford Quay, Christchurch. Departs at 10.00a.m. and 12.00p.m. Tickets: adults £12.00, children £6.00. For further information tel: 07968 33 44 41 or visit: www.mudefordferry.co.ukSunday 11th – Santa Specials at Moors Valley Railway, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath. For further information tel: (01425) 471415Monday 12th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Strouden Woods commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by Homebase in Castle Lane retail park, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. Wednesday 14th – Hot Steppers Present Darren and Lana (line disco with DJ James) at Royal British Legion, 593 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Starts 7.15p.m. Tickets: £12.00 on the door.Wednesday 14th - Geminid Meteor Shower at Hengistbury Head meet at the Solent Meads Golf Course car park, in Rolls Drive, Bournemouth. Time: 7.00p.m.Tickets: £3.00 (weather dependant) for further information tel: (01202) 451605 Saturday 17th – AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield United 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 17th – Carols by Candlelight starts at Boscombe Chine Gardens, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Starts: 5.00p.m.Sunday 17th – Santa Specials at Moors Valley Railway, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath. For further information tel: (01425) 471415Sunday 18th – Walking with Birds in a Winter Wonderland meeting at Marsh Pod Information Centre, Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch. Walk starts at 1.00p.m. Tickets: Adults £2.50, Children £1.50. For further information tel: (01425) 272479 Wednesday 21st – Winter Solstice Ghost Walk of Christchurch led by local historian Michael Hodges. Meet under the arches of the old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 6.30p.m. Cost: £3.00. Tickets must be booked in advance. Limited tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Friday 23rd - Santa will be in Bournemouth Square, Bournemouth. Times TBC. For further information tel: 01202 313649 or visit: www.bournemouthchristmasmarkets.comSunday 25th – Bournemouth Spartans Christmas Day Swim leaving from Boscombe Pier (near the changing rooms), Bournemouth. Starting at 11.00a.m.Saturday 31st – New Years Eve Ball at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors open: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £55.00 (includes 3 course dinner) Sunday 1st January – Classic Cars On The Prom, West Overcliff Promenade, behind the BIC, Bournemouth. Event times: 11.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. Free admission to eligible vehicles and free public viewing (vehicles can arrive and depart at any time). No pre-booking - Club groups are asked to contact the organisers in advance. Open to all cars and motor bikes (in the classic spirit) registered before August 1983. For further details tel: (07504) 798282.Sunday 1st January – New Year’s Day Bath Race at Poole Quay beginning at the fishing steps by the Customs House at 11.00a.m. and ending at the fish shamble steps opposite the Lord Nelson and Jolly Sailor pubs. Join the spectators to watch the Pirates of Poole take to the water in a variety of unusual craft at this popular annual event.Exhibitions Please contact the galleries directly to confirm their opening arrangements during the Christmas and New Year period.Thursday 1st – Neil Buchanan ‘Hope Street’ at Westover Gallery, Westover Road, Bournemouth. 6.00p.m. For further information tel: (01202) 297682 or visit: www.westovergallery.co.ukSunday 11th – Wednesday 14th – “Togetherness in Wood and Paint”, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures at The Kings, Castle Street, Christchurch. Free Admission. For opening times tel: 01202 588933 Until December 21st –The Holly and the Hayloft exhibition by CADArts at the Hayloft Studio & Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. Open daily: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. For further details tel: (07796) 652267. For further information tel: 01202 490280Until 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.ukUntil January 14th 2012 – Made in Poole exhibition by local artists at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Open daily. Free admission.Until January 21st 2012 – 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 & FairsMondays 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.Thursday 1st – Festive Gift Fair at Hotel Miramar, East Cliff, Bournemouth. 10.30am – 12.30pm.Friday 2nd – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m Saturday 3rd – 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 3rd - Vintage and Collectables Sale at Old Parkstone Dairy, Ashley Cross, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.Until 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 3rd and Sunday 4th – Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807Saturday 17th – 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 17th - Vintage and Collectables Sale at Old Parkstone Dairy, Ashley Cross, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU.Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk December Opening Hours: Mondays to Friday 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.Ticket SalesTickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre for the following venues: The Pier Theatre in BournemouthLighthouse in PooleThe Mayflower in SouthamptonTourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth,BH1 2BU.Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk

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Events During November 2011Shows & ConcertsSee 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: £12.00Wednesdays 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: £12.00Tuesday 1st – Patrick Wolff at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50Tuesday 1st - Don Giovanni - Mozart - The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00 p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £24.00Tuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd – Equus (drama - psychological thriller) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Wednesday matinee 2.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00, £16.50Wednesday 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 collectionWednesday 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 - £35.00Wednesday 2nd – Phill Jupitus (stand up comedian) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Thursday 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: £7.50Thursday 3rd – Marcus Bonfanti at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00Friday 4th – The Complete Stone Roses (tribute) at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Friday 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, £10.00Friday 4th – The Country Wife (comedy) at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £10.50Friday 4th – Syd Lawrence Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50, £16.50, £19.50Friday 4th – Monica Vasoncelos Quartet (jazz) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00Friday 4th – Tommy Tiernan (stand up comedian) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00Friday 4th – Jake Morley at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 5th – Piatti String Quartet performing works by Mozart, Schubert and Smetana at Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Saturday 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, £24.00Saturday 5th – Siegfried – Wagner – The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 4.00 p.m. Tickets: £23.00Saturday 5th – An Evening with Roger McGuinn (folk musician) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £26.50Saturday 5th - Comedy Works featuring performers Joe Bor, Dan Wright, Nick Stein and Ed Gamble at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00Saturday 5th – One Night of Elvis at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00 p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £20.00Saturday 5th – RU40 and Island Glo (tribute) at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Sunday 6th – Three Phantoms at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £30.00Sunday 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, £14.00Sunday 6th – Jon Allen at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Tuesday 8th – Thomas Dolby at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £21.50Tuesday 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 eveningsWednesday 9th – Lunchtime Recital by Westbourne Poetry Group at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collectionWednesday 9th – Turin Brakes at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00Wednesday 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 - £35.00Wednesday 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, £11.00Thursday 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: £9.00Friday 11th – The Smiths Indeed at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50Friday 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: £12.50Friday 11th – Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50Friday 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: £12.00Saturday 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 returnsSaturday 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: £10.00Sunday 13th – Adam Ant at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00Sunday 13th – Swing Unlimited Big Band at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £9.50, £10.50Monday 14th – Moscow Ballet La Classique – The Nutcracker at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50Monday 14th – Colin Fry & Friends (spiritualist) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £17.00Tuesday 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: £23.50Tuesday 15th – Ed Byrne: Crowd Pleaser (stand up comedian) at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00Wednesday 16th – Lunchtime Recital by Dorset Brass at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collectionWednesday 16th – Mike Peters (30th Anniversary Acoustic Alarm Tour) at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Wednesday 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, £28.00Wednesday 16th – A Question of Sport – Live at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £37.50Wednesday 16th – Tom Stade (stand up comedian) at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50Wednesday 16th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Thursday 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.ukThursday 17th – The Electric Light Orchestra Experience at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00Friday 18th – Lacuna Coil at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00Friday 18th – John Barrowman at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50, £30.00, £40.00Friday 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, £14.50Friday 18th – Robert Mitchells Panacea (jazz) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Friday 18th – Shappi Khorsand (stand up comedian) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00Friday 18th – The Agency at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Saturday 19th – The Doors Alive (tribute) at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00Saturday 19th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Greatest Hits at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00, £14.00, £18.00, £24.00Saturday 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, £24.00Saturday 19th – Westbourne Orchestral Society playing works by Elgar, Bach, Smetana and Schoenberg at St. Ambrose Church, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00Saturday 19th – Festival of Massed Voices (Bournemouth male choir) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £6.00Saturday 19th – Connie Lush at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Sunday 20th – Wave 105 Live at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 4.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50Sunday 20th – The Nutcracker (European Ballet) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12.50, £16.00, £18.00Tuesday 22nd – Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00Tuesday 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 collectionWednesday 23rd – Showstoppers (night of songs from the West End) at the Cumberland Hotel, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Performance: 9.00p.m. Tickets: £27.50Wednesday 23rd – The Ting Tings at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50Wednesday 23rd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Mahler at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Thursday 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, £18.00Thursday 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: £8.00Thursday 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, £13.50Thursday 24th – Gareth Gates at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £17.00Friday 25th – The Sensational 60s Experience at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £20.50, £22.50Friday 25th – Stephen Merchant (stand up comedian) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00, £27.50Friday 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, £21.50Friday 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: £14.00Saturday 26th – Innocence (children’s performance) at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.45p.m. Tickets: £3.00Saturday 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: £18.50Saturday 26th – The Fall at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00Sunday 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: £10.00Sunday 27th – The Lady Boys of Bangkok (show girl performance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00Sunday 27th – The Foundations and The New Honeycombes at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £14.50, £16.50Sunday 27th – The Correspondents and Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer at Mr Kyps, Parr Street, Parkstone, Poole. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Tuesday 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: £24.50Tuesday 29th – Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind (stand up comedian) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Event time: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £29.50Wednesday 30th – Underneath the Floorboards (children’s performance) at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 10.30a.m. and 1.45p.m. Tickets: £3.00Wednesday 30th – Lunchtime Recital by Cantabile Singers at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collectionWednesday 30th – Napalm Death at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Wednesday 30th November - Saturday 3rd December – The Wizard of Oz at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £10.00Contact 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.netRegent 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.ukFriday 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: £5.00Saturday 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 2.50Saturday 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) £3.00Saturday 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: 07774158010Sunday 6th – Tank Engine Day at Moors Valley Railway, Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath. For further information tel: (01425) 471415Wednesday 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) 278807Sunday 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.ukSaturday 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.ukNovember 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.ukUntil 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.ukNovember 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 & FairsMondays 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) 278807Thursday 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: £1.00Sunday 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: £5.00Sunday 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) 278807ALL 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 BULLETINBournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU.Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk November Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.

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Events During October 2011Shows & ConcertsSee 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: £12.00Wednesdays 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: £12.00Saturday 1st - Jaggers Comedy Club featuring performers Matt Price, Paul Redwood, Kelly Kingham and Scott Charlton at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk Saturday 1st –The Vaudeville Circus and Masquerade Ball at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00.Saturday 1st – Milton Jones ‘Lion Whisperer’ (Stand Up Comedian) at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00 p.m. Tickets: £17.50Saturday 1st – Audio Surgery Ultra Sounds at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 9.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Saturday 1st – Monday 3rd - The Murder Wife at The Winchester, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £6.00Saturday 1st – Guitar Anthems at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £15.50Saturday 1st – Shaun Parker – Happy as Larry at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50Saturday 1st – Comedy Works at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00Sunday 2nd – The Hollies at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00. £22.50, £24.50Monday 3rd – The Feeling at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.50Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th – The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: Monday 12.00p.m. and 2.30p.m., Tuesday 10.00a.m. and 12.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 Tuesday 4th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Michael Wooldridge 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 4th – Ed Sheeran at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact O2 Academy for ticket returns.Tuesday 4th – Saturday 8th – Annie (Musical) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m, Matinee performances on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30p.m. Tickets: Wednesday matinee £19.50, Tuesday - Thursday evening’s and Saturday matinee £24.50, Friday and Saturday evening £26.50 Wednesday 5th – Lunchtime Recital by Cathy Murray (Voice) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.Wednesday 5th – Freeway Poets do Horror at The Winchester, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00, £4.00Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th – Misery at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m., 2.30p.m. matinee on Thursday. Tickets: £12.00, £15.00, £17.00, £20.00Wednesday 5th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Berlioz, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Thursday 6th – John Cooper Clarke at The Winchester, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00Thursday 6th – Music in the Palm Court Tea Rooms at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50Thursday 6th – NT Live: The Kitchen at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50, £13.50Thursday 6th and Friday 7th – The Kitchen NT (Play) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: Thursday 7.00p.m., Friday 2.30p.m. Tickets: £11.00, £12.00Friday 7th – Terrorvision at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Friday 7th – Chris De Burgh at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £37.50, £45.00, £50.00, £60.00Friday 7th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Eric Lampaert, Chris McCausland and John Robins. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk Friday 7th – Jimmy Carr at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00Friday 7th –Sarah Jane Morris at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00Saturday 8th – Bandalism at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00Saturday 8th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring performer’s tbc at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk Saturday 8th – Music 4 Meningitis at Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50Saturday 8th – Theda by Georgina Starr at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00Saturday 8th – In Love with the Dance – Irish Dance Sensation at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £20.50, £18.50Saturday 8th – Two Four Six Eight! (Children’s Theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 8th –Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £18.00Sunday 9th – An Evening with Legends at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £24.50Sunday 9th – Queen Rocks Gospel at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £17.50, £16.50Monday 10th – Chase and Status at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact O2 Academy for ticket returns.Monday 10th – The Overtones at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50, 23.50Tuesday 11th – Canford School String Ensemble and Coda Fiddle Orchestra at St Clements Church, St Clements Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00Tuesday 11th – Future Shorts ONE (Screening of New UK and International Short Films) at Pavilion Dance Ocean Road, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.50Tuesday 11th – Saturday 15th – We Are Three Sisters (Drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m, Matinee performances on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30p.m. Tickets: Matinee’s £15.00, Tuesday - Thursday evening’s £17.50, Friday and Saturday evening £26.50 Wednesday 12th – Lunchtime Recital by Benjamin Birtle (cello) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.Wednesday 12th – Ben Howard at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th – The Cremaster Cycle at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 6.30p.m. Tickets: 6.00Wednesday 12th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Stravinsky, Britten and Beethoven at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 12th – Saturday 15th - A Streetcar Named Desire at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m., matinees Thursday and Saturday 2.30p.m. Tickets: £7.00, £10.00Thursday 13th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Chris Stanbury 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 13th – Scott Mathews at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50Thursday 13th – The Haunted Violin at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00, £15.00Thursday 13th – Psychic and Science at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £22.00Friday 14th and Saturday 15th – British Horror Film Festival at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 4.00p.m. Free entry.Friday 14th – Whole Lotta Led at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00Friday 14th – Bob Dylan and his Band Plus Mark Knopfler at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.Friday 14th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Suzi Ruffell, Junior Simpson and Ian Cognito. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk Friday 14th – Thank You for the Music at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £22.00Friday 14th – Eliza Carthy at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00Friday 14th – Before the Rain (Film Screening as part of thePurbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Friday 14th –Sue Hawker Quartet at Christchurch Jazz Club, Ye Olde George, 2a Castle Street, Christchurch. Doors: 8.00 p.m. Performance 8.30 p.m. Free admission.Saturday 15th – Organ Concert by Daniel Campbell at Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Bourne Avenue/St. Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Admission: £5.00.Saturday 15th - Jaggers Comedy Club featuring performers Geoff Whiting, Craig Murray, Joe Wells and Sean Percival at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk Saturday 15th – We’ll Meet Again at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £28.50, £34.50, £38.50Saturday 15th – UK Allstars at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00Saturday 15th – Nowhere in Africa (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £5.50, £6.50Saturday 15th – Anna Bolena – Donizetti – The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00 p.m. Tickets: £24.00, £20.00Saturday 15th – Anna Bolena – Donizetti – The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00 p.m. Tickets: £23.00Saturday 15th – Sound the Trumpet at Christchurch Priory, Castle Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00, £15.00, £17.00Sunday 16th – Lucha Britainia at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 2p.m. and 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 - £20.00Sunday 16th October – Mantovani – Hollywood to Broadway at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.Tickets: £15.50, £19.50, £23.50Sunday 16th – Chico & Rita (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at the Winchester, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.50Sunday 16th – The Birds (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at the Winchester, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Performance: 9.30p.m. Tickets: £5.50Sunday 16th October – An Evening with Aled Jones at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £24.00Tuesday 18th – The Cat Empire at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £19.50Tuesday 18th – Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at the Fab Frocks, Seamoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 (includes cocktail)Tuesday 18th – Anna Bolena – Donizetti – The Metropolitan Opera encore screening at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00 p.m. Tickets: £24.00, £20.00Tuesday 18th –No Man’s Land (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th –The World Outside (play) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00Wednesday 19th – Lunchtime Recital by Peter Winter and Tony Gatward (brass baritones) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.Wednesday 19th – Bowling for Soup at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50Wednesday 19th – Pop Will Eat Itself at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00Wednesday 19th – Reginald D Hunter at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m.Tickets: £20.00Wednesday 19th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Tchaikovsky and Chopin at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 19th – A Girl in Black (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Wednesday 19th - Saturday 22nd – Patience (Operetta) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30 p.m. Tickets: £12.00, £13.00Thursday 20th – Julian Cope at The Old Firestation, 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50Thursday 20th – The First Grader (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Thursday 20th – Notorious (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Friday 21st - The Johnny Cash Roadshow at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.Tickets: £16.50, £17.50Friday 21st – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Prince Abdi, Raymond and Mr. Timpkins Review and Jimmy Bird. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk Friday 21st – Rat Pack at Highcliffe Marriott Hotel, St. Micheals Road, Bournemouth. Tickets: £39.50 (includes 3 course dinner). For further information tel: 01202 200 813 or visit www.HighcliffGrill.co.uk.Friday 21st – Matt Wates Quartet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00Friday 21st – Night and the City (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Saturday 22nd - Jaggers Comedy Club featuring performers Dave Thompson, Kevin Sheperd, Wayne Shakespeare and Sol Bernstien, at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk Saturday 22nd – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven, JS Bach, Mozart, Weber, Humperdinck and Wagner at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance 7.00p.m. Tickets £9.00, £14.00, £18.00, £24.00Saturday 22nd – Bedlam in Bournemouth at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 10.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50Saturday 22nd – Divided We Fall (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Saturday 22nd – Tango (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Saturday 22nd – Jump Jive & Jitterbug with The Regular Joes and Special Guests at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £10.50, £9.50Saturday 22nd – Jo Caulfield (Comedian) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00Sunday 23rd – Bob’s Big Theatre Build at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.00p.m. and 3.00p.m. Tickets: £14.50 Sunday 23rd – Wrestling Spectacular at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.Tickets: £10.00Sunday 23rd – Jessie J at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.Sunday 23rd – Paul Daniels – Hair Today Gone Tomorrow at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £18.50, £16.50Monday 24th until Saturday 29th – “Amy’s View” (Drama) at the Bournemouth Little Theatre Club, 11 Jameson Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.45p.m. daily. Tickets: £9.50 & £7.00. For further details tel: (01202) 513361 or visit: www.bournemouthlittletheatre.co.uk Tuesday 25th – Russell Cane – Manscaping at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m.Tickets: £17.50Tuesday 25th – Draw Me a Bird (Children’s Theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.00a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Tickets: £7.00Tuesday 25th – Armadillo (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th - Mr Stink (Children’s Theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: Tuesday 7.00p.m., Wednesday 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50, £18.00Wednesday 26th – Lunchtime Recital by Marianne Lee (Violin) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.Wednesday 26th – Madama Butterfly at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.00, £25.00, £28.50, £32.00, £35.00. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.Wednesday 26th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Grieg, Sibelius and Rachmaninov at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00 - £35.00Wednesday 26th –Mother (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Thursday 27th – The Specials at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £35.00 Thursday 27th – Magic of Motown at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00, £22.50Thursday 27th – Fascinating Aïda: The Cheap Flights Tour at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50Thursday 27th – Celebrate 20 years of Swish: 1991-2011 Swish of the Curtain at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £7.50, £10.00Thursday 27th – Z (Film Screening as part of the Purbeck Film Festival) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.30p.m. Tickets: £4.50, £6.50, £7.50Friday 28th – Will Young at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.Friday 28th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Nathan Caton, Andrew O’Neil and Phil Nichol. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk Friday 28th – James Cambell Comedy 4 Kids (Children’s Comedy) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.Tickets: £7.00 Friday 28th – Richard Keys and Andy Gray Live and Loud at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m.Tickets: £19.50, £22.50Friday 28th – 60s Gold at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m.Tickets: £18.00, £22.50, £27.50Friday 28th - Osiligi Maasai Warrior Troupe at Saint James Church, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00, £8.50, £10.50 Friday 28th – The Further Golfing Adventures of Peter Alliss at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £20.00Friday 28th – Dave Quincy Quartet at Christchurch Jazz Club, Ye Olde George, 2a Castle Street, Christchurch. Doors: 8.00 p.m. Performance 8.30 p.m. Free admission.Saturday 29th – Talentcall 2011 Grand Final at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.00p.m. and 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00Saturday 29th – The Wind in the Willows at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 11.00a.m. and 2.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00, £8.00Saturday 29th – Spooks, Ghosts and Ghouls (Family Musical) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.15a.m. Tickets: £7.00Saturday 29th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring performers tbc at Lava Ignite, Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.50. For further details tel: (0845) 60 66 647 or visit: www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk Saturday 29th – Colin Fry the Peoples Medium at Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50Saturday 29th – Engelbert Humperdinck – Released at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £33.50, £37.50Saturday 29th –Turn Back the Clock (play) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 2.30p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £15.00Saturday 29th –Don Giovanni – Mozart – The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 6.00 p.m. Tickets: £24.00, £20.00Saturday 29th –Don Giovanni – Mozart – The Metropolitan Opera live broadcast at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00 p.m. Tickets: £23.00Sunday 30th – Katy B at Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50Sunday 30th – Moscow Ballet La Classique – Sleeping Beauty at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50Sunday 30th – The Legendary John Mayall at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £22.00, £24.00, £26.00, £28.00Monday 31st – Lee Nelson… Live! at Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £22.50Contact 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 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.ukSundays – Bournemouth Sky Rides – weekly bike rides starting at St. Stephens Road, Bournemouth. 9.00a.m. – 5.00 p.m. To find out further information and to register to take part in one of the organised Sky Ride Local routes visit www.goskyride.com or contact clivecopeland@britishcycling.org.ukSaturday 3rd September until Saturday 15th October – Bournemouth Arts by The Sea Festival, indoor and outdoor events at various venues throughout the town. For more details please visit: www.artsbournemouth.org.uk or collect a copy of the full programme from the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre.Saturday 1st – Help for Heroes Day at Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6BA. Charity fundraising day. Opening times: 10.00am – 4.00pm. Admission: £5.00. Tel: (01202) 473141 or visit: www.aviation-museum.co.uk Sunday 2nd – British Heart Foundation Bath to Bournemouth Bike Ride, 80 mile charity bike ride in order to raise funds for the ‘Mending Broken Hearts Appeal’. For further details tel: 0800 1693672, email: northwestwales@bhf.org.uk or visit: www.bhf.org.uk/cyclehope Sunday 2nd – The Race for Equality starting at Bournemouth Pier Approach at 10a.m. Charity Race to raise funds for Access Dorset. For further details tel: 01202 771336 or visit: www.accessdorset.org.ukSunday 2nd – DEWS Car Club Rally at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Admission free but pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807Friday 7th – Creecher in the Library (Talk) at Bournemouth Library, The Triangle, Bournemouth. 10.30a.m., 1.30p.m. Free admission.Friday 7th – Horrolitic Dinner at the Print Room, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth. Three course dinner attended by world leading horror authors Graham Masterton, Stephen Laws and Ramsey Campbell.7.30p.m. Tickets: £35.00 For further details tel: 0844 5764500 or visit: http://www.artsbournemouth.org.uk/whats-on/search/21Saturday 8th – An Evening Walk with Robert Louis Stevenson starting at Alum Chine Beach, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. 6.00p.m. Free admission.Saturday 8th – Horror! Who Tried to Run Over Stephen King? (Panel Talk) at Bournemouth Library, The Triangle, Bournemouth.4.00p.m. Admission: £7.50.Sunday 9th – Wedding Open Day at The Sandbanks Hotel, The Haven Hotel and Harbour Heights Hotel. 11.00a.m. - 4p.m. Free admission.Sunday 9th – Horrorlitic Events for Young People – Build your own Frankenstein and more at the Beach Pods near Boscombe Overstrand, Boscombe. 11a.m. – 4.00p.m. Free admissionWednesday 12th and Wednesday 26th – Storytelling (children’s entertainment) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. 11.00a.m. Admission £5.00Saturday 15th – Zombie Walk starting at Bournemouth International Centre. 4.45p.m. Admission £5.00 (including entry to the after party at the Old Fire Station)Thursday 20th – RALSA Carnival Party at Bliss, St. Peters Road, Bournemouth. 8.p.m. – late. Admission: £5.50Wednesday 26th – Thursday 27th – Jamie Jigsaw’s Circus Workshop at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Wednesday 10.00a.m. – 2.00p.m., 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Thursday 10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Admission: Wednesday £5.00 Thursday £12.50Thursday 27th – Halloween Lantern-Making at Springbourne Library, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. 2.00p.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission: £2.00Friday 28th – Halloween Mask Workshop - at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Admission: £5.00Friday 28th –Pumpkin Lantern Workshop - at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Admission: £5.00Friday 28th – Murder Mystery at RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole. 7.30p.m. Admission: £35.00Friday 28th and Saturday 29th – Poole Beer Festival at St. Aldhelms Centre, Poole Road, Branksome, Poole. 11.00a.m. – 3.30p.m. and 6.30p.m. – 11.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00, £5.00, £6.00. For further information: www.eastdorsetcamra.orgSaturday 29th – Halloween Celebrations in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Childrens entertainment in the gardens including fancy dress competition, pumpkin glow competition and trick or treat trail. 1.30p.m. – 6.00p.m. For further information tel: (0845) 051 1700 or visit www.bournemouth.co.uk Saturday 29th - Granny Cousins’ Ghost Walk of Old Poole Town. Meet at Scaplen’s Court Museum, Sarum Street, Poole at 8.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00. Walk last 1-1½ hours & will take place weather permitting. For further details tel: (07977) 969080.Exhibitions Saturday 1st October – 12th November – “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 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 Until October 15th – “Blooming Marvellous” a spectacular crocheted & knitted garden in the 1st & 2nd floor foyers at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. Admission free. For further details visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.ukSaturday 15th – Over the Hill Quilters – at St. Catherine’s Community Hall, Christchurch. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.50Until October 15th – Exhibition of Photographs by David Crombie 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: www3.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse.htm Saturday 22nd – Saturday 29th – Hazel Evans – The Monochronium described as an exhibition of black and white exploration of words, music and illustrations. at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. Admission free. For further details visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.ukUntil 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.ukUntil 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 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.ukMarkets & FairsMondays 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.Saturday 1st – Plant Sale at Cherry Tree Nursery, off New Road Roundabout, Northbourne, Bournemouth. Opening times: 8.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.Saturday 1st – 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 Sunday 2nd – Wedding Fair at Upton Country Market, Poole. 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.00Friday 7th – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.Saturday 8th – St. Faith’s Medieval Fair at Place Mill, Christchurch. 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.Saturday 15th – 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 15th and Sunday 16th – Antique Fair at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Saturday 9.30a.m. – 4.30p.m. Sunday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Sunday 16th – Wedding Fair at Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road, Bournemouth. 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd – Global Village Market at Bournemouth Square, Bournemouth. Thursday – Saturday 9.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. Sunday 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.Sunday 30th – Chasty Cottage Presents Antiques for Connoisseurs Antique Fair at Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole. 10.00a.m. – 3.30p.m. Admission £3.00. For further details tel: (01963) 370986.Sunday 30th – Autumn Wedding Fair at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £1.00 and pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807The next monthly edition of 'What’s On' will be available for collection fromFriday 28th October 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 BULLETINBournemouth Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU.Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk October Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m.

Events During September 2011

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Events During September 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.

Thursday 1st – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Christian Cartwright 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 1st until Saturday 3rd – “That’ll Be The Day” (musical) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.45p.m. daily. Tickets: £23.50, £21.00, £19.00.

Thursday 1st – “The Duelling Piano Men” at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Friday 2nd – “The Heat Is On” (musical) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 3rd – Grimsdyke Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Saturday 3rd – “Back To The Blitz” (wartime dance evening) at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00.

Saturday 3rd – “The Bon Jovi Experience” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00.

Saturday 3rd – Reef at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Ticket price tbc.

Saturday 3rd – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Bryan Lacey, Wouter Meijs & Matthew Hardy 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 3rd – The Comedy Works live stand-up comedy featuring 4 performers tbc at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00.

Saturday 3rd – “One Night In Vegas” at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

Sunday 4th – Grimsdyke Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Sunday 4th – Adur Concert Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Sunday 4th – Jane McDonald at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £27.50.

Sunday 4th – Royal Marines Association Band at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £15.50, £13.50, £11.50.

Monday 5th – Adele at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre.
SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.

Monday 5th until Saturday 10th – “If Dreams Were Wishes” (drama) at the Bournemouth Little Theatre Club, 11 Jameson Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.45p.m. daily. Tickets: £9.50 & £7.00. For further details tel: (01202) 513361 or visit: www.bournemouthlittletheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 6th – Dolly Parton at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre.
SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.

Wednesday 7th until Saturday 10th – “That’ll Be The Day” (musical) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.45p.m. daily. Tickets: £23.50, £21.00, £19.00.

Thursday 8th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Kevin Grunill 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.

Friday 9th – An Evening of Flamenco at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Saturday 10th – Southampton Concert Wind Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Saturday 10th – Organ Concert by Michael Heighway at Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Bourne Avenue/St. Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Admission: £5.00.

Saturday 10th – Jimmy Carr at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Sunday 11th – Ben Birtle (cello) & Matt Baker (double bass) at Holy Epiphany Church, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £6.00.
Tel: (01202) 520340.

Saturday 10th – Dance Spectacular at The Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Saturday 10th – 80 Years of Musical Theatre at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00.

Tuesday 13th – “Super Trouper” (tribute) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00, £20.00 & £19.00.

Tuesday 13th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m.
Tickets: £35.00, £30.00, £25.00, £17.00 & £12.00.

Wednesday 14th – Lunchtime Recital by Robert Loudon (piano) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 14th – New Forest Dixieland Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Wednesday 14th until Saturday 17th – “That’ll Be The Day” (musical) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.45p.m. daily. Tickets: £23.50, £21.00, £19.00.

Thursday 15th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Nicholas Martin 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 15th – “One Man, Two Guvnors” live from The National Theatre by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.

Thursday 15th – “One Man, Two Guvnors” live from The National Theatre by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Thursday 15th until Saturday 17th – Shanghai Cirque Du Ciel at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.00p.m. daily, 2.00p.m. Sat. Tickets: £27.50, £26.00 & £22.00.

Friday 16th – Gary Numan at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00 in advance.

Saturday 17th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring James Redmond, Chris Tavner & 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 17th – BSO “Mostly Mozart” at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00, £14.00 & £9.00 are available from Christchurch Tourist Office.

Sunday 18th – Poole Borough Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances : 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Sunday 18th – The Bluetones at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00 in advance.

Sunday 18th – “Life & Hard Times” a lecture with Doug Scott at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Sunday 18th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.50.

Sunday 18th – Bournemouth & District Concert Band outdoor concert at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Performance times: 1.00p.m. – 4.00p.m.
Admission free but donations welcome. For further details tel: (01425) 278807.

Monday 19th – The Jean Martyn Show (piano & organ) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Wednesday 21st – Lunchtime Recital by Doug Gould (piano) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 21st – An Evening With Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £20.00.

Wednesday 21st until Saturday 24th – “The Yeoman of The Guard” (opera) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £11.00.

Thursday 22nd – 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 22nd – One Man Star Wars Trilogy at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Friday 23rd – “No Jacket Required” (tribute) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00, £16.00 & £12.50.

Friday 23rd – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Simon Fox & 2 acts tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 23rd – The Township Comets at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 23rd until Monday 26th – Alan Carr at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Performances: 8.00p.m. daily. Tickets: £30.00.

Saturday 24th – Organ Concert by David Gostick at Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Bourne Avenue/St. Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Admission: £5.00.

Saturday 24th – “The Twist” (rock ’n’ roll show) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50 & £20.50.

Saturday 24th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring James Redmond, Paul Dennis & Tim Clark 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 24th – “Ockham’s Razor” (aerial theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Sunday 25th – Superact at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 2.00p.m.

Sunday 25th – Bournemouth Symphony Chorus & participants of The Big Sing at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 4.00p.m. Tickets: £4.50.

Sunday 25th – Paul Daniels at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m.
Tickets: £22.50, £20.00 & £17.50.

Sunday 25th – T. Rextasy at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00.

Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th – “Speechless” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Wed. Tickets: £12.00 eves, £10.00 mat.

Wednesday 28th – Lunchtime Recital by Cathy Murray (piano) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Thursday 29th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Chris Powell 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.

Friday 30th – “Hats Off To Led Zeppelin” (tribute) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Friday 30th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Ian D Montfort & 2 acts tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 30th – “Happy As Larry” (dance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

Friday 30th – Sally Morgan (psychic) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.50.

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 Sunday 4th September – The Rawk Roller Rink at the Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth. Tickets: £3.95. Session times vary according to date. For tickets & further information tel: (01202) 417600 or visit: www.rawk.com

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

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

Thursday 1st – 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 2nd – 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 2nd until Sunday 4th – Musicosity Live Music Festival takes place in various venues throughout Bournemouth. For full programme and ticket availability visit: http://musicosity.com/

Saturday 3rd – Centre Tour at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole at 10.30a.m.
Admission: £5.00. Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Saturday 3rd September until Saturday 15th October – Bournemouth Arts by The Sea Festival, indoor and outdoor events including Light Night (Sep 23rd/24th) & Surreal Parade of The Grotesque (Sep 24th) at various venues throughout the town. For more details please visit: www.artsbournemouth.org.uk or collect a copy of the full programme from the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre.

Sunday 4th – Commercial Transport In Preservation road run from Bournemouth to Bath. Departs from Kings Park, Bournemouth at 8.45a.m. to arrive at Lansdown Park & Ride, Bath from approximately 2.00p.m. Timings are approximate due to travelling conditions and traffic levels.

Sunday 4th – 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 4th – Party In The Park at Parkstone Park, Ashley Cross, Poole. Free festival of local music from 12 Noon.

Sunday 4th – Three Counties Car Club Rally at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: 12 Noon – 4.00p.m. Admission free but pay & display parking charges apply. For further details tel: (01425) 278807.

Sunday 4th until Thursday 22nd – Waverley Paddle Steamer sails from Bournemouth Pier. Tickets & full programme are available from Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre.

Tuesday 6th – 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 7th until Thursday 15th – Dorset Architectural Heritage Week, a programme of events & open days in and around Bournemouth organised by Dorset’s local authorities in association with East Dorset Heritage Trust. Programme available free of charge to personal callers into Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre.

Thursday 8th – 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 9th – 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 9th until Sunday 11th – Boscombe Community Fair at King’s Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Annual community arts & music event including lots of fun for all the family. Opening times: Fri 6.00p.m. – 11.00p.m., Sat 12 Noon – 11.00p.m., Sun 12 Noon – 8.00p.m.. Admission: £5.00 per day.

Friday 9th until Sunday 11th – Poole Windfest at Sandbanks Beach, Poole. This is the South Coast’s biggest action sports festival & all daytime events are free.
For further details re times & full programme of events visit: www.windfest.co.uk

Saturday 10th – AFC Bournemouth v Chesterfield 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

Sunday 11th – Birdwatching for Beginners Walk of Turbary Common commencing at 9.30a.m. Meet in the layby opposite 120 Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth. Cost: £4.00 adults, £2.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Thursday 15th – 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

Sunday 18th – Bournemouth Kite Festival at Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth. Fun for all the family with kite displays & stalls, kite surfing demonstrations and bring your own teddy bear for the teddy bear drop. Event times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. This is a free event but there will be pay & display parking charges.

Wednesday 21st – Autumn Equinox Ghost Walk with historian Michael Hodges. Meet under the arches of the old Town Hall in Christchurch High Street at 6.30p.m. Limited tickets at £3.00 available from Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street.

Thursday 22nd – 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

Thursday 22nd – Tea Dance in partnership with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole from 2.00p.m. until 4.00p.m. Admission: £4.00.
Tel: (0844) 406 8666.

Friday 23rd – 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 24th – AFC Bournemouth v Hartlepool 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 24th – Poole Park Dragon Boat Race from 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. for an entry pack & further information tel: (01202) 448449.

Friday 30th – Ghosts, Ghouls & Things That Go Bump In The Town Walk with paranormal researcher Susan Stott. Meet under the arches of the old Town Hall in Christchurch High Street at 7.30p.m. Limited tickets at £4.00 available from Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street.

Exhibitions

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 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.

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 17th – “That’s Very Nearly An Armful” a pictorial tribute to Tony Hancock 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 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 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

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

September 2nd until September 9th – “Shift” postgraduate exhibition at the Arts University College, Wallisdown, Poole. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m. (closed Sunday). Admission free.

September 2nd until October 15th – “Blooming Marvellous” a spectacular crocheted & knitted garden in the 1st & 2nd floor foyers at 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

September 3rd until September 26th – Autumn Exhibition by Poole & East Dorset Arts Society 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

September 10th until September 30th – Exhibition of oils by Genevieve Walshaw at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

September 15th 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

September 24th until October 15th – Exhibition of Photographs by David Crombie 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

September 24th 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

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 2nd – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

Saturday 3rd – 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

Thursday 8th until Sunday 11th – World Village Market at The Square, Bournemouth. Open daily from 9.00a.m.

Saturday 17th – 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

Autumn Wedding Fayre at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: Saturday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m., Sunday 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £3.00. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

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Tel: 0845 051 1700 Visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk

September Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m.*
*9.30a.m. – 5.00p.m. until September 5th

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

Events During August 2011

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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.

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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.

Events During July 2011

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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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Events During June 2011

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Events During June 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.

Wednesday 1st – Lunchtime Recital by Alice Lee (bassoon) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 1st – New Forest Dixieland Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Thursday 2nd – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Chris Powell 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 2nd – Jamie Woon at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00 in advance.

Thursday 2nd – “Much Ado About Nothing” (open-air theatre) in the café grounds at Tuckton Gardens, off Wick lane, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 available from Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre.

Thursday 2nd until Saturday 4th – “Salad Days” (musical) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 3rd – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Tom Allen, Richard Morton & Pete Johansson. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 3rd – “Whole Lotta Led” (tribute) at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00 in advance.

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th – Derren Brown at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily.
Tickets: £30.00, £26.00 & £23.50.

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th – “Little Ruby Red Tells Tales” (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 3.00p.m. daily, 11.00a.m. Sat.
Tickets: £7.00.

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th – “Blockbusters” (musical) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.00p.m. Fri, 6.00p.m. Sat. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 4th – The Secrets at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Saturday 4th – The Black Dyke Band at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.00, £17.00 & £15.00.

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

Saturday 4th – Beethoven’s Mass In C and Bruch’s Violin Concerto at St. Ambrose Church, Westbourne, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 available at the door. Tel: (01202) 465468.

Sunday 5th – Wilton & District Youth Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Sunday 5th – Jonathan Ansell at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £39.00, £30.00, £28.00 & £25.00.

Sunday 5th – CADArts Festival of Performing Arts at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £6.00.

Sunday 5th – Bournemouth & District Concert Band outdoor concert at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Donations welcome. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Monday 6th – “Surfing Tommies” (comedy/drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £11.50.

Monday 6th until Saturday 11th – “A Month of Sundays” (comedy/drama) at the Bournemouth Little Theatre Club, 11 Jameson Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.45p.m. daily. Tickets: £9.50 & £7.00. For further details tel: (01202) 513361 or visit: www.bournemouthlittletheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 7th – John Donaldson Quartet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Wednesday 8th – Lunchtime Recital by Vintage Brass at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 8th – Escape The Fate at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00 in advance.

Thursday 9th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Alastair Kiernan 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 9th – Gomez at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £17.50 in advance.

Thursday 9th & Friday 10th – “Exit Stage Left” (performance showcase) at Ocean Room Theatre, Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance times vary according to day. Tickets: £8.00. Tel: (01202) 203630 or visit: www.paviliondance.org.uk

Thursday 9th until Saturday 11th – “Good Mourning Mrs Brown (comedy) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 8.00p.m. daily. Tickets: £27.50 & £19.50.

Friday 10th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Joe Wilkinson, Junior Simpson & Shelley Marshall. Doors: 8.00p.m.
Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 10th – “Ahoy, Savoy!” (musical) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Saturday 11th – Coda Fiddle Orchestra at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Saturday 11th – Jeff Beck at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £26.50 in advance.

Saturday 11th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring John Newton, Mark Restuccia & Scott Charlton 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 11th – “Dire Traits” (tribute) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50.

Sunday 12th – Poole Borough Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.

Tuesday 14th – Lila Dance at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th – “The Tiger Who Came To Tea” (family theatre) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 1.30p.m. daily, 10.30a.m. Wed. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 14th until Saturday 18th – “Cabaret” (musical) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 15th – Lunchtime Recital by Duncan Honeybourne (piano) at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 15th – New Forest Dixieland Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Thursday 16th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Chris 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 16th – Double Act Disability Theatre at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £6.00.

Thursday 16th until Saturday 18th – “Look Back In Anger” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 17th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring performers tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Saturday 18th – “Meet, Greet Sing & Play Roadshow” (interactive children’s show) with Katy Ashworth at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 6.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Saturday 18th – The Gazza & Greavsie Show at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £85.00 & £25.00.

Saturday 18th – Bournemouth Bach Choir at Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00, £14.00 & £9.00 are available from Christchurch Tourist Office.

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th – “As You Like It” (open air theatre) at the Walled Garden, Upton Country Park, Poole. Performances: 2.30p.m. & 7.30p.m. Saturday, 3.00p.m. Sunday. Tickets: £17.50 are available from the box office at Lighthouse, Poole.

Sunday 19th – Bournemouth & District Concert Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Sunday 19th – The Funkaholics at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Sunday 19th – Whitesnake at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £38.50.

Sunday 19th - “Pop 4 Diabetes Summer Spectacular” at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Sunday 19th – BSO performs music from the movies at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00.

Sunday 19th – GOJO outdoor jazz & swing concert at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Donations welcome. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Tuesday 21st – “Images of Dance” (ballet) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Tuesday 21st – Alex Wilson Trio at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Wednesday 22nd – The Coral at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50 in advance.

Wednesday 22nd – Jazz Dance Company at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 22nd – Tracy “T J” Higgs (psychic medium) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

Thursday 23rd – Lunchtime Organ Concert by David Redfern 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 23rd – Big Audio Dynamite at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00 in advance.

Thursday 23rd – Bournemouth & District Concert Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.

Friday 24th – Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.
Tickets: £60.00 & £55.00.

Friday 24th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring performers tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 24th & Saturday 25th – BSO Classical Choral Spectacular at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £19.00 & £15.00.

Friday 24th & Saturday 25th – Footlight Dance Academy at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £11.00.

Saturday 25th – Michael Ball at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £36.00 & £32.50.

Saturday 25th – “The Fabulous Shadows” (tribute) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.50.

Saturday 25th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Bryan Lacey, Toby Brown & Eddie 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 25th – “The Night Queen” (children’s theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 2.00p.m. & 7.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Saturday 25th – Mini BSO Family Concert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Sunday 26th – The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £19.00 & £17.50.

Sunday 26th – Christchurch & Highcliffe Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m.

Sunday 26th – Britain’s Got Talent Live at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £35.00.

Sunday 26th – “A Chance To Dance” at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Sunday 26th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.50.

Monday 27th – Paul Simon at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £65.00, £60.00 & £55.00.

Tuesday 28th – Queens of The Stone Age at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.

Tuesday 28th – The Vienna Proms at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.50, £19.50 & £17.50.

Wednesday 29th – Lunchtime Recital by musicians from Poole Grammar School at St. Peter’s Parish Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.15p.m. Admission free, retiring collection.

Wednesday 29th – “The Taming of The Shrew” (open air theatre) at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £13.50.
Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Thursday 30th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Dirk Ranzijn 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 30th – Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard” live from The National Theatre by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. SOLD OUT: Please contact box office for ticket returns.

Thursday 30th – Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard” live from The National Theatre by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

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

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.

Daily until Friday 3rd – Bournemouth Music Competitions Dance Festival at Bishop of Winchester Academy, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 556023 or visit: www.bmcf.info

Daily until Sunday 5th – Bournemouth & Poole’s Big Green Fortnight. Full details available at: www.bournemouth2026.org.uk/bgf Programmes are also available from Tourist Offices in Bournemouth and Poole.

Thursday 2nd – 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 3rd – 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 3rd – The Twilight Walk For Women commencing from the Pier Approach, Bournemouth at 9.00p.m. To enter or for further details please tel: (01202) 704060 or visit: www.jigsawappeal.org.uk

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th – Crime Writing Festival for both readers & writers hosted by Bournemouth Libraries. For further details tel: (01202) 454848 or visit: www.bournemouth.gov.uk/libraries

Sunday 5th – Poole Festival of Running at Poole Park with first race at 10.00a.m. Plenty of family-friendly entertainment throughout the day including live music. For further details visit: www.poolerunners.com

Monday 6th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Stour Valley Meadows commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at Granby Road car park, off Muscliffe Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Thursday 9th – 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

Thursday 9th – Tea Dance in partnership with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole from 2.00p.m. until 4.00p.m. Admission: £4.00.
Tel: (0844) 406 8666.

Friday 10th – 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 10th – Secret Wars competitive live art event at The Winchester, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Event starts at 10.00p.m. Admission: £4.00.

Saturday 11th – Robert Louis Stevenson Walk commencing at 10.30a.m. Meet at the south entrance to Alum Chine at the end of Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Saturday 11th – Emergency Services Day at Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Hurn, Christchurch. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.

Monday 13th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Kinson Common commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at Kinson Common, opposite Brook Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Thursday 16th – 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 17th – 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 18th – Harry Paye Day & Poole Afloat at Poole Quay. A gathering of pirates on Poole Quay from 12 Noon to honour the memory of Harry Paye, the renowned Poole pirate. With street entertainment, boat races and much more, both on land and water. The entertainment will continue into the evening before finishing with a spectacular fireworks finale at 10.00p.m. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com

Sunday 19th – Race for Life on Bournemouth Seafront. Three races - 9.00a.m., 11.00a.m. & 2.30p.m. To enter tel: (0871) 641 1111 or visit: www.raceforlife.org

Sunday 19th – Picnic In the Park at Queen’s Park, Bournemouth. A community fun day and free event for all the family, 2.00p.m. – 6.00p.m. Admission free.

Sunday 19th – Annie Beakhurst Memorial Powerboat Race in aid of cancer charities. Racing starts off Bournemouth Pier at 12 Noon.

Sunday 19th – The All Woman Show a ladies day out at the Pavilion Theatre & Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.Tickets: £4.50 available on the door. For further details visit: www.allwomanshow.com

Monday 20th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Littledown & Kings Park commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the steps by the Littledown Centre, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Friday 24th – 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 24th – Family Skittles Night at the Wellspring Centre, Haviland Road, boscombe, Bournemouth from 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 to include a fish & chip supper. For further details tel: (01202) 410587.

Saturday 25th – Winton Carnival, a day of family fun for all, organised by volunteers from the community for the community. The Winton Carnival procession begins at 10.45a.m. from the junction of Wimborne Road & Calvin Road. The route will follow Wimborne Road, Cardigan Road & Maxwell Road to the Winton Recreation Ground. The Rec. will host stalls, a funfair & children’s amusements and live entertainment from local bands & performers. For further details visit: www.wintoncarnival.co.uk

Sunday 26th – Race for Life at Poole Park. Two races - 11.00a.m. & 2.00p.m. To enter tel: (0871) 641 1111 or visit: www.raceforlife.org

Sunday 26th – Porsche Car Rally at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Event times: 11.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Monday 27th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Bournemouth Gardens commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the Cenotaph opposite the Town Hall, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Monday June 27th 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

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 June 1st – “Mix as Feels” exhibition by contemporary female artists 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 June 4th – “Blooming Marvellous” community knitted garden exhibition at Bournemouth Library, The Triangle, Bournemouth. Exhibition is available to view during library opening hours. Admission free.

Until June 6th – “Brave art 4” 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 June 12th – “Rhythm & Stone” 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 June 17th – CADArts Annual Exhibition at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free.
Tel: (01202) 499199.

Until June 18th – “Born in the Wheel of a Wagon…” portraits of life & leisure on the road 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 June 18th – “Artistic Expressions: Painting With Light” 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 June 19th – “Art Works” exhibition of mixed media at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Open daily: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
Normal admission charges apply. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

Until 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 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 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

June 9th until June 20th – “Southscapes” exhibition of paintings by Wayne Jefferson 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

June 14th 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

June 18th 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.

June 22nd 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

June 23rd until July 4th – 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

June 25th 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

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 3rd – Dorset Farmers’ Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

Saturday 4th – 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 4th – Green Unity Fair at Shelley Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth.
Opening times: 12 Noon – 10.00p.m. Admission free.

Sunday 12th – Vintage Fair at the Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £3.50.

Saturday 18th – 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

Thursday 23rd until Sunday 26th – French Market at The Square, Bournemouth. Open daily: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

Friday 24th until Sunday 26th – French Market at Saxon Square, Christchurch.
Open daily: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

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

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Events During May 2011

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Events During May 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.

Sunday 1st – The British Pink Floyd Show (tribute) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £37.50 & £27.50.

Sunday 1st – “That’ll Be The Day” (musical) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m. Tickets: £23.50, £21.00 & £19.00.

Sunday 1st – Jazz FM On The Road at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

Monday 2nd – Bellowhead at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00 in advance.

Tuesday 3rd – Tom Cawley’s Curios at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Wednesday 4th – “Twice Brightly” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 4th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Mussorgsky, Liszt and Gliere at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Wednesday 4th until Saturday 7th – “Cold Comfort Farm” (comedy) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: £11.00.

Thursday 5th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Janet Dowsett 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 5th – Premier League Darts at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £30.00 & £20.00.

Thursday 5th – What Now at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £5.00 in advance.

Thursday 5th – Lunchtime Recital by The Maressienne Consort at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50.

Thursday 5th until Saturday 7th – “Spirit of The Dance” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.00p.m. Sat.
Tickets: £23.50 & £22.50.

Thursday 5th until Saturday 7th – “Hamlet” (tragedy) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £16.50.

Friday 6th – “One Night With Elvis” (tribute) at Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.
Tickets: £19.50 & £18.00.

Friday 6th – Glasvegas at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00 in advance.

Friday 6th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Henry Paker, Ivan Brackenbury & Steve Hall. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Saturday 7th – “Two Kinds of Magic” (tribute) at Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m.
Tickets: £17.50 & £16.50.

Saturday 7th – “Flyaway Katie” (family theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Saturday 7th – The Comedy Works live stand-up comedy featuring 4 performers tbc at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Sunday 8th – Mike & The Mechanics at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £40.00 & £35.00.

Sunday 8th – “Billy Youth Theatre” (family theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Sunday 8th – The Celtic Tenors In Concert at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00.

Monday 9th – Andrew Motion (poetry) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £13.00.

Tuesday 10th until Thursday 12th – “Cowardy Custard” (revue) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Wed. Tickets: £17.50.

Wednesday 11th – “Twice Brightly” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 11th – Grupo Lokito at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.80p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Wednesday 11th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Janácek and Tchaikovsky at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Wednesday 11th – “We’ll Meet Again” (variety) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 2.30p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Thursday 12th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Nicholas Martin 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.

Friday 13th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Nick Helm, Trevor Crook & Dwayne Perkins. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 13th – English Touring Opera performs “Il Tabarro” and “Gianni Schicchi” at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50.

Friday 13th – New Amen Corner at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 14th – “The Billy Fury Story” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50 & £17.50.

Saturday 14th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Ian Cognito, Vince Atta & 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 14th – Wagner’s “Die Walkure” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Saturday 14th – English Touring Opera performs “La Clemenza di Tito” at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50.

Saturday 14th – Oposium at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.00.

Saturday 14th – Wagner’s “Die Walkure” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 5.00p.m. Tickets: £24.00.

Sunday 15th – An Evening With Football Legends at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £24.50.

Sunday 15th – Christchurch & Highcliffe Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m.

Tuesday 17th – Julie Dunn Quartet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Tuesday 17th until Saturday 21st – “Jesus Christ Super Star” (musical) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Wed & Sat.
Tickets: £15.50.

Wednesday 18th – “Twice Brightly” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 18th – Bournemouth Concert Brass at the Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00. Tel: (01202) 965018.

Wednesday 18th until Saturday 31st – “The Scarlet Pimpernel” (musical) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat.
Tickets: £14.50, £13.50 & £12.50.

Thursday 19th – 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 19th – Sara Martin at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Friday 20th – Micky Flanagan (stand-up) at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.50.

Friday 20th – An Evening of Burlesque at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £21.00 & £19.00.

Friday 20th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Sally-Anne Hayward, Rob Deering and Raymond & Mr Timpkins.
Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Saturday 21st – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Johnny Candon, Neil McFarlane & Haqi Ali 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 21st – The Secrets at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Saturday 21st – Simon Evans (stand-up) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Saturday 22nd – The Funkaholics at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m.

Sunday 22nd – BSO Benevolent Fund Concert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.00.

Sunday 22nd – Stacey Kent at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.00.

Monday 23rd – 3oh!3 at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £tbc in advance.

Monday 23rd – Sara Martin at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Tuesday 24th – Sally Morgan (psychic) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £21.50.

Wednesday 25th – “Twice Brightly” (variety) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.15p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Wednesday 25th – Young Knives at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 in advance.

Wednesday 25th – “Monteverdi’s Flying Circus” at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Thursday 26th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Michael Wooldridge 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 26th – Sara Martin at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 11.00a.m.

Thursday 26th – Roy Chubby Brown (stand-up) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £19.50.

Thursday 26th – Christchurch & Highcliffe Band at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.00p.m.

Thursday 26th – Misstallica at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £8.00 in advance.

Thursday 26th – Rick Wakeman at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £24.50.

Thursday 26th until Saturday 28th – “The Wind In The Willows” (family theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance times vary according to day.
Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 27th – Funeral Party at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £9.50 in advance.

Friday 27th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring performers tbc. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

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

Saturday 28th – “An Evening To Remember” popular classics at the Sacred Heart, Albert Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00 on the door.

Saturday 28th – Jaggers Comedy Club featuring Scott Charlton, Susan Murray & Wayne Shakespeare 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 28th – The Penny Serenaders at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £5.50.

Sunday 29th – “That’ll Be The Day” (musical) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.45p.m. Tickets: £23.50, £21.00 & £19.00.

Sunday 29th – Tony Christie at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £22.00.

Tuesday 31st – Duran Duran at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact theatre box office for ticket returns.

Tuesday 31st – “Abra-Kid-Abra” (family magic & juggling show) at the Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 31st – Yashin at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00 in advance.

Tuesday 31st – Wrestling Spectacular at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 31st – “Stand-Up Stories & Tales For Kids” (family entertainment) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Tuesday 31st – Patrick Monahan (stand-up) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole.
Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

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

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.

Sunday 1st – The Boscombe Tea Party, a one day community-style festival with an Mad Hatter’s Tea Party theme. A variety of events for children, adults and families will take place at Boscombe Precinct, Boscombe Crescent, Boscombe Chine Gardens and Boscombe Seafront. Dressing up is encouraged. Events start at Boscombe crescent at 10.00a.m. and end with a fire show finale at Boscombe Seafront at 10.00p.m. For full details please visit: www.boscombeteaparty.co.uk

Sunday 1st - Teddy Bears Royal Wedding Picnic at Poole Park, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.
There will also be 28 stalls and rides, games, tombola, raffles, face painting, card making, home made cakes and much more. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Mayor’s Charities.

Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd – May Festival at St. Stephen’s Church, St. Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 485664 or visit: www.btcp.org.uk

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

Monday 2nd – Poole Street Arts Festival at Poole Quay. Free live entertainment from 11.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. including live music and performances along with traditional maypole & morris dancing. For further details tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com

Friday 6th – 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 6th until Saturday 8th – FINN UK Nationals at Christchurch Sailing Club, the Quay, Christchurch. For further details tel: (01202) 483150 or visit: www.finnuk.org.uk/news/105-finn-uk-nationals-2011

Friday 6th until Friday 13th - Christchurch Food & Wine Festival. Full details available at: www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk Programmes are also available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre.

Saturday 7th – AFC Bournemouth v Rochdale 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 7th - Sponsored Any-A-Thon for Julia’s House, The Dorset Children’s Hospice. Minimum sponsorship £5.00. Official start points are Coy Pond (12.30p.m.), Boscombe Pier (1.00p.m.) or Alum Chine (1.30p.m.). Finishing point is Bournemouth Pier Approach by 5.00p.m. To register or for more information tel: (01425) 619803, visit: www.itschildsplay.org or email: Bournemouth@itschildsplay.org

Sunday 8th – Early Morning Bird Song Walk at Hengistbury Head commencing at 5.30a.m. Meet in the Solent Meads Golf Course car park, off Rolls Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Monday 9th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Strouden Wood commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at Homebase in Castle Lane retail park, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Tuesday 10th – Beat The Retreat, the Royal Marines Band will be Beating The Retreat along Poole Quay from 12.45p,m. until 1.15p.m.

Thursday 12th – 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 13th – 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

Monday 16th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Boscombe Chine Gardens & Seafront commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the gravel car park, off East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Thursday 19th – 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 20th – Backstage Tours 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 20th – Spiritual Psychic Night with Keith Charles and Oscar Villegas at Charminster Spiritualist Church, Charminster Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00. Tel: (01202) 523820.

Friday 20th May until Sunday 5th June – Bournemouth & Poole’s Big Green Fortnight. Full details available at: www.bournemouth2026.org.uk/bgf Programmes are also available from Tourist Offices in Bournemouth and Poole.

Saturday 21st – Mini Steam on the Quay, Celebrate the sights, sounds and smells of the age of steam when 21 mini traction engines come to Poole Quay. There will also be a miniature railway and a static display by Wimborne Model Engineering Society. For further details contact Poole Tourism. Tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com

Monday 23rd – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Turbary Common commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the layby opposite 120 Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Wednesday 25th – Nature Walk at the Stour Valley Local Nature Reserve commencing at 10.00a.m. Meet in the Granby Road car park, off Muscliff Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Thursday 26th – 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

Thursday 26th – Tea Dance in partnership with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole from 2.00p.m. until 4.00p.m. Admission: £4.00.
Tel: (0844) 406 8666.

Fridays 27th – 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 27th until Sunday 29th – Bournemouth Sevens Festival international rugby, netball & music festival at Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate, next to Bournemouth Airport. For further details tel: (01202) 545630 or visit: www.bournemouthsevens.com

Saturday 28th – Nature Walk at Hengistbury Head commencing at 10.00a.m. Meet at the thatched barn on Hengistbury Head. Cost: £2.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th – Bournemouth Tattoo Convention at Solent & Windsor Halls, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 11.00p.m. Sat, 11.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Sun. Tickets: £15.00 day, £25.00 weekend. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th – California Dreamin’ Expo & World Class Custom Bike Show at Purbeck & Tregonwell Halls, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01425) 470666 or visit: www.californiadreaminexpo.com

Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June – Bournemouth Music Competitions Dance Festival at Bishop of Winchester Academy, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 556023 or visit: www.bmcf.info

Monday 30th – Dogs Derby family fun day presented by Parkstone Rotary Club in Poole Park, Poole. Other activities include barbecue, beer tent and various stalls & rides. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

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 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.

Until May 6th – Exhibition of mixed media at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

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

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

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

Until May 9th – “Cultivated” contemporary art exhibition in the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth. Open daily: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. For further details visit: www.artbournemouth.co.uk

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

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.

Until May 14th – Southbourne Art Society Annual Exhibition at Priory House, rear of Priory Church, Quay Road, Christchurch. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10.30a.m. – 4.30p.m. Admission: 40p.

Until May 16th – 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

Until May 21st – 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

Until May 28th – “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. Admission free. For opening times & further details tel: (01202) 290986.

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

May 2nd 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

May 5th until June 18th – “Born in the Wheel of a Wagon…” portraits of life & leisure on the road 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.

May 7th until May 27th – Exhibition of oils & acrylics by Cherie Wheatcroft at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

May 10th until June 12th – “Rhythms & Stone” 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

May 11th until June 1st – “Mix as Feels” exhibition by contemporary female artists 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

May 11th until June 19th – “Art Works” exhibition of mixed media at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Open daily: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
Normal admission charges apply. Tel: (01425) 278807 or visit: www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

May 14th until June 18th – “Artistic Expressions: Painting With Light” 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

May 21st until June 6th – “Brave art 4” 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

May 21st 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).

May 28th until June 17th – CADArts Annual Exhibition 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.

Sunday 1st – 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

Sunday 1st & Monday 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.

Friday 6th – Dorset Farmers’ Market in Saxon Square, Christchurch, 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th – Christchurch International Food Market at The High Street, Christchurch. Open daily: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

Saturday 21st – Plant & Garden Fair at King’s Park Nursery, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission free.

Saturday 21st – 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

Events During April 2011

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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.

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Ticket Sales

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The Pier Theatre in Bournemouth

Lighthouse in Poole

The Mayflower in Southampton

Tourist Information Centre, Westover Road, Bournemouth,
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Events During March 2011

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Events During March 2011

Shows & Concerts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday 17th – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Damon Willetts on the Mighty Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.

Thursday 17th – Showstopper! The Improv Musical at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday 31st – Lunchtime Organ Concert by Robert Wolfe on the Mighty Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 12.30p.m. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £3.00 payable at the door.

Thursday 31st – Katy Perry at Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. SOLD OUT: Please contact theatre box office for ticket returns.

Thursday 31st until Saturday 2nd April – “The Naked Truth” (comedy) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £15.00.

Contact details for theatre tickets and further information:-

Bournemouth Theatres: Tickets available from the theatre box offices at Pavilion Theatre or BIC. Tel: (0844) 576 3000 or visit: www.bic.co.uk

Pier Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office.
Tel: (01202) 306126 or visit: www.thebournemouthpier.com

O2 Academy Bournemouth & The Old Fire Station: Tickets are available from the box office. Tel: (0844) 477 200 or visit: www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk

Lighthouse Theatre: Tickets are available to personal callers at the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre or from the theatre box office.
Tel: (0844) 406 8666 or visit: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Regent Centre Theatre: Tickets are available from the theatre box office. Tel: (01202) 499199 or visit: www.regentcentre.co.uk

For a local gig guide and more information on live music venues in the area visit: www.dolfinmusic.com

Events

Saturday 5th – AFC Bournemouth v Oldham at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 12th – AFC Bournemouth v Southampton at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk

Exhibitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Markets & Fairs

Mondays throughout the year – Christchurch Market, High Street.

Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m.

Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year – Boscombe Market in the pedestrian precinct, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year – Kinson & District Country Market, Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, 9.45a.m. – 12 Noon.

Thursdays throughout the year – General Market, High Street, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year – Farmers’ Market, Falkland Square, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 2.00p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year – Country Fare Market, Saxon Square, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.

Fridays throughout the year – Craft Fair in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 485423.

Fridays throughout the year – General Market, the Globe Inn car park, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 9.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.

Saturdays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre,
High Street, Christchurch from 10.00a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Events During February 2011

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Events During February 2011

Shows & Concerts

Tuesday 1st – The Joy Formidable at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00 in advance.

Tuesday 1st – Stan Tracey Trio at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00 eves.

Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd – Danish Dance Theatre at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

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

Thursday 3rd – Lunchtime Recital by John Mills & Cobie Smit (classical guitars) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Thursday 3rd – “King Lear” live from the Donmar Warehouse by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. SOLD OUT: Please contact theatre box office for ticket returns.

Thursday 3rd – Poole Grammar School Concert at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Thursday 3rd – Peter Christie at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £9.00.

Thursday 3rd – “King Lear” live from the Donmar Warehouse by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 4th – “Johann Strauss Gala” (music & dance) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £28.50, £24.50, £21.00 & £16.00.

Friday 4th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Paul F Taylor, Inel Tomlinson & Paul Tonkinson. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00. Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 4th – The Charleston Chasers & Martin Litton’s Red Hot Peppers at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £13.00.

Friday 4th – “King Lear” an encore screening of a performance from the Donmar Warehouse by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 1.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Saturday 5th – Stephen K Amos (stand-up) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Saturday 5th – BCMS presents Anna-Liisa Bezrodny (violin) and Sasha Grynyuk (piano) at the Lees Theatre, Bournemouth University Talbot Campus. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £14.00 available at the door.

Saturday 5th – Archer and Fauré Requiem performed by Choeur La Cotentaine at St. Peter’s Church, Lower Parkstone, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £7.50 available at the door. Tel: (01202) 882701 or visit: www.bhchoir.org.uk

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

Saturday 5th – New Squadronaires Orchestra at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.00.

Sunday 6th – Jethro (stand-up) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Monday 7th – “Singalonga ABBA” (tribute) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £17.40.

Monday 7th – Junip at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00 in advance.

Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th – “Puttin’ On The Ritz” with Anton & Erin from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £36.50, £33.50 & £29.50.

Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th – “Swan Lake” performed by Moscow City Ballet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Wed.
Tickets: from £20.00.

Tuesday 8th until Friday 11th – “The Accordionist” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Thu. Tickets: £12.00.

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

Thursday 10th – Mark Watson (stand-up) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £16.50.

Thursday 10th until Saturday 12th – “Sleeping Beauty” performed by Moscow City Ballet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat. Tickets: from £20.00.

Friday 11th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Simon Fox, Julian Dean & another TBC . Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.
Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 11th – “Yellow Brick Road” (Elton John tribute act) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Saturday 12th – Alexandra Burke at Windsor Road, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £30.00.

Saturday 12th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Khachaturian at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £23.00, £17.00, £13.00 & £8.00.

Saturday 12th – Lo Cor de la Plana at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Saturday 12th – “Blue Bayou” (Johnny Cash & Roy Orbison tribute acts) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.00.

Sunday 13th – Pam Ayres at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. SOLD OUT: Please contact the box office for ticket returns.

Sunday 13th – “Caligula” an encore screening of ballet from the Paris Opera by satellite and shown in High Definition on the cinema screen at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performances: 2.30p.m. & 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Monday 14th – The Go! Team at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00 in advance.

Tuesday 15th – Martin Johnson B3 Quartet at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Tuesday 15th – Barbara Dickson at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Wednesday 16th – Shockwaves NME Awards Tour at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £16.94 in advance.

Wednesday 16th – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Mozart, R Strauss and Rimsky-Korsakov at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £29.00, £26.00, £21.50, £17.50, £14.00, & £9.00.

Wednesday 16th – Kevin Precious at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £10.00.

Thursday 17th – Jason Derulo at Windsor Road, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.30p.m. Tickets: £24.51.

Thursday 17th – Mogwai at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £20.00 in advance.

Thursday 17th – Ben Montague & Leddra Chapman at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00 in advance.

Thursday 17th – Lunchtime Recital by Sarah Leonard (soprano) & Stephen Gutman (piano) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 1.05p.m. Tickets: £7.50.

Thursday 17th until Saturday 19th – “Coyote Was Going There…” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Sat.
Tickets: £10.00.

Friday 18th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring Tom Deacon, Sean Percival & another TBC. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.
Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 18th – “She Opened The Door” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £11.00.

Friday 18th – Piano Circus at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.

Friday 18th – Rollermania with Les McKeown at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £18.50.

Saturday 19th – Micky Flanagan (stand-up) at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 19th – “Malina’s Dream” (family theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 2.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Saturday 19th – National Youth Jazz Orchestra at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £13.00.

Saturday 19th – “Broadway and Beyond” (musical) at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £14.50.

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

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

Wednesday 23rd until Saturday 26th – “Fame The Musical” at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Thu & Sat. Tickets: £16.50, £14.50, £12.50 & £10.00.

Wednesday 23rd until Saturday 26th – “We’ve Got Style” (music & dance) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £12.00.
PLEASE NOTE: Box office tel for this event is (01202) 890707.

Thursday 24th – Science Museum Live at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50.

Thursday 24th – The Kilkennys at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £15.00.

Friday 25th – Funnybone Comedy Club at Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth featuring George Egg, Dougie Dunlop & another TBC. Doors: 8.00p.m. Tickets: £12.00.
Tel: (01202) 540065 or visit: www.funnybone.co.uk

Friday 25th – “Penguin” (family theatre) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 11.00a.m. & 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Friday 25th – Youth Makes Music at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £8.00.

Saturday 26th – The Saturdays at Windsor Road, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Doors: 7.00p.m. Tickets: £24.51.

Saturday 26th – BSO “The Thrill of The Orchestra” (family concert) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.15a.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Saturday 26th – “Comedy & Songs 4 Kids” with James Campbell (family event) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £7.00.

Saturday 26th – Gluck’s “Iphigenie en Tauride” live opera from the New York Met by satellite and shown at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 6.00p.m. Tickets: £25.00.

Saturday 26th – Gluck’s “Iphigenie en Tauride” 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 27th – Championship Wresting Spectacular at Tregonwell Road, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 3.00p.m. Tickets: £12.50

Sunday 27th – Mary Wilson of The Supremes at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30p.m. Tickets: £27.50.

Monday 28th & Tuesday 1st March – G Mania at The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily. Tickets: £23.50, £21.50 & £19.50.

Monday 28th until Wednesday 2nd March – “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” (drama) at Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performances: 7.30p.m. daily, 2.30p.m. Wed.
Tickets: £16.50 eves, £14.50 mat.

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

Until Sunday 27th February – The Winter Ice Rink in the Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre. Admission: £7.80 per 60 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

Tuesday 1st – AFC Bournemouth v Swindon Town at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 7.45p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Wednesday 2nd – Candlemas Ghost Walk of Christchurch with a local historian. 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.

Friday 4th – Bournemouth Brass Festival at Bournemouth School, East Way, Bournemouth. For tickets & further information tel: (01202) 512609 or visit: www.bournemouth-school.org

Friday 4th until Sunday 6th – Wedding Show at the Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road. Opening times: Fri 5.00p.m. – 8.00p.m., Sat 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. & Sun 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Admission: £5.00.

Saturday 5th – AFC Bournemouth v Leyton Orient at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

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

Monday 7th – 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 Muscliffe Lane, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

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

Tuesday 8th – Winter Stars Guided Walk at Hengistbury Head commencing at 7.00p.m. Learn to recognise the winter constellations on this enjoyable & informative tour of the night sky. Meet in the car park at the Solent Meads Golf Course. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. PLEASE NOTE: This event will not go ahead if it is cloudy.
Tel: (01202) 451673.

Friday 11th until Sunday 13th – The 15th Annual SFBALL at the Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth. Tickets from £20.00. For booking information & further details tel: (07092) 812101 or visit: www.sfball.com

Saturday 12th – Trees & Tree Wardens Guided Walk at Littledown and Kings Park commencing at 10.30a.m. Find out about some of Bournemouth’s fine trees and how to look after them. Meet by the steps in front of the Littledown Centre. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16s. Tel: (01202) 451673.

Monday 14th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Kinson Common commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the entrance opposite Brook Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Saturday 19th – AFC Bournemouth v Huddersfield 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

Monday 21st – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Littledown and Kings Park commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet at the steps in front of the Littledown Centre, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Tuesday 22nd – AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield Wednesday at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 7.45p.m. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Tuesday 22nd – Lantern Festival & Procession celebrating Chinese New Year starting at the Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth at 12.30p.m. and then proceeding to The Triangle via the Central Gardens & Commercial Road.

Wednesday 23rd – 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.

Friday 25th – Rallye Sunseeker parade of cars and ceremonial start at Poole Quay, 6.30p.m. – 8.30p.m. Meet the drivers and see the cars close up.
For further details visit: www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk

Saturday 26th – Lantern Festival & Procession celebrating Chinese New Year starting at the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth at 2.00p.m. and then proceeding to The Triangle via The Square & Commercial Road.

Saturday 26th – Rallye Sunseeker ceremonial finish at Pier Approach, Bournemouth, 5.30p.m. – 7.00p.m. For further details visit: www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk

Monday 28th – Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Bournemouth Gardens commencing at 10.00a.m. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the pond at Coy Pond Road, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person. No need to book.

Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk

Exhibitions

Until February 7th – “Creativity: works” exhibition by Jane Cuthbert & Paul Connelly 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 February 11th – Exhibition of photography & watercolours by Raymond Clark & Violet Winter at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

Until February 27th – “Creative Impression” exhibition of work created by Highcliffe School students 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 March 4th – “Mister Sixties” Philip Townsend’s Portrait of a Decade at The Gallery, the Arts University College Bournemouth, Wallisdown. Admission free. Opening times vary according to day. Please telephone to confirm they will be open before making a special journey. Tel: (01202) 363272.

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

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

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

Until April 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

February 1st until February 23rd – “Crayon” an exhibition by 14 students from the Bournemouth Arts University at Moontree Gallery, Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Opening times: Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 394949.

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

February 5th 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.

February 5th 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

February 10th until February 21st – “3 Dimensions Photographic Exhibition” by Gillian Downes, Anthony Hart & Jane Thorne 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

February 12th until March 4th – Exhibition of oils by Paul Sandberg at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Open daily and during film and show nights. Admission free. Tel: (01202) 499199.

February 19th & 20th – Bournemouth Art Collective Exhibition at the Bourne Lounge, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Admission free.

February 23rd until March 7th – “Point of View” exhibition by Broadstone Art Group at the Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole. Open daily: 10.30a.m. – 3.45p.m. Admission free. For further details visit: www.peacockgallery.org.uk

Markets & Fairs

Mondays throughout the year – Christchurch Market, High Street.

Mondays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m.

Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year – Boscombe Market in the pedestrian precinct, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year – Kinson & District Country Market, Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, 9.45a.m. – 12 Noon.

Thursdays throughout the year – General Market, High Street, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year – Farmers’ Market, Falkland Square, Poole, 9.00a.m. – 2.00p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year – Country Fare Market, Saxon Square, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.

Fridays throughout the year – Craft Fair in the foyer, Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. For further details tel: (01202) 485423.

Fridays throughout the year – General Market, the Globe Inn car park, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 9.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.

Saturdays throughout the year – Collectors’ Market in the foyer, Regent Centre,
High Street, Christchurch from 10.00a.m.

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

Saturday 5th – Vintage Market at Boscombe Crescent, Boscombe, Bournemouth, 10.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th – Grandmas Attic Antiques & Collectors Fair at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe. Opening times: 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. daily.
Admission: £2.00.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th – Grandmas Attic Antiques & Collectors Fair at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Opening times: 10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m. Sat, 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Sun. Admission: £2.50.

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

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

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