General Events

See our list of General Events for May 2012…

Ongoing - Talks and lectures on the subjects of science, nature and history take place throughout the year at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society Hall, 39 Christchurch Road , Bournemouth. For further details tel: (01202) 553525 or visit: www.bnss.org.uk

Tuesdays until 25th September - Coles Miller's Dream Machines annual weekly motorcycle gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00pm. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com

Wednesday 2nd - Talk: First Women Olympians of the Modern Era at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch . Talk starts: 2.00pm. Tickets: £5.00

Friday 4th - Monday 7th - May Day Fun Fair at KingPark, Bournemouth. Open daily from 1.00pm - 10.00pm.

Friday 4th - A Night of Boxing at Winton Conservative Club, Wimborne Road , Winton, Bournemouth. Doors: 6.00pm. Boxing Starts: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.00

Fridays until Friday August 26th - RockleyPark Quay For My Car, annual weekly motor gathering at Poole Quay from 6.00p.m. For further details contact Poole Tourism, tel: (01202) 253253 or visit: www.pooletourism.com

Saturday 5th - Monday 7th - Bournemouth Thai Food Festival at Bournemouth Sqaure.

Saturday 5th - Monday 7th - St Stephens Church May Festival at St Stephens Church, St Stephens Way , Bournemouth. For full programme visit: http://btcp.org.uk/

Saturday 5th - Exhibition of Bonsai and 23rd Open Competition at Kinson Community Centre, PelhamsPark, Kinson, Bournemouth. 10.30am - 5.00pm

Saturday 5th - Uncover South West Film Festival at Winton Life Centre, 711 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth. Tickets: £8.00

Saturday 5th - AFC Bournemouth v Preston at Seward Stadium, KingsPark, Bournemouth. Kick off at 3.00pm. For ticket prices and availability tel: (01202) 726357 or visit: www.afcb.co.uk

Saturday 5th - Natterjack Toads at Dusk £3.00 per person.

Sundays until 23rd September - Classic Cars On The Prom , West Overcliff Promenade, Bournemouth (no event on September 2nd). Cars on display: 4.00pm. - 6.30pm. This weekly event &other seafront activities. Please check on the day from 10.00am. by tel: (07885) 792711

Monday 7th - Poole Street Arts Festival on Poole Quay, Poole. 11.00am - 6.00pm.

Friday 11th - The Steam Punk Masquerade Ball at O2 Academy, 570 Christchurch Road , Bournemouth. Doors open: 10.00pm. Tickets: £10.00

Friday 11th - Saturday 20th - Christchurch Food and Wine Festival events held at various venues around Christchurch.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th - Little Munchkins Cookery Party (3-5 year olds) at The Priory School, Wick Lane, Christchurch . Times: 10.30am and 2.30pm. Entry: £5.00

Saturday 12th - VIP Lunch with Lesley Waters at Kings Hotel, Castle Street, Christchurch . From 11.30am. Tickets: £25.00

Sunday 13th - Know Your Bird Song (nature walk) commencing at 5.30am. and lasting up to 3 hours. Meet in the Solent Meads Car Park in Rolls Drive , Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 per person

Sunday 13th - VIP Lunch with James Martin at Kings Hotel, Castle Street, Christchurch . From 11.30am. Tickets: £35.00

Sunday 13th - Walk4Water starting from Branksome Dene Chine Car Park, Pinewood Road , Poole. Register at www.wateraid-dorsetsupport.org

Monday 14th - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Turbary Common commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet in the lay by opposite 120 Turbary Park Avenue Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person.

Wednesday 16th - Talk: Companion Gardening with Diana Guy at Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch . Talk starts: 2.00pm. Tickets: £5.00

Wednesday 16th - Willy Wonkas Pudding Tasting Event at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch . Begins at 7.00pm. Tickets £30.00 (includes arrival drink, main course with glass of wine and six course pudding taster.)

Thursday 17th - Alex Ad Hoc - An Evening of Food and Wine Tasting at Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Begins at 7.00pm. Tickets £30.00 (includes two course dinner and glass of wine)

Friday 18th - Museums at Night featuring work by Geoffrey Dashwood at Russell-Cotes Art Galley and Museum, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Open until 9.00pm.

Friday 18th - Learn More About Tea at the Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch . Begins at 2.30pm. Entry: £10.00 (includes afternoon tea)

Friday 18th - Summer Musical Soiree (LV Streetwise fundraising evening) at Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch. From 7.00pm. Tickets: £50.00. Please contact Debbie Knight, LV=Streetwise Fundraising Coordinator for tickets and more details on (01202) 531001 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday 19th - Diamonds Are Forever Charity Ball at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road , Bournemouth. Starts at 7.00pm. Tickets £45.00 each or Table of 10 for £420.00. Ticket Reservations from Elsbeth Caswell - tel: (01202) 247021 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th - Beach to Beach Bike Ride starting from Dean Court , Bournemouth. For more information visit: www.asthma.org.uk/get-involved/events/challenge-events/cycling/beach-to-beach-bike-ride/

Saturday 19th - Mini Steam on the Quay on Poole Quay, Poole. 10.00am - 5.00pm

Sunday 20th - Wrestling Spectacular at Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road , Bournemouth. Starts at 3.00pm. Tickets: £10.00

Monday 21st - Monday Morning Meander, a guided walk of Littledown and KingsPark commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 hours. Meet by the Littledown Centre steps, Bournemouth. Cost: £2.00 per person.

Wednesday 23rd - Talk: Dorset Then and Now with Gordon Le Pard at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch . Talk starts: 2.00pm. Tickets: £5.00

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th - Dalek Invasion at Adventure Wonderland, Merritown Lane , Hurn, Bournemouth.

Saturday 26th - Birdwatching for Beginners (bird watching walk) commencing at 10.00am. and lasting up to 2 ½ hours. Meet in the Granby Road car park off Muscliff Lane , Bournemouth. Cost: £3.00 per person.

Sunday 27th - Poole Festival of Running (charity races) at PoolePark, Poole. 10.00am - 7.00pm. The closing date for applications is Friday 11th May and runners can enter online atwww.poolerunners.com

Monday 28th - Monday Morning Meander, £2.00 per person.

Wednesday 30th - Sunday 10th June - Gerry Cottles Circus at Branksome Recreation Ground, Alder Road , Poole. Tickets: £10.00. Times: Wednesday 30th - Friday 1st June: 5.00pm and 7.30pm., Saturday's, Sunday's, Bank Holiday Monday and Diamond Jubilee Tuesday: 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Wednesday 6th June - Friday 8th June: 3.00pm. and 7.00pm.