What's On and Things To Do Around Dorset

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has announced its May and June complimentary advice sessions, covering a range of health topics.

The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has a varied and exciting schedule of free events coming up in its Eco Hub. On Thursday June 21, a Vegan Cooking Demo will take place with nutritionist Emi Looker.

Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive by 9.15am for a prompt start). These free, volunteer-led rides are a great chance to explore the local area and make new friends.

A beautiful setting for a cottage garden with colour themed borders, pleached limes and hidden gems, leading over chalk stream to shady area which has some unusual plants incl hardy orchids and arisaemas. Plenty of areas just to sit and enjoy the wildlife.

Sundays are for pure indulgence and relaxation. Come and fill up with us on chef Dean Kavara’s famously-scrumptious Sunday Roast! Fancy a glass of Prosecco or House Wine? Why not go bottomless for an hour for £11… An added bonus is that most Sunday’s will feature live acoustic music from 2 pm!

Come and join us for a concert of classical and popular music that will have something that appeals to all - a soundtrack to the summer. Featuring music from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Greatest Showman, Marriage of Figaro and many more!

Join Neil Lucas for a walk around his acclaimed garden at Knoll as he explains his ethos and some of the concepts and techniques that have gone into the creation of this naturalistic, wildlife-friendly garden.

A lavish family home built to resemble an Italian Palace. There’s plenty to see, from grand, beautifully detailed carvings, to intimate family souvenirs. Book your timed ticket for the house. Normal admission applies. Both members and non-members must have a timed house entry ticket.

You’re invited to come and explore a range of exciting wines hosted by WEST-certified Jose Oldroyd from the General Wine Company - along with guest wine ambassadors on selected dates.

Our garden is hidden away in a stunning West Dorset Valley surrounded by our small family estate. We started our landscaping adventure from scratch in 2011. Today the glorious purple, pink and white borders surround the house and lawn. Many varieties of geranium and other perennials, grasses, shrubs and a rockery.

For more than 60 years master modeller Philip Warren has been painstakingly creating an armada of every Royal Navy warship afloat, in service or setting sail since the Second World War ... out of matchsticks and wooden matchboxes. The models are based on drawings, plans and photographs of the real ships.

Join us for a kayak across the bay to see Old Harry rocks up close followed by a warming curry at Knoll Beach caf. Booking Essential. Phone: 01929 450500.

Meet up with representatives of Dorset’s largest conservation charity on this special day and discover how Knoll’s naturalistic gardening ethos continues to create a garden that welcomes wildlife as well as providing year-round beauty.

A Community Market selling home made baked goods, bread, cakes and savoury bakes. Local honey and home made preserves and pickles, local free range eggs. Beautiful flowers, plants and in season, home grown vegetables. Plus a huge range of high quality hand made craft items perfect for that original gift.

Come and meet our birds of prey and learn about the famous falconers who became embroiled in the English Civil War. Bird display 10am - 5pm and two flying demonstrations each day, accompanied by exciting historical commentary. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Come and meet out birds of prey and learn about the famous falconers who became embroiled in the English Civil War. Check the website for timings, dogs on leads are welcome.

Start your weekend with a 2 hour kayak trip in Studland Bay followed by a full English breakfast at Knoll Beach Caf. Minimum age 10 years old if accompanied by an adult or 16 years if unaccompanied. Booking Essential. Phone: 01929 450500. Children must be accompanied by an adult to all events.

A selection of village gardens are open for viewing.

Receive a warm welcome in this small and friendly village. In addition to the 10 gardens to explore, the village allotmenteers will be on hand to show you around their patches and sell locally grown plants and produce. The church will be decorated and refreshments will be available all day.

Join John House to make some very realistic-looking fossils using natural materials. This is a great event for anyone, young and old, interested in fossils. John has been published in the Who’s Who in Visual Art, and has exhibited in London. No need to book.

Hillside cottage garden built on chalk, about acre with an interesting variety of plants in borders that line the numerous sloping pathways. Water features for wildlife and well placed seating areas to sit back and enjoy the views.

6/7 acres of formal and informal gardens. Bog garden beside stream and series of ponds. Yew hedges and mature trees. Lime and crab apple walks, herbaceous borders, colourful rose and clematis arches, fernery and nuttery. Walled vegetable garden and orchard. Woodland and lakeside walks. Fine views.

Dorset County Orchestra’s annual concert in Swanage is at 19.30 on Saturday 23rd June 2018 in St Mary’s Church Swanage. Under the baton of their Principal Conductor, Ian Pillow, DCO present a programme of popular classical works for a summer evening in Swanage.

Dust off your glad rags and polish up your bling! Come and enjoy this fun evening and help us to raise funds for the East Dorset and New Forest branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Calling all temporal adventurers, Time Lords, and wormhole wanderers! It’s time to dust off your tailcoats, lace up your corsets, don your goggles and fire up your time machines…and join us at the Time Travellers’ Reunion. Saturday 23rd June 2018 7.

The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has a varied and exciting schedule of free events coming up in its Eco Hub for members of the public. On Saturday June 23, a Repair Café will take place with group leader Jennie Allen, in the shopping centre’s Eco Hub from 11am-3pm.

Learn to dance and enjoy an afternoon tea and a glass of Prosecco Be entertained by Forever Dean Fantastic raffle prizes to be won All whilst raising funds for St Margaret’s Hospice

18 Gardens in and around the Town of Wimborne Minster are to be opened on Midsummers Day, Sunday 24th June to raise funds for Wimborne in Bloom. The following gardens are open. Start at any garden and in any order. Well signposted throughout the Town.

An evening of chant, mantras, music and dance by Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery; a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and Buddhist mysticism which has inspired audiences in theatres and festivals throughout Europe.

In an interactive workshop, the Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo introduce details of the unique costumes worn in the dances of the Gutor Festival at Tibetan New Year, and invite you to learn a few of the steps.

Try your hand at stone painting - wildlife, scenery, flowers - whatever you can imagine. Use acrylic paint to create a lasting work of art. No need to book.

Join us and the thousands of people across the UK who are walking to make a difference for everyone affected by stroke. Step Out for Stroke is a fun sponsored walk for the whole community.

Take your yoga to a new level while enjoying the great feeling of floating on water. Includes a granola and yoghurt breakfast. Booking Essential. Phone: 01929 450500.

Trust10 is a free monthly trail run across selected National Trust sites, open to both members and non members. Come along with your friends and family, explore the landscape and enjoy a challenging multi terrain run involving some public roads.

Enchanting 150 yr-old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels. Pencil gate leads to colourful scented Victorian walled garden. Sculptures and paintings hide among the flowers and shrubs.

Join Sally for a fun and very popular activity for children and adults alike. Make a lovely picture by peeling section of paper away and then pouring colourful sand on the sticky surface revealed. Very easy to do, and very relaxing.

Get into nature in 2018 and live a healthier life! These weekly walks will help you get active in nature. No need to book. For more information on health benefits call LiveWell Dorset on 0800 840 1628 and ask about Natural Choices.

Friday 22nd June Back to the 80’s - www.facebook.com/80sonshow Period Dress Welcome! Dress to Impress as Prizes for the Best Dressed Male and Female. Step back in time with this dynamic duo to when pop music was at its best! Grab your leg warmers or shoulder pads (or both), we’re going back to the... 80s!

Lead Curator: Channa Vithana Co-Curators: Amber Barnaby, Emmanuel Odong, Benjamin Palmer, Aleksandra Ryszkiewicz and Charlotte Woodland 25 June – 9 August 2018 Northwest Gallery, AUB MAP is an architectural exhibition which embodies second year BA (Hons) Architecture student work and is curated by a selection

A guided walk with the Rangers along the fascinating Gulliver’s Trail. Starts at St. Andrew Church, Millhams Mead. Booking essential.

Monday 25th June; The Bluebird Jazz band at the Bournemouth Bluebird Jazz Club, starting at 7:30 PM. The club meets at the Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP (opposite Haskins garden centre) and features a large dance floor, plenty of free car parking and affordable drinks. £10 admission, £12 for visitors.

Introducing our all new Pie Tuesdays! For just £12.95, enjoy one of our hearty homemade pies alongside a pint of beer or glass of wine. With four options of pie and even more of potato, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

(for adults) A walk, stand and connect with the river session lead by a local poet. Booking essential

Give your little ones a love of nature. Come along for a different activity each week. For ages 2 - 4. No need to book.

1 acre walled garden on S-facing slopes of Bride River Valley. Herbaceous borders, riverside rose walk, lavender beds and potager vegetable and cut flower gardens. Original Victorian glasshouses, one under renovation.

Come to Kingfisher Barn and pick up a pond ID sheet and tray, then go for a dip. Take a look at the amazing creatures to be found in the wildlife pond, or why not check out the river! Lots of fun for all ages. Children must be supervised. No need to book.

Women Inspiring Women Business Networking Group we would like to invite you to attend our Networking event featuring How to Use Linkedin for Your Business Effectively.

Coffee Companions - come and make new friends! Maybe you are new to the area, or lonely or would just like to have a coffee and a chat - then come along to this event.

When Doctor John Dolittle of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide. Along with his animal friends, he sets forth on a mission to heal illness, spread compassion and gain a greater understanding of the animal kingdom.

Illyria (equity) presents: Dr Dolittle; a funny, much-loved and exciting adventure, with a strong message about responsibility towards animals and the environment.

Curated at AUB by Elisa Di-Rosa and Thaires Vicentini 28 June – 9 August 2018 Lower Gallery, AUB A Hayward Touring Exhibition from Southbank Centre, London. This touring exhibition features two series by one of the most important and influential artists of recent decades, Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010).

28 June – 9 August 2018 Upper Gallery I am the space that I am presents a selection of works from an on-going project, Collapsible Spaces: Places of Temporary Refuge, Camouflage and Ritual, led by Siân Bowen, Professor of Drawing.

The New Hardy Players present a colourful and musical interpretation of Hardy’s romantic historical novel. Booking Advisable. Phone: 01305 267992. Dogs on leads welcome.

Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and many more! HILARIOUS; NOBODY MAKES ME LAUGH LIKE PAUL TONKINSON. SIMPLY ONE OF THE GREATEST COMICS AROUND. GO SEE HIM!

Friday 29th June Broadway to Bournemouth Starring Laura Fealy, Lea Martin & Paul Shinar A fun night out guaranteed Celebrating Musical Theatre Music with a contemporary twist

If you love handmade craft items then you will love our craft fairs. We have local ladies and gentlemen that spend their valuable time making some truly amazing pieces. We are excited to be introducing Upton to our lovely Craft Fairs and looks forward to many more at this location.

Neddy Green is Having its 2nd Annual event/open day. Free entry with optional overnight camping at a cost of £7. Fun for children, come and feed the goats and ponies and dance around to some lovely live music. Bar, and home made food on site. www.neddygreen.co.uk

Organised by the garden’s charity – the Knoll Gardens Foundation, Bugs and Buds is a Saturday morning monthly toddler club. Created to inspire a love of nature from a young age, the club encourages interaction with the garden’s many wildlife inhabitants as well as its trees and flowers.

Sculptor owner reflects her creative flair in garden form, shape and colour. New open gravel garden contrasts with main garden consisting of lawns, borders and garden rooms, making a perfect setting for sculptures.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

Mill Singers Male Voice Choir Concert raising funds for Home-Start West Dorset Saturday 30th June 2018 7.30pm - 9.45pm RETIRING COLLECTION IN AID OF HOME-START WEST DORSET - a local family support charity operating across Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset.

Purbeck Odyssey 2018 ‘The best walk I ever had’ and ‘wonderful views’ -just two of the comments from our hot but very happy walkers at the end of their day Walking to Save Young Lives in 2017. There are 5 walks ranging from 2.

Pound Puppy are having a Bazaar at the Courtyard Centre, Lytchett Minster to help reduce our frighteningly large vet bill. There will be a table-top sale of bric-a-brac and collectables, a cake stall, book stall and a sale of good quality nearly new clothes.

Pop-Up Opera return this summer with a sparkling new Mozart Double Bill: Der Schauspieldirektor & Bastien und Bastienne. Sit back and enjoy two delicious one-act comedies in which a pair of actresses battle it out to be the prima donna, and a pair of lovers tease and test their feelings for each other.

Everyone makes bad decisions, right? But let’s be honest, bad decisions make you who you are.  In this brilliant new stand up show, comedian Robyn Perkins (English Comedian of the Year Finalist) uses a series of hilarious personal anecdotes, family stories and even some neuroscience to come up with a well...

See later for more information shaftesburyrotaryclub.org/upcoming-events/gold-hill-fair Also view www.shaftesburyfringe.org.uk

Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools one a natural swimming pool planted with native plants. Front garden with pleached crabtree border, topiary and soft planting incl tulips, peonies, roses and verbascums.

Everyone makes bad decisions, right? But let’s be honest, bad decisions make you who you are.  In this brilliant new stand up show, comedian Robyn Perkins (English Comedian of the Year Finalist) uses a series of hilarious personal anecdotes, family stories and even some neuroscience to come up with a well...

This unusual garden is tucked away without being isolated and has an atmosphere of extraordinary peace and tranquility. At no point do visitors perceive any idea of the whole, but have to discover, by degrees and at every turn, its element of surprise, its variety of features and its appreciation of space.

The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride is a charity cycle ride through the Dorset Lanes. Six circular routes include: 10 miles along local cycle paths, 25 miles through Charborough Estate, 38, 48,and 63 miles along the River Stour to Blandford and beyond and the challenging 100 miles.

Naomi House & Jacksplace are bringing this awesome event back in 2018 and we’d love you to be part of it!

Unique Chine garden adjacent to public footpath leading to beach. Features incl extensive terraced rockery incorporating 330 tons of Purbeck stone, palladian rotunda, subtropical plants and profusion of azaleas and rhododendrons.

Monday May 14th - Dawn Lawrence , a wildlife expert on endangered species will visit. Monday June 4th - John Willows - collecting postcards Monday July 2nd - James Feaver - Foraging for wild food.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has announced the next in its series of complimentary advice sessions covering a range of health topics in July.

Join the Rangers on this fascinating guided walk along the Stour. Rounded off with a cream tea! Booking essential

Come along and join this friendly and informal group of writers. Writers of all abilities and interests are welcome, from complete beginners to novelist and poets, and article writers to script writers. Come and share your knowledge, experience and ideas, and receive helpful feedback.

Recently created modern garden with inspiration taken from all over the world. Described as a modern arcadia it follows traditions of the landscape movement, but for C21. Where sculpture has been placed, the planting palette has been kept simple, but dramatic, so that the work remains the star.

Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into constant conflict with her family.

Members of the New Hardy Players read inspiring seasonal poetry by Thomas Hardy and other associated writers. Suggested donation to the New Hardy Players of 3. Booking Not Needed.

Our Wine Club offers regular themed events for wine lovers which take place on the first Wednesday of every month. All events are different allowing you to sample exquisite wines with the option to purchase afterwards.

S-facing seaward, Little Cliff looks out over spectacular views of Lyme Bay. Spacious garden sloping down hillside through series of garden rooms where visual treats unfold. Vibrant herbaceous borders incl hot garden and bog garden intermingled with mature specimen trees, shrubs and wall climbers.

A walk with fascinating history, flora and fauna around the ancient Iron Age hill fort of Badbury Rings and the High Wood. Distance: 3 miles, Time: approx. 2 hours. An opportunity to discover some of the fascinating history, flora and fauna of the ancient Iron Age hill fort of Badbury Rings and High Wood.

A wonderful evening of music from the Band and Bugles of the Rifles at Canford School, Wimborne, to raise funds for SSAFA - The Armed Forces charity. The concert starts at 7.30pm and the bar will be open from 6.30pm if you would like a drink beforehand.

www.scaredofjazz.com Four-piece band ‘Scared of Jazz’ celebrate the classic Hammond Organ sound of the 1950s & 60s, when organ trios or quartets blurred the lines between blues, R&B, and jazz.

**THE BARRINGTON** Ferndown Friday 6th July - 7.30pm Tickets £12.00 - BOX Office : 01202 894858 www.ticketsource.co.

A free guided walk that explores Brownsea’s WW1 connections in this special centenary year. Take a tour around the island and discover it’s significance during WW1 with one of our expert volunteers. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Enjoy a one hour taster stand up paddleboard lesson followed by fish and chips at Knoll Beach Caf. Minimum age of 10 years if accompanied with an adult. Booking Essential. Phone: 01929 450500.

Enjoy the opportunity to experience Kingston Lacy park and estate on a range of beautiful estate walks throughout the year. Walks take place on the first Friday (excluding January) and 3rd Monday of each month (excluding December). Please see website for more details regarding dates, times and meeting points.

Tapper Funeral Service is set to host an open day on Saturday, July 7 at its new private crematorium facility, Harbour View, in Lytchett Minster. Anyone is welcome to attend the event, giving guests the opportunity to view the unique new facilities in a relaxed setting.

This year’s annual flower festival will be held on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July both days 10 till 5pm. Theme this is All living Creatures. Tea, coffee and cake will be served throughout the day. At 7pm there will be animal themed entertainment in the church provided by our local amateur dramatic group.

Hamworthy Park is great fun for the whole family. Large paddling pool, beach, swing park and wide open spaces means there’s something for everyone here. Saturday 7th July 2018 is Hamworthy Park’s annual Fete.

The ’Time Traveller’s Kitchen’ demonstrates culinary delights from the Seventeenth Century, using ingredients from Purbeck’s land, sea and sky. Ingredients, recipes and techniques will be demonstrated by the castle’s very own sutler from a replica Civil War field kitchen.

As part of our ongoing links with the First World War Centenary, we will be performing The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins again. As before, this will include the incredibly moving Armed Man Film to accompany the live music.

Join us at Cogden, one mile east of Burton Bradstock, on the Jurassic Coast as we explore the meadows and discover the vibrant wildflowers, buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies which call them home. Explore the meadows and discover the vibrant wildflowers, buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies which call them home.

The Ark in Poole Park are thrilled to announce the first in a series of summer concerts, kicking off with the incredible Natalie Anne performing ‘Hometown Glory’ the UK’s number one Adele tribute act.

Join us for a great collection of preloved toys, clothes, equipment and much more at great prices for your little treasures. We have complimentary goody bags for the first forty customers and tasty treats in our tea and coffee lounge. Now with EXTRA PARKING! Tasty treats and refreshments available.

Beautiful and historic garden laid out in C17 by John Tradescant and enlarged in C20, featuring several gardens surrounded by walls and yew hedges: blue and white garden, cottage style and mount gardens, water and wild garden. Many interesting plants, with fine trees and avenues.

Join a kayak instructor from Fore/Adventure and a Ranger from the National Trust for a seashore forage and birdwatching by kayak. Booking Essential. Phone: 01929 450500. Minimum age 14. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The ’Time Traveller’s Kitchen’ shows you culinary delights from the 17th century, using ingredients from Purbeck’s land, sea and sky. Check website for more details, dogs on leads are welcome.

Taking an experimental approach to create a sketchbook, recording the varied landscape of the head with multimedia materials such as charcoal, graphite, ink and wax to develop composition and a selective eye. Bring the sketchbook, packed lunch and a portable stool. All other materials provided.

Learn dances from England of the 15th to 19th centuries. Current period is Restoration, approx. 1660-1730. Taught by friendly historical dance specialist; no previous experience needed, nor partner, nor costume. Light loose clothes advised, and flexible low-heeled footwear. Good exercise, good music, good fun.

Join us for a cruise along a stretch of Jurassic Coast, with a light commentary on all aspects of the coastline. Online bookings only via Stuart lines website. You have a choice of two circular trips: Lyme Regis heading east to West Bay and back - departing at 11am, returning at 1.30pm.

Join the Rangers for a Stour walk to discover some of the species of butterflies to be found on the reserve. Booking essential.

A lavish family home built to resemble an Italian Palace. There’s plenty to see, from grand, beautifully detailed carvings, to intimate family souvenirs. Book your timed ticket for the house. Normal admission applies. Both members and non-members must have a timed house entry ticket.

3 acres of plant-packed sloping gardens, conceived, planted and looked after by owner. ’A feast of a garden at all times of the year’. Wild flower meadows and water. Herbaceous, underplanted shrubs and roses of all types and hues. Shady woodland garden and fine mature specimen trees.

** BRIDPORT LEISURE CENTRE **. Thursday 12th July - 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 Available online www.psychicmediumnikkikitt.co.uk Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

When a young man named Frederick leaves the band of pirates he was raised by to find true love and respectability, hilarity ensues. Pack a picnic to enjoy from 6.30pm before the performance begins at 7pm. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Children 17 and under to be accompanied by an adult.

Join one of our experienced rangers and discover more about the creatures that make the Brownsea shoreline their home. Booking Essential. Phone: 01202 707744. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Garry Foley as Elvis - www.elvisshow.co.uk Having spent quite a few years in Musical Theatre, Garry had the opportunity to enter into the Tribute world and fulfilled a life-long ambition to entertain people by singing Elvis’ music and has since travelled the world doing so.

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

When a young man named Frederick leaves the band of pirates he was raised by to find true love and respectability, hilarity ensues. Pack a picnic to enjoy before the performance, seating is not provided so bring a rug or seat to sit on. Dogs on leads are welcome.

The Grange Choral Society are performing a concert of Brazilian and French Choral Music directed by Marcio da Silva. Organ: Christopher Dowie. Requiem - Pe.J.M. Nunes Garcia, Gloria - Poulenc, Ave Maria - Villa Lobos, Ave Maria-Marcio da Silva, 3 Chansons - Debussy.

Open your eyes to the wonderful world of bees at this special event set in Knoll’s beautiful naturalistic garden.

Join John House to a cave painting session. Create some unique artwork to take home, using various materials. This events are suitable for children and adults.

What could be better after a drive out in the Dorset countryside than tea and cake? This event, courtesy of the Mackrell Charity, is where you can enjoy a traditional cream tea or indulge yourself with a slice of delicious home made cake.

Using paints of your choice -oil, watercolour, and/or oil/chalk pastels to develop a response to the colours of the landscape. Some materials provided. Please bring a sketchbook, paints and brushes of your choice, a portable stool and a packed lunch. Suitable for all levels of ability.

Once a farmyard now a delightful, tranquil garden set in 1½ acres. Island beds and borders are planted with shrubs, roses, masses of unusual perennials and choice annuals to give vibrancy and colour into the autumn.

Join the Rangers to learn the names of the colourful and varied moths caught overnight. No need to book.

Take a stroll with the Rangers to find out about the trees to be found in the Stour Valley Local Nature Reserve. No need to book.

Enjoy the opportunity to experience Kingston Lacy park and estate, including some areas not normally accessible, before the grounds open to the public. The walks will be a gentle stroll of approximately 3 miles starting from the main Kingston Lacy car park. Finish in time for a coffee with the group in the caf.

Join craft expert Debra Marsh to learn some of the basics of needle felting, and then take your work home with you.

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

Every Thursday, In partnership with Moors Valley Country Park, come and join our fun, friendly and active free cycle rides from 9.30am (please arrive by 9.15am for a prompt start). These free, volunteer-led rides are a great chance to explore the local area and make new friends.

Larmer Tree Festival returns 19th - 22nd July 2018! Over the last 27 years, the event has cemented itself as one of the UK’s most loved and long standing festivals thanks to the combination of its breath-taking location, outstanding line ups and breadth of activities on offer.

Alan Titchmarsh described this amusingly creative garden as one of the best 10 private gardens in Britain. The ingenious use of unusual plants complements the imaginative treasure trove of garden objects dart. The enchanting house is also open.

Enjoy a special evening stroll as you search for Knoll’s most elusive night-time visitors. Using the latest technology and years of experience, Jan will help you identify the bats you see and hear, and attract them down for a closer look.

Locate and identify Knoll’s many butterflies with the expert help of Keith Powrie who has been recording butterfly sightings in the garden for many years.

Go on a guided walk and camp overnight. Help our Rangers set up moths traps, camp overnight at the campsite and then get up early to see which incredible moths live on the island. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895.

Come along to Hardy’s Cottage and meet our team of Volunteer Ecologists. They will be setting up moth traps to collect data about the variety of species that can be found in Hardy’s garden. The moths will be displayed in dishes so you can have a close loo. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Taste and buy some of the best food and drink on offer from local producers. The Stallholders will include:- Alweston Jam and Chutney Empire, , Chocolate Arthouse, Dorset Blue Viney, Dorset Pie Company, Devon Fishcakes, Fussels Fine Foods, James’s Cheeses, James’s Forager Spirit, Lavender Blue Food Company,...

Our annual Emergency Services Family Fun Day is returning for 2018! This FREE, fun family day out will feature real fire demos, Drone Demo, vehicle displays, Face painting, FireFit (the fire service fitness test for kids) and more! A great way for all to see what your emergency services get up to.

An afternoon concert of light music, perfects for a summer’s day. Faure - Cantique de Jean Racine, Rutter - The Sprig of Thyme, Whitacre - The Seal Lullaby, Joel - Goodnight my Angel, Sacred motets by Palestrina, Tallis and Anon and a selection of Summer madrigals. Musical Director: John Watkins.

A Poole Harbour start, then along the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site since 2001. It’s up and down through Lulworth Cove to the Weymouth half way point, then past Portland Bill and the unique Chesil Beach to West Bay’s famous sandstone cliffs (of TV’s Broadchurch fame) - before a...

An award winning wildlife garden, started in 2008 with the donation of a winning RHS Show Garden. Childrens raised beds, large wildlife pond, WWII garden with Anderson shelter, tranquil Memory Corner, Dorset’s largest living willow classroom, small orchard and bird garden.

as seen on: The Stand Up Show (BBC One) The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and many more! “A must-see comedian” The Guardian “Amiable cheekiness and easy banter make him a hit with audiences…masterfully delivered” chortle Paul Thorne is a topical comedian, whose finely crafted material and quirky songs have...

1 acre garden brought back to life over last 5½ yrs. There is now much more light after some trees were taken down and new areas have been cultivated. The planting is intended to be natural and the emphasis is very much on colour.

Our annual get together gives the foster parents the opportunity to see the dogs we have bathed, loved, nursed and wanted to keep - again! Bring a blanket or chair with you. Anyone with any bric-a-brac can bring it with them and we will store it for the next fund raising day.

¾ acre walled garden for all seasons. Garden seating throughout the diverse planting areas, incl Mediterranean courtyard garden and wisteria pergola. Walk up slope beside rill and bog garden to raised bed vegetable garden. Return through shrubbery and rockery back to waterfall cascading into a pebble beach.

Learn to identify these colourful insects, which are common along the river and by the ponds reserve. No need to book.

Local drama group Double Act present an evening of murder and mystery in the castle grounds. Can you solve the seventeenth century mystery of the lost treasure? Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening atmosphere in our ruined castle.

Enjoy an evening picnic within the castle ruins and then join our hosts as they move through the castle. Can you solve the seventeenth century mystery of the lost treasure' Local drama group Double Act present an evening of murder and mystery in the castle grounds.

Shakespeare’s great courtroom drama is by turns thrilling, funny, romantic and unsettling. International award-winning Illyria promise a production to keep you on the edge of your seat!

This summer discover the how the women of the house enjoyed the summer holidays with their children and families. This is part of Kingston Lacy’s ’Beyond the Portrait’ portray four key women in the history of the estate. This summer connect with these sto. Booking Not Needed.

Children’s craft and art workshop - use various materials to create a canvas picture portraying the natural beauties of Hengistbury Head

Taking its inspiration from the natural world, Knolls naturalistic planting style mimics nature, building on the way plants co-exist to create a glorious garden packed with year-round interest. Practical planting ideas abound.

The NGS is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country having donated over £50m to date. Your visit today will help its work.

Exotic garden full of bananas, palms and lush tropical planting, the garden is filled to the brim with unusual and rare plants, many seldom seen in British gardens.

The Hottest Day Out In Dorset - The Great Dorset Chilli Festival - Wimborne St Giles, Dorset Food Festival The festival will be held on the last weekend in July 2018 and we are looking forward to another great day out for chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families.

Get hands on with history this summer and take a step back in time to the English Civil War (1642-1651), where a journey of discovery and intrigue awaits. Check the website for more details, dogs on leads are welcome.

Take a step back in time this summer holidays to the English Civil War (1642 - 1651), where a journey of discovery and intrigue awaits. Discover the secrets of musketry and gunpowder and maybe even test your skills on our musket range.

Brewery Square, Dorchester, will be hosting the team behind Mad4Animals in an afternoon of free entertainment on Saturday, July 28 from 12pm until 3pm. Mad4Animals delivers fun and educational shows all about animals, their habitats and features hands-on sections as a part of the interactive show.

A (Prostate Cancer) Charity Football Match followed by evening entertainment from The Mangledwurzels. Contact the venue for details manorfarmholidaycentre.co.uk

Puncknowle Fete 2:30 - 4:30pm Saturday 28th July 2018 Everything a “proper village fete has” and more. Grand Draw Prizes £100 cash, Tripp 3pc Nest luggage + other great prizes. Home-made Teas. Free Parking. Entry £1.00, children under 12’s free. In aid of St Mary’s Church.

Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family through over 100yrs of farming and gardening at Hampreston. Garden is noted for its herbaceous borders and rose beds within box and yew hedges. Mature shrubbery, water and bog garden. Open for hellebores and snowdrops in Feb.

’This secluded and magical 1-acre garden captures the spirit of warmer climes and begs for repeated visits’ (Gardening Which'). Created over 40 yrs it offers enormous variety with rose, Mediterranean courtyard and woodland gardens, herbaceous borders and cherry tree and camellia walk.

An opportunity to find out what it would be like to be a ranger on Brownsea Island and to learn some bush craft skills. One of our Outdoor Centre rangers will show you how we look after Brownsea and give you the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Roll Up Roll Up! Come One, Come All! For one summer only, Watford Palace introduces The Greatest Circus!

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

A once-wealthy family faces ruin as society teeters on the brink of cataclysmic change… This summer, Miracle Theatre unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy.

Join the Lord Chamberlain’s Men for this play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender love, Shakespeare’s late, great gem, examines the power of true love, our capacity for vengeance and what it takes to forgive.

Come and create a unique piece of glazed pottery. 30-minutes slots available throughout the day. Suitable for children and adults (children must be supervised). The work will be kiln-fired and will then need collecting from the Visitor Centre at a later date.

A once-wealthy family faces ruin as society teeters on the brink of cataclysmic change… This summer, Miracle Theatre unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy.

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!

Enjoy the opportunity to experience Kingston Lacy park and estate on a range of beautiful estate walks throughout the year. Walks take place on the first Friday (excluding January) and 3rd Monday of each month (excluding December). Please see website for more details regarding dates, times and meeting points.

The unmissable art and craft show of the summer is The Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition which runs from Friday 3rd to Tuesday 7th August 2018. It’s where you will find some of the best contemporary and heritage crafts in Dorset.

The Knoll Gardens Foundation is a charity set up to promote sustainable, wildlife friendly gardening. This special open day is your chance to find out about the charity and the volunteering opportunities it offers.

Over a hundred years ago a seed was sown when a group of boys took part in an outdoor camping experience and from that moment, one of the largest voluntary organisations grew. In 1907, led by Lord Baden Powell, the first every scout camp took place on Brownsea Island.

A walk through fields and along the river Stour, including a visit to a beautiful rural church. Distance: 6 miles. Time: approx. 2 - 3 hours.

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

A once-wealthy family faces ruin as society teeters on the brink of cataclysmic change… This summer, Miracle Theatre unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy.

All day entertainment which may include birds of prey, working dogs, children’s entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

Award Winning ’Shooting Stars Theatre Company’ return to the White Horse Inn, Stourpaine with their touring open air production of Noël Coward’s ’Private Lives’. “I think very few people are completely normal really deep down in their private lives.

Reconnect with nature on this special wildlife discovery walk in Knoll’s naturalistic garden. Suitable for adults and older children only, activities will be weather dependant but could include looking for nectaring insects on the flowering perennials, opening a moth trap to reveal the garden’s night time visitors,...

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

Our baby and children sales are the perfect way for you to buy and sell your little treasures pre-loved items. Whether you are expecting your first or have little treasures 0-10 years old, here is where you will find those amazing items at great prices.

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4 acres formal and informal gardens surround C18 rectory, splendid views. Yew pyramid alles and hedges, circular herbaceous borders with late summer colour. Exuberantly planted terrace, purple and white beds. Box parterres, mature trees, pond, fernery, ha-ha, pleached hornbeam circle. 10 acres woodland walks.

Described as a ’little piece of paradise’, our 70 foot by 50 foot garden is centred around a wildlife pond and tumbling waterfall. A rich kaleidoscope of colour combining both tropical and cottage garden with tree ferns, bananas, lilies, grasses, and beautiful perennials with a different view at every turn.

This unusual garden is tucked away without being isolated and has an atmosphere of extraordinary peace and tranquility. At no point do visitors perceive any idea of the whole, but have to discover, by degrees and at every turn, its element of surprise, its variety of features and its appreciation of space.

Enchanting 150 yr-old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels. Pencil gate leads to colourful scented Victorian walled garden. Sculptures and paintings hide among the flowers and shrubs.

FREE facepaint for the first 50 children through the door thanks to Make Up Creations! Areas within the funday:- Arts, Craft & Gifts BBQ, Wraps, Jacket Potatoes, Pop Up Tea Room, Crepes, Hotdogs Character Appearances Face Painting FREE Childrens Entertainment Free Live Entertainment throughout the day Mini...

When Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map amongst the possessions of the late ’Captain’ Billy Bones, it hurtles him in to a cat and mouse game with dangerous pirates, taking him across the World to ’Treasure Island’.

Join wildlife volunteers and experts from the Dorset Wildlife Trust and other experts, as they discover more about Knoll’s garden wildlife and help survey the garden. Suitable for all ages, beginners and experts alike everyone is welcome to come along and get involved. No pre-booking required.

Join Debra for this lovely craft activity for children. Make some colourful butterfly bunting to take home with you.

(for children) A walk, stand and connect with the river session lead by a local poet. Booking essential.

For more than 60 years master modeller Philip Warren has been painstakingly creating an armada of every Royal Navy warship afloat, in service or setting sail since the Second World War ... out of matchsticks and wooden matchboxes. The models are based on drawings, plans and photographs of the real ships.

The now legendary Parkstone Connect Theme day returns for it’s eighth year running with a brand new theme and the usual great variety of stalls, activities and fun entertainment for all the family. Of course it’s fancy dress too. Still FREE, still promising to be a great day out and not to be missed.

Garry Foley as Elvis - www.elvisshow.co.uk Having spent quite a few years in Musical Theatre, Garry had the opportunity to enter into the Tribute world and fulfilled a life-long ambition to entertain people by singing Elvis’ music and has since travelled the world doing so.

The Story Of The Beach Boys® A Tribute Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will

Landscaped into the hillside 500ft above the Char Valley with spectacular views across Charmouth and Lyme Bay, the ¾ acre garden, maintained by the owners, is laid out as a series of gravel paths and terraces connected by steps.

Our annual visit to Wareham Town Hall where we will have stalls selling cakes, plants, garden produce, books, bric-a-brac, crafts & lots more! The Town Hall is in the centre of the town and easily acccessible with public car parking close by. Come and have a great day out!

As part of Purbeck Film Festival, we present outdoor cinema at the beach with fish and chips. Booking Essential. Phone: 01929 450500.

We are looking forward to our lovely Craft Fairs and what better time of year to do so. Enjoy having those lovely hand crafted decorations along with gifts and maybe even treat yourself to a few. We have local ladies and gentlemen that spend their valuable time making some truly amazing pieces.

A long running annual exhibition for local Dorset artists, professional and amateur alike to showcase their work. The exhibition will be larger than ever this year and include an exhibition by Blandford School students and works by busary winner Ella O’Loughlan.

Join the Rangers to see what’s in flower along the Stour. No need to book.

Tutor Debra Marsh will help you to put together your own arrangement. All flowers and tuition provided.

Debra is back with this very popular event for children. Make a starfish using clay.

Meet Craig, the friendly Forest Ranger and resident tree expert. It’s his job to make sure the woods are a peaceful and happy place, but he’s having a tough time of it today!

The ’Ragged Victorians – ‘The Great Unwashed’ are an award winning living history group, re-enacting the lower classes of Victorian England, c1851.

Meet Craig, the friendly Forest Ranger and resident tree expert. It’s his job to make sure the woods are a peaceful and happy place, but he’s having a tough time of it today!

Bring a special treat for the orangutans to receive a special orangutan present! Help us celebrate all things orangutan, with stalls, fun trails, and talks.

Join the Rangers and a host of local experts to see how many plant and animal species we can record. Start at 6am with a bird walk. For the details of all the events during the day, visit our Facebook page or phone 01202 451548.

¾ acre walled garden for all seasons. Garden seating throughout the diverse planting areas, incl Mediterranean courtyard garden and wisteria pergola. Walk up slope beside rill and bog garden to raised bed vegetable garden. Return through shrubbery and rockery back to waterfall cascading into a pebble beach.

Enjoy the opportunity to experience Kingston Lacy park and estate, including some areas not normally accessible, before the grounds open to the public. The walks will be a gentle stroll of approximately 3 miles starting from the main Kingston Lacy car park. Finish in time for a coffee with the group in the caf.

Come and create a unique piece of glazed pottery. 30-minutes slots available throughout the day. Suitable for children and adults (children must be supervised). The work will be kiln-fired and then need collecting from the Visitor Centre at a later date.

Special offer - 2 for 1 on any seat any day! Simply call the box office – 07904428555 and quote ’Juggler’ to receive the deal. Circus Vegas arrives in the UK for its first full British tour.

The Melplash Show is packed full of exhibits including livestock, horses, homecrafts & horticulture. With over 350 trade stands selling everything from locally produced food to tractor and plenty in between!

This August bank holiday, Purbeck Film Festival presents open air cinema at Corfe Castle. Come and experience the magic of watching a film with family and friends from the castle ruins.

This August bank holiday, Purbeck Film Festival present open air cinema at Corfe Castle. Come and experience the magic of watching a film with family and friends within the castle ruins. Friday 24 August: Paddington 2 (PG) Saturday 25 August: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (PG) Sunday 26 August: Dunkirk (12A).

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

Every child who brings a melon for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge over the bank holiday weekend.

www.decadeslive.co.uk Join Steven, Terry and Russell go on a journey through the Decades and experience the man bands that changed the music game forever.

This a traditional Flower Show and Fete with all profits going to local and national charities. The Flower show invites entries for various home grown vegetable and flower categories as well as a childrens, photographic, craft and home made cakes & preserves competitions.

Join the Outdoor Centre Team for a session of archery or low ropes. Book one session or both on the same day. These sessions will take place on our new low ropes course and fully equipped archery course.

Dorset Plane Pull is a unique and exciting fundraising event which will help raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. The concept is quite simple really - a group of 20 people will attempt to pull a Boeing 737 weighing in at 35,000kg a distance of 50 metres.

Pound Puppy Animal Rescue, in association with the Friends of Fisherman’s Walk, are holding their Annual Fun Dog Show at Fishermans Walk, Southbourne, on Bank Holiday Monday - 27th August. Bring your dogs along and enter some of the dozen fun categories, you may win a Rosette & some fun treats for them!

Join the Rangers on this fascinating guided walk along the Stour. Rounded off with a cream tea! Booking essential.

Special offer - 2 for 1 on any seat any day! Simply call the box office – 07904428555 and quote ’Juggler’ to receive the deal. Circus Vegas arrives in the UK for its first full British tour.

www.themellorsisters.com Come fly with The Mellor Sisters, the act of choice for the RAF and the Red Arrows.

Children’s craft and art workshop. Design and make a unique air show souvenir on canvas, capturing the vibrant calours that the Red Arrows create.

Paw Patrol Live 2018! The Great Pirate Adventure: Tickets avaiable.

Dance to the music of "GIG CB ! " (The George Inn Giant Ceilidh Band) with caller Chris Shaw, on the weekend of the great Bridport Hat Festival. Enter the spirit of the occasion by wearing a suitable titfer (prizes to be won) !

Curated by Violet M. McClean Co-Curated by William Hernandez Abreu Exhibition Designed by David Lund and Thaires Vicentini 3 September – 3 November 2018 Across AUB Campus Galleries Suddenly Last Summer 2018 is a curated selection of work from AUB’s 2018 graduating cohort.

The original and greatest literary detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Doctor Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this faithful, cheeky but chilling adaptation... Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville?

From Friday 7th September to Sunday 9th September our small seaside town on the beautiful Jurassic coast of Dorset will fill up with hundreds of colourful dancers and the town will resonate to the sound of bells jingling, sticks thwacking and excellent music.

Join Sherlock Holmes in solving the case of Blue Majesty. A record breaking diamond of 3,000 carats has been unearthed in a mine in Botswana. This whopper will give more than 1,000 diamonds, from small specimens to a flawless beauty of 300 carats which will be called Blue Majesty.

Experience musket drills, weaponry displays and ’The Betrayal’: a dramatic re-enactment of when the castle was finally taken in 1645. Check websites for timings, please be aware that there will be loud bangs from the musket drills that may be stressful for dogs and young children.

Saying Goodbye are an International baby loss support charity (part of the Mariposa Trust. ) Since 2012, 100 services have been held across the UK, France & North America, the services are completely free and open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

A fun night out guaranteed Celebrating Musical Theatre Music with a contemporary twist 2 Courses £25.00 / 3 Courses £29.00 (Show Only & Drinks Package £10.00) OVERNIGHT PACKAGE £149.00 Double or Twin including 3 course Dinner with Breakfast.

Spend the afternoon with the UK’s leading authority on ornamental grasses as Knoll Gardens owner, Neil Lucas shares his wealth of knowledge and draws from personal experience and Knoll’s stunning autumn displays to provide practical advice.

Join local experts in our nature tent to discover some of the diverse wildlife of the surrounding Purbeck landscape. This is a unique opportunity to find out all about some of nature’s curious creatures up close. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Join professional photographer Philip Smith, founder of International Garden Photographer of the Year on this special course starting with the magic of the early morning light in the garden!

Baby & children’s nearly new sale selling toys, books, clothes, equipment etc (ages 0-12). Raising funds for Poole Hospital charity SPRING. Admission £1 to include refreshments. Homemade cakes on sale too.

½ acre plantlover’s garden full of interest from spring (bulbs, many hellebores, pulmonaria, fritillaries) through abundant summer perennials, old roses scrambling through trees and late seasonal exuberant plants amongst swathes of tall grasses. Wildlife pond and plants to attract bees, butterflies, etc.

BOURNEMOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION OPEN MIC UK 2018 AUDITION DATES RELEASED Music competition auditions dates for Bournemouth Open Mic UK 2018 have been announced! Open Mic UK is coming to Bournemouth with auditions at Absolute Music.

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Are great for everyone as its like a “car boot” but with the comfort of being indoors. No need to worry about what the weather is doing or being in a large muddy field. Its a safe a warm environment for you to grab some bargains or find that hidden gem. Entry is Just £1 per person and under 15s are free.

Jamie Smith’s MABON are among the UK’s foremost and finest exponents of original, interCeltic music.

Come along and listen to some beautiful music sung by accomplished soprano Mehreen Shah. A recital of memorable music to celebrate some of our greatest composers. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments available.

Organised by the garden’s charity – the Knoll Gardens Foundation, Bugs and Buds is a Saturday morning monthly toddler club. Created to inspire a love of nature from a young age, the club encourages interaction with the garden’s many wildlife inhabitants as well as its trees and flowers.

Thora, a 3,000 year old nature spirit, waits to be woken. What pearls of wisdom will she reveal? Come along and watch and listen to our local storyteller, Michelle O’Brian as she wakes the spirit of nature. Check website for timings, dogs on leads are welcome.

Jamie Smith’s MABON are among the UK’s foremost and finest exponents of original, interCeltic music.

The Magic Gang Plus The Orielles + Sports Team. Artists performing: The Magic Gang.: Tickets avaiable.

6 acres of mature gardens, grounds, views, trees and shaped hedges surrounding C16/C18 house, giving much to explore incl C12 church adjacent to garden. Large Victorian walled garden is productive and managed organically (since 1984) using ’no dig’ vegetable beds.

A fun evening of dancing with English Contra Dance Band and Jane Thomas calling a mainly Contra and American dance night. All are welcome, though some experience of contra dancing would helpful. Bring & Share supper, some soft drinks provided, bring your own alcohol (The Woodman Inn is just opposite).

Baby & children’s nearly new sale selling toys, books, clothes, equipment etc (ages 0-12). Raising funds for Poole Hospital charity SPRING - supporting families through baby loss. Rear access to the hall and plenty of parking available at Carter Community School, Blandford Close.

Turin Brakes + support. Artists performing: Turin Brakes.: Tickets avaiable.

Celebrate Grandparent’s Day at Farmer Palmer’s with FREE Entry for grandparents! Simply download your voucher from Farmer Palmer’s website.

Joe Bonamassa. Artists performing: Joe Bonamassa.: Tickets avaiable.

3½ acre garden, created since 1960 by the late Jo Earle for yr-round interest. This large and lovely garden is filled with a wide variety of well grown plants, roses, unusual labelled shrubs and trees from around the world. Productive vegetable garden. Climbers cover the walls.

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana. Artists performing: Elvana.: Tickets avaiable.

Garry Foley as Elvis - www.elvisshow.co.uk Having spent quite a few years in Musical Theatre, Garry had the opportunity to enter into the Tribute world and fulfilled a life-long ambition to entertain people by singing Elvis’ music and has since travelled the world doing so.

There’s plenty to occupy you this half-term at Corfe; Are you brave enough to have a go at our spooky trail? Can you help one of our poor knights flee the clutches of King John? Bring your own brave teddy to rescue one of our knights and help them escape down the zip wire from the Castle keep.

The Bournemouth Zip Wire ‘PierZip’ is the world’s first pier to shore zip line allowing you to soar over the sea and down to the beach. The launch tower stands at the end of Bournemouth Pier at a height of 60ft (approx 18 metres), towering over the sea below.

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Toots and the Maytals Plus Special Guests Captain Accident. Artists performing: Toots and the Maytals.: Tickets avaiable.

Low key spooktacular fun for little ones. Daily fang-tastic family activities added to the timetable; fancy dress, dancing, face painting and much mooo-re!

The travels and exploits of T E Lawrence in Arabia during 1918, month by month, are explored in a series of leaflets; each month a new one will be issued and given to visitors on arrival at Clouds Hill. Booking Not Needed.

Lewis Capaldi. Artists performing: Lewis Capaldi.: Tickets avaiable.

FREE entry for children in FULL Halloween fancy dress. Free fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as the Activity Centre open for children.

After seven sell out UK tours, half a million tickets sold, and countless television and live performances, Diversity have announced another groundbreaking UK tour, “Ignite” The Street Dance Circus Spectacular for Autumn 2018.

www.ratpackbournemouth.co.uk The Roaring 1920´s… gangsters, gambling, the Charleston, flapper girls and PROHIBITION! With boas, head bands, trilbies and guns,. Modern culture often depicts the gangster lifestyle as being luxurious, with nice clothes, commanding lead characters, glamorous women and fancy cars.

Less Than Jake | Reel Big Fish Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish.: Tickets avaiable.

"Questa Voce and Questa Musica are delighted to be performing at Bovington Tank Museum this November with Rule, Britannia! This concert, taking place one week before the centenary of the Armistice, will complete our First World War Centenary events.

We welcome an Exeter band, Pigs Might Fly, with caller Richard Mason, for a fun evening of dancing. All are welcome, no partner or experience required, dances will be walked through and called throughout. Bring & Share (finger food) supper and bring your own wine/beer (the Woodman Inn is just opposite).

10th Year of opening for NGS! More than 130 different tree species spread over 6 acres in a garden founded in 1959. Significant numbers of native species and many unusual specimens incl Dawn Redwood, Damyio Oak and Wollemi Pine. Formal borders and raised bed vegetable and flower garden.

www.inspiredbyadele.co.uk Jax Hall’s ’Inspired By Adele Show’ is packed full of the greatest hits from Adele’s chart storming albums 19, 21 and 25. Combine this with replica costumes, a demanding stage presence and beautiful vocals that can be closely compared to the pop diva herself.

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

Culture Club. Artists performing: Culture Club.: Tickets avaiable.

The Cat Empire Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: The Cat Empire.: Tickets avaiable.

An Evening With Afro Celt Sound System. Artists performing: Afro Celt Sound System.: Tickets avaiable.

Definitely Mightbe plus guests. Artists performing: Definitely Mightbe.: Tickets avaiable.

Christine and The Queens Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Christine and The Queens.: Tickets avaiable.

Baby & children’s nearly new sale selling toys, books, clothes, equipment etc (ages 0-12). Raising funds for Poole Hospital charity SPRING. Admission £1 to include refreshments. Homemade cakes on sale too.

A fun night out guaranteed Celebrating Musical Theatre Music with a contemporary twist 2 Courses £25.00/ 3 Courses £29.00 (Show Only & Drinks Package £10.00) OVERNIGHT PACKAGE £139.00 Double or Twin including 3 course Dinner with Breakfast.

Christmas shopping with coffee & cake, what could be better? The East Dorset & New Forest branch of the MNDA are holding this event to raise funds to help us support local people with MND.

Bad Manners + Max Splodge. Artists performing: BAD MANNERS.: Tickets avaiable.

The world-famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will present a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers.

The Human League + Very Special Guest Midge Ure’s Band Electronica. Artists performing: The Human League.: Tickets avaiable.

Dreadzone plus support. Artists performing: Dreadzone.: Tickets avaiable.

Questa Voce and Questa Musica return to Bournemouth with their annual Christmas spectacular! Featuring all your Christmas favourites, including the Hallelujah Chorus, Sleigh Ride, The Twelve Days of Christmas and lots of audience participation carols, this is THE Christmas event to attend!

Father Christmas is coming to Farmer Palmers! We’re super excited that the jolly gent is visiting us again this year! He’s made time in his busy schedule to meet all the girls and boys who come to visit the farm park on weekends during December!

Baby & children’s nearly new sale selling toys, books, clothes, equipment etc (ages 0-12). Raising funds for Poole Hospital charity SPRING - supporting families through baby loss. Rear access and plenty of parking available at Carter community school, Blandford Close.

We welcome back the talented musical duo Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews, teamed with inimitable caller Ray Goodswen, for our fun pre-Christmas dance. All are welcome, no experience or partner required - all dances will be walked through and called throughout.

www.theshow-a-tribute-to-abba.com Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time when ABBA dominated the charts featuring all the hit songs including, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Fernando, Waterloo, S.O.S and many more, you’ll have it all in one fabulous and entertaining show.

Garry Foley as Elvis - www.elvisshow.co.uk Having spent quite a few years in Musical Theatre, Garry had the opportunity to enter into the Tribute world and fulfilled a life-long ambition to entertain people by singing Elvis’ music and has since travelled the world doing so.

www.theshow-a-tribute-to-abba.com Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time when ABBA dominated the charts featuring all the hit songs including, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Fernando, Waterloo, S.O.S and many more, you’ll have it all in one fabulous and entertaining show.

Thea Gilmore. Artists performing: Thea Gilmore.: Tickets avaiable.

www.themellorsisters.com Come and feel the magic of Christmas with The Mellor Sisters, or as they have been nicknamed by Phil Crosby (Bing Crosby’s grandson, who the girls sing with) ’the real White Christmas Sisters!’ This top U.K.

www.kylieonshowtribute.uk Especially for you..... As Pop Princess Kylie Minogue in the most authentic tribute show currently around.... KYLIE ON SHOW! You’ll be Spinning Around to The Locomotion with this fantastic tribute show! With LIVE backing vocalists and dancers The Minoguettes.

www.elton-john-tribute.co.uk We bring you Andy Crosbie the UK’s number 1 Elton John Tribute. He has a great voice, stage presence, and has taken his Elton John Tribute Show too many parts of the UK and abroad. His tribute is life like, with costume changes, amazing lighting and animation show.

See the past in a magical light this Christmas at Corfe Castle. Take in the festive atmosphere with our braziers, beacons and contemporary lighting as you explore the castle grounds. Share your special memory or wish and place it on our wishing bridge. Check website for timings. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Come and enjoy a fantastic night of music and entertainment with George Michael’s greatest hits including ‘Faith’, ‘Don’t Let the Sun (Go Down on Me)’, ‘Fast Love’ and many more classic Wham songs that you know and love!- 3 Course Silver Festive Dinner Menu with Mulled Wine on Arrival & Show £33.

Fireball - Fuelling The Fire Tour ft. Flogging Molly + Special Guests The Bronx + Face To Face + Lost In Stereo. Artists performing: Flogging Molly, Face to Face, Lost In Stereo, The Bronx.: Tickets avaiable.

Garry Foley as Elvis - www.elvisshow.co.uk Having spent quite a few years in Musical Theatre, Garry had the opportunity to enter into the Tribute world and fulfilled a life-long ambition to entertain people by singing Elvis’ music and has since travelled the world doing so.

www.theshow-a-tribute-to-abba.com Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time when ABBA dominated the charts featuring all the hit songs including, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Fernando, Waterloo, S.O.S and many more, you’ll have it all in one fabulous and entertaining show.

Garry Foley as Elvis - www.elvisshow.co.uk Having spent quite a few years in Musical Theatre, Garry had the opportunity to enter into the Tribute world and fulfilled a life-long ambition to entertain people by singing Elvis’ music and has since travelled the world doing so.

A unique opportunity to watch the sun rise on the shortest day of the year from the castle’s ruins, then enjoy a hot drink and a breakfast roll in the Castle Tea Rooms, booking essential. Please be aware that weather can affect the timings of this event.

www.kylieonshowtribute.uk Especially for you..... As Pop Princess Kylie Minogue in the most authentic tribute show currently around.... KYLIE ON SHOW! You’ll be Spinning Around to The Locomotion with this fantastic tribute show! With LIVE backing vocalists and dancers The Minoguettes.

Paul Carrack Plus Support. Artists performing: Paul Carrack.: Tickets avaiable.

Harlem Globetrotters. Artists performing: Harlem Globetrotters.: Tickets avaiable.