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Upcoming Events...
May Easter Crafts and Treasure Hunts at Dorset Libraries You'll see mermaid tails around Boscombe, Bournemouth, Castlepoint and Christchurch libraries throughout May. They're part of the Julia's House Great Tail Trail, and have been decorated by local schools. Download the app to follow the trail - there are over 80 tails around the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area. Sunday 18th May 2025 The Bournemouth And Poole Distinguished Gentleman's Ride They'll be riding for men's health on Sunday 18th May, and although the route has yet to be announced, they typically ride through Poole, Bournemouth and Boscombe. The ride will see classic and vintage style motorcycles, with riders dressing dapper and riding to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research. Allen Millyard from 'The Motorbike Show' will be taking part this year, and you'll need to register to take part. Search for 'Gentlemens Ride Bournemouth' to find out more. Sunday 18th May 2025 - 9-4pm Dorset Blind Association Motor Show At Lulworth 2025 Join us for the Dorset Blind Association’s 9th Annual Motor Show at Lulworth Castle on Sunday, 18th May 2025! The event is open to the general public, free of charge. The showground will be free to the public and feature a family fun day with live music, a kids’ area with entertainment, artisan stalls, and a fantastic selection of food and drinks, including vegetarian and vegan options. Bring your family, friends, and even your four-legged companions (dogs must be kept on a lead) for a day of fun and support for a great cause! May Nordic Walking There’s an opportunity to learn the technique of Nordic Walking from a qualified instructor in an hour and a half session. A great social activity to help increase your levels of exercise and improve your health and wellbeing. Tuesday 27 May, 11.30am to 1pm, Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne Saturday 10 May, 9.30am to 11am, Stour Meadows Blandford Wednesday 14 May, 10.30am to 12pm, Moors Valley Country Park A course is £15 per person and poles are provided for the duration of the course. To book your place or to find other locations and dates available, call 01425 480811 or search for ‘Nordic Walking’ at the Dorset Council website. 24th May to 8th June Purbeck Art Weeks 2025 PAW 2025 will take place from 24th May to 8th June. You can expect a vibrant mix of exhibitions, some spellbinding performances, open studios, and hands-on activities that celebrate local creativity while bringing world-class talent to Purbeck. Our artists will welcome you to their Open Studios where you’ll find unique paintings, sculpture, glass work, textiles, ceramics and more. Rollington Barn, near Corfe Castle, is the festival hub, and will be hosting our extensive collective exhibition – here you can find out about all our concerts, talks and other activities. Next to the Courtyard Café is our Pop-Up Studio tent with different artists in action every day – and across the way in the Byre is an imaginative display of work on the theme of Myths, Monsters and Legends by young people involved in our Purbeck Young Artists scheme. At the far end of the Byre you will find this year’s interactive installation – a kinetic sculpture called ‘Scrolling’ by Emma Browning. Do go along and have a scroll. Music lovers are also in for a treat, with an exceptional line-up of concerts spanning centuries of sound. This includes our new mini-festival weekend (Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st June) where you can immerse yourself in captivating vocal and instrumental performances. Sunday 25th May 2025 - 10:30am to 5:30pm Spetisbury Country Day 2025 Set on the banks of the river Stour, in the heart of the Dorset, Spetisbury Country Day is a traditional celebration of the countryside. There will be arena events, music, crafts, demonstrations, animals, side shows, a food court, a real ale tent and much more. The event aims to give an enjoyable, relaxed day where all of the family can have fun, and also experience and learn about country life. You are welcome to bring chairs and a picnic to sit and enjoy the day. Dogs are very welcome, although must be kept on a lead at all times. There will be a fun dog show running alongside the event if you want to join the competition. Wednesday 28th May 6-10pm Dance Beats Cancer Show at Bournemouth Life Centre, Moordown Now in its 7th year, the Dance Beats Cancer Show aims to provide opportunities for new dancers just starting out, to share the stage with experienced and professional performers. We welcome all levels of experience, all ages and all dance genres for this inclusive event. We are delighted to welcome back DJ, Presenter and Podcast Host , Allan Turner Ward to host the show this year. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. All proceeds go to Youth Cancer Trust. The Dorset based charity provides therapeutic wellbeing holidays and secure online support to young people living with and beyond cancer. To find out more please go to www.youthcancertrust.org Friday 30th And Saturday 31st May - 10:30am to 6pm both days Swanage FairyFestival 2025 - Sandpit Field The Fairy Festival will be making a huge splash again this year in Swanage, with the spectacular live mermaid show, and so much more. There’s a new spectacular underwater Mermaid show, as well as Princess Singalongs and Fairy and Superhero Game shows. There’s also a Horrible history style Rap workshop show and Circus workshops, as well as the chance to ride Princess and Thor, our real life Unicorns. Tickets are ONLY available on our Website - www.swanagefairyfestival.com Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2025 Looking for a perfect summer event for the whole family? Join us at the Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, which is an annual celebration of folk music, traditional dance, and community spirit. Event highlights include live folk music, traditional dance, family friendly activities, craft beers and local treats. There’s also the Saturday afternoon procession through Wimborne’s town centre. Saturday 14th June Harry Paye Day, Poole Quay The annual Harry Paye Day is back at Poole Quay on Saturday 14th June. Organised by the Pirates of Poole, the event raises money for three local charities, nominated by the public. The afternoon starts with a parade of pirates and there will be plenty of live music. There will be cannon firing every hour, fairground rides and a childrens fancy dress competition. Harry Paye was a pirate and Old Harry Rocks are named after him. The Pirates of Poole were originally founded in 1926 to raise money for charity and keep the history of the town alive. For more information head to Facebook and search for ‘Pirates of Poole’. May, June and July Unearthed: The Power Of Gardening You'll be able to see the British Library Living Knowledge Network panel exhibition called 'Unearthed: The Power of Gardening', which will explore the transformative power of gardening. Gardening is so much more than the nation’s favourite pastime. 'Unearthed' celebrates gardening as a force for creativity, resilience and connection. From the people who have fought for the right and space to garden to the stories of the plants we use for food and medicine, discover how gardening has shaped our lives, our communities, and our planet. Find the exhibition at Christchurch library in May, Broadstone library in June and Winton Library in July, and look out for our special gardening-related events.