What's on in Poole - August
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very Tuesday in August
Coles Miller Dream Machines . Every Tuesday night from 6pm is "Dream Machine" night, where thousands of motorcycles gather along Poole Quay.
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Every Thursday in August
Summer Breeze on the Quay . Every Thursday night people are guaranteed a great nights entertainment including live music, BBQ's and fireworks. Click here for more information.
Every Friday in August
Rockley Park Quay For My Car . Every Friday night from 6pm is "Quay for my car" night, where collections of different vehicles gather along Poole Quay each Friday.
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Friday 29 March - Saturday 31 August 2013 - Discover Poole - Guided Walks of Poole Old Town and Quay
Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ
Guided walks of Poole Old Town and Quay. Join our tour guide to discover more about Poole's heritage and historical buildings.
Walks start daily Monday - Saturday at 11.30am and 2pm, lasting 1 and 1/4 hours.
Adults £4 - Seniors / Students £3 - Children (under 16) FREE
Meet outside Poole Welcome Centre, Poole Quay - Book tickets at the Welcome Centre, or just turn up on the day.
For further information, visit www.facebook.com/discoverpoole, Tel: 07720654744 or e-mail :discoverpoole@hotmail.co.uk.
Saturday 20 July - Sunday 1 September 2013 - Summer holidays nature trail on Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island
Explore the wildife of Brownsea Island on this amazing nature trail. Get close to the ground of the heathland, explore woodland trees, scour beaches and much more. This free fun trail will be available from the visitor centre daily throughout the summer holidays.
Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. 10.30am - 4pm. Please call the office 01202707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Wednesday 24 July - Friday 2 August 2013 - Brownsea Open Air Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE
Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons are to be married and great celebrations are planned.
Egeus brings his rebellious daughter Hermia in front of the Duke. Egeus wants her to marry Demetrius but Hermia is refusing, because she's in love with Lysander. The Duke orders Hermia to obey her father or, according to Athenian law, she must face a death penalty or enter a convent.
Hermia and Lysander decide to elope that night. They confide in their friend Helena. However, she's secretly in love with Demetrius so, hoping to win his affection, she tells him of Hermia's plan. That night, all four lovers set out into the forest.
http://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/tickets/production/a-midsummer-nights-dream.aspx
Saturday 3 August 2013 - Heathland Walk
Brownsea Island
Explore Brownsea Island's heathland with our ranger and discover more about the wildlife that makes the heathland its home. Booking essential, limited spaces. 2pm.
Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. Please call the office 01202 707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Sunday 4 August 2013 - Five Quays Walk
Poole Town Centre
"Rotary in Poole" event led by Poole Bay Rotary with support from Poole Rotary and Parkstone Rotary.
http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/diary.php?ClubID=670
Tuesday 6 August 2013 - Mini beast safaris during the summer holidays
Brownsea Island
Every Tuesday 23 July - 27 August 2013.
Meet in the courtyard where your guide will lead you on this great adventure. Discover the beasts and insects that live on the island and see how many you can spot with your special safari kit. Booking advisable, safaris will run every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays. Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. 11.15am-12pm & 2.30-3.15.
Please call the office 01202 707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Wednesday 7 - Friday 16 August 2013 - Brownsea Open Air Theatre - Pericles
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE
Pericles is a romantic adventure, with elements of drama, some dark, but also many elements of comedy as well. Pericles’ adventures see him travel the ancient Eastern Mediterranean encountering riddles, tournaments, pirates, brothels and love.
The story of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, has a dark opening as he bids for the hand of the daughter of the King of Antioch. Pericles is set to solve a riddle but through it discovers the incestuous relationship between King Antiochus and his daughter. Antiochus orders Thaliard to Tyre to pursue Pericles and murder him.
http://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/tickets/production/pericles.aspx
Saturday 10 August 2013 - Wild Art Workshop
Brownsea Island
Come along to this workshop and create your own wild art on Brownsea Island. Led by a tutor, you will be able to explore and experiment with land art, creating your very own masterpiece using what nature has left around you. Booking essential, limited spaces.
Price£5, normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. 11am-1pm & 2pm -4pm.. Please call the office 01202707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Tuesday 13 August 2013 - Mini beast safaris during the summer holidays
Brownsea Island
Every Tuesday 23 July - 27 August 2013.
Meet in the courtyard where your guide will lead you on this great adventure. Discover the beasts and insects that live on the island and see how many you can spot with your special safari kit. Booking advisable, safaris will run every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays. Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. 11.15am-12pm & 2.30-3.15.
Please call the office 01202 707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Saturday 17 August 2013 - Apple Day on Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island
We have a very special apple tree here on Brownsea Island, so why not come along and taste its fruit? Our Villano cafe will be bursting with apple dishes to celebrate our local crop. You can also buy items to enjoy with friends and family at home.
Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. 10.30am - 4pm. Please call the office 01202 707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Tuesday 20 August 2013 - Mini beast safaris during the summer holidays
Brownsea Island
Every Tuesday 23 July - 27 August 2013.
Meet in the courtyard where your guide will lead you on this great adventure. Discover the beasts and insects that live on the island and see how many you can spot with your special safari kit. Booking advisable, safaris will run every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays. Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. 11.15am-12pm & 2.30-3.15.
Please call the office 01202 707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Tuesday 27 August 2013 - Mini beast safaris during the summer holidays
Brownsea Island
Every Tuesday 23 July - 27 August 2013.
Meet in the courtyard where your guide will lead you on this great adventure. Discover the beasts and insects that live on the island and see how many you can spot with your special safari kit. Booking advisable, safaris will run every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays. Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. National Trust members free entry. 11.15am-12pm & 2.30-3.15.
Please call the office 01202 707744 or check the website for more details - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Wednesday 28 August - Sunday 1 September 2013 - Great Dorset Steam Fair
Tarrant Hinton, DT11 8HX
From small beginnings this annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in how people lived, worked and played in bygone years and it is now widely recognised as "THE" National Heritage Show as well as being regarded as the leading show of its type in the World. The spectacle covers an enormous showground, at over 600 acres being one of Europe's largest outdoor event locations.
Thursday 29 August - Sunday 1 September 2013 - Bournemouth Air Festival 2013
Bournemouth seafront
Bournemouth Air Festival returns in 2013 with entertainment for all the family - incredible air displays, attractions and evening entertainment.
For all the latest information visit www.bournemouthair.co.uk/
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