What's on in Poole - June
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JAN ; FEB ; MAR ; APR ; MAY ; JUN
JUL ; AUG ; SEP ; OCT ; NOV ; DEC
Every Tuesday in June
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 Friday in June
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.
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 25 May - Sunday 9 June 2013 - Half term pirate adventures on Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island
Dress up as a pirate to enter our competition. Also have a go at our pirate training camp, take a treasure trail plus pirate arts and crafts plus face painting (weekends only)
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
Saturday 1 June 2013 - Poole Town Orienteering Race
Poole Town Centre
Meet: Falkland Square.
Cost: £5 per person/group/family
Help and instruction available. Families and novices welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
http://www.wessex-oc.org/Poole_for.htm
Sunday 2 June 2013 - Poole Festival of Running 2013
Poole Park, Poole, BH15 2SF
Poole Running Festival 2013 - Sunday 2nd June, Poole Park:
- Minithons 1 mile and 1.5 mile (ages 8-14)
- Under 8's Fun Run
- The Dorset Cancer Care 5k (age 15+) supported by The Daily Echo
- 10k Race (age 15+)
Enter online at www.poolerunners.com
Tuesday 4 June 2013 - Swanage Railway Cream Tea Special
Swanage Railway, Station House, Swanage, BH19 1HB
Enjoy a luxurious cream tea whilst travelling through the Purbeck countryside on board the Wessex Belle dining train. The one hour trips depart from Swanage Station at 14:25 and are simply the best way to see Dorset's rolling hills. Advance booking advised.
Costs £14 per person and tables are booked for 2,3 or 4 people.
The service runs on selected Tuesday's throughout the year - 4 June, 2 July & 3 September.
To book visit www.swanagerailwaytickets.co.uk/
Tel: 01929 425800
Sunday 9 June 2013 - Songs for the coast, National Trust, Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island
Join Sammy Hurden, our choir leader who will lead an uplifting singing workshop, learning songs she has written by her journey along the Jurassic Coast.
Be inspired, learn the songs and then sing them in some very unusual and breath taking places across the island. Light refreshments provided. Booking is essential as spaces limited. 10am boat from Sandbanks or Poole.
All day workshop £25, bring lunch. Call office for more details 01202707744 - W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Saturday 14 June 2013 - Indie-Folk-Pop collective Beartown Zodiac
King Charles Inn, Poole
Beartown Zodiac are and Folk/Indie/Pop collective based on the South Coast, and their debut EP ‘Karaoke Bites’ (conceived whilst front-man David Bird-Hawkins visited 12 countries in 12 months) is going to be essential Summer listening!
The band’s influences are expansive, including Sparklehorse, Grandaddy, Super Furry Animals, Blur, Eels, Magnetic Fields and “everything in between”. Showcased on the EP is a very light, summery sound; a light folk-pop combination reminiscent on Noah and the Whale with great ukulele melodies and vocal harmonies.
You can find out more about the band, and listen to their EP here: http://www.beartownzodiac.co.uk/
The band are going on the ‘Karaoke Bites’ tour to promote their upcoming EP in May and June (dates are listed below) and will be in Poole on Saturday 14 June 2013.
MAY 2013
- 18 Bristol – The Louisiana
- 23 Bournemouth – Chaplin’s Cellar Bar
- 24 Reading – The Purple Turtle
- 29 London – The Lucky Pig
- 30 Basingstoke – Pure Lounge
JUNE 2013
- 1 Thatcham – The Bunk Inn
- 8 Okehampton – Acoustic Club
- 14 Poole – King Charles Inn
- 15 Leckhampton – The Exmouth Arms
Conceived whilst on a journey that spanned twelve countries in as many months, the debut EP release from Beartown Zodiac is certainly an example of great, fresh new music. Now based on the South Coast of England, Beartown Zodiac was initially the solo project of the front man: singer-songwriter David Bird-Hawkins. After a year of travelling the world, armed with a white flying-v ukulele and honing his song writing abilities, David returned to the UK and signed to Woodenhouse Records. It was at this point that he began working with the full band: Tiff Wheaton-Green (Bass), Matt Musial (Drums) and Alison Jay (Violin) - enhancing and unlocking the full potential of his songs.
With songs of wanderlust and mountains, broken I-pods and Zombies; Beartown Zodiac’s sound ranges from beautiful acoustic and violin numbers to all out guitar-soaked rock. Lyrically, the EP all relates back to David’s time spent travelling; “Most of our travel was overland, including some extremely long journeys on local buses, trains and boats. The inspiration for lyrics came from overheard conversations while travelling, corrupted English translations, signs across tourist bars and snippets of travel guide suggestions.”
The band’s influences are expansive, including Sparklehorse, Grandaddy, Super Furry Animals, Blur, Eels, Magnetic Fields and “everything in between”. Showcased on the EP is a very light, summery sound; a light folk-pop combination reminiscent on Noah and the Whale with great ukulele melodies and vocal harmonies.
Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 June 2013 - Wild about Brownsea with Dorset Wildlife Trust
Brownsea Island
Come along for a weekend of exciting wildlife adventure. Discover the bugs and beasts of Brownsea Island with the Wild Trek Trailer, crafts and activities about bees, butterflies, moths and dragonflies. There will also be face painting, story telling, sales stalls and much more.
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
Saturday 15 June 2013 - Paye Day 2013
Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ
Poole Quay from 12 Noon
A gathering of pirates on Poole Quay to honour the memory of Harry Paye, the renowned Poole pirate.
Wednesday 19 June - Thursday 20 June 2013 - French Evenings at Guildhall
Guildhall Tavern, 15 Market Street, Poole, BH15 1NB
The Guildhall Restaurant hosts popular regular French evenings which give the chance to sample delicious specialities of France with a special menu, live music and a French quiz. Immerse yourself in French culture in a fun evening with great atmosphere.
Call us now to make a table reservation : 01202 671717
http://www.guildhalltavern.co.uk/events.html
Saturday 22 June 2013 - I Love Architecture Day
Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ
Celebrating architecture in Poole.
Come along to Poole Quay and see part of the Love Architecture Festival and take part in alternative fun golf course. More details from: http://www.lovearchitecture.org/
Saturday 29 June - Sunday 30 June 2013 - Folk on the Quay 2013
Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ
A brand new event for 2013.
A weekend of free folk music with a variety of acts on Poole Quay www.folkonthequay.co.uk
Sunday 30 June 2013 - Kings & Queens Garden Party
Brownsea Island
Join our royal celebration with a garden party in the Villano cafe. Dress up and be crowned in our throne room, have a go at our royal quiz and decorate your own crown. Also enjoy live music and take your pick from our amazing selection of scones, preserves and sandwiches. Many items can be bought on the day and savoured at home.
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
Saturday 30 June 2013 - Wedding Fayre at Compton Acres
Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, BH13 7ES
Wedding Open Day 11am-4pm
You are invited to visit the UK's one and only Italian Villa all dressed up for the perfect wedding.
Let our friendly professional team give you a personal tour of the Villa, and meet some of the region's top wedding suppliers, who aim to make your special day simply unforgettable. From musicians, florists and photographers, to hair design, make-up, chair covers, entertainment and much more.
If you have a wedding coming up with us this is a great time to visit.
Free admission
