07 Aug 2010 - Bournemouth

It’s 2010, the year Bournemouth celebrates its 200th Birthday! In celebration, a 

year long programme of events and activities are planned. The Chair, Councillor 

Anne Filer, invites you to join in. 

The town’s celebrations include a whole host of different pursuits organised by 

various clubs, groups and societies for the enjoyment and inclusion of both 

residents and visitors alike. 2010 has and will see people of all ages and 

communities unite and commemorate the Birthday of their town. 

A 2010 calendar of events can be found below, offering a range of information 

and dates for you to add to your diaries, please contact the organisers directly if 

you have any specific enquiries regarding an event. 

For further information regarding the organising of an event for 2010 please 

email Jenny Warwick: jenny.warwick@bournemouth.gov.uk 

Grab a pen, your diary and take a look at the exciting 2010 Calendar of Events 

This calendar is a work in progress and is updated on a weekly basis every 

Friday afternoon, so dates may be subject to change 

CONTENTS 

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Simply click the links below to navigate to the section of the calendar you 

wish to view. 

CHAPTER 

PAGE NUMBER 

Bicentenary Launch 3 

January 4 

February 7 

March 11 

April 21 

May 30 

June 38 

July 47 

August 55 

September 62 

October 66 

November 69 

December 71 

The Centenary 72 

Students across Bournemouth have been holding their own bicentennial events. Visit: 

www.rebournefestival.co.uk to see what they have been getting up to. 

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01 Jan 2010 Bournemouth Bicentenary Launch 

Celebrations 

This New Year’s Day, join us and kick start the Bicentenary Celebrations in Bournemouth 

Lower Gardens with an afternoon full of family entertainment. The festivities will run from 

3.55-5pm and will consist of a variety of dancing, musical and visual treats for all to enjoy. 

Programme Times 

3.55pm 

Gugge Band Peformance 

4.10-4.20pm 

Shake dance performance 

4.20-4.35pm 

Bournemouth Community 

Gospel Choir 

4.35-4.45pm 

Shake dance performance 

4.45-5pm Bournemouth Community 

Gospel Choir 

5pm 

Mayor cuts cake & Garden 

Fireworks 

Please check details prior to your journey as 

changes can occur. 

For more information email: 

jenny.warick@bournemouth.gov.uk or 

telephone: 01202 451705 

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January 

Bournebeat Hotel Exhibition 

The Bournebeat Hotel on 12 Priory Road is holding an exhibition throughout the course of 

2010 from 9.30am – 11.30pm every day. The exhibition will cover 50-60 years of 

contemporary music history relating to Bournemouth concerts and top venues. 

05 Jan 2010 

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23 Mar 2010 Studies Group Spring Programme 

On the 5 January Bournemouth Local Study Group, formed in 1977, introduces their Spring 

Programme for the year. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 19.30 – 21.15 and hosts a 

variety of talks in this time. 

January Programme: 5 Life Before Bournemouth with Michael Stead 

12 The work of the new commissioners with John 

Barker 

19 Typhoid epidemic in Bournemouth 1936 with 

Mary Graham 

26 Bournemouth Pavilion Now and Then with Hugh 

Ashley 

If this sounds of interest, make sure you attend. Groups are to be held at King’s Park School 

on Ashley Road, Boscombe. 

16 Jan 2010 2010 5-a-side Football Tournament 

A 2010 5-a-side football tournament, themed African Cup of Nations, is set to take place in the 

Sports Hall at Bournemouth University on 16 January. Approximately eight teams will be taking 

part and there is to be an entry fee of £5 per team. 

For more information and to enter your own team please email: lionelyafele@hotmail.com 

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20 Jan 2010 Southbourne Literary Society 

Throughout the year, Southbourne Literary Society will be hosting a number of meetings which 

will be held at The Parlour at the Trinity Methodist Church, Southbourne Road in Bournemouth. 

We already have had a number of dates confirmed so why not make a note of them? 

Upcoming dates: 

17-02-2010 



For further information about the upcoming dates please visit: www.bournemouth.gov.uk 

23 Jan 2010 BSO – “Classics with Kirill” 

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be performing on a number of different dates 

throughout 2010 and the 23 January will see Classics to come to life under the conduction of Kirill 

Karabits. 

For further information please visit: www.bsolive.com 

28 Jan 2010 Bournemouth & District Family History 

Group 

2010 will see the Bournemouth and District Family History Group host six events over the coming 

year. The first scheduled event, on 28 January, will include a celebratory New Year party and 

quiz! Bring a plate of food to share and tuck in to other ‘party-goers’ creations. 

Upcoming dates: 






30 Jan 2010 BSO – “Ron Goodwin Gala” 

Again the Pavilion sees the return of the Grammy nominated, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. 

The Ron Goodwin Gala performance displays a powerful sequence of music from the last 30 years. 

Choose between a 3pm and a 7.30pm performance, tickets start at £7 per person. 


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31 Jan 2010 The 2010 BAHA Ball 

The BAHA Ball is to be held at the Cumberland Hotel on East Overcliff Drive on Sunday 31 

January. Tickets cost £35 per person and tables have a capacity of ten (one goes free!). 

For further details email mike.stebbings@btopenworld.com 

31 Jan 2010 The New Year of Trees Celebration 

The Members of Bournemouth Jewish Representative Council are celebrating the New Year 

of Trees (Tu bishvat) at 2.00pm on 31 st January at Bournemouth Reform Synagogue 53, 

Christchurch Road BH1 3PW. 

They are planting a tree in the Gardens to mark Bournemouth’s 200 th Birthday. 

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February 





02 Feb 2010 

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The 2010 Bournemouth Local 

23 Feb 2010 Studies Group Spring Programme 

The Bournemouth Local Studies Group’s spring programme continues from the 2 February 

with a variety of meeting dates running throughout the month. Groups are held at King’s 

Park School on Ashley Road, Boscombe. 

February: 2 History of Music in Bournemouth with Brian Johnson 

9 Magic Lantern Slide Show of Bournemouth and District 

with Janet Burn 

23 Life in St. Peter’s Church with June Griffiths 

For more information please email: janbhsutton@hotmail.com or telephone: 01202 429269 

13 Feb 2010 Vintage Brass Gala Concert 

On the 13 February the Vintage Brass Band is holding a concert at the Boscombe Salvation Army 

on Palmerston Road. This community event is set to take place at 7pm and finish at 9.30pm and 

will feature internationally acclaimed Euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead and La Nova Singers. 

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15 Feb 2010 Chinese New Year 2010 Lantern 

Festival 

At 3pm on 15 January a ribbon is to be cut at the Town Hall to welcome the Chinese New 

Year. Following this a Chinese dragon display will be running from the Town Hall through the 

Upper Gardens and up Commercial Road to Bournemouth Library, lasting roughly an hour. 

For further information please email: bscbettyyeung04@yahoo.co.uk 


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Diana of Dobsons 

The Little Theatre Company is celebrating their 90 th Birthday, marking the occasion with a 

production of ‘Diana of Dobsons’. 

For further information please visit: www.bournemouthlittletheatre.co.uk 

16 Feb 2010 The 2010 Chinese & Heritage Event 

Bournemouth Library is all geared up for the Chinese Heritage Event 2010. On display will be 

Chinese opera masks, wood craft and art, costumes, Chinese story books, fung sui and much 

more. This exhibition will run for four weeks. 

16 Feb 2010 Chinese ‘Li See Candy’ Give-away 

On the 16 February Bournemouth residents will be able to collect their traditional Li See Candy 

from the Town Hall reception and Bournemouth Library. 

This candy represents good fortune, luck and good health, whilst the candy connotes happiness 

throughout the New Year. This Chinese tradition acts as a blessing to all who receive it. 


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Chinese Children’s Workshops 


During February half term Bournemouth, Boscombe and Charminster Library will be running 

children’s workshops. 

The sessions will include: lantern making, colouring and stickering, decorations and costume dress 

up. On the 19 February the Chinese School will run an entertainment programme, which will 

feature a variety of dances. 


23 Feb 2010 The 2010 Mayor’s Tree Planting 

The Mayor is set to mark the Bicentenary with a tree planting at 2pm on 23 February. 

- Further details to follow 

26 Feb 2010 What a Wonderful World 

What a Wonderful World is a quiz night which is to be held at the Retreat at Bournemouth 

University from 6pm onwards. Tickets cost £14 per person and pairs of tickets are available at 

£25. The event is a fantastic opportunity to find out about the Wessex Friendship Force while 

having fun. 

The quiz runs over the course of an evening and has an international theme, hot buffet, raffle 

with prizes and music. 

For further information regarding Friendship Force please visit: www.friendshipforce.org or 

email whatawonderfulworld2010@yahoo.com to obtain tickets 

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27 Feb 2010 The 2010 Rallye Sunseeker 

The plans for the Raylle Sunseeker event, taking place next February, are underway. 

This car rally is the largest motorsport event in the south of England and will see cars battle it out 

to reach the ceremonial finishing ramp in Bournemouth first. 

For more information or to enter the race please visit: www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk 

27 Feb 2010 The 2010 Natural History Museum 

Book launch 

A new book about Bournemouth’s natural history is being launched on 27 

February by Bournemouth Natural Science Society at 39 Christchurch 

Road. The launch will run from 10.30 – 16.00 and is open to all, so drop in 

to check out the book and chat to the authors. 

The book attempts to produce a modern version of a book produced by 

the Society in 1914 which details the area at that time. The new book is a 

record of the flora and fauna of the area at the present time. 

The book will be available from retail outlets from January 2010. 

For further information please email: contact@bnss.org.uk or 

visit: www.bnss.org.uk 

28 Feb 2010 The 2010 Centenary Thinking Day 

On the 28 February Richmond Hill URC will see members of Guiding in Bournemouth unite 

and celebrate their Centenary with a Thinking Day. 

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March 





March 

The 2010 Bournemouth Local 

Studies Group Spring Programme 

The Bournemouth Local Studies Group’s spring programme continues on the 2 March with a 

variety of meetings dates running throughout the month. Groups are held at King’s Park 

School on Ashley Road, Boscombe. 

March: 2 From the Lansdowne to the Triangle: a Local History 

Librarian’s Experiences with Jan Marsh 

9 Shelley Manor: Heart of Boscombe with Lee Rowland 

16 Bournemouth Schools with David Hilliam 

23 Imagineering Bournemouth’s Future with Councillor 

Stephen MacLoughlin 

30 Social evening 

For more information please email: janbhsutton@hotmail.com or telephone: 01202 429269 

02 Mar 2010 Student Fashion Show 

A Fashion and Dance show is being held at the Old Fire Station in aid of Wessex Autistic 

Society. The aim of the event is to raise awareness in the student community at 

Bournemouth University and Arts Institute. 

The Wessex Autistic Society is a voluntary organisation which aims to ensure that people 

with Autism receive appropriate education, care, support and individual development 

services. 

For further information please email: hollyc_90@hotmail.com 

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05 Mar 2010 

to Through the Lens 2010 


Through the Lens is a photography exhibition celebrating 200 years of Bournemouth, which 

is being run over a two week period on Bournemouth Pier. Photographs of Bournemouth, 

past and present, will be displayed along the glass divide which runs down the Pier. 

The exhibition will be supported by workshops led by a professional photographer. A 

competition run in conjunction with the Daily Echo will seek to uncover the best historical 

photograph of Bournemouth. 

07 Mar 2010 7 Again - Student Night 

Gift Wrapped Events presents 7 Again at the Old Fire Station, a fundraising event in aid of 

Julia’s House, the Dorset Children’s Hospice. Julia’s House is an organisation which helps 

enrich and maximise the quality of life for Dorset children and young people with lifelimiting 

or life-threatening conditions. They provide support from diagnosis to death and 

beyond for the whole family. 

For one night only the event will take you back in time to relive the best of your childhood. 

Throughout the evening there will be party games, drinking games, a raffle, inflatable’s, 

retro 90s anthems, retro fancy dress and more. 

Tickets are available from the Talbot Campus Student Union shop. 

For more information email i900841@bournemouth.ac.uk 

06 Mar 2010 Polish Fun and Information Day 

This event takes place between 10am – 4pm at the Wellspring Centre in Boscombe and 

provides the Polish community with the chance to find out about events, social clubs, places 

of interest and general information about living in Bournemouth. Tickets are priced at £3 

per adult and £2 per child. 

Fore further information email: daisy_chain_events@hotmail.co.uk 

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06 Mar 2010 BSO – “Film Classics” 2010 

This performance will see The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra return for a third show in 2010. 

They will be wowing the people of Bournemouth with their take on a number of film classics. 

The Orchestra was founded in 1983 and has worked with some of the finest composers, 

conductors and musicians in the world. 


06 Mar 2010 Pavilion Ballroom Gala Opening Day 

The Pavilion Ballroom, on Westover Road, celebrates its Gala Opening Day. Between 2.30pm 

– 5pm there is to be a tea dance. Tickets cost £6 on the door and £5.50 if you book in 

advance (tea is not included in price). 

In the evening between 8pm – 11pm there will be a Gala Ball which will feature a Dance 

Cabaret Demonstration. This function requires black tie or smart dress. Tickets are £10 on 

the door or if you book in advance you can purchase them for £8 per person. 

Fore further information telephone: 01202 475954 or email meldouglasumbrellaman@hotmail.com 

07 Mar 2010 Unite 2010 

The Bourne Arts and Culture Festival introduce Unite, an event being held at Meyrick Park 

from 11am – 5pm. Unite is a family activity day in aid of raising money for military charities 

including The Tank Museum and Afghan Heroes. Activities on the day will include children’s 

entertainment, a military exhibition, a visual tent, face painting, vintage clothing sale, mini 

parade and much more. Entrance to the day is £2 per person and food and drink will also be 

available. 

07 Mar 2010 The 2010 St Katherine’s school 

charity 5k, 10k & fun run 

Starting outside the school near Hengistbury Head the course for the 5/10k is mainly on the 

prom; the 5k turns near Gordon’s zig-zag and the 10k turns at Boscombe Pier. 

The fun-run is all off road. For the 5/10k runners, there is a FREE MASSAGE from 

Chiropractic students after the race. 

For further information please visit: www.southbournefastandflat.info 

On-line entry for the 5/10k is available on www.realbuzzrunbritain.com/online entry 

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08 Mar 2010 Under the Covers 

Under the Covers is an upcoming event at the Orange Rooms, Bournemouth. It will be an 

evening of musical delights headlined by the band Greymatter in support of SING, Annie 

Lennox’s charity for AIDS awareness. Tickets cost £3 and can be bought from Orange Rooms. 

For further information please email: kealy.cozens@gmail.com 

12 Mar 2010 Streetways 2010 

Streetways is a school event in collaboration with RELAYS and Arts University College. The 

event encourages young people to participate in urban sports and cultural events following 

Bournemouth’s 200 th birthday. 

The event will be split into two sessions, morning and afternoon comprising of 30 pupils in 

each. There will also be skateboarding, juggling and graffiti and DJ workshops available for 

the children. The event is directly aimed at 10-12 year olds and is being held at King’s Park 

between 10am and 3.30pm. 

12 Mar 2010 Dance Master Classes 

Jonah Bokaer, media artist, will lead a master class in contemporary dance for intermediate 

and advanced levels in the Pavilion Ballroom on Friday 12 March from 6.45 – 8.45pm. 

Jonah’s work continues to expand possibilities for live performance through choreography, 

digital media, cross disciplinary collaborations and social enterprise. 

Jonah trained with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company in New York and his 

Choreographic work has been presented internationally. 

Work shops are priced at £3 per person. Please email ian.abbott@dancesouthwest.org.uk 

for more information and to book a place. 

13 Mar 2010 Dizzy Lizzy 

Dizzy Lizzy is a ‘Thin Lizzy’ tribute being held at the Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue West at 

8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets are priced at £6 or £8 on the door. 

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13 Mar 2010 Under the Big Top 2010 

Under the Big Top is a circus themed event being held at Bournemouth Triangle from 10am – 

4pm. The event will feature circus themed workshops; life sized animal installations, an 

interactive historical exhibition, face painting, vintage clothing sales and live art. 

The event is completely free and is focused around young people. Under the Big Top 

promotes knowledge about Bournemouth and the people who have lived in the town 

throughout its 200 years. 

13 Mar 2010 Parentlink Information Fair 

Come along and find out about local services available to support families with SEN and 

disabled children. Fun activities including juggling, card making and balloon modelling will 

be held to entertain the children. 

The event is free to attend as is taking place from 2pm – 4pm at Kinson Community Centre 

and is organised on behalf of Parentlink. 

For further information please email: fun_day@hotmail.com 

15 Mar 2010 The Producers 

Bournemouth Blues Club presents The Producers, which is to be held at the Champions, 51 

Norwich Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets are priced at £7 or £9 on 

the door. 


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15 Mar 2010 Festival of Stamps 

The Festival of Stamps is being held in the exhibition area at the main Bournemouth Library. 

The exhibition will jointly display stamps and a collection of postcards and will run for the 

duration of the library’s opening hours. There will be a specific display of Bournemouth’s 

own postal history, which begun in 1839 with a mail coach service from London to Poole. 

Fore more information please visit: www.beehive.thisisdorset.co.uk/ferndownstamps 

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17 Mar 2010 Dance Study Resource Launch 

The Pavilion Dance will launch a new dance study resource at Bournemouth Central Library 

on 17 March from 1-3pm. Jann Parry, author, will launch the event and will present a 

reading from her fascinating new book followed by a question and answer section. Copies of 

Jann’s book will also be available to purchase. 

The launch will take place on the second floor of Bournemouth Central Library and is open 

to all. 

17 Mar 2010 Shamrock the House 

Shamrock the House, held at the Old Fire Station, is to be held on St. Patrick’s Day and will 

provide students with a fun and unique night for themselves and friends. 

With green drink offers, ‘Ibiza’ clubbing atmosphere and many freebies to give away, there 

will be much to remember. Tickets are available from the Talbot Campus Student Union 

shop. 

For further information please email: shamrock.the.house@googlemail.com 


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Los Mondo Bongo, King Porter Stomp 

20 Mar 2010 & Night of Treason 

Los Mondo Bongo, King Porter Stomp and Night of Treason is being held at the Champions, 

51 Norwich Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets are priced at £10 or £12 

on the door. 

20 Mar 2010 Challenge the Lifeguards 

Challenge the Lifeguards is a fund raising community event based at Durely Chine which 

aims to raise money for Bournemouth Life Guard Corps, a voluntary life guarding 

organisation. The event starts at 12pm and will feature friendly lifeguard competitions 

involving local life guards, as well as competitions for all ages. 

There will also be a BBQ, fun family activities, such as face painting and sandcastle 

competitions and a lifeguard DJ. 

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08 Apr 2010 

The Girlguiding Centenary 

The Girl Guides are holding an exhibition and a selection of activities in sport of celebrating 

their bicentenary, called Through the Eyes of a Brownie. This event includes an open day on 

27 March which is being organised by the 68 th Bournemouth Brownies. 

21 Mar 2010 Boscombe Baptist Church’s 

Anniversary 2010 

Join in with the 135 th Birthday celebrations for the Boscombe Baptist Church. The festivities will 

be taking place at the Baptist Church on Palmerston Road, Bournemouth. The event will feature 

a guest preacher and a book regarding the Church is also set to be published. 

Times: 

10.30-11.45 

18.30-19.45 

21 Mar 2010 2010 Sport Relief Mile 

You’ll be joining thousands of people at Mile events across the UK, so choose your challenge 

- 1, 3 or 6 miles - and start raising money for Sport Relief to help change lives. The event 

will begin at 10am & all participants must have registered prior to the day. 

Register for the event or Click to visit the Sport Relief website 

21 Mar 2010 Persian New Year – Norouz Party 

On 21 March the Iranian Community and Farsi Speaking Association are holding a part celebrating 

Persian New Year between 6.30pm – 11.45pm. The event is being held at the Queens Hotel on 

Meyrick Road. Tickets are priced at £10 per person and those under 12 can attend for free! 

For more information and to make a reservation please email: 

iraniancommunity@yahoo.com or telephone: 07825090538 

22 Mar 2010 Hamilton Loomis, the Goodfoot & 

Bob Long 

Bournemouth Blues Club presents Hamilton Loomis, the Goodfoot and Bob Long, which is to 

be held at the Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). 

Tickets are priced at £7 or £9 on the door. 

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23 Mar 2010 So Bazaar! 

So Bazaar! is a mock indoor Bazaar accompanied by music and entertainment, held at the 

vibrant and edgy venue of 60 Million Postcards at 7pm. Organised by the undergraduate 

Events students at Bournemouth University, it is a free event that celebrates cultures and at 

the same time, raising cultural awareness amongst students and the local community. 

24 Mar 2010 1940s – 1950s Nostalgic Tea Dance 

Bournemouth University students are organising a 1940s – 1950s themed tea dance for the 

older residents of Winton and the surrounding area. The event will be held at the Salvation 

Army Church Hall in Latimer Road, Winton and will run from 1.30pm – 4pm. 

There is to be a live band, refreshments, dancing and a guest speaker. Tickets can be 

purchased from the Winton Salvation Army Shop. 

25 Mar 2010 GBH, Disorder & Apocalypse Babys 

GBH, Disorder and Apocalypse Babys is to be held at the Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue 

West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets are priced at £9 or £10 on the door. 

27 Mar 2010 Hot Red Chili Peppers & Karmine 

Hot Red Chili Peppers and Karmine is to be held at the Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue West 

from 7.30am – 2am. Tickets are priced at £6 or £8 on the door. 

27 Mar 2010 Rainbow Fair 

BA Hons Leisure Marketing Students are organising a Rainbow which is scheduled to run from 

12pm – 2.30pm at the St. John’s Centre, Boscombe. 

The Fair invites the multi-cultural students and parents of Bethany Junior School Federation 

to enjoy a day of exploring different nationalities through various activities such as a fun 

map task. The day will enhance the Boscombe community’s knowledge of other nationalities 

in a fun, vibrant environment. 

For further information please email: bu_rainbowfair@hotmail.co.uk or the Bethany 

Junior School Federation. 

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27 Mar 2010 Music at St. Clements 

St. Clements introduced their first bicentennial concert for 2010 which features the Coda 

Fiddle Orchestra. The concert will start at 11.15am and entry is free. 

Fore more information please telephone: 01202 399114 

28 Mar 2010 The 2010 Bay Run 

There really is something for everyone at this year’s 

Bournemouth Bay Run, on Sunday 28 th March 2010. 

Sponsored by Fitness First, there’s a Half Marathon and 

10k road race with a 5k and 1k Fun Run in association 

with our Active Communities Team, this year’s Bay Run 

promises to be the biggest yet! 

• Half Marathon – Entry Fee is £14 (£12 if UKAaffiliated 

club member) Starts at 10am 

(Wheelchair entries start 9.55am) Minimum age is 

17 years 

• 10k – Entry Fee is £11 (£9 if UKA – affiliated club 

member) Starts at 9.30am (Wheelchair entries 

start 9.25am) Minimum age is 15 years 

• 5k Fun Run – Entry Fee is £3. Apply online, 

complete an application form or turn up before 

11.35am on the day. Race starts at 11.45am. 

Minimum age is 13 years 

• 1k Fun Run – Entry Fee £1.50. Just turn up on the 

day before 9.30am. Starts at 9.40am. No minimum 

age. 

(All races start from Pier Approach, Bournemouth) 

We ask all participants to raise sponsorship for the British Heart Foundation, who help 

organise the event. 

Entries for the Half Marathon, 10k or 5k can be made by applying on-line at 

bhf.org.uk/bayrun, where you can also find out further information about the race or by 

calling 0800 169 3672 for an application form. 

Please note that the closing date for all entries is Thursday 18 th March 2010. 

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12 Sept 2010 

Classic Cars on the Prom 

Classic Cars on the Prom now enters its tenth year of car displays on Bournemouth Seafront. 

From 28 March to 12 September an exhibition of ever-changing vehicles dating from 1915- 

1980 will be on view along West Overcliff Promenade. 

Admission for eligible vehicles is free and you do not have to pre-book, however club groups 

are asked to contact the organisers in advance. The displays are open to all cars and motor 

bikes registered before August 1983. 

For more information please visit: www.ccotp.co.uk 

30 Mar 2010 Ian Siegal Band & the Gianni 

Chiarello Blues Trio 

Ian Siegal Band & the Gianni Chiarello is to be held at the Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue 


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April 





01 Apr 2010 Goldblade, Templeton, Vincent & the 

Onepotts 

Goldblade, Templeton, Vincent and the Onepotts is to be held at the Champions, 51 


the door. 

02 Apr 2010 Whole Lotta Led 

Whole Lotta Led is a Led Zeppelin tribute which is being held at the Champions, 51 Norwich 

Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets are priced at £8 or £10 on the door. 


to Bournemouth Thai Food and Culture 

04 Apr 2010 Festival 2010 

If cultural cuisine tickles your taste buds then don’t miss out on Bournemouth’s first Thai 

Food and Culture Festival. Between the 2 and 4 April, Bournemouth Square will display 

traditional Thai dancing, Thai boxing and of course an array of Thai Food. 

For more information please telephone: 01202 300916 or visit 

www.thaisummerfaur.co.uk 

03 Apr 2010 Mayor’s Charity Duck Race 2010 

Fancy doing your bit for charity and having some fun at the same time? Well get involved with the 

Mayor’s Charity Duck Race. On the 3 April make sure you get yourself down to Bournemouth 

Lower Gardens where the activities will commence at 2pm 

For further information please visit: www.bournemouth.gov.uk 

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03 Apr 2010 A Fabulous Vegas Event 

Muffintop Entertainment’s Biggest and Best Variety production to date 

brings a real taste of Las Vegas to U.K audiences this autumn at the 

Bournemouth Pier Theatre. Vegas showstoppers such as ‘Luck Be a 

Lady’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘Come Fly with Me’ and ‘New York 

New York’ are all included in the show and superbly performed by the 

brilliant ‘Main Event Orchestra’. 

Tickets are priced at £20 per person and concessions £18. Doors open at 

7.45pm. 

03 Apr 2010 Boscombe Chine Gardens Fun Day 

The Friends of Boscombe Chine Gardens are holding an event on Easter Sunday. There will be a 

free Nature Trail for Children, a small farmyard and also an interactive bakery for children to 

knead and bake their own bread rolls. There will also be a ‘Scruffs’ dog show, local musicians and 

entertainment for all the family. The event is running between 11am – 4.30pm. 

04 Apr 2010 Essence of Ireland 

On Sunday 4 April the Essence of Ireland is back by popular demand at the Bournemouth Pier 

Theatre. The show is set to start at 8pm. 

05 Apr 2010 The Easter Bonnet Parade 

On 5 April at 11am there is to be an Easter Bonnet Parade which will be judged by TV 

personality Esther Ranzen. People are expected to meet at the Pier Entrance. 

For more information please email: francesaaa@aol.com or telephone: 01202 306129 

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05 Apr 2010 Easter Funday 2010 

This Easter Monday from 2pm – 5pm there an Easter Funday is being held at Fishermans 

Walk. The event is completely free and will include Easter bonnet competition, a nature 

trail egg hunt, live music and refreshments. 

For more information please telephone:01202 425100 or 07831175312 


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Urban Weekend 

Watch out and take part in the Urban Weekend! Local dance crews will enjoy an intensive 

course of Hip Hop workshops led by Avant Garde Dance from 6 - 9 April in the Pavilion 

Ballroom. This event will culminate in an outdoor ‘flash-mob’ performance in Bournemouth 

Square on 10 April at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm. 

06 Apr 2010 Michael Chapman & Bridget St. John 

Michael Chapman and Bridget St. John is being held at the Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue 


07 Apr 2010 

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16 Jun 2010 

The Golden Days of Variety 

The Golden Days of Variety is taking place between 8.15pm – 10.30pm on the 7 April at the 

Theatre on Bournemouth Pier. 

For further information please visit: www.chrisconradents.com 

08 Apr 2010 Rebel Truce & Rebel City Radio 

Rebel Truce, a clash tribute production, and Rebel Radio is being held at the Champions, 51 

Norwich Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets prices are yet to be confirmed. 

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Pelhams Art Club 2010 Exhibition 

On the 9 and 10 of April pay a visit to the first Pelhams Art Club Exhibition of 2010, located at 

the Barrington Centre in Ferndown. 

10 Apr 2010 Jilted Generation and Support 

Jilted Generation a Prodigy tribute, and Support is being held at the Champions, 51 Norwich 

Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets are priced at £6 or £8 on the door. 

10 Apr 2010 Los Albertos, Flippant Malarkism & the 

Denial Factor 

Los Albertos, Flippant Marlarkism and the Denial Factor is being held at the Champions, 51 


the door. 

11 Apr 2010 Vile Style 4 

Try out new moves at Vile Style 4, a B-Boy/B-Girl/Breakdance Jam and competition presented 

by Second to None and Pavilion Dance between 1pm - 6pm at the Pavilion. The event will 

feature DJs: Junk, Fine, Made Monday, Wax Buzzard, Tony the Pencil. Battles are set to start at 

3pm and all ages are welcome. Prize money is up for grabs and admission to the ‘battle’ is £3 

per person. 

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11 Apr 2010 Hip Hop Workshops 

On Sunday 11 April there will be two free Hip Hop workshops for all abilities in the Pavilion 

Ballroom from 10am – 12pm. 

These workshops are open to everyone and booking is not required! 

16 Apr 2010 Deeply Purple & Dead Lettuce 

Deeply Purple, a Deep Purple tribute, and Dead Lettuce is being held at the Champions, 51 


the door. 

17 Apr 2010 I BTown 

Fashion Students from Bournemouth Art’s University have teamed up with River Island to 

host their ‘I Love BTown’ event on the seafront, opposite the Land Train Garages. 

This free event is open to all and will run from 12pm-4pm. ‘I Love BTown’ plans to celebrate 

Bournemouth as a whole and local student talent in the form of a Vintage School Fete. 

17 Apr 2010 Dorset Music Awards 2010 

Dorset Music Awards, in association with Absolute Music returns after 4 successful years. 

These awards act as competition to find the best band or musician in Dorset, enabling them 

to gain exposure, fans, gigs and ultimately the opportunity to win prizes. Prizes include: 

£1000 recording equipment, recording time, a photo shoot and much more. 

The event is due to run from 7.30pm – 12am and is being held at the Royal Bath Hotel. 

For more information please email: Trevor@dorsetmusic.com or visit: 

www.dorsetmusicawards.com 

CONTENTS 


17 Apr 2010 It’s Child’s Play Any-A-Thon 

Bournemouth Rotaract Club invites you to take part in our sponsored walk with a difference 

on Saturday 17 April, raising money for local children’s hospice Julia’s House. Walk, run, 

cycle or skate the choice is yours. All you need to do is raise a minimum sponsorship of £5 to 

receive an ‘It’s Child’s Play’ t-shirt on the day. This event will run from 12am – 5pm. Feel 

free to start your journey from your chosen location, or join one of these official start 

points: Coy Pond (11.30) I Sandbanks (12) I Boscombe Pier (1) I Alum Chine (1.30) 

For more information please email: bournemouth@itschildsplay.org 

To register please visit: www.itschildsplay.org/index.php?page=regform_bournemouth 

17 Apr 2010 BSO – “Last Night of the Pavilion 

Proms” 2010 

If the BSO concerts left you wanting more, why not give the Last of the Pavilion Proms 

performance a look-in and enjoy a popular and patriotic show featuring the best of British music. 


18 Apr 2010 The 2010 Mantovani Concert 

A 30 year, memorial tribute Mantovani concert is to be held on the 18 April at 19.30-22.00 at the 

Pavilion Theatre. 

For further details contact the Pavilion Theatre box office, visit www.bic.co.uk or phone 

0844 576 3000 


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06 Sep 2010 

Daytime Dance Classes 

Sign up to daytime dance classes at the Pavilion this spring. To give you a taste of what’s to 

come this autumn, the Pavilion has developed a mini ten week course of daytime dance 

classes from the 19 April to 6 September for children under five and their parents, people 

with disabilities, older people and professional dance artists. 

Further details coming soon. 

CONTENTS 


19 Apr 2010 The Cabinet of Living Cinema 

Music at St. Clements presents The Cabinet of Living Cinema. This live musical, avant-garde 

cinema concert features Kieron Maguire, Jack Maguire and Rob Parkinson. Tickets are priced 

at £7 per person. 

For more information please visit: www.thecabinetoflivingcinema.org.uk 

19 Apr 2010 Aynsley Lister & Riverside 

Bournemouth Blues Club presents Aynsley Lister and Riverside which is being held at the 

Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets are priced 

at £7 or £9 on the door. 

22 Apr 2010 Femones, Rundown Jack & the Dead 

Subthirties 

Femones - an all-female Ramones tribute, Rundown Jack and the Dead Subthirties is being 

held at the Champions, 51 Norwich Avenue West at 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Tickets 

are priced at £6 or £7 on the door. 

23 Apr 2010 St. Georges Day Concert 

On Friday 23 April Westbourne Orchestra are holding a concert, conducted by Lee Marchant at 

7.30pm. The concert is in aid of church music and will feature Dovorak Symphony no.8, Elgar 

Pomp and Circumstance March no.1 and Parry ‘Jerusalem’. Tickets are priced at £8 per person. 

For more information please visit: www.achurchnearyou.com/bournemouth-st-clement 

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23 Apr 2010 Southbourne Bowling Club 

The Southbourne Bowling Club introduces their Bicentenary programme which is set to run from 

the 23 April to the 15 October 2010. 

23 April Church Service of Thanksgiving (St. Katherine’s Church 10am) 

24 April Centenary Opening Day (2pm) 

16 May Club Open Day 

21 May President’s Charity Day (2pm) 

8 June Bowls England Presidential Match (1.30pm) 

18 June Hampshire County Bowling Assoc. Presidential Match (2.30pm) 

4 July Hampshire County Woman's Bowling Assoc. Presidential Match (2.30pm) 

28 July Centenary Anniversary Celebration (2pm) 

8 August Visit to Royal Household Bowling Club 

1 September Visit to Chelsea Pensioners 

15 October Centenary Gala Dinner Dance 

24 Apr 2010 Boscombe Spa Village Day 

Mayor To say thank you for the support in completing the Boscombe Spa Village project, all 

residents are invited to join in the fun at the special FREE celebration day. Come and have a 

go on the free activities, enjoy the live music and street entertainers, or simply sit back and 

soak up the atmosphere down at the newly transformed Boscombe seafront. 

For further information email: seafront@bournemouth.gov.uk or visit: 

www.bournemouth.gov.uk/boscomberegeneration 

24 Apr 2010 Mayor’s Ball 2010 

Another chance to see the Mayor on 24 April at her themed Charity Ball, held at the Pavilion 

Ballroom. 

If you would like further details please contact the Mayor’s PA Hazel Randall: 

hazel.randall@bournemouth.gov.uk or visit: www.bic.co.uk 

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24 Apr 2010 Stop the Bus 

Bournemouth Triangle will be converted, for one day only, into a 

large fairground of arts! A double-decker bus will play host to a 

fantastic gallery of independent artists’ work for all ages to 

appreciate, including fine art, graphic design, photography and 

animation. 

Both the marquee and the triangle will be filled with activities for 

families, from a variety of different art forms. Stalls, both inside 

and out on the green, will be selling a great selection of arts and 

crafts including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography, textiles, 

clothing, gifts, children’s items and much more. There will be lots 

to see with live performances of dance, circus acts and more. 

27 Apr 2010 Canford School String Ensemble 

On Tuesday 27 April Canford School String Ensemble and Coda Fiddle Orchestra are performing 

at 7.30pm at St. Clements. The concert is to be directed by Fiona McKinley, head of String 

Teaching at Canford School. Tickets are priced at £6 per person. 


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May 





01 May 2010 

to St. Stephens Church May Festival 

03 May 2010 2010 

The May Bank Holiday will see St Stephen’s Church celebrate the bicentenary of Bournemouth 

and S.S. Wesley and the organ restoration. The annual festival will include music from S.S. 

Wesley, a Winchester Cathedral organist, who was born 200 years ago. 

A number of special guests will be attending this three day event including Andrew Millington, Dr 

Alan Thurlow and Chichester the Cathedral Choir. 

Throughout the day, various services and activities will be running: including The Festival High 

Mass, The Festival Tea, A Lunch Time Concert and much more. 

For further information please visit: www.ststephensbournemouth.org 

01 May 2010 Perform on the Lawn 

Perform on the lawn is an outdoor event being organised by the Arts University College at 

Bournemouth. The event is being held in the Boscombe Chine Gardens, is aimed at the usual 

users of the park and runs from 11am – 1pm. 

For more information please email: performonthelawn@hotmail.co.uk or telephone: 

07775332111 

CONTENTS 


03 May 2010 The Donkey Derby and Fete 

The Bournemouth North Rotary Club is holding a Donkey Derby and Fete on 3 May at 

Pelham’s Park, Millhams Road between 12pm – 4.30pm. The event will feature seven 

donkey races with real loveable donkeys ridden by children from a local riding school. The 

donkeys come from a well known and reputable stables and they are used for racing under 

the care of an experienced groom. 

The fete will have many children’s attractions, including a bouncy castle and slide. There 

will also be a variety of stalls, plenty of good food, displays from a team of majorettes and 

a scout band. The dog show is being organised by the local dog’s charity, Caring Canines, 

and the even will feature 10 classes fro the Prettiest Bitch, the Most Handsome Dog, the 

Waggiest Tale and the Best Six Legs. 

06 May 2010 Stromenti Sting Quartet Concert 

The Stromenti String Quartet plays Franck Leprince’s film, TV and popular classical 

arrangements. This event is a Bournemouth Rotary concert, features Ronald Binge, Michael 

LeGrand, Richard Rogers and is sponsored by Poole Audi. Tickets are priced at £7 per person and 

the concert is being held at St. Clements. 

For further information please visit: www.stromenti.com 

08 May 2010 Saturday Morning in the Museum 

Want to know more about the world around you? Visit the Bournemouth Natural Science 

Society museum, 39 Christchurch Road, on our Saturday open mornings. 

The museum is based on collections made over the last century by members of the Society. 

It includes natural history specimens, finds from archaeological digs in and around the 

Bournemouth area and one of the best displays of local geology. Throughout the summer 

we will be opening on some Saturday mornings with special hands-on activities for all ages. 

On Saturday 8 May, come and see in more detail our rock and fossil collections between 

10.30am – 12.30pm. Microscopes will be set up to allow you to see the fascinating and often 

surprising structures in the specimens. Bring your own specimens for identification. 

For more information please visit: www.bnss.org.uk or email: contact@bnss.org.uk 

CONTENTS 


08 May 2010 The Gorilla Gala 

This is an event which is campaigning to raise funds to 

complete the unique Senkwekwe Centre – the first 

ever facility for orphan mountain gorillas. 

The evening will run from 7pm – 1am and is being held 

at the Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road. 

Tickets are priced at £55 per person and include a 

welcome drink, four course meal, complimentary 

wine, after dinner speaker, Congolese band, a 

performance from Mungo Jerry, a grand raffle, 

auction and the adoption of an orphan mountain 

gorilla! 

For more information please telephone: 01725 

553149 / 07801 531205, email: linda@g4g.co.uk or 

visit: www.g4g.co.uk 

09 May 2010 The 2010 Walk 4 Water 

Walk 4 Water is a two yearly sponsored charity walk and all money raised will be going to 

WaterAid. Walks are free of charge, vary in length and participants can choose their desired 

distance, which determines an individual start time between 9.00 and 12.00. 

The walk will begin at either Solent Beach, Branksome Dene Chine or Shell Bay and will finish 

near the sea front in Swanage at roughly 14.00. 

For further information please visit: www.wateraid-dorsetsupport.org or email: 

wateraiddsg@yahoo.co.uk 

CONTENTS 


13 May 2010 The 2010 Victorian Tea Party 

Who doesn’t like a traditional cup of English tea? If you fancy taking a step back in time and 

enjoying one of the British’s favourite pastimes, don’t miss out on the Victorian Tea Party for 

Senior Citizens. The party is being held from 2.30pm – 4.30pm on 13 May at the Queens Hotel so 

prepare yourself for a good natter! Tickets are priced at £10 per person. 

Web site for further information www.scis-uk.com 

15 May 2010 1 st Bournemouth Scouts Fete 2010 

This Saturday will see Bournemouth Scouts welcome the public to their annual fete. The fun 

spring event is set to be held at Redhill Common between 10:00am and 4:00pm; and is a 

great way to get into the summer spirit. 

For further information please contact: paulsutton1@talk21.com 


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Wessex Orienteering Club 

Would you like to try a FUN adventure sport for all the family? Wessex Orienteering Club is 

putting on a selection of orienteering events over the next three months from 2.00 till 4.00 

pm. On 15 May visit Kings Park, or on 29 May make an appearance at Poole Park for your 

dose of orienteering fun. You are welcome to attend as many or as few as you like. 

No experience necessary, no special equipment, just a pair of trainers and enthusiasm!! No 

charge, goodie bags for all! 

Bring your children, grandchildren, family, friends and anyone who wants to have a go. 

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Russell-Cotes – Views of Bournemouth 

31 October Exhibition 

A new exhibition at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum celebrating the town's bicentenary 

through an engaging mixture of local history objects from the collections and specially 

created contemporary artworks by Bournemouth Arts Club. This bicentennial celebration 

works in partnership with Streets of Bournemouth project and Bournemouth Art Club. 

Artwork is being created to reflect what makes Bournemouth distinctive and special. 

Themes set to bet covered are: 

For further information please visit: www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk or 

telephone: 

- The Pier and Beach 

- Culture 

- Open spaces around the town 

- Travel and Transport 

- Celebrities and Performers 

- Visitors and Hotels 

Open Tuesday - Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm 

FREE entry (donations welcome) 

21 May 2010 The 2010 Read-a-thon 

Bournemouth Literary Luncheon Club is hosting a Read-a-thon at the Bournemouth Pavilion. 

The event is running from 10am - 4pm and will see 25 people perform in this time. All 

money raised from the Read-a-thon will be donated to the Mayor’s Charities. 

CONTENTS 


22 May 2010 The 2010 Pinewalk Art Exhibition 

The 22 May sees the return of the Pinewalk Art Exhibition, one of the largest and longest running 

open-air displays in the country. This exhibition parades the work of artists in Bournemouth’s 

Lower Gardens and offers residents and visitors the opportunity to purchase the arts. 

The exhibition will feature water colour and oil paintings, photographs and sculptures making the 

event appealing to all and runs until 5 September. Pinewalk Art is run by Bournemouth Council’s 

tourism department and is developed and managed by a steering group of artists and Council 

officers. 

If you would like further information please visit: www.bournemouthpinewalk.co.uk 

23 May 2010 The 2010 Bournemouth Limmud 

Day 

Bournemouth Limmud is being held on 23 May at Bournemouth University’s Talbot Campus. 

The event is scheduled to run from 9.30-16.00 and is expecting 350-400 people to attend! 

23 May 2010 Mad Hatters Tea Party 

The Friends of Fisherman’s Walk invite you to join them on Sunday 23 May between 1.00pm 

and 6.00pm in Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne for a Mad Hatters Tea Party. We would 

encourage as many children as possible to attend and dress up in ‘Alice and Wonderland’ style 

costume – don’t forget to bring your mums and dads, grandparents etc! 

The Tea Party will take the form of a Picnic in the walk (refreshments can be purchased on 

site but by all means bring your own food and drink plus rugs/chairs). A full afternoon’s 

entertainment will be provided including Children’s Entertainer and a variety of Musical acts. 

Southbourne traders will also be taking part offering a variety of stalls. 

For further information please contact Chris Mayne – Friends of Fisherman’s Walk on 

07831175312 or visit our website: www.fishermanswalk.co.uk 

CONTENTS 


26 May 2010 Bournemouth’s Bigger Picture 

Pupils from Moordown St John’s, Muscliff, St Marks and St Michaels Primary Schools in 

Bournemouth are working together to create a ‘living’ picture to celebrate Bournemouth’s 

Bicentenary. 

The picture depicting the unique landscape of 

Bournemouth incorporating, the river Bourne, and our 

golden beaches and sea, will also feature pine trees 

and some of Bournemouth’s iconic buildings and 

landmarks such as the balloon located in 

Bournemouth Square. Reception to Year 6 children 

are creating hats and costumes that will interpret 

these elements of the landscape. They will also 

incorporate using song and dance in a performance, 

with a finale uniting the children to become a 

contemporary landscape of Bournemouth. 

The ‘living’ picture will be photographed from the air and made into a commemorative 

postcard of the occasion. There is a unique opportunity for local businesses to get involved 

in the project through sponsorship support. This ambitious project coordinated by ‘Room 

13 Xtreme Arts Studio’ and choreographed by ‘Dance for All’ will be celebrated in style on 

26 May at AFC Bournemouth. 

For further information please contact: Bob Kennedy (Head Teacher), St Michaels CE 

(VC) Primary School or telephone: 01202 290 497. 

27 May 2010 Jack Maguire’s 60 th Birthday! 

On Thursday 27 May Jack Maguire will star in his own birthday celebrations at 7.30pm at the St. 

Clements church. Jack will perform his personal violin favourites: Paganini, Kreisler, Sarasate 

Carmen Fantasy, Shindlers List, Bartok Duos and Tango. This is event is sponsored by Poole Audi 

and tickets are priced at £8 per person. 

For further information please visit: www.jackmaguire.co.uk 

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to Bournemouth Sevens 2010 


Diamond Sports Events’, Bournemouth Sevens are bringing you four days of great entertainment 

over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The event is suitable for everybody, whether you’re a keen 

rugby buff or just want to have some fun. The experience is totally exclusive and is held at 

Bournemouth Sports Club, which is transformed into a fabulous sporting arena and has the 

capacity to cater for 20,000 each day! 

If you’re a ‘happy camper’, come and enjoy the facilities of the camping village, which offers 

hot showers, a food hall and their very own off-licence. Roger Woodall, Director of Diamond 

Sports Events hopes to make this annual festival the largest in Europe, appealing to people of 

ages 4-104! Whoever you are, I think it’s important that these dates are put in your (soon to be 

packed) diaries for 2010! 

For further information please visit: www.bournemouthsevens.com 


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Boscombe Spa Arts Trail 

Dorset Art Weeks is set to return and is the UK’s largest open studio exhibition. This year’s 

Boscombe Spa Arts Trail will be launched at the Corner Café in Boscombe with a cup-cake 

afternoon tea party from 4pm – 6pm. Other activities and events forming part of the Art Weeks 

will be promoted on an events guide found at: www.bac-chus.org.uk or by telephoning 07751 

339089 

30 May 2010 Baby Loves Disco Dance Party 

Baby Loves Disco will present an afternoon dance party on 30 May at the Pavilion Ballroom 

featuring hit music spun and mixed by DJs blending classic disco tunes from the 70s and 80s. 

This ‘child proof’ disco is suitable for children under seven accompanied by a parent and also 

offers a chill out zone / play area, face painting and healthy snacks. 

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June 





Jun - Dec 

2010 Streets of Bournemouth 

– Virtual Museum 

The unique Streets of Bournemouth website will be launched mid June 2010. Through maps, 

images and themes, it traces the town’s two hundred year history. The virtual museum will 

continue to evolve through its interactive wiki element where you can add your own 

photographs and stories about Bournemouth. 

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project is being developed by Bournemouth 

University and Bournemouth Borough Council (Bournemouth Libraries and Russell-Cotes Art 

Gallery and Museum). 

The ‘Streets of Bournemouth’ will become the first online museum devoted to the town's 

history, and will also form a central part of celebrations to mark the town’s bicentenary in 

2010. 

Visitors to the website will be able to see how their own street developed by clicking down 

through a layer of historical maps. They’ll also be able to call up associated images and 

information about Bournemouth’s people and buildings, its development as a health and 

seaside resort, and many other defining aspects of the town’s story. 

CONTENTS 


04 Jun 2010 Townsend Family Fun Day 

Townsend Family Fun Day is an event being held at Townsend Old School Field, behind the 

Community Centre. 

The event offers information stalls, free activities for children and young people, food, live 

music and displays from local groups. The event also gives opportunities to local charities, 

businesses and other organisations to provide vital information regarding the services that are 

available to Bournemouth residents. 

04 Jun 2010 Bournemouth Bicentenary Flower 

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Festival & 

06 Jun 2010 Corpus Christi Carpet of Flowers 

The Flower festival runs over three days and this year celebrates the festival’s 200 year 

anniversary. This event is being held at the Church on St. Stephen’s Way and staged by the 

Town Centre Churches. 

Friday 1030 – 1700 

Saturday 1030 – 1700 

Sunday 1200 -1600 

Refreshments available each day 

Sunday 6 th June at 6p.m: High Mass of Corpus Christi; Preacher Bishop Robert Ladds. 


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putting on orienteering events running from 2.00 till 4.00 pm on 5 June (Upton Country 

Park) and 19 June (The Littledown Centre). 

No experience necessary, no special equipment, just a pair of trainers and enthusiasm!! 

There will be no charge and goodie bags for all. 

CONTENTS 


08 Jun 2010 Bournemouth’s History through 

Writings and Sayings 

What has been said and written about Bournemouth over its 200 year history? Come and 

find out at a talk given by John Walker, an official Bournemouth guide. Admission is free; 

donations are requested from non-Society members. The evening runs from 7.30 - 9pm and 

is held at the centre, found at 39 Christchurch Road. 

For more information please telephone: 01202 553525, email: contact@bnss.org.uk or 

visit: www.bnss.org.uk 

10 Jun 2010 Boscombe Spa Arts Trail 

The Boscombe Spa Arts Trail is being held at BAC-CUS Gallery Royal Arcade on 10 June from 

2pm – 3pm. There will be three Bicentenary authors present who will be available for book 

signings. Professor Vince May (Smugglers to Surfers), John Walker (A Bicentenary Celebration) 

and Jackie Edwards (A Bed by the Sea) will be attending with copies of their books. 


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The 2010 Ballroom of Illusion 

Come with us on an incredible journey of fantasy and discover a surreal world of sumptuous 

costume in the Ballroom of Illusion. The Arts University College at Bournemouth presents a 

unique and thrilling experience for adults and children alike. You will embark upon a 

journey through the Costume Maze, see Count Dracula in his lair and then follow the White 

Rabbit to Wonderland where Alice is waiting. Finally we’ll take you back in time to 1912 

where you’ll visit an Ocean liner they thought was unsinkable… 

Students from the college’s Acting, Costume, Make-up and Events Management courses 

have worked together to create this unmissable event to be staged in the historic and 

atmospheric Pavilion Ballroom, with it’s unsurpassable views of the sea. 

For more information please email: rhuseyin@aucb.ac.uk 

CONTENTS 


10 Jun 2010 Townsend 5 Year Celebrations 2010 

Townsend Youth Centre is celebrating their 5 th Birthday since opening. The Centre is keen to 

celebrate their positive influence on young people and their goal of enriching youth’s lives. 

Celebrate their success and help raise awareness of this fantastic scheme by attending their 

event from 2:00pm to 6:00pm 

12 Jun 2010 Saturday Morning in the Museum 


Society museum, 39 Christchurch Road, on our Saturday open mornings from 10.30am – 

12.30pm. The museum is based on collections made over the last century by members of 

the Society. It includes natural history specimens, finds from archaeological digs in and 

around the Bournemouth area and one of the best displays of local geology. Throughout 

the summer we will be opening on some Saturday mornings with special hands-on activities 

for all ages. 

On Saturday 12 th June, learn all about the Ancient Egyptians. Our museum includes a room 

dedicated to artifacts from this fascinating civilization. The centerpiece of the collection is 

our mummy, Tahemaa, who has recently been scanned using the latest techniques. Come 

and find out what we have learned about her life and death. 

For more information please email: contact@bnss.org.uk or visit: www.bnss.org.uk 

13 Jun 2010 The 2010 Dorset Multicultural Mela 

The Asian Women’s Association, Saaz Aur Awaaz celebrates Bournemouth’s Bicentenary 

from 10am – 6pm at King Parks. 

The fantastic programme includes live music performances, refreshments, fashion, a 

selection of children’s’ activities, jewelry, clothes and much more. Admission is priced at 

£4 per adult and £10 per family of four (with two children under five). Children over six 

years can enter for just £2. 

Fore enquires and tickets please telephone: 07860619487 / 07553257863 or email: 

kkbenepal@hotmail.co.uk / saazaurawaaz@hotmail.co.uk or visit: 

www.saazaurawaaz.co.uk 

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16 Jun 2010 Sounds of Love 

‘Sounds of Love’ is a concert taking place at St. Clements church and is being performed by 

‘Harmony’, a ladies vocal quartet. Tickets are priced at £7 per person and the concert 

starts at 7.30pm. 


19 Jun 2010 Broadwaters Summer Fete 

This event shall be held at Broadwaters in Tuckton between 12pm – 4pm. There will be a 50 

piece band playing in the centre under a large gazebo with a large variety of stalls around 

the area. People of all ages will be involved along with many people who have learning 

difficulties. The event has been organised as part of Carers Week and in Bournemouth 200th 

celebration year. 

For more information please email: christopher.babbidge@bournemouth.gov.uk 

19 Jun 2010 Westbourne Orchestral Society 

Attend a concert by the Westbourne Orchestral Society being held from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at 

St. Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road. The programme of music includes the: Academic 

Festival Overture, Romance, Peer Gynt Suite No 1 and Symphony No 5. Tickets are priced at 

£5 on the door. 

For further information please visit: www.westbourne-orchestra.co.uk 

20 Jun 2010 Charity Golf Day 

Join the Partnership Plate for a fun filled charity golf day at the beautiful Canford Magna 

golf course. Enjoy 18 holes of golf in a Stapleford format, with great prizes to be won! 

Finish the day with a wonderful 2 course meal at the Canford restaurant, priced £40 per 

person. All money raised goes to the Mayor of Bournemouth’s chosen charities, so sign up 

for a great day out with a good cause. 

For more details or to book your place contact telephone: 07769 246168 or 07769 

246186 

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20 Jun 2010 Bournemouth Race for Life 2010 

This year Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is going to be full of amazing moments for 

everyone. Whether you walk, jog or run 5k or step up the challenge and double your 

distance by taking part in Race for Life 10k, you can join thousands of women all round the 

country raising money to help beat cancer. Race for Life is the UK’s largest women only 

fundraising event where all the money raised goes to funding Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving 

work. 

With over 230 Race for Life events taking place around the country from May to July, why 

not enter with your friends, family and colleagues and make a great day out this summer? 

So come and join thousands of women all round the country and simply walk, jog or run 5k 

or 10k and raise money to help beat cancer. Enter now at http://www.raceforlife.org or 

call 0871 641 1111. 

For more information about Race for Life please call our 

hotline on: 0871 641 1111. Alternatively visit: 

www.raceforlife.org or why not check our one of these… 

• our Myspace page: 

www.myspace.com/raceforlifemyspace 

• our Facebook page: 

http://www.facebook.com/raceforlife 

• our Twitter page: http://twitter.com/raceforlife 

25 Jun 2010 St Peter’s Day 2010 

On the 25 June, join in the St Peter’s Day celebrations at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth Town 

Centre. This all day event commemorates our patron Saint and is the earliest observance in the 

Church of all saint’s day. 

For further information please visit: www.stpetersbournemouth.org or email: 

admin@bournemouthcab.co.uk 

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25 Jun 2010 Three Choirs 

‘Three Choirs’ is a concert taking place at St. Clements church at 7.30pm. This concert 

features these three choirs: the New Forest Children’s Choir, the New Forest Junior Choir 

and the Bournemouth Gospel Choir. Tickets are priced at £7 per person. 


26 Jun 2010 Westbourne Orchestral Society 

Attend a concert by the Westbourne Orchestral Society being held from 7.30pm – 

9.30pm at St. Thomas Church, Barnes Road. The programme of music includes the: 

Academic Festival Overture, Romance, Peer Gynt Suite No 1 and Symphony No 5. Tickets 

are priced at £5 on the door. 


26 Jun 2010 Children’s Folk Music Concert 

On Saturday 26 June the Coda Fiddle Orchestra (directed by Jack Maguire) will perform a 

free concert accompanied by local children playing folk music from around the world for 

massed violins. This concert is taking place at 11.15am at the St. Clements Church. 

26 Jun 2010 Winton Carnival 2010 

Be a part of the Winton Carnival festivities and get carried away with all the different 

attractions and fair ground rides brought to you from Winton Recreation Ground. The 2009 

carnival saw thousands of people line the parade rout and enjoy the non-stop music and 

dancing, so don’t miss out in 2010. 

For more information please visit: www.wintoncarnival.co.uk 

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26 Jun 2010 Vita Nova Community Fun Day 

Attend the Vita Nova Community Fun Day on the 26 June 2010. This fun filled event 

welcomes all families to Kings Park, Boscombe. 

For further information please email: office@vitanova.co.uk or visit: 

www.vitanova.co.uk 


to Bournemouth Marching Bands 2010 

1 Jul 2010 

Big Bear Events introduces Bournemouth Marching Bands for 2010, running from 27 June – 1 

July. The performances will be taking part at various locations across the Borough, as noted 

below: 

27 June Grande Parade: Consisting of all the bands, this parade signals the start of the 

Marching Bands Festival and takes place across the Town Centre, the Gardens and the 

Seafront. 

28 June Performance at the Bournemouth Bandstand 

29 June Performance at Bournemouth Pier Approach 

30 June Boscombe Pier and Gardens and, in the evening, Poole Speedway 

1 July Perfomance at Bournemouth Bandstand 

For more information please visit: www.bigbearevents.co.uk 

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to Smuggler’s Big Bournemouth 

03 Jul 2010 Treasure Trail 

From 28 June there will be twenty clues based on the Bournemouth Crest hidden around 

the town. Find the clues, then at 10am on Saturday 3 July get yourself down to the 

beach where the remaining four clues will be hidden, as well as fun activities for all the 

family. The lucky winner of the treasure hunt will receive a family trip on the Waverley! 

For more information please visit: www.smugglers2010.co.uk/treasure-trail 


to 


A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the classic Shakespeare production, is 

being performed open air from 20 June to 3 July at the Tuckton 

Gardens. The crew is mainly student based and the majority are 

form the local area. 

Tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £6 for concessions and proceeds 

will be donated to the recently established charity, Creative Kids. 

The production runs from 7 – 9.30pm. 

For more information please visit: 

www.shakespearebythesea.co.uk 

CONTENTS 


July 





01 Jul 2010 The Biggest Video Conference in the 

World 

Avonbourne School and International Partners are attempting to host the biggest video 

conference in the world on 1 July. Get yourself down to Avonbourne School on Harewood Avenue 

and join in with their attempt from 8.30 – 14.30. 

For further information please visit: www.avonbourne.org 

03 Jul 2010 Orchestral Concert 

Between 7.30 and 9.30pm on 3 July, an orchestral concert is being held at St. Michaels 

Church by the Bournemouth Philharmonic Society. 

The programme includes Brahms Violin Concerto performed by Peter Kopec. The orchestra 

is being lead by Janet Fortnum and will be conducted by Sam Newgarth M.B.E. 

For more information please visit: www.baps-orch.co.uk 

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and 




putting on orienteering events running from 2.00 till 4.00 pm on 3 July (Kings Park / 

Littledown Centre) and 17 July (Moors Valley Country Park). 

No experience necessary, no special equipment, just a pair of trainers and enthusiasm!! 

There will be no charge and goodie bags for all. 

04 Jul 2010 Girl Guide Pageant 

A Girlguiding pageant is being held on 4 July at AFC Bournemouth, Kings Park. Parents are 

guests are all welcome to the event which involves Bournemouth Girl Guides. There is a 

small entrance charge of £3 per person and the event is scheduled to run from 2pm – 

4.30pm. 


to HASSRA National Bowls Finals 2010 


The National Bowls Finals is taking place at Bournemouth Bowls Club from 8 - 9 July at 

10am – 4pm. The whole event is to be run over two days and all participants will have had 

to qualify from either England, Scotland or Wales. The tournament hosts a selection of 

men’s singles, women’s singles and pair games followed by a presentation dinner in the 

evening. 

For further details email: Malcolm.gray@virgin.net 

For more information please email: sybroy@hotmail.com 

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to Bourne Free 2010 


Bourne Free is the annual celebration of all diversities that live in Bournemouth and over 

the weekend of the 9-11 July the (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) LGBT Pride 

Festival returns! 

Bourne Free strives towards universal equality for all and does this through entertainment 

and raising awareness. 

Bourne Free is an event jam packed with entertainers, a balloon release, live music and a march 

created for all diversities to enjoy. 

For further information please visit: www.bournefree.co.uk 


to The 2010 Southbourne Aerodrome 

12 Jul 2010 Centenary Celebrations 

This event celebrates the 100 th anniversary of the Aviation meeting at Southbourne Aerodrome in 

1910. The celebrations will pay homage to the honorable Charles S. Rolls, a pioneer aviator, who 

was killed at the aviation meeting one hundred years ago. 

The memorial consists of a four day programme, commencing at 10am on the 9 July and runs 

until 11.30pm on the 12 July. 

The event will include an ecumenical church service, a wreath laying ceremony, daily public 

visits to the memorial, an on site Charles S. Rolls Exhibition at St. Peter’s School in Southbourne 

and a tribute centenary dinner. 

For further details please contact Tony Harrington on: 01202 428819 

CONTENTS 


10 Jul 2010 Bicentenary Community and School 

Summer Fair 

Kings Park Primary School and the Springbourne Residents Phoenix Group have been working 

together to create a great community event, which will take place on Saturday 10 th July, 

from 12noon til 4pm, at Kings Park playing field and school playground. 

The Phoenix group have organized, among other things: a juggler on stilts, a mini steam 

train, wriggle and rhyme sessions and most importantly a history tent displaying 

photographs and information about Springbourne past. The school will be providing the 

choir, dancing displays as well as other stalls and food. A time capsule competition is also 

running and will be judged on the day. The capsule will be buried in the new park that will 

be next to Springbourne Library. 

Come and join in the fun! 

10 Jul 2010 Westbourne Orchestral Society’s 80 th 

Anniversary Concert 

This celebratory prom style concert is being held at the De Vere Suite at the Royal Bath 

Hotel, Bournemouth and is being conducted by Lee Marchant. The concert is due to run 

from 7.30pm – 10.30pm and will include a light supper. Smart dress required. Tickets cost 

£20 per person and groups of 10 are entitled to a 10% reduction. 

To book please telephone: 07772795905 and for more information please visit: 

www.westbourne-orchestra.co.uk/ 

10 Jul 2010 The 2010 Organ Concerts 

The Organ concerts return for their fourth season of Saturday concerts. Richmond Hill St. Andrew's 

URC, introduces the first of six concerts for 2010. Concerts are being held on Bourne Avenue 

and St. Stephen's Roadand, running from 3pm. 

For more information please visit: www.bournemouth-urc.org.uk 

Other dates include: 24 July 

7 & 28 August 

11 & 25 September 

CONTENTS 


10 Jul 2010 Saturday Morning in the Museum 


Society museum, 39 Christchurch Road, on our Saturday open mornings from 10.30am – 

12.30pm. 



Bournemouth area and one of the best displays of local geology. Throughout the summer 

we will be opening on some Saturday mornings with special hands-on activities for all ages. 

On Saturday 10 th July, we will be featuring Insects and Other Bugs. Come and learn more about 

the smaller members of the animal kingdom, looking at specimens from our collections. 

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14 Jul 2010 Young Stars 2010 

Young Stars is an event taking place on 14 July which celebrates the achievements from young 

people in Bournemouth. Nomination forms are set to be published in the Daily Echo and the 

deadline for nomination is 18 June. This event is being held at the Royal Bath Hotel at 7pm. 

For more information please email: bournemouthyoungstars2010@hotmail.com or telephone: 

01202 456206 

15 Jul 2010 The Bicentennial Banners Display 

Bournemouth Students have produced a selection of banners to celebrate the bicentenary which 

are to be exhibited at the Bournemouth Library from 15 July – 13 August. 

The banners will go on to the gallery wall on the second floor of the main library. 

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18 Jul 2010 Muscliff Fun Day 2010 

On the 18 July make sure you’re at the Shack Youth Club’s Muscliff Fun Day! The event was first 

created in 2008 and was designed to deliver a community day to the residents of Bournemouth. 

This year’s event will see a number of stalls and activities, such as a raffle, dog show and 

funfair. It will also explore the historic side of Throop, Muscliff, Stourvale and Holdenhurst, with 

guided walks promoting the history of the areas. 

The event will begin at 11am and run til 4pm and will be held at Muscliff Park, Shillingstone 

Drive, Bournemouth. 

For further information email: laurence.robson@bournemouth.gov.uk or telephone: 01202 

437803 

23 Jul 2010 Gala Bicentennial Dinner 

Join the Mayors of Bournemouth and the Lucerne on the Terrace at the Miramar for a very 

special event. Cocktails and canapés on the Terrace with music are being served at 6pm, 

then at 7pm dinner will be held on the New Sea View Restaurant Deck. 

Music throughout the evening will be provided by Bournemouth’s Champion Class Brass Band - 

Bournemouth Concert Brass with an entertaining repertoire of modern classics and traditional 

British favourites. Tickets are priced at £35 per person. 

For more information and to book a table please contact the Miramar Hotel on 01202 

556581 

23 Jul 2010 Boscombe Art Trail 

On the 23 July four of the seven innovative sculptures are being installed on Sea Road to form 

Boscombe’s first art tail. The remaining three are set to be installed by 30 September 2010. 

The designs created by Dorset artist Andy Kirkby and chosen by a panel of arts professionals, 

local people and ward councillor Lisa Northover, reflect the ideas put forward by local residents 

of Sea Road and the Undercliff Road, and the artists’ own distinctive approach to public art. 

For further information please visit: 

www.bournemouth.gov.uk/news/features/boscombearttrail.asp 

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24 Jul 2010 The Old Time Garden Party 

The Old Time Garden Party is taking place at the Avon Cliff Nursing and 

Residential Home on Christchurch Road between 11am – 4pm. The former 

Mayor of Bournemouth, Douglas Eyre, will be attending the event and 

there is set to be a performance from the Olde Tyme Players Theatre 

Company, as well as craft stalls and garden games. 

All money raised from this event will contribute to other annual events 

running throughout the year and will be given to this year’s chosen local 

charity, Woof Ability. This charity specialises in providing dogs as helpful 

aids to those with disabilities. 

For further information please email: avoncliff@coltencare.co.uk or 

telephone: 01202 789998 

25 Jul 2010 The 2010 Rifles Freedom Ceremony 

and Civic Reception 

The Rifles Freedom Ceremony and Civic Reception takes place on Sunday 25 July at the 

Bournemouth Pier Approach Area, from 14.30. There will be a formal presentation by the 

Borough Council of Freedom Rights to The Rifles and this will be followed by a Freedom 

March by soldiers from the Regiment. 

25 Jul 2010 Sunday Best Music Fest 

Sunday Best Music Fest is being held at Fernheath playing field from 11am – 7pm and is a free 

event open to all. Live acts, such as Tobbacco Road, have been confirmed as well as local 

choirs and dance schools. Children’s entertainment will be provided on the day and local stalls 

will also be up and running. 

This event is aimed at the community and encourages local businesses’ involvement. 

For more information please email: sundaybestmusicfest@hotmail.com or phone: 

07983544438 

CONTENTS 


25 Jul 2010 The Rendezvous Festival 

Bournemouth’s annual youth festival: for young people, by young people. 

Originally created to unite the youth of Bournemouth, Rendezvous is an arts festival 

incorporating everything from live music to large art sculptures. The aim of the festival is to 

provide somewhere where young people can show off their talents and appreciate the talents 

of others. Starting at 12noon and ending at 9pm, Rendezvous will bring together the youth of 

Bournemouth and provide a diverse range of attractions, from music and dancing to Tai Chi 

workshops and yoga! 

Rendezvous is a free event for all young people between the ages of 12 to 22. 

For more information email rendezvousfestival@hotmail.com 

31 Jul 2010 Bournemouth East Allotment’s 

Open Day 

The Bournemouth East Allotments Society is holding an open day which is running between 

11am – 2pm on their allotment grounds, Linsdale Road. The society is also celebrating their 

75 th year are hoping to promote their site to attract more members and associate members. 

For further information please telephone Mike Brunt: 01202 759266 

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August 





01 Aug 2010 The 2010 Thai Summer Festival 

Now established as the most prestigious Thai fair in the UK, make sure you don’t miss out 

on the Bournemouth Thai Language and Culture School’s Summer Fair on 1 st August at King’s 

Park. From 10am – 6pm visitors can witness a display of Classical Thai dancing and musical 

performances, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), fruit carvings, traditional Thai massage, activities 

for children and various stalls. There will also be an assortment of delicacies from London 

and South England’s best Thai eateries and a bar garden selling traditional Thai beers. 

Admission fee is £3.00 for adults, £1.00 for children, with under-five’s free. The proceeds 

of the admission charges will go to the Bournemouth Thai Language and Culture School. 

For more details see www.thai summerfair.co.uk or telephone: 01202 300916 

02 Aug 2010 

to Bournemouth Carnival Week 2010 


The week commencing the 2 August will see Bournemouth Carnival Week return for an action 

packed 7 days. Bournemouth Carnival Week was originally known as Bournemouth Regatta week 

and has been operating since the 1800s. Carnival activities include: the Carnival Queen, Prince 

Consort, Princess and Page Boy competition; sand building contests; duck racing; musical 

displays; beach quizzes; chalk drawing contests; dance shows; teddy bear’s picnic; bug hunting 

and decorating boats. 

For further information please visit: www.bournemouthcarnival.org.uk 

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to 

07 Aug 2010 

BSO – “Weekend of Magic” 

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra marks Bournemouth’s Bicentenary with an amazing 

two concerts - Proms in the Park - A Celebration of the Sea on Friday 6 August; plus 

Galactic Classics on Saturday 7 August, which offers several close encounters! 

Celebrate Bournemouth’s 200th birthday with the 

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in a spectacular gala 

concert on Friday 6th August at Bournemouth’s Meyrick Park. 

With popular classics such as Fingals Cave, Rule Britannia, 

Jerusalem and an explosive 1812 Overture this is a great way 

to spend a summer evening with family and friends. 

The BSO is delighted to be joined by conductor Peter Stark for 

this Bournemouth Bicentenary BSO concert. Born and brought 

up in Bournemouth, and a past pupil of Bournemouth School, 

Peter featured on the BBC programme Maestro and is a 

conductor of national renown. He is joined by tenor Jeffrey 

Lloyd-Roberts, who will be singing among other things ‘Our 

Bournemouth – the BSO’s new anthem written especially for 

the Bicentenary year. 

The Saturday night is the turn of Galactic Classics - a concert that celebrates all things 

other-worldly through the full power and scale of a symphony orchestra, so let the BSO take 

you on a journey far, far away! Complete with classic space-themed soundtracks by John 

Williams and James Horner such as E.T, Apollo 13, Star Wars and Avatar this is a concert 

designed for all the family… and hopefully not too many little green men……. 

Both concerts feature jumbo LED screens, special 

lighting effects, a fantastic fireworks finale and, 

new for this year, specially choreographed fire 

fountains – never seen before in the UK! 

To book, or for more details go to 

www.bsolive.com, or alternatively call the BSO 

Box Office on 01202 669925. 

CONTENTS 


07 Aug 2010 

to Saturday Morning in the 

28 Aug 2010 Museum 

Want to know more about the world around you? 

Visit the Bournemouth Natural Science Society 

museum, 39 Christchurch Road, on our Saturday 

open mornings from 10.30am – 12.30pm. 

The museum is based on collections made over the 

last century by members of the Society. It includes 

natural history specimens, finds from archaeological 

digs in and around the Bournemouth area and one of 

the best displays of local geology. Throughout the 

summer we will be opening on some Saturday 

mornings with special hands-on activities for all 

ages. 

On Saturday 7 th August, learn about what can be found along the seashore. Bring along finds 

from your own beachcombing for our experts to identify. 

On Saturday 21 st August, to coincide with the Bournemouth Air Festival, our special feature will 

be flying things from the natural world. Come and see some of the specimens from our natural 

history collections. 

On Saturday 28 th August, we will be featuring Bones and Big Cats. Come and see the latest 

evidence for the existence of big cats and make your own mind up. Our collection of skulls 

and bones will give you an insight into animal anatomy. Bring along your own specimens for 

our experts to identify. 

On Saturday 14 th August, the morning will include two special items. If you would like to know 

more about the Bournemouth area, spend some time looking at our exhibition of the town’s 

natural and local history. We will also be featuring a display of live butterflies. 


07 Aug 2010 Bournemouth Video Club Open Day 

Don’t miss out on the Bournemouth Video Club Open Day being held on 7 August at the 

Kinson Community Centre from 12.30pm – 4.30pm. 

CONTENTS 



to Bournemouth’s Natural History 

15 Aug 2010 Exhibition 

Want to know more about Bournemouth’s Natural History? Visit a new exhibition at the 

Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road, which tells the story of the 

town’s Geology, Archaeology and Wildlife using specimens from the Society’s collections. 



Bournemouth area and one of the best displays of local geology. The exhibition runs from 

10.30am – 4pm. 



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The Pelhams Art Club 2010 Exhibition 

Between the 13 August and 15 of August a three day Pelhams Art event is taking place. The event 

is to be held at Pamphill Parish Hall from 10am – 6pm. Admission if free to the exhibition so 

make sure you don’t miss out. 

For more information please email: colin_cripps@btinternet.com 

14 Aug 2010 Moordown Village Fete 2010 

Moordown Village Fete will be held at Redhill Park, Moordown on August 14 th from 12noon 

til 5pm. There will be stalls, a band, various side shows, games and traditional races for 

children and parents. All are welcome and entry is free. 

CONTENTS 


15 Aug 2010 Charminster Family Fun Day 

Don’t miss out on Charminster’s first Fun day! 

Organised by the Queens Park and Charminster Community Forum, the Charminster Family 

Fun Day will take place from 12noon til 4pm at Cyril Play Park in Cyril Road. 

The park will be alive with plenty of community entertainment, including a memory tent 

providing local history to fellow residents, a visit from the Fire Brigade and the Police PITO 

van and food stalls with old-fashioned sweets, a hog roast and an ice-cream van. 

There will be traditional entertainment such as a Punch n Judy show (1.00-2.00pm), Story 

Time (2.00-2.30pm) and children’s sporting activities such as skipping, sack and egg and 

spoon races. Children’s game stalls will be present, including trampolines, face-painting 

and the football game ‘how quick can you kick’. A live band will play from noon - 1pm and 

organ music will be playing during the afternoon. 

The organisers of the event are also running a time capsule competition for local children, 

and asking them to include what they think would be of interest in 200 years. 

18 Aug 2010 The 2010 Boscombe Resource 

Centre Exhibition 

An exhibition of photographs and recollections celebrating Boscombe… 

The Boscombe Resource Centre is a day provision for people over 18 who have disabilities 

and for people with mental health needs. 

The photography group have been capturing the landscape and architecture surrounding 

Boscombe and looking at how this has changed through the years. People’s memories have 

been recorded and will be shown alongside photographs in an exhibition. To be held in 

conjunction with the centre’s summer fayre. The exhibition runs from 11am – 2pm at 2a 

Owl’s Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH5 1AA. 

For more information please telephone: 01202 309745 

CONTENTS 



to 


The 2010 Bournemouth Air Festival 

After the enormous success of the previous two More Bus Bournemouth Air Festivals, the 

show that saw over one million people flock to Bournemouth beach in 2009 is back! This 

really is an event not to be missed, so make sure you’re there to enjoy the spectacular 

aviation displays and more that will be sure not to disappoint. 

For more information please see www.bournemouthair.co.uk 

21 Aug 2010 Flying Fishstock 2010 

From 4pm – 10pm (after the Airshow) get yourself down to Fisherman’s Walk Bandstand, 

Southbourne, where there will be live music, a fire-eater, dancing acts, onsite bar, stalls, 

children’s activities and refreshments. This event has been organised by the Friends of 

Fisherman’s Walk volunteer community group and is a free family event. 

For more information please see www.fishermanswalk.co.uk or call Chris on 01202 

425100 

21 Aug 2010 Help for Heroes Black Tie Dinner 

On 21 August a black tie dinner is being held in aid of Help for Heroes and the Variety Club at 

the Pavilion Ballroom. The event will start at the Royal Bath Hotel at 7pm, going on to the 

Pavilion at 8pm. Tickets are very limited so be quick! 

For further information please telephone Len Segal on: 07880707144 or Frances Cornelius 

on: 07724446508 

CONTENTS 


30 Aug 2010 Charity Cricket Match 

Make sure you’re at Dean Park Cricket Ground on 

30 th August to watch the Mayor of Bournemouth’s 

XI take on the Lashings World XI… 

A special Bicentennial Charity Cricket Match will be 

taking place on bank holiday Monday featuring 

recent Test stars from England, West Indies, 

Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan. There will also 

be stalls, the famous Lashings Cricket 

entertainment and bar and refreshment facilities at 

this great family event. 

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are 

priced at £5 for adults, £3 for children. Please 

remember to bring your own chairs/rugs as seating 

will be limited. 

Bookings are also being taken for a VIP 3-course 

lunch/tea, starting at 12noon, at a cost of £60 per 

person, which includes match admission. The tables 

of ten will be hosted by the Lashings Test players. 

For tickets for the match and the lunch please send a cheque, made payable to MAYOR’S 

CHARITY APPEAL FUND, to Mrs Hazel Randall, Mayor’s PA, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, 

Bournemouth, BH2 6DY. 

For more information please see www.lashings.co.uk/fixtures-events or email 

christopher@mayne.fsbusiness.co.uk 

CONTENTS 


September 





07 Sept 2010 Stromenti – Boscombe Ensemble 

On Tuesday 7 September at 7.30am Boscombe’s resident professional ensemble are playing 

a Baroque music and Charles Hubert concert. Parry with David Warwick (organ), and Fiona 

McKinley (solo violin). Tickets are priced at £9 per person and the concert is being held at 

the St. Clements Church. 

For further information please visit: www.stromenti.com 

09 Sept 2010 The CAB’s 70 th Birthday Party 

The Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau is celebrating their 70 th Birthday in style with a party! 

The event is taking place in the Town Hall, both in the Council Chamber and in the West Hants 

Room. 

For further information please email: admin@bournemouthcab.co.uk 

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CONTENTS 



to The 2010 All Saints Dramatic 

11 Sept 2010 Society – Separate Tables 

The All Saints Dramatic Society will be celebrating their 60 th Birthday in 2010 with a 

production of Terence Rattigan's Separate Tables. The productions will run from 7.30 -10.15 

and are being held at the De La Salle Theatre, St. Peter’s School in Southbourne 

11 Sept 2010 Bournemouth People First 

Festival of Diversity 

This festival will celebrate the lives, abilities, history and culture of people with learning 

disabilities in Bournemouth. The event will bring the community together to understand the 

expertise, skills and talents of people with learning disabilities and will also celebrate 

Bournemouth People First’s achievements. 

Running from 12 – 4pm in Boscombe Chine Gardens, the festival will include exhibitions, stalls, 

a raffle, arts and crafts, plant stalls, tombola, cakes and a range of workshops run by people 

with learning disabilities. 

For further information please email: speakingup@bournemouthpeoplefirst.co.uk or visit 

www.bournemouthpeoplefirst.co.uk 

11 Sept 2010 English Heritage Open Day 

Ono Saturday 11 September an English Heritage Open Day is being held at St. Clements 

Church from 10am – 4pm. The Coda Fiddle will perform at 10am at this free event and 

there will be s selection of live music performed throughout the day suitable for the entire 

family. 


CONTENTS 



to Open Weekend - Bournemouth 

12 Sept 2010 Natural Science Society 

Don’t miss this opportunity to view the specimens in the Bournemouth Natural Science 

Society museum, 39 Christchurch Road, including those not usually on show. All the 

Society’s experts will be at the museum to answer your questions. 

The weekend will include a special exhibition marking Bournemouth’s architectural 

heritage over 200 years, as part of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week. This exhibition 

runs from 10.30am – 4pm. 


12 Sept 2010 British Baroque Violin Sonatas 

On Sunday 12 September a British Baroque Violin Sonatas performance with Jack Maguire 

is being held at the St. Clements Church, Boscombe at 3.30pm. David Warwick is set to 

accompany on the harpsichord and Denis May shall be introducing a Baroque Composers 

Portrait Exhibition at the Litchfield Festival. Tickets are priced at £7 per person. 


19 Sept 2010 Adult Winners of B’mouth Music 

Festival 

On Sunday 19 September at 3pm the adult winners of Bournemouth Music Festival will 

perform with members of Stromenti at the St. Clements Church. Francesca Saracino, the 

past winner and award winning student at Birmingham Concervatoire, will sing arias from 

Bach Mass in B minor. The event is sponsored by Marvis Hammond and Richard Gilbert- 

Johnson. Tickets are priced at £6 per person. 

For more information please visit: www.achurchnearyou.com/bournemouth-stclement 

CONTENTS 


26 Sept 2010 The 2010 Castlepoint Fun Run 

The Castlepoint Run Fun is back following the 

success of last year’s event! 

Set to take place on 26 September at the Littledown 

Centre between 10am and 3pm, the 2010 Fun Run will 

people of all ages getting fit, healthy and on the run! 

Last years event raised £2000 for the Dorset and 

Somerset Air Ambulance. This year you can run for 

your school, club or as an individual, and there will be 

a family race for under 8’s, as well as an adults 5k 

event. The entry for the adults 5k run is £5, with all 

proceeds going to the Dorset and Somerset Air 

Ambulance, and all children’s races are free to enter. 

There will be medals for all finishers, and for schools 

that enter teams, the opportunity to win a visit to 

their school from Olympic marathon runner Liz 

Yelling. 

You can download an entry form from www.poolerunners.com or pick one up from the 

Castlepoint Management Suite. 

For more information please see www.castlepointshopping.com or call 07799 657751 

CONTENTS 


October 





01 Oct 2010 

to Mary Shelley Weekend 2010 


Mary and Percy were shunned by conventional society and became both outcasts and exiles. To 

reflect this local playwright, Nell Leyshon is keen to develop a Festival project with Vita Nova. 

During the weekend members of Dorset Dinner Speakers will be reading from Mary's books. There 

will also be an actress reading from her letters, and there are plans to work closely with the 

Poole Literary Festival. 

Artist, Diane Roberts, will be running a children's workshop and students from the Arts University 

College will exhibit their Frankenstein works at the BNSS. Three women from Viaraggio, Italy 

will also be taking part. 


to 


2010 Chess Congress 

The Bicentenary Chess Congress is being held at the Bournemouth International Hotel on West 

Cliff. It features the Open Championships, the Majors, the Minors and includes five tournaments 

running for four hours each. 

The entry fee ranges from £15 for under 18s to £25 for the Open Championships. For further 

information and entry forms please visit: www.dorsetchess.org.uk 

CONTENTS 


10 Oct 2010 Dorset Country Orchestra 

On Sunday 10 October at 3.30pm the Dorset Country Orchestra, conductor Ian Pillow, Jack 

Maguire, Bloch Baal Shem Suite and Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique will perform at 

the St. Clements Church. Tickets are £8 per person. 

For more information please visit: www.achurchnearyou.com/bournemouth-stclement 

20 Oct 2010 National Renewal of the Guide 

Promise 

On October 20th at 20.10, all members of Guiding will be meeting in various venues 

across Bournemouth to join other members nationally by internet link to renew their 

Promise. This will be the Final event in the Centenary Celebrations for Guiding members. 


to Bournemouth Literary Festival 2010 


Bournemouth Literary Festival 2010 (Freedom Books and Imagination) is being held this October 

form 22 – 28 at various different locations across Bournemouth. 

For more information please visit: www.bournemouthliteraryfestival.co.uk 

24 Oct 2010 Bicentenary Literary Guided Walk 

The Bournemouth Literary Festival 2010 explores the town's literary links over the past 200 

years. 

It leaves from outside St Peter's Church, Hinton Road at 2pm on Sunday 24th October, ends at 

the Square, and the cost per person is £3.50. 

For further details see www.bournemouthliteraryfestival.co.uk and click on "2010 Events" 

or email johnwal@hotmail.co.uk 

CONTENTS 


25 Oct 2010 The Story of Bournemouth Pavilion 

The Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s Literary and Music Society, in St Stephens Road, are holding a 

bicentenary themed talk on the Story of Bournemouth Pavilion. The talk will be given by author 

Hugh Ashley, the Pavilion archivist. The event is open to all and is priced at £3 per person, which 

includes refreshments. 

30 Oct 2010 BSO – “Invitation to the Dance” 

The BSO are back and will be whirling you away by the music of the dance at 7.30pm on 30 

October at the Pavilion Theatre. Works performed include: Weber, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and 

Dvorak. 

For further information or to book visit: www.bsolive.com, or alternatively call the BSO 

Box Office on 01202 669925 

31 Oct 2010 Halloween 2010 

Wait and see what Bournemouth Tourism have got in store for you over the Pagan Festival, 

Halloween! Celebrations will be taking place for children in the Lower Gardens. 

For more information please visit: www.bournemouth.co.uk 

CONTENTS 


November 





06 Nov 2010 The 2010 Littledown Fireworks 

In celebration of the famous Guy Fawkes festival, the Littledown Centre are putting on a 

fabulous fireworks display at the Littledown Centre, commemorating the 5 November. 

This event will be running from 5pm until 10pm and will also feature a UK Record Conga attempt! 

More details to follow 

07 Nov 2010 Young Winners of B’mouth Music 

Festival 

On Sunday 7 November at 3.30pm the under 19’s winners of Bournemouth will perform at the St. 

Clements Church with Stromenti. This event is a Bournemouth Rotary Concert and is sponsored 

by Princecroft Willis. Tickets are priced at £6 per person. 

For more information please visit: www.stromenti.com 

09 Nov 2010 The Life and Times of the 

Bournemouth Sinfonietta 

At St. Saviour’s Church on the 9 November, a performance of The Life and Times of the 

Bournemouth Sinfonietta will be shown. 

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09 Nov 2010 Bournemouth Gramophone Society 

On the 9 November join in with the Bournemouth Gramophone Society’s celebrations which 

are to take place at St. Saviour’s Church Hall on Colemore Road, Ilford. 

20 Nov 2010 BSO – “Northern Festivities” 

The BSO are back and are celebrating the majesty and music of the north at 7.30pm on 20 

November at the Pavilion Theatre. Works performed include: Mendelssohn, Prokoviev, Sibelius, 

Grieg. 

For further information or to book visit: www.bsolive.com, or alternatively call the BSO 

Box Office on 01202 669925 

20 Nov 2010 Westbourne Orchestral Society 

Attend a concert by the Westbourne Orchestral Society being held from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at 

St. Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road. The programme of music includes the: The 

Bicentenary Anthem, Magic Flute Overture, Serenade to Music, Zadok the Priest and 

Symphony No 9. Tickets are priced at £5 on the door. 


28 Nov 2010 The 2010 Christmas Lights Switch On 

The traditional light switch on in the Square takes place on the 28 November. A real family 

event, so come and join in the fun and start your Christmas celebrations. 

Further information to follow 

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11 Dec 2010 Coda Fiddle Orchestra Xmas Concert 

On Saturday 11 December at 11.15am the Coda Fiddle Orchestra will perform their Christmas 

concert at the St. Clements Church. This event is completely free. 


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This calendar reflects upon the events held in connection with Bournemouth’s Centenary 

Celebrations but is not intended to be a detailed historical document. 

It is hoped that the views and information within this calendar will convey a flavour of 

some of the scenes and events from 1910, together with a brief understanding of the 

town. 

Calendars can be found at the Visitor’s Information Bureau on Westover Road, 

Bournemouth. 

This information was correct at the time of printing; however dates should be checked either with the organisers or the 

web site. 

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