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December ‘11 – Viva! is Out Now

Martyn — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:21:26 +0000

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THIS MONTH

COMPETITION; Win Design Time with Tasty Marketing celebrating their 4th birthday: Page 5
Viva! Radio is coming along nicely: Page 6
Christine Haile 3 Books on Amazon: Page 7
Restaurant review; The Acorn: Page 8
Junction Sports Centre: Page 10
Tom Scott; Memories of old Poole: Page 12
Prestigious Award; Local Business: Page 13
Children’s Page : Page 14
Puzzle Page; Crossword & Sudoku: Page 15
Julie Says!; Top Notch / Cover Story: Page 16
Business Briefing; Why Do Bookkeeping? By Ann Walton: Page 18
NEW! Spotlight ON! DanceZone: Page 20
On The Beat; Safe Cycling, Safe at Christmas: Page 21
Puzzle solutions: Page 22
Bruce Grant-Braham; Gone West: Page 23
Community & What’s on in Poole: Pages 24 & 25
The Pink Directory; Get Listed: Page 26
The Courtyard Centre, Lytchett: Page 27

PLUS MUCH MORE!

BSO Benevolent Fund Concert In Poole

Martyn — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:19:40 +0000

The BSO is to perform Verdi’s Requiem in aid of its Benevolent Fund at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, on Sunday 22^nd May starting at 7.00pm.

Associate Guest Conductor David Hill unites an outstanding quartet of soloists with the full forces of orchestra and the BS Chorus, in its centenary year. Ailish Tynan, the sparkling Irish soprano and Paul Charles Clarke, the internationally acclaimed tenor, will both perform.

The iconic choral work was written in memory of the Italian writer Allesandro Manzoni. This event marks the anniversary of its first performance, conducted by Verdi, in the church of San Marco, Milan in 1874.

Janice Thorgilson, violinist and organiser of the popular annual fundraiser said: “David Hill is widely recognized as one of the leading choral directors in the UK. Under his expert direction one can be assured of a perfectly balanced, meticulous performance.”

Every year the Benevolent Fund responds to requests for financial support from musicians affected by illness or injury, enabling a quicker return to work than might otherwise have been the case. Established by BSO chief executive, the late Ken Matchett, in 1958, the Fund is financed primarily by the annual concert where every performer donates their services, a tradition which has continued uninterrupted for more than half a century. Members of the orchestra, past and present, are grateful to all the guest artists, including every principal conductor from Rufolf Schwarz to Marin Alsop, who have generously participated over the years.

TICKETS: £17.00 adults £8.50 children

Box Office: 0844 406 8666

www.bsoLIVE.com

Viva Poole March ‘11

Martyn — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:38:24 +0000

Restaurant review; Lakeside Fish and Chips: Page 6
St. Patrick’s Day – The Story: Page 10
Tom Scott; Memories of Old Poole: Page 12
Book reviews; 253 by Geoff Ryman & Nothing by Nick Inkpen: Page 14
Puzzles: Pages 16 & 17
Legal Insights; The Work of a Planning Barrister: Page 18
Walking Dorset; Jurassic Jaunts: Page 20
Viva Competition Prize Winners: Page 21
The Youth of Today; Facebook: Page 22
Julie Says; Fashion, Health & Beauty: Page 24
Puzzle Solutions & Useful Tel Numbers: Page 25
Your Poole Your Say; Library Closures?: Page 26
Bruce Grant-Braham: Page 27
What’s On In Poole; Pages 28 & 29
COMPETITION; Win 4 Hours Design Time In Easy To Enter Contest: Page 30

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Poole’s Half Term Highlights

Martyn — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:55:48 +0000

From outdoor antics of the feathered kind to high speed thrills of the world’s motorsport elite, half term is set to be full of thrills in Poole.

Kicking off a weekend of exhilarating international motor sport Rallye Sunseeker comes to Poole Quay for a unique ceremonial start and parade on Friday 25 February. The best cars, drivers and teams from the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia and Barbados will arrive on Poole’s continental quayside from 6.30pm onwards for a fabulous line up ranging from state of the art World Rally Cars to historic vehicles. The only free event in the programme, get up close to cars and talk to the drivers before they take to their vehicles at 7.30pm for the Ceremonial start of the rally, with each car leaving the starting blocks at 30 second intervals.

Get back to nature on Brownsea Island for the new Winter Weekends 19 Feb-27 March. February is the perfect time to see the rare native Red Squirrels and Sika Deer as well as the fabulous birdlife. Catch the National Trust boat from Sandbanks and discover more about Brownsea’s wildlife with trails and craft activities for all the family.

See birdlife at its best on a specially tailored trip with experts from the RSPB on a Poole Bird Boat on 20 February. Watch a cast of thousands strike a pose and make the most of the avocets, oystercatchers, great crested grebes, shelducks and many other species that live in and around Poole Harbour.

If walking is your passion, take a snowdrop walk at the historic Kingston Lacy Estate where the carpets of delicate blooms are in flower now until the end of February.

Blow away the winter blues with stroll along Sandbanks, Britain’s best beach and winner of more Blue Flags than any other UK Beach. Jurassic Jaunts have a series of guided walks with the traditional well earned Pub lunch reward in Feb-March 2011 as well as a series of free downloadable walk guides showcasing local gems.

Children visiting Compton Acres should keep their eyes peeled for owls, deer and foxes as they explore the historic Grade-II listed gardens. Mini adventurers will be challenged to find an array of hidden creatures an animal trail in the 10-acre gardens.

There’s something for everyone at the South’s biggest leisure complex Tower Park. Get wet and wild whatever the weather at Splashdown water park with the UK’s best flume rides, water play zone and tot’s splash pool, catch up with the latest release at Empire Cinemas or bowl your way to victory at Bowlplex before relaxing at one of the many restaurants.

Visit the newly arrived spring animals at Farmer Palmers. Help to feed kid goats, go wild in the sand playground, hone your tractor driving skills or try the indoor tractor bouncy castle and soft play area. Take the woodland walk and see if you can spot the farm’s 17 fallow deer who have just taken up residence.

Rotten rascals can take on a Castle Quest around the ruins of the iconic Corfe Castle. Look out for the shields to find out the facts and claim your special badge. Displays of medieval costumes, stone carving, trebuchet firing, wattle and daub, torch making and archaeology trays will bring the castle’s history to life before your eyes.

Meet some of the aquatic stars of Finding Nemo, Sharks Tale and The Little Mermaid and discover the truth about Jaws and Piranha as Bournemouth Oceanarium meets Hollywood this half term. Meet the residents of Bikini Bottom in special ‘Spongebob’ themed interactive sessions or take part in the Walk of Fame trail with all your favourite underwater celebrities.

Gigs, Giggles & Gossip!

Martyn — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:53:56 +0000

An amusing anecdotal caper in music and song

The Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna, Sunday 27 February at 3.00pm Tickets £7

Box Office 01202 670644

In aid of Friends of Forest Holme

To the media she is ‘Britain’s Doris Day’, to her hundreds of admirers she is ‘Britain’s best known Big band singer’, but here the legendary Rosemary Squires teams up with top musicians the Brian Dee Trio including special guest international guitarist Colin Green, for an afternoon of music and fun recalling the golden years of popular song.

‘An Audience with…’ sharing memories of Rosemary’s star-studded life, by way of anecdotes, monologues, music and song that include Radio and TV series of her own, topping the bill at theatres and concert halls on both sides of the Atlantic, and countless recordings.

‘A kaleidoscope of popular entertainment’ embracing a versatile career with all the major music makers from Geraldo to more recently the Glenn Miller UK Orchestra and the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra: snippets with such legends as Ken Dodd, Morecambe & Wise, Louis Armstrong and Cliff Richard; plus cameos from her long running Doris Day Show and the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook Show.
As ‘Queen of the Jingles’, she has featured in hundreds…which Rosemary recalls jogging memories of even the youngest. Who doesn’t remember ‘Hands that do Dishes…’?
To book tickets or for further information contact Debra Dennett on 01202 670644

Mr. kyps – July and August Concerts

Martyn — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:47:00 +0000

Rocking The Joint

Thu 29 July 2010

POOLE QUAY – FREE ENTRY

Stereoironics

Fri 30 July 2010

Doors 8pm | £8adv | £10 door

The Agency

Sat 31 July 2010

Doors 8pm | FREE before 9pm | £5 after 9pm

August Listings

* Fri 06 The Great Pretender – £10
o Freddie Mercury and Queen are paid tribute to by The Great Pretender and the HRH Band. (In aid of Headway, The Brain Injury Charity)

* Sat 07 – The Great Pretender – £10
o Freddie Mercury and Queen are paid tribute to by The Great Pretender and the HRH Band.

* Fri 13 – The Producers + Paint It Blue – £8

o The Producers were formed in 1990. They were voted ‘Blues Band of The Year’ four times, released 7 acclaimed albums and still put on one of the best shows around.

* Sat 14 – Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds – £15
o The Bad Shepherds revisit punk era classics and add arrangements inspired by traditional folk music.

* Sat 15 – Jasper Stephens Benefit Show – £5
o An evening to pay tribute to the late Jasper Stephens. A well known face on the local rock scene Jasper sadly passed away earlier this year. Nine local bands will cover classic rock songs to raise money for Jaspers daughter.

* Thu 19 – Easy Star All-Stars + Backbeat Soundsystem – £15
o Dubside of the moon, Radiodread and Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Dub Band. Classic English albums given a reggae makeover, genius!

* Fri 20 – New Model Army – £17.50
o Lyrically superb, intense, angry, powerful and politically aware. Seminal eighties punk/metal/rockers explode into a live atmosphere you would not believe

* Sat 21 – The Modfathers – £8
o The UK’s No 1 Paul Weller Tribute! Relive The Jam years, the mellow tones of The Style Council and all the classic hits of Paul Wellers ever-expanding solo career.

* Thu 26 – Rocking The Joint -FREE BEFORE 9PM (£5 after)
o From the US Rockabilly style through R&B influenced harder edged material, the British beat, to harmony filled Doowop, and classics from Bill Haley, Johnny Burnette and Elvis.

* Fri 27 – No Jacket Required – £10
o No Jacket Required are a full 10-piece band paying tribute to the solo music of the award-winning drummer, singer and songwriter Phil Collins.

* Sat 28 – UK Guns n’ Roses + Voodoo Vegas – £10
o A full show of classic Guns ‘N Roses from this awesome band. All the classics are lovingly recreated live from Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child O’ Mine and Paradise City to the later Civil War, November Rain and Estranged.

And much much more… just check out www.mrkyps.net!

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Mr Kyps Live Music Venue

8a Parr Street, Poole BH14 0JY

website: www.mrkyps.net

email: info@mrkyps.net

myspace: www.myspace.com/curiosityrocks

telephone: 01202 748945

What’s On In Poole & Surrounding Areas – August 2010

Martyn — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:45:08 +0000

4- 6 Jousting Shows and Medieval Village, Lulworth Castle, nr Wareham
5 Summer Breeze, music, entertainment & firework finale, Sandbanks Beach, Poole, 7pm
5 Wild Days, age 5+, Reptile Centre, nr Lyndhurst, New Forest, 10.30 – 1pm, book on 02380 286840
5 Family Fun Discovery Days, Commoning in the Forest, New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst,10 – 4pm
5 Child of the Wild, age 5 -10, Wootton Bridge, New Forest, 10 – 12noon
5 St Mary’s Church fete, games, plants, cream teas, Rectory Garden, Burton Bradstock, 2pm
5 Concert, New Forest Big Band, Shorefield Country Park, Milford-on-Sea, 8 – l0pm
5 Children’s Summer Activities, Lepe Country Park, nr Exbury, New Forest, 2 – 3pm
5 Printmaking, junior craft age 7+, Salisbury Cathedral, 10.30 – 12noon, book on 01722 555180
5 Seashore safari, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, 10.30 – 12pm, book on 01929 450259
5 Family Bat & Moth Walk, children 8+ take adult, torch & warm jumper, Moors Valley Country Park, nr Ringwood, 7.30 – 9.30pm, book on 01425 470721
5 Bug Hunt, take adult, Avon Heath Country Park, or Ringwood, 11.30- 1230pm, book on 01425 478470
5 Crafty Creativity, hands-on activities, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, meet Knoll Beach, 2- 4pm
5- 8 Summer Gathering, 20`” year, workshops, music, Gaunts House, nr Wimbome, 01202 841522
5- 9 Flower Festival, Lady St Mary’s Church, Wareham
5- 23 Exhibition, Into the Landscape, Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole, 10.30 – 4pm
6 Quay for my Car, Open Top Sports Car night on the quay, Poole, 6- 9pm
6 Family Fiesta, stilt walkers, storytellers, magicians, fire jugglers, Lower Gardens, Boumemouth, 8pm
6 Moth Trapping & ID, West Bexington, nr Dorchester, 8- 10am, book on 01305 264620
6 Open Air Theatre, The Taming of the Shrew, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, 7.30pm, book on 01202 251987
6 Stories on a Summer’s Eve, age 5+, take chair/rug & insect repellent, Blackwater Arboretum, New Forest, 7.15 – 9pm, book on 02380 286840
6 Organ Concert, Radio 2′s Nigel Ogden, United Church, Bridport, 7.30pm, book on 01308 423157
6 Open Air Theatre, Jane Eyre, Corfe Castle, 7.30- 1015pm, book on 0844 2491895
6 Treasure Themes Activities, under 5s, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, The Close, Salisbury, 10- 1130am
6 Hiroshima Day Candle Float on River Avon, Fisherton Street Bridge, Salisbury, 8.45pm
6 Courtyard Concert, Rollin Clones (Rolling Stones tribute), Lulworth Castle, 8.30 – llpm
6- 7 Film, Shrek Forever After (2D), Regent Centre, Christchurch, 7.30pm
6- 7 Proms in the Park, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth, 8pm
6- 7 BBQ by the Beach, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, nr Swanage, 5- 7pm
6- 8 Endorse it in Dorset Music Festival, Oakley Farm, Sixpenny Handley, nr Salisbury, tickets & details www.endorseit.co.uk
6- 10 Dorset County Arts & Craft Exhibition, 30+ crafts, Bovington Middle School, nr Wool, Fri – Mon, 10 – 5pm, Tues, 10 – 4pm
7 Stompin on the Quomps, free music event, The Quay, Christchurch, 12- 10pm
7 Market, New Forest Producers, Braxton Gardens, Milford on Sea, 9- 3pm
7 Antiques & Collectables Fair, Public Hall, Fleet St, Beaminster, 9.30 – 4pm
7 Concert, Martin Simpson, Hill Rd, Lyme Regis, 8pm, book on 01297 442138
7 Farmers’ Market, Best in Dorset & Forest, Masonic Centre, Grigg Lane, Brockenhurst, 9- 1pm
7 Guided Walk, Lulworth to Kimmeridge, book on 01929 552740
7 The Northumbrian Pipers, Mompesson House, Salisbury, 11.30 – 3pm
7 Film Under the Stars, Shaftesbury Abbey, 7pm for picnics, 9pm film
7 Medieval Masks, Hats & Shields, children’s activities, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, The Close, Salisbury, 1- 4pm
7 Jester Fun Day, Corfe Castle, 10 – 6pm
7 Film & Television Festival, actors, memorabilia & collectables, exhibits, Town Hall, Fordingbridge, from 10am
7 Roaring 40s Concert, Hyde Band & Rosemary Squires, South Gorley, nr Ringwood 7 pm, book on 01425 652499
7- 8 Dalek Invasion, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, 10 – 5.30pm
7- 8 Bygone Days, Brooklands Farm, South Gorley, nr Ringwood, froml0.30am
7- 8 Contemporary Craft Show, Walford Mill Crafts, Wimbome,10 – 5pm Sat, 10 – 4pm Sun
7- 8 Nothe Fort 150`h anniversary, re-enactment, nr Weymouth, 11.30 – 4.30pm
7- 13 Marine Week, various events, Heritage Coast Centre, Charmouth, book on 01297 560772 7- 14 National Marine Week, Fine Foundation Marine Centre, Kimmeridge Bay 7- 15 Regatta, rowing events on the River Stour, The Quay, Christchurch
7- 15 Regatta & Carnival Week, Lyme Regis
7- 5 Sept, Exhibition, Images of the Forest, New Forest Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst,
8 Pirate’s Day, The Salt House, Fisherman’s Green, West Bay, Bridport, 12 – 5pm
8 Den building, age 9+, Fawley car park, New Forest, 10- 12noon, book on 02380 286840
8 Cream Tea & Poetry, The Old Tea House, Dorchester, 4- 5.30pm, book on 01305 263719
8 Market, New Forest Producers, Village Hall, Beaulieu, 10 – 2pm
8 Concert, The Searchers, The Regent Centre, Christchurch, 7.30pm
8 Graham Walker Memorial Run, Beaulieu, New Forest, loam
8 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 9.30- 1130am
8 Companion Dog Show & Family Fun Day, The Animal Sanctuary, Church Knowle, nr Wareham, 11- 4.30pm
8 Jester Fun Day, Corfe Castle, 11.30 – 3.30pm
8 Hamfest, Amateur Radio Rally, Cobham Sports & Social Club, nr Wimbome,10 – 5pm
8 Craft, Gift & Collectables Fair, Community Centre, Lyndhurst, 10 – 4pm
8- 13 Jousting Shows and Medieval Village, Lulworth Castle, nr Wareham
8- 14 Regatta, Sail for Gold, National Sailing Academy, Weymouth & Portland
9 Wildlife Ramble, Holt Heath, take binoculars, Whitesheet Car Park, nr Wimborne, 10-12 noon, book on 01202 883402
9 Nothe Fort Open Evening, music, bbq, fireworks over the bay, nr Weymouth
9 Murder and Mystery evening, Corfe Castle, 7.30 – 9pm, book on 01929 480921
9 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 10 – 12noon
9 Summer Fireworks, Weymouth Seafront, 5- 10pm
9 Rockpool Ramble, Cobb Gate Car Park, Lyme Regis, 11-12.30pm
9 Introduction to bushcraft, age 8-10, Moors Valley Country Park, nr Ringwood, 10 – 4pm, book on 01425 470721
9 Bike Ride with the Gardens & Countryside Manager, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, l lam, book on 01202 883402
9- 12 Film, Shrek Forever After (2D), Regent Centre, Christchurch, 7.30pm + 2.30pm on 9′h,111 & 121
9- 13 Tank Action Display, Tank Museum, Bovington, 1pm
10 Coles Miller Dream Machines, up to 2000 motorcycles gathering, Poole Quay, 6pm
10 Olde Tyme Music Hall, Regent Centre, Christchurch, 2.30pm
10 Cloister Craft, drop-in workshop for all ages, Salisbury Cathedral, 10.30- 12noon
10 Craft, Gift & Collectables Fair, Community Centre, Lyndhurst, 10 – 4pm
10 Wild Days, age 5+, Reptile Centre, nr Lyndhurst, 10.30 – 1pm, book on 02380 286840
10 Family Friendly Day, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, The Close, Salisbury
10 Seashore safari, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, 10.30- 12pm, book on 01929 450259
10 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 10 – 12noon
10 Family Fun Discovery Days, Archaeology, New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst, New Forest, 10 – 4pm
10 Reptile Walk, take adult, Avon Heath Country park, nr Ringwood, 10.30- 1130am, book on 01425 478470
10 Crafty Creativity, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, meet Knoll Beach, 2- 4pm 10-14 The Big Tree Climb, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 10.30 – 4.30pm
11 Children’s Craft Activities, Highcliffe Castle, or Christchurch,11 – 4pm
11 Murder and Mystery evening, Corfe Castle, 7.30 – 9pm, book on 01929 480921
11 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 11 – 1pm
11 Enid Blyton’s Birthday Party, mysteries to solve, cake & ginger beer, Corfe Castle, 11- 4pm
11 Tudor Merriment, Portland Castle, nr Weymouth, 11 – 5pm
11 Rockpool Ramble, Cobb Gate Car Park, Lyme Regis, l – 2.30pm
11 Tractor/trailer ride for less able, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne,10.30am, book on 01202 883402
11 Natural Wildlife Art, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, 11-12.30pm & 2- 3.30pm, book on 01202 707744
11 Heathland Amble, Arne Nature Reserve, Wareham, 10- 12noon
11 Storytelling and book signing, Thomas the Tank Engine author, Christopher Awdry, Model Town, Wimbome, I – 4pm
11 Aquathlon, swim & run, Beachside Leisure Centre, Preston, Weymouth, 7- 9pm 11 Get Up Close! visit Roman Town House, Colliton Park, Dorchester, 2- 4pm 11 Art in The Close, family drop-in workshop, Salisbury Cathedral, 2- 3.30pm
11 Above & Below Stairs, Victorian servants, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 11 – 4pm
11- 12 Wilderness Quest, two-day course & overnight camp age 8-10 yrs, Moors Valley Country Park, nr Ringwood,
Wed 10am – Thurs 12 noon, book on 01425 470721
11-12 The Big Tree Climb, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimbome,10.30 – 4.30pm
11-12 Salisbury Splendour, family day, Salisbury Racecourse
12 Tractor/trailer ride for less able, Gardener’s Garden, Kingston Lacy, or Wimborne,11 & 2pm, book on 01202 883402
12 Wild Days, age Si, Reptile Centre, nr Lyndhurst, New Forest, 10.30 – 1pm, book on 02380 286840
14 Farmers’ Market, Best in Dorset& Forest, Station Road, New Milton, 9 – 1pm
14 Jester Fun Day, Corfe Castle, 10 – 6pm
14 Guided Walk, Kimmeridge to Worth Matravers, book on 01929 552740
14 Ellingham Show, Somerly Park, nr Ringwood, 9 – 5.30pm
14 Summer Fete, Priest’s House Museum & Garden, Wimborne, 10 – 4.30pm
14 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, l – 3pm
14 Summer Fete, Easton Gardens, or Weymouth, 10 – 4pm
14 Supercars Day, Wilton House, nr Salisbury
14-15 Fuschia Show, Five Arrows Gallery, Exbury Gardens, nr Beaulieu
14-15 Vikings Invade, Abbotsbury Children’s Farm, am & pm shows
14-15 Motorcycle Grass track Championship, 80`h anniv, Pymore, nr Bridport
14-15 Vinyl Weekend, record fair, concerts, various venues & The Electric Palace, Bridport
15 Village Open Day, flower and beer festival, South Perrott, nr Beaminster, 11 – 5pm
15 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 1.30 – 3.30pm
15 Jaguar Club Car Rally, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, 10 – 5pm
15 Free Train Rides, 5″ Gauge Miniature Railway, Cobham Sports Grounds, Merley, nr Wimborne,10 – 4pm
15 Singles walk, Appleslade car park, nr Ringwood, 10- 12noon, book on 02380 286840
15 Edwardian Sports Day, traditional races & lemonade, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne,12 – 4pm
15 Car Boot Sale, Breamore House, or Fordingbridge, l – 4pm
15 Country Fayre, Hamptworth Estate, nr Landford,l0am
15 Country Fair, St Michael’s School Grounds, Colehill, nr Wimborne, 11 – 5pm
15 Garden & House Open, Series House, 47 Victoria Rd, Wimborne, 2.30 – 5.30pm 15 Jester Fun Day, Corfe Castle, 11.30 – 3.30pm
15 Autojumble, Sammy Miller Motorocycle Museum, Bashley Cross Road, New Milton
15- 20 Jousting Shows and Medieval Village, Lulworth Castle, nr Wareham
15- 22 Lifeboat Week, Swanage
16 Orienteering for Beginners, take adult, Avon Heath Country Park, nr Ringwood, 11.30- 1230pm, book on 01425 478470
16 Murder and Mystery evening, Corfe Castle, 7.30- 9pm, book on 01929 480921
16 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 2- 4pm
16- 20 Tank Action Display, Tank Museum, Bovington, 1pm
16- 21 Music & Art Festival, St Marv’s Church & Village Hall, Burton Bradstock, Bridport
17 Den Building, age 6+, take adult, Avon Heath Country Park, or Ringwood, 11.30- 1230pm, book on 01425 478470
17 Tractor/trailer ride & walk, meet Whitesheet Car Park, nr Wimborne, l lam, book on 01202 883402
17 Wild Days, age 5+, Reptile Centre, nr Lyndhurst, 10.30 – 1pm, book on 02380 286840
17 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 3- 5pm
17 Seashore safari, take adult, Knoll Beach, Studland, 10.30 – 12pm, book on 01929 450259
17 Tractor/trailer ride for less able, special access to main State Rooms, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 12 – 3.30pm, book on 01202 883402
17 Coles Miller Dream Machines, up to 2000 motorcycles gathering, Poole Quay, 6pm
17 Crafty Creativity, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, meet Knoll Beach, 2- 4pm
17 Family Fun Discovery Day, People of the Forest, New Forest Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, 10 – 4pm
17 Market, New Forest Producers, Braxton Gardens, Milford on Sea, 3- 7pm
17 Musical Revue, Kiss Me Goodnight Sgt Major, Regent Centre, Christchurch, 2.30pm
17 RSPB Nature Detectives, Radipole Lake Visitor Centre, nr Weymouth, book on 01305 778313
17 Family Friendly Day, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, The Close, Salisbury 17-19 RAF Town Show, Weymouth
17- 30 Exhibition, Matchstick Fleet, Nothe Fort, nr Weymouth
18 Children’s Craft Activities, Highcliffe Castle, nr Christchurch,11 – 4pm
18 Summer Fireworks, Carnival Special, Weymouth Seafront, 9.30 – 9.45pm
18 Tudor Merriment, Portland Castle, nr Weymouth, 11- 5pm
18 Murder and Mystery evening, Corfe Castle, 7.30 – 9pm, book on 01929 480921
18 Meet Humungosaur from Ben 10, Adventure Wonderland, nr Bournemouth Airport
18 Jazz Jam Night, Three Compasses, Charminster
18 Moth Trap Unveiling, take adult, Avon Heath Country Park, or Ringwood,l0am, book on 01425 478470
18 Get Up Close! visit Roman Town House, Colliton Park, Dorchester, 2- 4pm
18 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show, 500 trade stands, three rings, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe,
nr Shaftesbury, 8.30 – 6.30pm
18 Seashore Activity Day, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, 10.30 – 4pm
18 40′h Anniv Concert, Purbeck Big Band, Tank Museum, Bovington, 7pm
18 Heathland Amble, Arne Nature Reserve, Wareham, 10- 12noon
18 Storytelling and book signing, Thomas the Tank Engine author, Christopher Awdry, Model Town, Wimborne, 1 – 4pm
18 Above & Below Stairs, Victorian servants, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 11 – 4pm
18- 20 The Big Tree Climb, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne,10.30 – 4.30pm
18- 22 Tummies and Trenches, experience trench life in the Great War, Old Sarum, Salisbury
19 Summer Breeze, music, entertainment & firework finale, Sandbanks Beach, Poole, 7pm
19 Crafty Creativity, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, meet Knoll Beach, 2- 4pm
19 Family Fun Discovery Days, New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst, 10.30 – 4pm
19 Seashore safari, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, Knoll Beach, 1030- 12pm, book on 01929 450259
19 Discovery Days, history, culture & wildlife walk with Ranger, Dibden Car Park, New Forest, 10- 12noon, book on 02380 286840
19 Children’s Theatre, How the Koala Learnt to Hug, ages 4+, Regent Centre, Christchurch, 2.30pm
19 Circular flora & fauna walk, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, nr Swanage, 10 – 3pm, book on 01929 450259
19 Wild Days, age 5+, Reptile Centre, or Lyndhurst, 10.30 – 1pm, book on 02380 286840
19 Woodland Bug Murder Mystery, finger print trees & search for clues, take adult, Moors Valley Country Park,
nr Ringwood, 10.30- 1230pm & 1- 3pm
19 Heathland Walk, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, 2- 4pm
19 Meet Postman Pat at Adventure Wonderland, by Bournemouth Airport, or Christchurch
19 Tractor/trailer ride for less able, Jubilee & Target Woods, Kingston Lacy, no Wimborne, 10.30 & 1.30pm, book on 01202 883402
19 Open Gardens, Aller Lane, Ansty, Dorchester, 11 — 5pm
19 Children’s Summer Activities, Lepe Country Park, nr Exbury, New Forest, 2- 3pm
19 The Very Greedy Caterpillar & Friends, meet some garden mini-beasts, art & crafts, Priest’s House Museum & garden, Wimborne, 10 – 4pm
19 Wild Family Activites, Upton Country Park, Poole, 10.30- 12pm & 2- 3pm
19- 20 The Big Tree Climb, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimbome,10.30 – 4.30pm
19- 22 Free Air Festival, record breaking aviation displays, music & entertainment, Bournemouth
20 Quay for my Car, Best of British Classics night on the quay, Poole, 6- 9pm
20 Market, St Martin’s Community Hall, Broadmayne, nr Dorchester, 2- 3.30pm
20 Flat Racing, Salisbury Racecourse, followed by Madonna tribute. First race 4.55pm
20 Make a Mosaic, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, The Close, Salisbury, 10 – 4pm
20 Bug Hunt, take adult, Avon Heath Country Park, or Ringwood, 11.30- 1230pm, book on 01425 478470
20- 21 BBQ by the Beach, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, nr Swanage, 5- 7pm
20- 22 Purbeck Rally & Auto Jumble, Worgret Rd, Wareham
20- 30 Sting in the Tale, Storytelling Festival, various locations, East Dorset, details at www.stinginthetale.org.uk
21 Open Air Theatre, Merchant of Venice, Sub-tropical Gardens, Abbotsbury, 7- 10pm
21 Guided Walk, Worth Matravers to Durlston, book on 01929 552740
21 The Airfields of Beaulieu Heath, age 12+, take lunch, Beaulieu Heath Car Park, New Forest, 10 – 2pm, book on 02380 286840
21 Bridport Carnival, procession 7.30pm
21 Go Wild in West Dorset, family nature walk, bring picnic, Stonebarrow, Charmouth, 10.30 – 12noon
21- 27 Dart Worlds Sailing Championships, Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland
22 Torchlight Procession, Bridport, 9pm
22 RNLI Fun Day, duck race, games, teas, West Bay, Bridport, l – 5pm
22 Race Day, Dreamboats, Riverside, Wimborne
22 Jester Fun Day, Corfe Castle, 11.30 – 3.30pm
22 Book Fair, Michael Herbert Hall, Wilton, or Salisbury, 10.30 – 4pm
22 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 9.30- 1130am 22 Buell Day, Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, Bashley Cross Road, New Milton 22 Mercedes Club Car Rally, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu,l0am
22 Market, New Forest Producers, Community Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst, 10 – 2pm
22 Child of the Wild, activities & challenges, ages 5 -10, Dibden Car Park, New Forest, 10- 12noon, book on 02380 286840 22 Annual Show, Pony & Dog Show, Buckham Farm, Beaminster Down, Beaminster, 10 – 9pm
25 Moth Trap Unveiling, take adult, Avon Heath Country Park, nr Ringwood,10.30am, book on 01425 478470
25 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 10.30-1230pm
25 Aquathlon, swim & run, Beachside Leisure Centre, Preston, Weymouth, 7- 9pm
25 Concert, A Night at the Movies, Swing Unlimited Big Band, Tank Museum, Bovington, 7pm
25 Tractor/trailer ride for less able, Badbury Rings, meet Badbury Rings car park, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 10.30 & 1.30pm, book 00 01202 883402
25 Create Moth Magnets & Butterfly window hangers, take jar & adult, Avon Heath Country Park, nr Ringwood,
10am, book 0001425478470
25 Wildlife Scavenger Hunt, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, 10.30 – 4pm
25 Heathland Amble, Arne Nature Reserve, Wareham, 10- 12noon
25 Storytelling and book signing, Thomas the Tank Engine author, Christopher Awdry, Model Town, Wimbome,1
- 4pm
25 RSPB Family Wildlife Walk, Radipole Lake Visitor Centre, nr Weymouth, 10- 12noon, book on 01305 778313
25 Above & Below Stairs, Victorian Servants, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 11 – 4pm
25 Seashore Wildlife Funday, Sandbanks, Poole, 11- 3pm
26 Summer Breeze, music, entertainment & firework finale, Sandbanks Beach, Poole, 7pm
26 Children’s Summer Activities, Lepe Country Park, nr Exbury, New Forest, 2- 3pm
26 Rockpool Ramble, Cobb Gate Car Park, Lyme Regis, 1 – 2.30pm
26 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 11 – 1pm
26 Family Fun Discovery Days, Insects, New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst, 10 – 4pm
26 Farmers’ Market, Corn Exchange, Wareham, 8- 1 pm
26 Crafty Creativity, take an adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, meet Knoll Beach, 2- 4pm
26 Family Bat & Moth Walk, children 8+ take adult, torch & warm jumper, Moors Valley Country Park, nr Ringwood, 7.30 – 9.30pm, book on 01425 470721
26 Den building, age 9+, Linford Bottom car park, New Forest, 10- 12noon, book on 02380 286840
26 See the conservation team inaction, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimbome, 11.30- 1pm
26 Seashore safari, take adult, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, Knoll Beach, 10.30- 12pm, book on 01929 450259
26 Wild Days, age 5+, Reptile Centre, nr Lyndhurst, 10.30 – fpm, book on 02380 286840
26 Melplash Show, stalls, wild west show, West Bay Road, Bridport
26- 27 Mucky Clay Fun, St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery, Lymington, 10 – 1pm & 2- 4pm
26- 27 Trailer Rides & Cream Teas, Chaldon Herring, nr Bridport, 2- 5pm 26- 28 Seranta Festival, Smedmore House, Kimmeridge Bay, nr Wareham
27 Quay for my Car, American Dreams night on the quay, Poole, 6- 9pm
27 Discover animal tracks & create a print plastercast, take adult, Avon Heath Country Park, nr Ringwood,
11.30- 1230pm, book on 01425 478470
27 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 11.30-130pm
27 Open Air Theatre, Pride & Prejudice, Athelhampton House, Dorchester, 7pm, book on 01305 267992
27 Family Fiesta, stilt walkers, storytellers, magicians, fire jugglers, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth, 8pm
27 Courtyard Concert, The Producers, Lulworth Castle, 8.30- l 1pm
27 Stories on a Summer’s Eve, age 5+, Blackwater Arboretum, New Forest, 7.15 – 9pm, book on 02380 286840
27- 28 BBQ by the Beach, Studland Beach & Nature Reserve, nr Swanage, 5- 7pm
27- 29 Open Air Cinema, Purbeck Film Festival, Corfe Castle, 8.30- 1030pm
27- 29 Music Festival, various venues, Wareham
27- 30 Church Flower Festival, St Cuthberga & All Saints Church, Witchampton, 10 – 4pm
27- 30 Open Day, St Albans Head Lookout, Worth Matravers, 10 – 5pm
27-1 Sept, Film, Karate Kid, Regent Centre, Christchurch, 7.30pm + 2.30pm on 28’1-111
28 Antiques and Collectors Fair, Masonic Hall, Lymington, 10 – 4pm
28 Guided Walk, Swanage to Studland, book on 01929 552740
28 Mysterious Moths, Arne Nature Reserve, nr Wareham, 8.30pm
28 Variety Club Longest Conga, help break the world record, Bournemouth to Boscombe Pier
28 Concert, Whole Lotta Led, Hill Rd, Lyme Regis, 8pm, book on 01297 442138
28 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 12 – 2pm 28 Farmers’ Market, Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, nr Fordingbridge, New Forest, 10 – 2pm
28 Open Air Theatre, Pride & Prejudice, Exbury Gardens, nr Beaulieu, 7.30pm, book on 02380 245750 28 Carnival, Milford-on-Sea, 12noon
28 Duck Race, River Allen, Mill Lane, Wimborne, 4pm
28 Open Air Theatre, The Importance of Being Ernest, Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne, 7.30pm
28 Jester Fun Day, Corfe Castle, 10 – 6pm
28 Concert, Tommy Andrews Quintent, Beaulieu Abbey Church, New Forest, 7pm
28 Oak Fair, rural crafts, Stock Gaylard Estate, Sturminster Newton, 10 – 5pm
28- 30 Flower Festival, Inspired by Faith, Shaftesbury Abbey, 10 – 5pm
28- 30 Craft & Garden Fair, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 10 – 6pm
28- 30 Charity Art Exhibition, 10° anniv, 20 artists, Pamphill Parish Hall, Wimborne, 10 – 4pm
28- 30 Bridport Open Studios, various venues
28- 30 Falconry Flying Displays, Abbotsbury Swannery, 11.15,1 & 3pm
28- 31 IC Nationals Sailing Championships, Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland
29 Sammy Miller Run, Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, Bashley Cross Road, New Milton
29 Jester Fun Day, Corfe Castle, 11.30 – 3.30pm
29 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 12 – 2pm
29 TVR Car Rally, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest,l0am
29 Church Fete, stalls, dog agility, Stour Valley Stompers, Wimborne St Giles, 12 – 4.30pm
29 Vintage Market, Old Albion, Bridport, 12 – 4pm
29 Grand Fete & Car Boot Sale, Symondsbury, nr Bridport, 12 – 6pm
29 Dragon Boat Racing, Weymouth Bay, 10- 4pm
29- 30 Jousting Shows and Medieval Village, Lulworth Castle, nr Wareham
29- 30 Park Fest, Poole Park
29- 30 Garden Open, 13 acres on River Allen, light lunches, Deans Court, Wimborne, 11 – 6pm
29- 30 Garden & House Open, Series House, 47 Victoria Rd, Wimborne, 2.30 – 5.30pm
29- 30 Summer Craft Show, Upton House, Poole, 10 – 4.30pm
29- 31 Craft, Gift & Collectables Fair, Community Centre, Lyndhurst, 10 – 4pm
30 Nothe Fort Open Evening, music, bbq, fireworks over the bay, nr Weymouth
30 Supercar & Superbike Start-Up, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu,l0am
30 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 12.30 – 2.30pm
30 Carnival, Brockenhurst, New Forest
30 Family Fun Day, international dance, music & crafts, food, Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne,10 – 4pm
30 Antiques and Collectors Fair, Allendale Centre, Wimborne, 10 – 4pm
30 Summer Fireworks, Weymouth Seafront, 5- 10pm
30 Rotary Rustic Fayre, stalls, arena, car boot, food, Potterne Park, Verwood,12 – 5.30pm 30 Rotary Club Car Boot Sale, Wilton House, nr Salisbury
30 Nautical Summer BBQ, games & food, Studland Beach Or Nature Reserve, nr Swanage, 12 – 4pm 30 Period Dancing, Ring of Eight, Lulworth Castle, nr Wareham,10.30 – 5pm
30- 3 Sept, Tank Action Display, Tank Museum, Bovington, 1pm
30- 4 Sept, The Big Tree Climb, Kingston Lacy, nr Wimborne, 10.30 – 4.30pm
30- 4 Sept, Art Exhibition, Corn Exchange, Blandford, 10 – 5.30pm & 10 – 4pm Sun
31 Coles Miller Dream Machines, up to 2000 motorcycles gathering, Poole Quay, 6pm
31 Fossil Hunting Walk, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, l – 3pm
31 Family Friendly Day, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, The Close, Salisbury
31 Fossil Roadshow, hands-on activities, beach art, Heritage Coast Centre, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, 10.30 – 4.30pm, book on 01297 560772

26 July – 8th Sept: Granny Cousins Ghost Walks of Old Poole Town, Details: 07977 969080

2010 Festival Of Running

Martyn — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:45:13 +0000

This year’s Poole Festival of Running takes place on Sunday 6 June in Poole Park.

The event offers races for first timers and experienced runners and will be raising funds for Poole Hospital’s Maternity Unit Appeal.

There are mile-long fun runs for boys and girls aged between 8 and 11, while older children aged between 12 and 14 have that little bit further to run in their 1.5 mile event.

Anyone aged over 15 years old can enter one of two events – the ‘Born to Run’ 5km charity race or the Poole 10km race. The 10km race is being started by Maurice Best, aged 92, who is a WW2 veteran and was part of the D day landings on 6 June 1944.

There are lots of prizes on offer. As well as medals for all Minithon finishers and trophies for the winners, there will be an opportunity for one lucky Minithon runner, who entered before race day, to win a Wii Console and Wii Fit Sports Pack.

In addition the child who collects the most sponsorship money for Poole Hospital, will be invited to the Daily Echo to experience a day as a reporter. Poole Schools will also be given the chance to win £200 worth of vouchers to buy sports equipment – based on the school who enters the most children.

More information and applications for the festival are also available at www.poolerunners.com

Ceri Lewis

Poole and Bournemouth Gig Guide – May 2010

Martyn — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:08:00 +0000

Friday 14th May – Scouting For Girls at the Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £22.50

Friday 14th May and every Friday – Jongleurs Comedy Club at Coyote Ugly, The Waterfront Complex, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA. Telephone 08700 111960 to book: www.jongleurs.com

Saturday 15th May – Ray Davies and Band at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £35.50

Song and Dance Extravaganza, Charity Event, featuring Vicky Barents, Anthony Adams, Enrique Perez of Salsa Explosion, Paul Walker of South Coast Modern Jive and In the Pink Big Band. Pavilion Ballroom, Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £15.00 telephone 0844 5763000, 10 person table allocation available, telephone 01202 468099

Sunday 16th May – The Hairy Bikers’ Big Night Out, an evening of cooking, chatting and laughs, at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.50

A Celebration of Village Life In England and In France – International opera star Felicity Lott at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets £15.00

Best on the Street – (Amateur dance). at the Regents Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets, contact for details

Tuesday 18th May – Organ Concert, with Richard Hills on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1.00pm, doors open at 12.30pm. Retiring collection in aid of the Organ Fund, suggested minimum donation £3.00 per person. For more information telephone 01202 451870, or visit: www.pavilionorganfund.org.uk

Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th May – Les Liaisons Dangereuses – at the Regents Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £10.00, concessions £8.00

Wednesday 19th May – The Golden Days of Variety, at the Pier Theatre. Performance: 8.15pm. Tickets £15.00, concessions available. Ticket hotline@ 01202 475481, 07860 156474 or 07799 068576

Lunchtime Recital – U3A Vintage Brass, St Peters Church. Hinton Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EE. Performance 1.15pm. Admission free, retiring collection

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – English Postcards – Tippett, Finzi and Vaughan Williams at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets £17.00 or £25.00 for this and the second concert on Saturday 22nd

Thursday 20th May – Bat The Symphony. Steve Steinman, the creator and singing force behind Vampires Rock and The Meat Loaf Trilogy at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £18.50, £22.50 and £27.50

Abracadabra – German humour goes global, at the Lighthouse, Kinglan d Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets £15.00

Tea Dance – at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Tickets £4.00

Friday 21st May and every Friday – Jongleurs Comedy Club at Coyote Ugly, The Waterfront Complex, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA. Telephone 08700 111960 to book: www.jongleurs.com

Friday 21st May – An Evening with Pam Ayres – at the Regents Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets, contact for details

Saturday 22nd May – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – English Postcards – Elgar, Holst, Vaughan Williams, Arnold and Delius at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets £17.00 or £25.00 for this and the concert on Wednesday 19th

Bob the Man on the Moon – (Children’s show), at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 11.00am and 3.00pm. Tickets £7.00, Family ticket £26.00. Age guidance 3yrs +. Running time 45 minutes

Tribute to Dire Straits – at the Regents Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £13.50, concessions £11.50

Mini Musicals, sing along with us (amateur), at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Draycott Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. Performances 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets Adults £5.00 and Children £3.00, call Karen on 07812 155549 for further information

Tuesday 25th May – Organ Concert, with David Last on the Compton Organ at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 1:00pm, doors open at 12.30pm. Retiring collection in aid of the Organ Fund, suggested minimum donation £3.00 per person. For more information telephone 01202 451870, or visit www.pavilionorganfund.org

Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th May – Arcosm: Echoa – exhilarating dance and fabulous invention, four charismatic dancers, drummers and physical comedians. Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: Tuesday and Wednesday 7.00pm and Wednesday 10.30am. Tickets £12.00, under 18 £9.00 and Family ticket £36.00

Tuesday 25th May – The Tony Smith Group – (Jazz/Funk guitarist), at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets £9.00

Wednesday 26th May – The Golden Days of Variety, at the Pier Theatre. Performance: 8.15pm. Tickets £15.00, concessions available. Ticket hotline@ 01202 475481, 07860 156474 or 07799 068576

Wednesday 26th May – Lunchtime Recital – Organ Recital, St Peters Church. Hinton Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EE. Performance 1.15pm. Admission free, retiring collection

Thursday 27th May – An Audience with Sally Morgan – celebrity psychic at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7:30pm. Tickets: £19.00

Jack Maguire 60th Birthday Concert, Paganini, Schindler’s List, Tangos at St Clements Church, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4DZ. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £8.00

Friday 28th May – Mark Knopfler at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £37.50

Slam Dunk by the Sea featuring New Found Glory, Four Years Strong, Set Your Goals, Hit the Lights and Out of Sight at the O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4BH. Tickets £20.00 in advance

Friday 28th May and every Friday – Jongleurs Comedy Club at Coyote Ugly, The Waterfront Complex, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA. Telephone 08700 111960 to book: www.jongleurs.com

Friday 28th and Saturday 29th May – Birmingham Royal Ballet – at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm and Saturday matinee 2.30pm

Friday 28th May – Paul Jones and Digby Fairweather – Rockin in Rhythm, an evening of jazz and blues at the Regents Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £16.00,
concessions £15.00

Saturday 29th May – Beyond the Barricade – at the Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £16.00, £18.00 and £19.00

The Massed Bands of the Royal Corps of Signals – A Night at the Movies, at the Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets £5.00, £7.50 and £10.00

The Cavern Beatles – at the Regents Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £16.00, concessions £15.00

Sunday 30th May – Joe Bonamassa, blues/rock guitarist, at the Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £27.50, £35.00

Jaleo– Flamenco – A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from Southern Spain. At the Regents Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £16.00, concessions £15.00

Poole Gig Guide: April 2010

Martyn — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:57:32 +0000

This week at Mr Kyps:

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Howard Marks

Mon 29/03/10

Doors 7.30pm | £7adv | £9door

An evening of interesting tales from a very interesting man.

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Nick Harper + Thirstyman + Paper Aeroplanes

Wed 31/03/10

Doors 8pm | £8 adv £10 door

Stunning performer with a unique style and incredible voice.

Joel Owen + Krista Green + Bob Fletcher

Thu 01/04/10

Doors 8pm | £5 adv £7 door

A chance to witness an acoustic superstar being born.

Aynt Skynyrd

Fri 02/04/10

Doors 8pm | £8 adv £10 door

‘Southern Fried, Smokey Bourbon, Florida distilled Rock ‘N’ Roll!’

Dorset Music Awards

Sat 03/04/10

Doors 8pm | £3 adv £5 door

Bel Casino,Mutant Vinyl,The Neon Tigers,The Other Half,Sarah Griffin,Strangers & Madmen compete.

The Blockheads

Sun 04/04/10

Doors 8pm | £15 adv £17 door

These legendary funksters will be playing all the old favourites and plenty of new material.

TICKET OFFERS

JOEL OWEN FREE TICKETS

AYNT SKYNYRD FREE TICKETS

And much much more… just check out www.mrkyps.net!

April Listings

Thu 1^st – Joel Owen, Krista Green, Bob Fletcher, Acoustic Showcase – £5
- Fresh from supporting Mumford and Sons Joel brings his breathtaking blend of Folk and Blues to Kyps.

Fri 02^nd – Aynt Skynyrd – £8
- Aynt Skynyrd… but sure sounds like ‘em. What’s more the authentic show these folks put on sure looks like ‘em!

Sat 03^rd – Dorset Music Awards Semi Final – £3

o Bel Casino, Mutant Vinyl, The Neon Tigers, The Other Half, Sarah Griffin, Strangers & Madmen compete in the DMA semis.

Sun 04^th – The Blockheads – £15
- Fresh from the glitz and glamor of the film world The Blockheads come to Kyps after the storming success of Sex, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll in the cinema

Fri 09^th – Kast Off KINKS – £10
- Two hours of KINKS hits performed by long term and founder members of The Kinks.

Sat 10^th – Dorset Music Awards Semi Final – £3
- Disco’s Out (Murder’s In), Lady Winwood’s Maggot, The Longest Day, Mischa, Stop Go Sixty, The Sval Bards compete in the DMA semis.

Sun 11^th – Karnataka – £10
- Fusing progressive, symphonic rock and Celtic influences, Karnataka’s unique sound has brought them widespread acclaim

Wed 14^th – Scott McKeon + Blackberry Jam Band – £7
- Sharing performance space with the likes of Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Winter and Derek Trucks to name just a few, justifies McKeon as one of the countries most promising musicians.

Thu 15^th – Sonic Boom Six + Knock Out & The Extinguishers – £7
- Fresh from their Reel Big Fish & Levellers tour support the Punk-Rock, Hip-Hop, Jump-Up Ska Soundclash are ready to tear up kyps.

Fri 16^th – Four Fighters + Monotype – £8
- Back due to popular demand the Definitive Foo Fighters Tribute Band returns to Kyps!

Sat 17^th – The Bowie Experience – £7
- The ultimate tribute to David Bowie, close your eyes and it may as well be the man himself.

Sun 18^th – Wille and the bandits + Alex Roberts – £5
- A modern take on the blues, its like dusting off your old vinyl and blasting it out on your new spaceship.

Wed 21^st – The Reasoning + Acoustic Zeppelin – £10
- Progessive rock of the highest caliber featuring multi-award winning vocalist Rachel Jones

Thu 22^nd – An Evening With….. The Carpenters ft Jenny Sinclair – £30
- A three course gourmet meal featuring music from The Carpenters.

Fri 23^rd – Rat Race – £6
- Celebrate St Georges day with our ska and two-tone friends Rat Race

Sat 24^th – RU40 + Miquid Licks – £7
- Top tribute to one of the most popular and successful British reggae bands

Sun 25^th Wishbone Ash + The Worried Men – £12
- Pioneers and purveyors of the finest twin-guitar rock!

Wed 28^th – Lou Brown & The Makeshift Family Band – £5
- Album launch night for Lou Brown and her unique and personal blend of country, folk and pop

Thu 29^th – Mirrorkicks + Bel Casino + Dead Lettuce – £5
- Diverse, captivating and without doubt, sensationally electrifying rock from up and coming band Mirrorkicks.
Fri 30^th – Legend – Tribute to Bob Marley – £10
- Legend perform Bob Marley’s timeless classics: Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Waiting in Vain, Exodus, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming, Could You Be Loved

Mr Kyps Live Music Venue

8a Parr Street, Poole BH14 0JY

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email: info@mrkypsnet

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telephone: 01202 748945

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