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Coming to England

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts 21 Kingland Road, Poole

The UK tour of the stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin's much-loved book, Coming to England, will head to Lighthouse Pool in February 2025. This vibrant and energetic new play with music from Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios tells Floella’s personal story of moving to England in the 1960s at the age of 10. Coming […]

£14.98

The Matchstick Fleet – by Philip Warren

The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

The Matchstick Fleet by Philip Warren is making it's return to the Fleet Air Arm Museum! Come and see a hand-crafted fleet all made with matchsticks! The collection, built entirely from matches and matchboxes, spans 525 ships and 1000 aircraft. A culmination of a lifetime’s work, it includes the ships of the Royal Navy and […]

Autism Friendly Day at Monkey World

Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for support all ensure that Monkey World is a great day out – for all.

Love is in the water. Visit the Oceanarium this February half term!

Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

This February Half Term, bring your loved ones for a day full of discovery, fun, and unforgettable moments! Whether you're planning a family adventure, a day out with friends, or a unique Valentine's date, dive in with a splash! Exciting news! We have teamed up with RockReef this Half Term! Purchase a full price Oceanarium […]

Futureland 90s rave

pilgrim house 1 hope square, Weymouth

Go back to the 90s with this special event for cancer research. We have seven DJs. DJ Druid Dj jammin both original 90s DJs also joining them is Tim lyall Tim is originally from Weymouth and played in the 90s since then he has moved and DJ all around the world also on the lineup, […]

£10

Brick Builders: Inventors and Innovators at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

Under Concorde 002, the first British-made Concorde, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is joined by Brickideas for a creative construction challenge and trail, where visitors can unleash their inner inventor! Budding builders are encouraged to take inspiration as they explore the museum, seeing everything from the early fixed-wing aircraft, to iconic Second World War warbirds […]

Death and Service – a talk by Richard Cooper-Wright

Church House Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port

There are more than 800 First World War graves in over 240 cemeteries and churchyards across Somerset. Each of the names on those gravestones has a story connected to it, a story of family and of tragedy, a story of life on the battlefield and of love on the home front. Richard will be uncovering […]

Gravellers

Child Okeford Village Hall Child Okeford

Help us celebrate the 21st birthday of our charity SERO, raising funds for local charities and Julia's House Children's Hospice.  Light entertainment, singing and music from local group The Gravellers, talk and presentation from Julia's House Bar raffle and silent auction - £15 includes light refreshments

£15

Choral Evensong

St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd February at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Rheinberger ‘Abendlied’, Tomkins ‘Second Service’, Seal ‘Preces & Responses’ and Elgar ‘Give unto the Lord’. Do join us for this free event and stay for a glass of wine […]

Free

Boogie Bingo

Key West Bar & Grill, Bournemouth BH2 5AA Key West Bar & Grill, Bournemouth

Release your inner Bowie and join us for our 80’s Boogie Bingo bash in Bournemouth! Have the time of your life as you play bingo and dance ‘All Night Long*’ (*until 11:30pm). Get ‘Into the Groove’ and come dressed in your best (or original) 80s outfits and costumes. Shell suits, legwarmers and big hair strongly […]

£15

Artsreach and Woodlands Village Hall presents Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell – Music for Cows

Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

Arthur Coates and Kerran Cotterell are an exciting and energetic young folk duo who are quickly carving out a name for themselves with their unique style, rooted in Quebecois traditional music fused with songs from around the British Isles and North America. Arthur Coates is an award-nominated musician who studied violin and piano at the […]

£6 – £18

Baby & Children’s Preloved Sale

Pimperne Village Hall Newfield Rd, Pimperne

Clothes, toys, books, puzzles, linen, and nursery equipment (maternity to 12 years). some child product business tables available. Free entry. Refreshments available. Don't forget to bring your shopping bags. This is a table top sale, if you would like a table £5 preloved/10 business please contact our Facebook page or email us at [email protected]