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Local events in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

NOTE: Although we do our best to keep the following listings accurate, we cannot predict event cancellations. With that in mind we recommend contacting the event organisers when possible to check details before setting off on a long car journey.

Monday 1st until April 2010 – Chinese New Year 2010 Lantern Festival which will include displays of Chinese lanterns in Bournemouth Gardens, The Town Hall, Charminster Road, Boscombe and the libraries with a celebration held at the town hall on 16th February from 3:00pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year – Inner Sanctum Ghost Walks starting at Scaplen's Court, High Street, Poole from 7:45pm until approximately 9:30pm (weather permitting). Admission: £5.00 adults, £2.50 concessions. For more details or to book contact (01202) 672757 or 07964742931.

March 2010 Events

Wednesday 3rd

Boscombe Camera Club at United Reform Church Hall, Ropley Road, Boscombe from 7:30pm. For further details, please call: Randy Durrette, (01202) 395824.

Wednesday 3rd

Highcliffe Art Fellowship (Deborah Vallance – Batik – The Techniques) at Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe at 2:30pm. For more details, contact Dennis Ford (01425) 275418.

Friday 5th

Christchurch Floral Society at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch at 2:00pm. For more details, contact Margaret Nippard (01202) 482531.

Friday 5th until Monday 8th – Through the Lens (a photography event celebrating 200 years of Bournemouth). Images of past and present will be displayed along the glass divide of Bournemouth Pier.

Saturday 6th

AFC Bournemouth V Morecambe at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3:00pm. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk.

Sunday 7th

Vintage Transport Day at Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Hurn, Christchurch at 10:00am until 4:00pm. Admission: £4.00 adults, £2.00 5–16 years, free for under 5's. For more details, please call (01202) 473141 or visit www.aviation–museum.co.uk.

Monday 8th

Boscombe Art Circle (Rex Trayhorne – Landscape in watercolour) at Tuckton Social Club, Tuckton Road, Southbourne at 7:00pm. For more details, contact Heather Hailey (01202) 303087.

West Country Embroiderers (Indian Stitchery) at Priory House, Christchurch at 9:45am until 3:00pm. Must be booked in advance by contacting Jean Jones (01202) 479000.

Wednesday 10th

Christchurch Arts Guild (Jan Freeman – Acrylics) at All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford at 7:00pm. For more details, contact Andy Blake (01425) 610490.

Thursday 11th

East Dorset Marquetry Group meeting at Stanpit Village Hall, Christchurch at 2:00pm until 4:00pm. For more details, contact Peter Mollan (01425) 276097.

Thursday 11th

Pelhams Art Club (workshop) at Kinson Community Centre, Kinson at 9:15am until 12:15pm. For more details, contact Colin Cripps (01202) 573391.

Saturday 13th

Christchurch Lace Society at United Reform Church, Burton at 10:00am until 3:00pm. For more details, contact Dora Clayton (01202) 471443.

Sunday 14th

Spectacle in the Square (a showcase of various talents such as, juggling, dancing, drama, music, comedy which are themed around the past 200 years of Bournemouth) in the Town Centre. Admission: free.

Wednesday 17th

Boscombe Camera Club at United Reform Church Hall, Ropley Road, Boscombe from 7:30pm. For further details, please call: Randy Durrette, (01202) 395824.

Thursday 18th

Christchurch Woodturners AGM at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Mudeford at 7:30pm. For more details, contact Moira Powell (01202) 829177.

Friday 19th

Southbourne Art Society at Immanuel Church, Southbourne at 2:00pm until 4:00pm. For more details, contact Morag Dixon (01202) 475951.

Saturday 20th – Pelhams Art Club (workshop) at Kinson Community Centre, Kinson at 10:00pm – 4:00pm. For more details, contact Colin Cripps (01202) 573391.

Spring Tales (children's wildlife activities) at Upton Country Park, Poole at 10:30am – 12:00pm. Admission: £1.00 per child, please turn up with appropriate clothing. For more details, please call (01202) 261306.

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st – Sorted Surf Festival at The Overstrand, Undercliff Drive, Boscombe. For more details, please call (01202) 300668.

Sunday 21st

Sport Relief Mile at Littledown Leisure Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth at 10:00am. For more details, please visit www.sportrelief.com. All participants must have registered prior to the day.

Spring Equinox Ghost Walk, meet at the arches of the old town hall in Christchurch at 6:30pm. Admission: £3.00 adults, £1.50 children, tickets available from Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. For more details, please call (01202) 471780.

Boscombe Baptist Church's Anniversary 2010 (135th Birthday celebrations, also celebrating Bournemouth's 200th Birthday) at Palmeston Road, Boscombe at 10:30am until 11:45am and 6:30pm

Monday 22nd

Hengist Group of Artists at Tuckton Social Club, Tuckton at 7:00pm starting at 7:15pm. For more details, contact Richard Titcumb (01202) 427581.

Wednesday 24th

Christchurch Arts Guild (critique with John Bowen) at All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford at 7:00pm. For more details, contact Andy Blake (01425) 610490.

Thursday 25th

East Dorset Marquetry Group meeting at Stanpit Village Hall, Christchurch at 2:00pm until 4:00pm. For more details, contact Peter Mollan (01425) 276097.

Pelhams Art Club (workshop) at Kinson Community Centre, Kinson at 9:15am until 12:15pm. For more details, contact Colin Cripps (01202) 573391.

Saturday 27th

AFC Bournemouth V Accrington at the Fitness First Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3:00pm. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk.

The Pink Ball in aid of raising money for Cancer Research UK at The Carrington House Hotel, 27–31 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth from 6:30pm until 1:00am. Tickets: £42.00 inc. 3 course meal, live music and grand draw. For more details, please call Tara Nix (01258) 454133 or email: info@charitypinkball.com.

Sunday 28th

Fitness First Bournemouth Bay Run 2010, races start at Pier Approach, Bournemouth. For more details, please call (01202) 451195 or visit www.bhf.org.uk/bayrun. All participants must have registered prior to the day. Please note, half marathon now full.

Spring Art Activities (children's wildlife activities) at Upton Country Park, Poole at 10:30am – 12:00pm. Admission: £1.00 per child, please turn up with appropriate clothing. For more details,
please call (01202) 261306.

Signs of Spring Walk (children's wildlife activities) at Upton Country Park, Poole at 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Admission: £1.00 per child, please turn up with appropriate clothing. For more details,
please call (01202) 261306.

Sunday 28th until 12th September – Classic Cars on the Prom (every Sunday) at West Overcliff Promenade at 4:00pm until 6:30pm. Admission: free for eligible cars and viewers. For more details, please call 07886 336749 or visit: www.ccotp.co.uk/.

Wednesday 31st

Boscombe Camera Club at United Reform Church Hall, Ropley Road, Boscombe from 7:30pm. For further details, please call: Randy Durrette, (01202) 395824.

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