What's on in Poole - January

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Friday 11 December 2009 - Sunday 3 January 2010 - Jack and the Beanstalk

Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG

Get ready to join hero Jack on a magical adventure to climb the beanstalk, defeat the giant and retrieve the golden treasure. With great gags, catchy tunes and lots of audience participation.

Starring :

Neil Fingleton (UK's Tallest Living Person)
Rupert Hill and Jenny Platt (Coronation Street)
Antonio Fargas (Starsky & Hutch).
Fairy played by Caroline Verdon from Heart Breakfast and Silly Billy played by Mike Newman Jnr.

Get ready to join our hero Jack on a magical adventure to climb the beanstalk, defeat the giant and retrieve the golden treasure!

Dame Trott's behind with the rent and her two sons need to make some money fast. When Jack goes to sell his beloved cow all he can get is a measly bag of beans, but these are no ordinary beans! When a giant beanstalk appears in the back garden, Jack realises his extraordinary adventures are just about to begin ....

With great gags, catchy tunes and lots of audience participation Jack and the Beanstalk remains one of the best-loved family pantomimes of all-time

For full list of prices and availabity please call box office or check the website.

To book :

By phone 08444 406 8666
Online www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Or call in to Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG

£1 off all full price tickets when booked and paid for by 5th October. Only one concession may be applied per ticket.

Friday 1 January 2010 - New Year's Day Bath Race

Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ

Friday 1st January 2010 Join the spectators on Poole Quay to watch Poole Pirates plunging into the harbour in this charity Bath Race. Then warm up in one of the many pubs on the quayside. More information is available from www.piratesofpoole.com

Friday 8 January - Sunday 10 January 2010 - Dolphin Swimming Pool Re-Opening Activity Extravaganza

Dolphin Swimming Pool, Kingland Road, Poole

Special appearances from James Cracknell, Tom Daley and James & Ola Jordan - more information available here >

Monday 11 January - Saturday 16 January 2010 - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG

Retelling the biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do. Tickets from £18.50 See their website for full details www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Sunday 17 January 2010 -Brownsea Island Winter Wildlife Opening Days

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE

Sunday 17th January and Sunday 7th Februray 2010 from 10am - 3.30pm.

Escape to Brownsea Island on exclusive winter open days to explore an island rich in wildlife and history.

Tickets are £15 per person and include exclusive winter access to the island, boat fare to and from Brownsea, 1.5 hour guided wildlife walk with a National Trust Warden, and access to the Visitor Centre. A pre-bookable seasonal soup and sandwich lunch in the Villano Cafe can be booked in advance.

Pre booking essential, for further details and to book please call 01202 492161 or e-mail brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk

Saturday 23 January 2010 - Big Garden Bird Watch

Upton Country Park, Upton House, Upton, Poole, BH17 7JB

Make your own bird feeder in preparation for the Big Garden Bird Watch on Saturday, 23 January 10.30am - 12.00pm.

Meet at the Education Centre near to the Peacock Tea Rooms - Cost £1 per child.

For information call 01202 265265 or email: leisure@poole.gov.uk

Sunday 31 January 2010 - A Date with Nature - Birdboat to Brownsea Island

Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ
Sunday 31 January 2010, Sailing 10.30 am.

For a chance to experience Brownsea Island - home of the red squirrel, on of the UK's rarest mammals - hop on this exciting cruise. You'll spend around two hours walking through Dorset Wildlife Trust's nature reserve on Brownsea Island. Thousands of birds flock to the island's freshwater and saline lagoons during winter to feed - up to 1,400 avocets have been recorded here at once. With flooded woodland, reedbeds and pine woods to explore, you're guaranteed to make a new discovery. Friendly RSPB guides will be on hand to point out different bird species and answer questions throughout the trip, which lasts 3 ½ hours. The boat leaves from the yellow kiosk on Poole Quay.

Price: Adult £15.00, child £7.50

All bookings must be made through Brownsea Island Ferries on 01929 462383.