What’s On this Summer

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

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. Where: Christchurch Quay When: September 11th How much: £2 per adult and £1 per child More info: https://stompin.org/

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/

World of Love Festival

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: King’s Park, Bournemouth When: 28th August – 29th August How much: Free More info: https://worldoflovefestival.co.uk/

Poole at War – VE/VJ Day

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

Bournemouth Fireworks Display

Relax on the beach and enjoy the show as many dazzling fireworks light up the night sky across the coast. Fridays in Bournemouth will end with a bang after enjoying the local food and nightlife.

Where: Bournemouth Pier

When: 6th,13th,20th,27th August.

How much: Free

More info: www.bournemouth.co.uk/ whats-on/bournemouth-fridayfireworks-p2613603

Grooves on The Green

Ashley Cross is more ready than ever to party as Grooves on the Green, Dorset’s best community music festival, returns next month. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, and in recognition of the community’s grateful thanks for their efforts in the pandemic, the festival is giving away 50 tickets each day to NHS workers. Where: Ashley Cross, Parkstone When: 7 & 8 August 2021, 11am to 7pm How much: From £6 adults, £4 children (Early Bird rate). Free tickets for NHS workers More info: www.groovesonthegreen.com/tickets/

The Original Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival

American culture from 1920 – 1970 is coming to the Southbourne coastline. Rock ’n’ roll, Lindy Hop, Jazz, Blues and music of the time will be there to experience the life of this period in history alongside some classic American Hot Rods, motorbikes and Retro fashion. Where: Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne Grove When: 7th August – 8th August How much: Free More info: https://www.shakenstirfest.com/

Bournemouth Air Festival

The iconic Bournemouth Air Festival is returning with plenty of aerial spectacles and land performances to bring back the excitement to plane enthusuasts and the general public alike. From the RAF Typhoon to Royal Marine unarmed combat displays, there is something for everyone at the Bournemouth seafront this summer. Where: Bournemouth Coastline When: 2nd- 5th September How much: Free More info: https://bournemouthair.co.uk/

Film and Food Fest Bournemouth

The Film and Food Fest is being brought to Bournemouth by Adventure Cinema, offering 4 days of open-air cinema, live comedy and specially curated short films to enjoy with local street food to provide the full experience. The event features movies suited to teenagers aged 15 onwards and adults of all ages who enjoy films of various genres and good food. This fest will also provide local creative minds the opportunity to show their films on a major platform and an audience who can enjoy a new film experience. Age verification may be required. Where: BH Live, Littledown Bournemouth When: Thursday 19th August – Sunday 22nd August How much: £6.54 per standard ticket. More info: https://www.filmandfoodfest.com/

Continental Circus Berlin

The incredible and exhilarating Circus Berlin is coming to Poole this summer to provide 5 days of entertainment and life to a country blossoming out of lockdown. Comedy and daredevils, dancing and highWire acts, the performers have a variety of stunning talents to bring us on their European tour. Where: Branksome Recreation Ground, Poole When: 19th August – 24th How much: £12 standard adult ticket, £10 standard Under 16s students and over 60s tickets More info: https://www.circusberlin.co.uk/venues/bournemouth/

Contender Fest

A 3-day event of combined fitness challenges and taster classes with plenty of food, music, entertainment and family fun. The festival aims to get people active and have fun while challenging themselves, perfect for those looking to embrace fitness or take their experience to the next level. Fitness challenges with cash prizes, classes and training sessions alongside family fun entertainment makes this a fun experience for all ages. Where: Parley Lane, Bournemouth When: 10th – 12th of September How much: £8 adult ticket, £3.50 child ticket, under 5s go free More info: https://contenderfest.co.uk/

Hotel with Care

How Meyrick Rise Care Home can help you take a break

At Meyrick Rise Care Home, we offer short stay and respite care in the beautiful staycation destination of Bournemouth. Our eight en suite rooms can be booked in advance and offer a hotel style service with personal care, breakfast and an evening meal all included. We are located in the heart of Bournemouth, with great access to local amenities, Bournemouth gardens and beach. We have carers on hand 24/7 and provide assistance with everyday activities, such as washing, dressing, eating and mobility. Giving you both the opportunity to have a change of scenery, enjoy days out together and a much needed break from the everyday.

Plan your 2021 break to Bournemouth today.

What’s included?

Nursing Care3 Residential Care3 Continental or cooked breakfast3 Packed lunch for days out3 Evening meal3

Call us on 01202 983970 to find out more or to book your stay.

Meyrick Rise Care Home 11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6BT www.brighterkind.com/meyrickrise 9.9/10

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Under the Sea event with Ariel & Moana – Minky Moo’s Event

Treat your children to a day of cheer and fun to lift their spirits with an opportunity to meet beloved Disney characters Ariel and Moana. The café will be serving food and drink alongside some party games, treasure hunts, sing-a-longs and dancing. Where: Lollipop’s Café, Bournemouth When: 27th August 2pm to 4pm How much: £14.50 per child, Adults and under 12 months old free More info: https://lollipopscafe.com/product/minky-moosunder-the-sea-with-ariel-moana-friday-27th-august/

Lighthouse, Poole – The Elves and the Shoemaker

The classic Grimm fairy-tale of a shoemaker and his magic assistants is being performed at Lighthouse, Poole. This adaptation by Treehouse Studios has been rewritten to accommodate those with special needs and learning difficulties including sign language, seated dancing and extra music to provide an immersive and interactive experience for the audience.

Where: Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre For The Arts When: 24th July 11am and 2pm How much: £8.85 per adult, £8.00 per under 16s More info: https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whatson/2021/the-elves-and-the-shoemaker-2021/

Toy Story event

Give your children a chance to me Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Forky from Disney’s Toy Story. Lots of children’s games, disco and food available at the event to keep the fun going. Where: Lollipop’s café, Bournemouth When: 11th August 4pm – 6pm How much: £14.50 per child, Adults and under 12 months old free More info: https://lollipopscafe.com/product/toy-storywednesday-11th-august/

Summer Arts Creative fun at Festival Coast Live

Under The Sea Summer Arts Workshops are bringing an opportunity to children between the ages of 5 – 11 to reuse unrecyclable plastics that would end up in a landfill in a new creative way that teaches artistic skills and how to care for the environment.

Where: Lower Bournemouth Gardens When: 2-4 August, 16-18 August, 23-25 August How much: Free More info: https://stayhappening.com/e/summer-artscreative-fun-at-festival-coast-live-E3LUSHJSXKJL

Nature

Flint Working-Making Stone Tools like our Ancestors

10,000 years ago, our ancestors made tools out of flint and now you can learn the same techniques to make your own! Hengistbury Head will be hosting an event to teach you how to make arrow heads, scrapers and even an axe head, all through the use of flint, prehistoric glue, twine and feathers to experience how humanity survived in the past. Where: Hengistbury Head visitor centre When: 23 August How much: Free More info: https://www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk/ Events/Events1.aspx

Gaia - Inside Out Dorset

Moore’s Valley will play host to an amazing display of artwork that will provide a rarely seen look at the planet we call home and how we think of it. Luke Jerram’s Gaia will feature detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface in the three dimensions and will show major events and how they have affected us all. This will be a perfect opportunity to learn more about the Earth and our places on the planet. Where: Moore’s Valley country park and forest When: 17-19 of September 10am-10pm How much: Free More info: https://activateperformingarts.org.uk/ events/gaia-moors-valley/ This event is part of the Inside Out Dorset Festival https://activateperformingarts.org.uk/whats-on/insideout-dorset/