Poole Community

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