Ride the summer breeze The days are sunny, the nights are warm and it’s time to make the most of it. We’re finally allowed to leave our houses and emerge from this forced hibernation just in time for the sun to greet us and the warm breeze to carry some exciting new events to our doorstep. From food and music festivals to healthy physical activities perfect for the family to get out all that pent up energy and enjoy the outdoor freedom, all at a low cost or no cost at all! So, what are you waiting for? Get your shoes on, fling open your doors and explore what is out there this Summer!
Music/Arts and culture Stompin’ on the Quomps
World of Love Festival
The annual jazz event for music lovers has returned following the ease of lockdown restrictions. The event has an entertaining line up of Jazz and Blues to bring the swing back into our lives and a perfect place for families including eager children and mature grandparents to enjoy a day out at Christchurch Quay.
The World of Love festival is a celebration of communities and their diverse cultures from around the globe, sharing their languages, traditions and food together to represent humanity and its joys. The event is suited for all ages and ethnicities, featuring children’s games and activities from around the world.
Where: Christchurch Quay When: September 11th How much: £2 per adult and £1 per child More info: https://stompin.org/
Where: King’s Park, Bournemouth When: 28th August – 29th August How much: Free More info: https://worldoflovefestival.co.uk/
Poole at War – VE/VJ Day
Christchurch Food Festival The Christchurch Food Festival is returning this year and bringing flavour back to our lives after being cancelled due to lockdown in 2020. The festival team will also be running a series of Pop-up restaurant events in the days prior to the main festival to improve the experience along the Quayside. Where: Christchurch Quay When: Saturday 28th August – Monday 30th August How much: Free More info: https://christchurchfoodfest.co.uk/
The Society for Poole has scheduled to use Poole Quay to hold an exhibition to honour the 75+1 anniversary of the end of the war and Poole’s experience during the conflict. There will be information boards placed along the High Street leading up to the 15th of August where the Quay will be closed to host the event. Military vehicles and vintage cars will be used to showcase the period of history alongside wartime music, a funfair and further images showing the details of the town and its unique role in the war. The Society of Poole is looking for owners of military vehicles and vintage cars of the wartime 40s to assist with the event. Where: Poole Quay When: 15th August How much: Free More info: https://societyforpoole.org/event/ve-vj-daycommemoration-poole-751-anniversary/?instance_id=76
