What's on in Poole - March
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March 2010 - Half-price for locals at Oceanarium
Oceanarium, Bournemouth
Locals can get all the fun at half the price throughout March at the award-winning Oceanarium in Bournemouth.
Following the success of its exclusive residents offer last year, the seafront attraction is once again providing everyone with a BH postcode the opportunity to enjoy the Oceanarium for half price.
As one of the only attractions in Bournemouth to extend such an offer, anyone providing proof of their BH postcode this month will be able to enjoy the aquarium, with up to three friends, for 50 per cent off the normal admission price.
Sara Daintree, Marketing Manager at the Oceanarium Bournemouth , said: “At the height of the recession last year, we wanted to do all we could for those feeling the impact of the economic climate and extended our BH postcode offer to residents during March. As a result, more than 5,000 locals enjoyed a visit to the Oceanarium.
“Even though the UK is officially out of recession, there still remains an ever present pressure on household budgets, with families continuing to look closer to home for day trips to entertain the children. Consequently, w e are delighted to once again be able to offer locals the opportunity to visit the aquarium for half price and look forward to welcoming thousands of BH postcode residents throughout the month.”
For further information about the Oceanarium please call 01202 311993 or visit www.oceanarium.co.uk
(The Oceanarium's exclusive BH postcode offer is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, internet or family ticket. Proof of BH residency includes utility bill or drivers' licence.)
Saturday 6 March 2010 - Poole Log Boat Talk
Poole Museum.
The Poole Logboat is featured in the BBC A History of the World Project.
Join curator Katie Gardiner to discover what makes the Poole logboat special, and what it can tell us about Iron Age society Saturday 6th March 2010 at 2pm Booking is essential. The talk is FREE, but donations are invited.
To reserve your place please contact Katie Gardiner on Tel: (01202) 262607 or email: c.gardiner@poole.gov.uk.
Sunday 7 March 2010 -Upton Country Park Wedding Fair
Upton Country Park, Upton House, Upton, Poole, BH17 7JB11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - A Wedding Fair with lots of Exhibitor's displaying all your needs for your wedding.
Adult Price: £1, Accompanied Children free
Thursday 11 March - Monday 29 March 2010 - Society of Floral Painters Exhibition
Compton Acres, Poole.
From Thursday March 11 to Monday March 29, thousands of flowers will blossom into life at Compton Acres' Italian Villa, when the acclaimed Society of Floral Painters hosts its third annual free exhibition of botanically inspired art at the Poole attraction.
Normally found in the 10-acre gardens at Compton Acres, flowers of all kinds will take centre stage in the art works on display. Showcasing paintings in many different media, styles and sizes, everything from vibrant watercolours, pastels, acrylics, oil paintings and coloured pencil works will feature in the exhibition.
Taking inspiration from the Villa's setting in the Italian Garden, The Society of Floral Painters will stage daily demonstrations as part of the exhibition, illustrating numerous art techniques from Chinese brushwork to silk and glass painting.
Welcoming visitors free of charge (admission to Compton Acres is not required), The Society of Floral Painters 2010 Exhibition is open daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm at the Italian Villa.
For further information about Compton Acres please call 01202 700778 or visit www.comptonacres.co.uk
Saturday 13 March 2010 - Table Top New and Nearly New Sale & Spongebob Squarepants
Canford Heath URC, Beacon Centre, Mitchell Road, Poole.
From 2pm - 4pm.
Tea, Coffee, Hot Choc & Home made cakes
(Come in for a browse or just a hot drink and some nice cake)
So far we have booked, nails/nail art, decorate a easter eggs, dvd's, cd's, home items, jewellery, personalised bean bags, sweets, toys, birthday cake bookings, games bric a brac and much more........
Look foward to meeting you there....
For more information e-mail tabletopsale@ntlworld.com
spongebob provided by www.charactermad.co.uk
Saturday 13 March- Sunday 14 March 2010 - Railway at Work Weekend
Swanage Railway, Station House, Swanage, BH19 1HB
Your chance to see behind the scenes of a working steam railway. Meet staff and volunteers and learn how we run the railway. This incorporates the Swanage Railway Trust's annual members' weekend.
For further information visit www.swanagerailway.co.uk or call 01929 425800
Sunday 14 March 2010 - Mother's Day Walk & Cream Tea
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE
A real treat for all mums! Enjoy a wildlife walk with a National Trust warden, exploring the island's wildlife and stunning views finished with a delicious Cream Tea in the Villano Café.
£6.50 NT Members, £7 Non NT Members + Normal admission and boat fare applies.
Pre booking essential. Tel: 01202 707744
Wednesday 24 March 2010 - Poole Speedway
Poole Stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BY
Poole versus Swindon - Poole Pirates first race meeting of the 2010 season.
For full details see www.poolespeedway.net
Sunday 28 March 2010 -Dorset Dogs Doggy Festival
Poole Park, Poole, BH15 2SF
Sunday 28 March -
11am - 3pm
A celebration of dogs and the countryside to mark the launch of the Dorset Dogs website www.dorsetdogs.org.uk - come along and join the fun!
There will be doggy & countryside stalls with micro-chipping, fun agility and obedience demonstrations, with taster sessions and a fun dog show. Fun agility and obedience sessions will include a demonstration from Paws in Hand of non-competitive fun agility and obedience that any family dog can do plus a heel walking problem-solving taster class(11am-noon). The fun dog show will then take place, followed by more fun taster sessions with Tricks 4 Treats (around 2pm to 3pm).
The dog show will be run by the PDSA, with sign-up beginning at 11am, offering the following fun categories: Most Handsome Dog, Waggiest Tail, Most Appealing Eyes, Best Veteran Over 6 Years, Prettiest Bitch, Best Rescue Dog, Young Handler, Most Obedient, Best Puppy, Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home and last but not least! - Best in Show. Any donations from the dog show will go to the PDSA.
Please come along to Poole Park and join the fun, bring your friends and find out more about Dorset Dogs!
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