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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Christmas light trails, fairytale adventures, ice skating, live bands and classic pantomimes are just some of the attractions to enjoy this festive season across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) this Christmas! Get set to enjoy the fun as Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland, Christchurch’s Christmas Lights Switch On, Poole’s Christmas Maritime...
Lighthouse, Poole is pleased to announce the following new shows and screenings on sale this week: Paddington In Peru (PG)Wednesday 4, Tuesday 31 December, 5pm (Wed), 2.30pm (Tues), CinemaMore chances to see Paddington’s latest adventure. Olivia Colman, Emily Mortimer and Antonio Banderas star. CBeebies Panto: Beauty and the Beast (U)Thursday 5,...
In a surreal twist on festive cheer, Bovington Tank Museum's decision to have Santa Claus arrive in a tank this year seems like a satirical nod to the commercialization, and even militarization, of Christmas. By swapping his iconic sleigh for a hulking armoured vehicle, the museum transforms Father Christmas...
Lighthouse presents  SLEEPING BEAUTYYour dream pantomime THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 5 JANUARY Various times (THEATRE) Suitable for all ages Tickets and information 01202 280000  www.lighthousepoole.co.uk   One of British television’s best-known faces, Todd Carty can’t wait to meet Poole audiences when he plays King Tucker in Sleeping Beauty, this year’s traditional family pantomime at Lighthouse. A regular...
Weymouth Town Council's Environment and Services Committee agreed the final free parking date for 2024 at its meeting on Wednesday 30th October.   Free parking dates are selected in conjunction with Dorset Council to help support local businesses and events in Weymouth. The final date is for a weekday in December, and...
Ahead of Weymouth Town Council’s annual firework display on Tuesday 5th November, here’s all the details you need to know to help plan your night in advance. Key timings: From 4pm – there will be a funfair on the Pavilion Forecourt. From 5pm – food, drink and other traders will be set up...

Guidance For A Safe Halloween

Dorset Police is asking members of the community to respect each other this Halloween.If you are going trick-or-treating this Halloween, we want you to have fun and be safe, but remember, not everyone wants you to call at their home. We are urging trick-or-treaters to avoid houses where it...
Up to 80 protestors demonstrated in Weymouth on Saturday, 19 October, on a national day of action called by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, under the slogans "Stop the Genocide in Gaza - Hands Off Lebanon - Don't Attack Iran". A "die-in" was held and a minute silence for the...
Dorset-born musician, composer, poet and songwriter PJ Harvey is to be honoured with a special award for her Contribution to Dorset Music at the Original Music Awards at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 17 January. Having consistently drawn on her Dorset roots, from the gutsy songs of her 1992 debut album...
Lighthouse, Poole is pleased to announce the following new shows and screenings on sale this week: The Outrun (15)Friday 1, Wednesday 6 November, 7.30pm (Fri), 4.30pm (Wed), CinemaAdditional screenings of Stephen Dillane, Saoirse Ronan and Saskia Reeves in film adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir about a young woman who...