Events
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Upcoming Local Events:
FEBRUARY
22 February - 2-8pm
Poole, RNLI Lifeboat College - Public exhibition by Eneco regarding the Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm. Opportunity to speak to a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals.
23 February - 2-8pm
Christchurch Borough Council Chambers - Public exhibition by Eneco regarding the Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm. Opportunity to speak to a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals.
24 & 25 February
Bournemouth and Poole - Rallye Sunseeker International 2012. Opening round of the 2012 MSA British Rally Championship. Friday night start at Poole Quay with Drivers and Cars. Large TV Screen, and Family Entertainment. Saturday see the cars compete in the forests in and around Bournemouth, with a massive Spectator Stage and Family day out at Somerley Park. www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk
24 February - 7.30pm
Lighthouse, Poole - Superstar vocalists Blake (as seen on BBC Breakfast, Daybreak, Sir David Frost, Loose Women, Sky News & NBC America’s ‘Today Show’) return with their spectacular 2012 show. Tickets £22.50 available from the Box Office 0844 406 8666.
Ebenezer Hall, Greyfriars, Ringwood - The Ringwood and Burley Band AGM at 8pm. All welcome. Tea and biscuits after the meeting. Band will play, time permitting. For further information on the band contact the secretary 01202 877515.
25 February
The Hub, Verwood - Family nights out in VerwoodEntertainment and dancing. Music and fun for teens and pre teens; cartoons and soft play; arts and crafts stations and chillout area. All kids’ rooms, front door and garden door will be monitored by CRB checked staff with no children being allowed to leave the premises.
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre - Public exhibition by Eneco regarding the Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm between 2-8pm. Opportunity to speak to a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals.
Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth - Champloo- White Caps. White Caps, by one of the UK's leading Bboy groups, is an incredible fusion of breathtaking film with explosive breakdance; transporting the audience from the confines of the theatre into a thrilling adventure. Entry fee £5. www.paviliondance.org.uk. 01202 203630.
26 February – 3pm
The Minster, Wimborne - Wimborne District Guides Thanksgiving Service.
28 February - 2-8pm
West Moors Memorial Hall, Station Road - Public exhibition by Eneco regarding the Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm. Opportunity to speak to a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals.
29 February - 2-8pm
New Milton Memorial Centre - Public exhibition by Eneco regarding the Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm. Opportunity to speak to a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals.
Church Hall, to rear of Baptist Church, Bargates, Christchurch - The Transition Town Christchurch group is hoping to encourage people to work towards making Christchurch more resilient and sustainable. Free event, refreshments available.
MARCH
1 March
Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth - 'Fused'. With a mixed bill of dance performances, film and new media presented by students from Bath Spa University, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth University Foundation Dance Degree and University of Winchester; Fused is an exciting opportunity to see new work from the next generation of choreographers, film makers and dancers. Entry £5. Contact 01202 203630 or visit www.paviliondance.org.uk
2 March - 2-8pm
Lymington Community Centre - Public exhibition by Eneco regarding the Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm. Opportunity to speak to a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals.
3 March – 15 April
Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne - a diverse collection of fresh and contemporary craft work selected from some of the best makers in Wales. The exhibition features ceramics, glass, jewellery and wood.
Riverside Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight - Public exhibition by Eneco regarding the Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm between 10am-4pm. Opportunity to speak to a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals.
10 March - 7.30pm
St Michael's Church, Colehill - English Church Music Concert. Passiontide Concert by the Wessex Singers, conducted by Christopher Dowie, accompanied by Sam Hanson on organ. Tickets are £8, (£7 in advance from Square Records, Wimborne, and Furzehill Post Office). www.wessexsingers.org.uk
13 March – 2.15pm
Verwood Memorial Hall - Friends of Wessex Assisting Dogs will visit Verwood U3A. Members £1, visitors £2.
17 March - 7.30pm
Wimborne Minster - Dorset County Orchestra Concert. Sibelius - Finlandia, Richard Strauss - Four Last Songs, Dvorak - Symphony no 8.
Conductor Martin Henderson, soloist - Anna Gregory. Entry fee £8. www.dorsetcountyorchestra.org.uk
20 March
Parish Centre, Manor Road, Verwood - David Allen will give an illustrated talk on Rockbourne Villa, its history, excavation and conservation to the Verwood Historical Society.. Visitors £3.
21 March - from 2pm
Greyfriars, Ringwood - The U3A (University of the Third Age) is set to open a group in Ringwood. The mayor of Ringwood, Councillor Brian Terry, and the mayoress will be attending the new group's inaugural get-together. Local residents will be able to come along and chat informally to like-minded people about their interests and join or initiate groups. Refreshments will be provided. More details are on the website www.u3asites.org.uk/ringwood.
22 March - 7pm
M & CO, 38 High Street, Christchurch - Save the Children" Fashion Show. The Christchurch Branch of "Save the Children" are holding a Fashion Show at M & Co, 38 High Street, Christchurch. Tickets ₤5, free glass of wine and nibbles. Raffle. Tickets available from 01425-270773 or 01425-273517 and in store at M & Co.
23 & 24 March
Bournemouth International Centre - Bournemouth Folk Festival. Local favourites join a bill that includes electrifying Anglo-Spanish outfit Urban Folk Quartet, globe-trotting trio Korasong Radio and acclaimed musician and singer Alex Roberts. Singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph headlines on Saturday afternoon as well as fronting his own songwriting workshop. Saturday’s afternoon session also includes Martha Tilston and The Woods, as well as 2001 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year Andy Cutting and Australian singer-songwriter Emily Barker and her band the Red Clay Halo. For full schedule and ticket details, visit bournemouthfolkfestival.co.uk. Entry fee £5-£50.
25 March - 9.30am
Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate - Parley Bun Run 10k and 2k runs. Join the Wessex Autistic Society and celebrate the Easter with this rewarding family day out and take part in the 2k fun run or challenge yourself with a 10k run. Starting at ChapelGate Sports Ground in Parley, this muti-terrain Easter theme run finishes at the chairty's Portfield School. Entry for 10k £10, please contact the fundrasising team for details of 2k and to book a place 01202 483360 or visit www.twas.og.uk
29 March - 7pm
Join the Wessex Autistic Society in an egg-cellent quiz evening. Entry is £10 per person and includes supper and a drink. Maximum teams of 6 with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well as for the best Easter themed dress. Full licensed bar with all profits going to the charity. Further information on 01202 483360 or go to www.twas.org.uk
30 March-24 April
The Hub, Verwood, Brock Way - Art Exhibition. Pot Pourri by Joyce Ringrose and Elaine Mills. These two well-known Dorset artists are making a welcome return to the Verwood Hub with a new exhibition of paintings, pastels and prints. They present a colourful collection of work in which flowers, trees and landscape predominate - just in time for spring.
APRIL
3 April - 10-12noon
Walford Mill, Wimborne - Kids' Easter Workshop. A kids' 'drop-in' workshop based on wildlife, nature and gardening activities. Starting at £4 per activity. For more details visit www.natureswayforkids.co.uk
6-8 April
Purbeck Hall, BIC - The 3rd Big Bournemouth Beer Festival. Friday 6.30pm - 11.30pm; session admission £5.50. Saturday 12pm-5pm and 6.30pm-11.30pm; session admission £5.50. Sunday 12pm-5pm; no admission fee. Admission price includes a souvenir glass, tasting guide and £1.50 worth of drinks vouchers. There will also be a Cider/Perry bar, a wine bar and a band each session (in association with Bournemouth Folk Club).
17 April - 2-8pm
Verwood, The Hub - Manned exhibition. Have your say on the Christchurch Borough and East Dorset District Councils’ Core Strategy.
MAY
20 May
Dorset - A Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge takes place in aid of the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Hundreds of cyclists took part last year and rode the equivalent of half way around the world to raise funds for the charity. Expect a mixture of quiet back roads, interspersed with some very demanding climbs and equally hairy descents. It definitely has something to offer for everyone! Prior to the event, entrance fees are £10 adults, £5 under 16s. On the day entrance fees are £15 and £8. Entry forms will be available soon.
