You may have seen in the news that a number of Afghan families who have managed to leave the country have been housed in Essex, and after discussing the situation today with some work colleagues it is clear that these people are going to need help in a number...
Dorset’s natural beauty – including the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site that runs through the county – will be showcased to the world on the penultimate day of this year’s Tour of Britain.
Race organisers SweetSpot have today released more details of stage seven of the UK’s most prestigious cycle race,...
Inspired by the Green Space Dark Skies event in Dorset, we’ve pulled together a programme of events to celebrate and explore the outstanding landscapes of Dorset at Dawn and Dusk … and sometimes the hours between!
See Dorset in a new light as we head out to enjoy our outstanding...
Campaigners call and rally for Poole Harbour oil leak company Perenco to lose their operating permits and license, to end fossil fuel extraction in the county.
A month ago, we woke to the news that 200 barrels of oily liquid had leaked into Poole Harbour, causing extensive pollution, endangering the...
Food festivals, exciting nature trails in the grounds of grand houses, smuggler themed adventure golf and zooming down ae zip wire are just some of the events and activities that can be enjoyed by everyone this May half term across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
At the end of this month...
On Friday, 3rd August 2018, famous cricketers will be raising funds for the new Macmillan Caring Locally specialist palliative care unit at Christchurch Hospital.
Famous Cricketers have been announced for Macmillan Caring Locally’s annual fundraising event. On 3rd August, cricket fans will have the opportunity to get involved in a major sporting...
A free public conference is to be staged at Lighthouse Poole on 23 March to discuss the recommendations of a recent Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Cultural Enquiry.The enquiry was commissioned by a coalition of organisations, including BCP Council, Arts University Bournemouth and Bournemouth University, the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership,...
After six months without a live performance, the first ever Lighthouse: OUTSIDE season of outdoor performances in the grassy amphitheatre to the side of the building has been a complete success.
Spanning four Saturdays with an afternoon and an evening show for socially distanced audiences the season has firmly established the amphitheatre – created when Lighthouse opened in 1978 but never previously used – as a performance space.
“Welcoming...
The ever-popular Southbourne Nativity Parade will take place on Saturday December 15th, setting off from the bandstand at Fisherman’s Walk at 10am and heading to Southbourne Green.
Kings, angels, donkeys – and of course Mary and Joseph - will all be making an appearance on the streets of Southbourne for...
October is packed full of exciting wildlife activities happening in our local parks! There's nature tots for under 5's, brilliant bug hotels, autumn bird feed ball making, bat evenings, magical myceliums (mushrooms) and much more!
Best of all, events are completely free, so find out what's on and book your...
