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making travel arrangements.
Yearly events are shown at the beginning of each month in light
blue. The diary follows. Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration.
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- Old Forge Fossil Shop Fossil Walks
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- RYA National Team Great Britain Sailing.
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February Half Term
This year February Half Term is all about Camouflage!
Find out more about how camouflage techniques are used in combat and how the
armed forces take inspiration from nature when trying to stay hidden.
Visitors will have the chance to find out how crews work and fight together,
conceal and live with their vehicle.
There is also the opportunity to sit inside the Chieftain Main Battle Tank and
an original First World War Mark IV tank and find out more about how these
machines operate.
There will be talks, tours and trails as well as activities for the whole
family.
The Vehicle Conservation Centre will be open every day 13.30 – 16.30.
Normal admission prices apply and Annual passes are valid.
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG
01929 405096
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Easter Eggstraveganza Brewers Quay.
Easter egg hunt Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens.
Quay to Quay vintage Classic Car Run Weymouth
Each day Easter Egg Trail, Durlston Country Park
Easter Squash Festival Weymouth
The Giant Easter Egg Hunt Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical
Easter Specials Swanage Railway
Easter Egg Trail, Corfe Castle
420 Team Great Britain Sailing Championships
Easter Egg Hunt & the Lulworth Lambs Lulworth Castle
Wilton Hunt Point to Point Badbury Rings nr
Fun Day -Treasure Trail, Corfe Castle
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- 4th March 2015
Freeway Poets. The Winchester, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset.
BH25PW. Wednesday 4th March 7pm - 1.30am
07718126332
HEADLINE EL CRISIS
Crisis has come out of the London spoken word scene, travelling to New York for
the British Council as part of the UK in NY festival at the world-renowned
Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed on the growing underground black comedy
circuit,
GUEST POET. SHAINE SINGER
Shaine is a poet, writer and actor, having appeared on television, stage and
published poet, it's always such an amazing pleasure to have him appear at
Freeway.
GUEST POET. DAN BROADBENT
Is an incredibly talented young man from up north with a passion for people,
arts, bicycles and words.
GUEST POET. NKETCH NWOKOLO
Always a gift to hear this beautiful lady perform her words and to listen to her
voice as she share's such emotion in her poetry with a natural flare for
writing,and a great musician, and poet she is definitely one to watch on the
spoken word scene..
SPECIAL GUEST. SI GENERO
The Bournemouth Legend that is Si Genero will be wowing us only he knows how
with his, many instruments, tunes, music and voice .. so lucky to have him here
at Freeway
OPEN MIC. Get down early and come perform, a great chance to share your words
and take to the Freeway Poets stage
COMPERE. MARK BERRY
LIVE ART. Putting pens to boards some amazing artists.
LOTUS SEED. Vegetarian food and goodies
MR KEN's Tea Stall. Tea, e, Chai, Bubble Tea, and all sorts of wonderful
delights...
TOPSY TURVY TEA PARTY TREATS.....FOR ALL.
Visuals, Decor, Quirky Drinks stalls and much much more ..
Doors 7pm till late Entry £5 .. nus £4
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DORSET EVENTS FOR
APRIL 2015 |
- Easter
at Fleet Air Arm Museum, (01425) 478470.
- Wimborne Horticultural Society (01202)
886343.
- Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne, (01202)
883402
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, 0845 130 2011.
- Easter at Kingston Maurward
Gardens 01305 215003
- Easter Egg Hunt, Abbotsbury 01305 871387.
Easter Egg Puzzle. Wimborne Model (01202) 881924
- Point to Point at Badbury Rings, 09068 446061.
Bluebells at Kingston Lacy (01202) 883402.
- River Pageant. Wimborne
(01202) 883442
- Weymouth Easter Football Youth
Sports Club
- Fun Day -Treasure Trail, Corfe Castle
- Charmouth and Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
- Optimist Team Great Britain Sailing Championships
- Branch Line Weekend, Swanage Railway
- Portman Hunt Point to Point Badbury Rings nr
- Spring Festival Gaunts House nr Wimborne
- St Georges Weekend at Honeybrook nr Wimborne
- Swanage Charity & Classic Car Display
- Lodmoor Wild life Walk Lodmoor RSPB
Reserve
- The Friends of Upton Country Park Annual Book Sale
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5 April 2015
This Easter Holiday, to coincide with the opening of our brand new exhibition
‘Tank Factory’, the Museum will be showcasing the science and technology behind
the design, build and operation of armoured vehicles.
There will be talks, tours, and trails around the Museum as well as the
opportunity to climb inside one of the Museum's Main Battle Tanks. Follow our
FREE Easter Egg Hunt around the Museum for a tasty reward!
Our Tanks in Action arena displays will take place every weekday, where you'll
have the chance to see our vehicles thunder into life.
Tracked Vehicle rides in a specially converted tracked vehicle will take place
every day in the arena between 11.00am and 4.00pm (£3pp). The Vehicle
Conservation Centre will be open every day, 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
Don't miss...
•Tanks in Action - weekdays, 1.00pm.
•FREE Easter Egg Hunt.
•Face Painting - every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from Diamond Faces.
•Tank Museum Modellers - Monday-Friday
•Vehicle Rides all week - just £3 per person
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 6JG. 01929405096
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25th – 26th April 2015
Diverse Abilities Make a Break For It
Have you ever wanted to go on a spontaneous weekend away? Well now you can in
this fantastic challenge! Teams go head to head in a battle to get the furthest
away from base and back within 36 hours without spending any money on transport.
This exhilarating challenge could take you anywhere in the world, you just have
to be brave enough to do plenty of blagging to get your team free transport.
Each team will have to work together to get as far away as possible, armed with
just your Diverse Abilities tops and persuasive donation signs. There will be a
variety of prizes to be won so get signed up to have an unforgettable weekend
away whilst doing something great for charity.
Team Size - two - four
Team entry fee - £50. Team sponsorship - £375
Minimum Age - 18. Date - 25th – 26th April 2015
If you are interested in this event or any other events that Diverse Abilities
has to offer then please contact the Fundraising Team on 01202 718266
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DORSET EVENTS FOR
MAY 2015 |
- Shaftesbury Food Festival. (01747) 853514
- Garland Day Abbotsbury.
International Fireworks Display
- Weymouth Gig Racing
Regatta – Weymouth
- Weymouth Trawler Race
- Weymouth Old Harbour
Oyster Festival –
The Abbey Hill Steam and Country Fair
Weymouth International Beach Kite
- Vintage Classic Car Rally
and Display.
- Kingston Lacy, near
Wimborne. (01202) 883402.
Three Okeford’s Preservation Society (01747) 811311
- Bournemouth Natural
Science Society 01305 264620.
- 27th May, Highwood
Gardens (01202) 433327
- Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne (01202) 881924
- Dorset Art Weeks,
01202 701828
- Chettle House, near
Blandford (01202) 842407.
- Wimborne Book Fair
(01258) 450808
- The Sherborne festival
(over 5 weeks)
- Maypole dancing on
village green (01258) 857373.
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2nd May 2015
Tiger Day 2015 Your first chance to
see Tiger 131 in action after its starring role in the Hollywood Blockbuster
FURY...
In 2015 Tiger 131 will only make two appearances in our arena; Tiger Day – 2nd
May and Tankfest 27th & 28th June. As the only running Tiger 1 tank in the world
you really can't afford to miss it!
The Museum will open at 10am with a range of World War Two talks and tours
taking place throughout the day, including the opportunity to get close to
Tiger.
The Vehicle Conservation Centre will be open from 10am – 5pm allowing access to
the main floor, this allows visitors unprecedented access to the museum’s
extended collection of tanks and other military vehicles.
The highlight of the day will be at 1.30pm, when Tiger 131 makes its return into
the Kuwait arena*. The 30 minute display will examine and compare this World War
Two beast to its Axis and Allied contemporaries; including Matilda II, Panzer
III, T-34 and Sherman.
Tiger Day is a Special Event Day so annual passes are NOT valid. 01929405096
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May Half Term - Victory in Europe. The Tank Museum
Bovington, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 6JG
01929405984
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- Nature by Nightfall & BBQ, Studland, Dorset.
- The Sherborne Festival (over 5 weeks),
Youth National Powerboat Championships.
National Beach Handball Championships
Western Counties ASA Open Water
Swimming Championships — Weymouth Bay
Wells to Weymouth Vintage Car Run
- Wimborne Drama. Tivoli Theatre, (01202) 885566
Rocky Flower Show (01202) 734347
- Kingston Lacy estate near Wimborne (01202) 883402.
Fipenny Fayre. country fair at Okeford (01258) 860415. Shaftesbury Orchestra Concert
(01747) 853788
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7th June 2015
Diverse Abilities Harbourview 110ft Abseil
Take on one of the most exhilarating and exciting challenges while enjoying a
stunning view of Poole Harbour. You will get a huge buzz from the excitement of
your descent and the achievement of completing the challenge, knowing that you
are helping Diverse Abilities provide invaluable support to children and adults
with disabilities, and their families.
No experience is required to take part as you will be trained by a highly
skilled and professional abseil instructor, which will ensure your abseil is
safe and enjoyable. Entry Fee - £10. SPECIAL TEAM ENTRY FEE! 4 for 3! For teams
of 4, entry fee is £30, so why not get your friends/colleagues and family to
enter with you.
Minimum Sponsorship - £100
Date – Sunday 7th June 2015. Minimum Age - 8
If you are interested in this event or any of the other events that Diverse
Abilities has to offer then please contact the fundraising team on 01202 718266
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Sunday 14th June 2015
Diverse Abilities 60th Anniversary Skydive
Have you ever dreamed of jumping out of a plane and skydiving from 10,000ft as
you feel the wind against your face whilst you weightlessly descend to the
ground below you? Well, now you can do this fantastic challenge with the Diverse
Abilities skydive team on Sunday 14th June 2015! We are aiming to get 60
skydivers together, one for every year that our fantastic charity has been
supporting disabled people in Dorset.
Entry Fee - £50 deposit
Minimum Sponsorship – You commit to raising a minimum sponsorship amount of £395
and providing this minimum is all brought in to our charity by 3rd June 2015,
ten days before your jump date you get to jump for FREE!
Date – Sunday 14th June 2015
Location - Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury
If you are interested in this event or any of the other events that Diverse
Abilities has to offer then please contact the fundraising team on 01202 718266
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27th & 28th June 2015
Tankfest 2015 - Biggest & Best Weekend in history!
at The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG 9am-6pm 01929405096
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28th June 2015
Diverse Abilities It’s a Knockout
It’s time to get out in the sunshine and have a fun filled action-packed day
taking part in our highly hilarious event; It’s a Knockout. You will initially
take part in a fun warm up which will ensure that everyone’s spirits are high
from the beginning. Teams will then compete head to head with each other in many
fun, out of the ordinary games. Can your team be victorious without cheating?
Impossible! Maybe?
Team entry: Your team must consist of 8-12 people and the minimum age is 16
years – all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Team entry fee: £120
HALF PRICE TEAM ENTRY, JUST £60 IF YOU SIGN UP BEFORE 1ST APRIL 2015 (minimum
sponsorship applies)
Team sponsorship - The minimum sponsorship per team is £600. (That’s just £50
each to fundraise)
Minimum Age - 16
Date - Sunday 28th June 2015. Time - 2pm
Location - Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
If you are interested in this event or any of the other events that Diverse
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- Horton & Chalbury
Fete. 01258 840840
- St Stephen’s Church
Fete, Pamphill, (01202) 886844.
- Halstock's Annual
Pram Race 01935 891781.
- Puddletown Carnival
Tel: 01305848416.
Gussage All Saints Village Fete, (01258)
841173
Melbury Abbas Vintage Weekend. (01747) 852265.
Wimborne St Giles Flower Festival. 01725 517624
Day of
sport, adults, learning disabilities 01202 895698
Boat
Race Day, rowing race. (01202) 883442.
- Wimborne Art
Exhibition and Sale. (01202) 886686.
- DORSET MARITIME
FESTIVAL – Portland Port.
Town Tennis - Weymouth
Tennis Clubs.
Upwey OPEN GARDENS – Upwey Village.
GOOSEBERRY FAYRE – Portland.
Maritime Modelling
Festival,
Radipole Lake, Weymouth Pavilion & Pleasure
Pier
- WAIL GAMES WEEKEND -
Tank Museum. Bovington.
- KS OPEN NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS - WPNSA
- WEYMOUTH TOWN TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
- Abbotsbury Sub-
Tropical Gardens. Open-air concert.
Upwey Society Open Gardens
Weymouth's International Maritime Modelling Festival.
Swanage
Carnival Week
- CEREMONY OF THE KEYS
Portland Castle.
- THE PORTLAND STEAM &
VINTAGE SHOW
- WEYMOUTH SAILING
REGATTA
- FOOTIE FEVER —
Weymouth Beach
- LIFEBOAT WEEK —
Weymouth Harbour
- WEYMOUTH BEACH
VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC
- GOOSEBERRY FAYRE
Weston Road, Portland
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We are proud to present the 11th UK Boogie Woogie Festival here in
Sturminster Newton, Dorset. We welcome people of all ages, listeners,
amateur players, enthusiasts, musicians, singers and dancers. Have a fun
weekend, perhaps come dressed in Boogie Woogie era (1930/40s) style clothing. We
hope you enjoy our programme of events and look forward to meeting you.
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- 16th – 20th June 2015
Wimborne Musical Theatre will be performing The King and I at the Tivoli
Theatre from 16th – 20th June 2015. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1956 musical is
set in 19th-century Thailand and depicts an Englishwoman being hired to serve as
a tutor to the King’s children. Both stuck in their separate cultural ways, the
two eventually learn to understand, respect and love each other. The King and
I’s score contains the most enduring numbers; "Getting to Know You," "Something
Wonderful," "Hello, Young Lovers" and "Shall We Dance," are just some of the
royally appealing tunes. To get your tickets please call Sylvia on 01202 659425
or the Tivoli Box office 01202 885566
Tickets £15 (£13 Concs Tuesday Evening & Saturday Matinee only) 1 in 10 tickets
free (Via Box Office only)
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10th Leigh Food Fair and Vintage/Classic Car/Bike, Leigh Village Hall, nr
Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6HL - Saturday 18th July - 10am-4pm
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Summer Holidays at the Tank Museum
18th July - 2nd September Imagine the awesome power of tanks brought to life, in
front of your very eyes...
Don’t miss the explosive Tanks in Action Displays, every weekday at 1.00pm
during the Summer Holidays. Watch in awe as tanks from as early as World War Two
roll into action with thundering engines and life-like explosions! Complete with
expert commentary, you will discover how tanks work, how they developed and how
they are used on the battlefield.
Watch out for The Tank Museum Recruiters - who will be walking around the Museum
before the lunchtime display, looking for worthy recruits to join in the fun
during Tanks in Action!
Don’t Miss
- Tanks in Action - weekdays at 1.00pm!
- Craft Activities
- Face Painting - every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from Diamond Faces
- Tank Museum Modellers - See their static model displays and get tips on how to
create your own model, Monday-Friday.
- Vehicle Rides all week.
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Attack of the Daleks
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6JG
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WEYMOUTH SAILING REGATTA –
DUCKTOWN VILLAGE FAYRE –
Southwell Portland.
WEYMOUTH GOLF CLUB – CHARITY WEEK –
WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL DAY & INTERNATIONAL
Abbotsbury
Sub-Tropical Gardens SWAN FAYRE – A
Summer Fireworks Weymouth
Beach/Bay. Weymouth
International Canoe Championships,
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
INTERNATIONAL CANOE CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Weymouth Bay Swim,
Weymouth Bay.
Wessex FM Great Days of Summer,
Victorian Festival, The Nothe Fort, Weymouth.
Golf Club
Charity Week, Weymouth Golf Club.
Cadet National Sailing
Championships, Weymouth
VICTORIAN FESTIVAL — Nothe Fort
WEYMOUTU GOLF CLUB CHARITY WEEK
CADET NATIONAL SAILING
CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Weymouth Bus Pull, Weymouth seafront.
Weymouth RAF Town Show, Weymouth Pavilion
WEYMOUTH
CARNIVAL & FIREWORK DISPLAY -
ENDUROMAN CHESIL - WFNSA
Endurance
420 National Sailing Championships, Weymouth
National Open Bowls Tournament,
- Weymouth & Portland
Bowls Clubs.
Wessex FM Great Days of Summer, Weymouth
Beach
Swan Fayre, Swannery, Abbotsbury. A country fayre
Dragon Boat Challenge Race, Weymouth Bay.
Wessex FM
Great Days of Summer, Weymouth Beach
Lodmoor Wildlife
Walk, Lodmoor RSPB Reserve,
Sept Great Dorset Steam Fair,
Tarrant Hinton,
Family Fun Day, Radipole Lake, Weymouth.
Great Dorset Steam FairTarrant Hinton, Nr Blandford,
- Fun Day & Dog Show
01929 480474
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Dorset printmakers Barbara Barrow and Robin Moorcroft have collaborated on 'A
Walk with Two Printmakers', their two woman show at The Visitors Centre,
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset, BH24 2ET. Their
colourful display of contemporary printmaking is open daily from 9 am - 4.30 pm
until 6 September 2015.
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The Purbeck Rally Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 6AB
01929 427677
If you’re looking for an interesting, fun packed day out for all the family,
then you’ll love The Purbeck Rally, a once yearly, 3 day steam & vintage show
held in Wareham, Dorset. This year marks the 43rd show and once again we hope to
bring you a wide range of things to see & do. We will have a large array of
vintage vehicles and machinery including tractors, cars, commercials &
stationary engines as well as full size and miniature steam. There will be a
wide range of trade, craft and auto jumble stalls for you to have a browse at as
well as plenty of food and drink options. Well behaved dogs on leads are more
than welcome at our show. If you would like to make a weekend of it, public
camping is also available and not forgetting the increasingly popular auction on
Saturday morning & car boot sale Sunday morning.
Admission: Friday - £5.00 per person Saturday/Sunday - £6.00 per person Under
16’s go free. The show is open 10am-5pm and parking is free.
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Wimborne St Giles Traditional Church Fete.Sunday 30th August 2015
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- DORSET STEAM FAIR.
DORSET’S
WEYMOUTH CHARITY FUN WALK
- National J24 Sailing
Championships, Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Dorchester Show, Cokers Frome Showground,
Waterfest
2006, Weymouth Harbour.
Grand Charity Fete, Red Triangle,
Portland.
- Wimborne
Horticultural Society Summer Show
Allendale Centre, Wimborne.
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill Hall, Portland.
Water Festival - Weymouth Harbour
Wimborne Tourist
Information Centre
Great Charity Fun Walk, Weymouth
seafront.
YYS Fladen International Boat Angling Challenge,
International J24 Sailing World Championships,
INTERNATIONAL J24 SAILING WORLD C
Dumble Bimble Fun Run, YMCA
Reforne, Portland.
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill
Hall, Portland.
- Honeybrook Ploughing
Competition
Food Festival Stapehill Abbey, Ferndown,
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Wessex Classic Car Show, Tank Museum, Bovington.
Autumn Wedding Fair,
Moors Valley Wood Fair Moors Valley
Country Park,
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill Hall,
Portland.
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Until 6 September 2015
Dorset printmakers Barbara Barrow and Robin Moorcroft have collaborated on 'A
Walk with Two Printmakers', their two woman show at The Visitors Centre,
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset, BH24 2ET. Their
colourful display of contemporary printmaking is open daily from 9 am - 4.30 pm
until 6 September 2015.
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6th September 2015
Wheels of Steel - Sunday 6th September 2015. Motorcycle Riding Event.
Dorset's Newest Ride In Event!
Ending off the season, this fundraising ride provides a great social atmosphere
with proceeds going to The Tank Museum and other local charities. Trade Stands
and Classic Bikes
Catering Facilities, Close to Dorset's stunning 95 mile stretch of Jurassic
Coastline, Entrance to ride in - £2
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG. 01929405096
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- Gillingham Carnival
Day
WORLD BOAT ANGLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Corfe
Castle Events
- Purbeck Film
Festival
LIONS BEACH MOTOCROSS Weymouth Beach.
Half Term Fun, Lulworth
Castle.
Halloween Activities, Corfe Castle
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4 October 2015
Upton House Wedding Fair, Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset. BH17 7BJ
Sunday October 4th 2015 11am to 4pm. Admission £1 per adult
The Friends of Upton Country Park and The Borough of Poole
present the second of their now well established bi-annual
Wedding Fairs for 2015. There will be numerous wedding exhibitors covering all
aspects which contribute to the 'Memorable Day'. Take the opportunity to view
the magnificent Upton House and the Walled Garden as your potential wedding
venue. Talk with members of Borough of Poole Staff about your
requirements and select all your other needs from the variety
of exhibitors. For further enquiries please ring 01202 262753
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10th October 2015
TANKMOD 2015 Model exhibition in partnership with Armortek. The
Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham
Dorset. BH20 6JG 01929405096
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31st October 2015
Former SAS soldier and best-selling author Andy McNab returns to the Tank Museum
in October. As well as sharing his experiences of commanding Bravo Two Zero
during the Gulf War, Andy will also be talking about his latest Nick Stone
release: ‘Detonator’ which is due for release on 22nd October 2015. Ticket
Options. Lecture Only - £14.00 Lecture and Curry Meal - £21.00 (A
vegetarian curry option will be available. Please inform us of any other dietary
requirements.)
Buy your tickets here. Seating in the Lecture Hall is based on a first
come, first served basis on the night.
Strictly no photos or video. Programme:
18:00 – Restaurant opens for curry sitting.
18:30 – Lecture hall opens and light refreshments and bar open.
19:30 – Lecture commences.
20:30 – Short Q&A.
20:45 – Opportunity for signing memorabilia (please bring your memorabilia with
you).
21:45 – Museum closes.
Copies of Detonator will be available to purchase from the Museum shop which
will be open from 18:00 – 21:30.
Tickets - £14 Saturday 31st October
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- Annual Diesel Day,
Swanage steam railway,
Portland Fair, Portland.
Weymouth Guy Fawkes celebrations, Weymouth
REMEMBRANCE
PARADE & CEREMONY –
SWITCHING ON WEYMOUTH’S
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
GUY FAWKES BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
Christchurch Fireworks Stanpit Recreation Ground.
- Wareham, Dorset.
A Celebration of Dorset Food
Swanage Railway Open Days
Bournmouth Christmas Lights Switch On
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29th November 2015
Christmas Craft & Food Market, The Village Hall, Station Road, Milborne
Port, Dorset. DT9 5RE. Sunday 29th November 2015. 11.00 - 4.00pm. Come along &
browse our stalls selling bespoke handmade or homegrown items from jewellery,
Christmas gifts, wooden items, leather gloves, sweets, knitted items, beauty
products and much more. Hot & Cold refreshments & drinks available at very
reasonable prices
Come & get Christmas wrapped up all under one roof, relax and enjoy the fetsive
atmosphere. Something for everyone's price range. FREE ENTRY. FREE LARGE CAR
PARK
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- Weymouth Pavilion
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY HARBOUR SWIM –
Christmas late night shopping. Christmas Lights Dorset
Farmers Market and entertainment
Santa Specials,
Swanage Railway
NEW YEARS EVE FANCY DRESS REVELRY Weymouth
Visitor Centre, Knoll Beach, Studland. 01929 450259
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Attractions 5 - 6 December 2015
Vintage Christmas Festival - Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 2015. The
Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 6JG 01929405096
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EVENTS 2016
6th March 2016
Upton House Wedding Fair, Upton Country Park,Poole, Dorset. BH17 7BJ
Sunday March 6th 2016 11am to 4pm
Admission £2 per adult
The Friends of Upton Country Park and The Borough of Poole present the first of
their now well established bi-annual Wedding Fairs for 2016. Come along to Upton
House between 11am and 4 pm on Sunday 6th March and see the elegance of The
House for a ceremony and wedding reception. Meet with many varied suppliers, and
talk with our knowledgeable staff about your requirements, and hear all about
our fantastic wedding packages. Take the opportunity to also view the
magnificent Walled Garden as your potential wedding venue.
The well established Fairs have been running as a joint venture between The
Friends of Upton Country Park (regd. Charity No: 272450) and the Borough of
Poole for the last 8 years, primarily to showcase Upton House and the Walled
Garden as a wedding venue. All proceeds go towards enhancement of The Park and
The House.
For further enquiries please ring 01202 262753
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Wimborne Minster
- Second Friday of
the month in the Corn Exchange.
- Blandford Forum
- Second Friday of the
month in the Corn Exchange.
- Shaftesbury
- First Saturday of the
month at the Town Hall
- Sturminster Newton
- Fourth Friday in the
market place.
- Gillingham
- Fourth Saturday at the
Methodist Chapel.
- Dorchester
- Fist Saturday of the
month at Poundbury
- Poole
- Third Sunday of the month
in Old Orchard Plaza.
- Wareham
- Fourth
Thursday of the month on the Quay.
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