What's on in Poole - July
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very Tuesday in July
Coles Miller Dream Machines . Every Tuesday night from 6pm is "Dream Machine" night, where thousands of motorcycles gather along Poole Quay. Click here for more information.
Every Thursday in July
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 July
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. Click here for more information.
Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 July 2010 - Sandbanks Smoothtrax Beach Fest 2010
Sandbanks Beach, Shore Road, Poole, BH13 7PS
From 5pm 'til late
Two evenings of smooth jazz, funk, soul and gospel. Featuring Acoustic Alchemy, ACM, the Frank Felix Band and Jonathan Fritzen plus local d-j's.
Retail village, bar, food, creche and children's activities.
Admission £25 per evening, Family tickets £55 per evening, VIP £115.
A percentage of ticket sales will be donated to Julia's House.
Tickets are available from www.ticketweb.com more info from : www.smoothtraxfm.com
Wednesday 21 July 2010 - Poole Speedway
Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BY
Poole Pirates v Belle Vue
2010 Prices - Adults £16, OAPs £13, Child (5-15) £4, Family (2 Adults/2 Child) £36
Wednesday 21 July - Friday 6 August 2010 - The Taming of the Shrew - Brownsea Open Air Theatre
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE
Brownsea Open Air Theatre present "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare, directed by Denise Mallender.
Tickets £19, including boat trip to the island. Booking essential through BOAT on 01202 251897
Saturday 24 July - Thursday 29 July 2010 - Love Parks Week
Upton Country Park, Upton House, Upton, Poole, BH17 7JB
Saturday 24 July, 11.00-3.00 pm Festival of British Archaeology
Discover Upton Country Park's Romano farm on this iron-age and roman day.
Wednesday 28 July, 10.30 -1.30 Storytelling
Bring the family to explore the Country Park and woodland grottoes.
Meet: Upton Country Park Education Centre, near the Peacock tearooms. £1 per child
Thursday 29 July, 10.30-12.30 Intriguing Trees
Meet and greet generous giants, exotic beauties and huggable hunks.
Meet: By the sundial at the back of Upton House
Thursday 29 July, 1.00-2.30 Gorgeous Gardens
Continue to explore the historic grounds of Upton Country Park with a tour of the gardens with the estate worker who has worked in the Country Park for 36 years!
Meet: By the sundial at the back of Upton House
Sunday 25 July 2010 - Escape The Midday Sun With Free Poole Pottery Workshops
Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole.
The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole, will launch its action-packed programme of Escape the Midday Sun free family events this weekend, Sunday July 25, kicking off with a fantastic series of Poole Pottery workshops.
A whole host of activities taking place throughout the shopping centre for the duration of the school summer holidays will be the perfect way to keep all the family entertained while avoiding the effects of the sun when it is at its hottest.
Starting this Sunday, children of all ages can paint bisques in the shape of a sunflower, a butterfly, a dolphin, a football, a star or even some flip flops. After creating their colourful masterpiece on the Main Mall, outside Animal, children will leave the bisques to be fired at the famous Poole Pottery ready for later collection.
The Dolphin Shopping Centre's special partnership with Poole Pottery means the unique free workshops will continue every Sunday throughout August, taking place from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Even Poole Pottery's Master Potter, Alan White will be making a special appearance in the Dolphin Shopping Centre on Sunday, August 15, to entertain shoppers with his demonstrations of throwing techniques when creating masterpieces such as tea pots.
Stephanie Lacey, Dolphin Shopping Centre Manager, commented: “Poole Pottery has an iconic association with our town so what better way of introducing the Dolphin Shopping Centre's exciting programme of free Escape the Midday Sun events than with the Poole Pottery workshops? I'm really looking forward to seeing lots of families creating their bisques on the Mall. In fact, I can't wait to have a go myself.”
For further details of the Dolphin Shopping Centre's full programme of Escape the Midday Sun free family events simply visit www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk
Monday 26 July - Monday 30 August 2010 - Summer holiday fun at Compton Acres
Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, BH13 7ES
10am and 4.30pm
Youngsters will have the opportunity to participate in a wildlife hunt adventure through the gardens, art and craft activities in the Harbour View Café as well as take part in quizzes which will lead families around the trial of themed gardens and model railway.
The hunt and quizzes are free, with a £1 fee entry for the art and craft activities. Normal garden entry applies. Adults: £6.95 Concessions: £6.45 Children: 5-15 years £3.95 Under 4's go free.
For further information regarding the activities taking place at Compton Acres visit www.comptonacres.co.uk/ or telephone 01202 700778.
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