in and around the area
what’s on
this month 17-18 March
Wimborne Cider Festival at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, with live music, BBQ and more. Tickets from the Allendale Centre or www.fuelledbycider.com
18 March 12–4pm
Verwood Horticultural Society spring show, Verwood Memorial Hall. With the Falklands, Islands of Kings, Tyrants and Giants - Mike Read 01202 814376
18 March 7 for 7.30pm
Gala Charity Evening, David Lloyd club, Ringwood in aid of the Regal Ringwood fundraising group. Includes 3-course meal and wine, charity auction, and entertainment by singer and comedian Phil Lowen. More details and tickets priced £40 from Mike Tuck, chairman on 01425 475129 or go to website: www. ringwood-regal.co.uk/latest-news/
21 March 10-12 noon
New Forest Disability at Fordingbridge Library. Free, impartial, disability-related information and advice
21 March 7.30pm
Colin Stone’s talk on ‘Industrial Tramways & Railways of South Dorset’ with the Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group. Meeting at St Andrew’s Church Hall, St Stevens Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JJ. Visitors welcome £3. For more details go to www.bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk
21 March 7.30pm
Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society presents a concert of popular music by Penny Weedon at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. Visitors welcome. £5 payable at door. Details: 01202 895254
23 March 7pm
Legendary reggae band The Wailers perform their Legend album of hits and others at 02 Academy, Christchurch Rd, Boscombe BH1 4BH. Tickets £24 via the website at: www.ticketweb.co.uk
24 March 6pm onwards
The Amy Winehouse Experience aka Lioness appearing at the Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth BH8 8AD. Tickets £13.50 from academymusicgroup.com. Age restriction 8+
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24 March 7.30pm
‘Tea with Oscar Wilde’ – billed as ‘1890’s wittiest chit-chat show’ by Best Cellar. Tickets £15, includes a tea and cake reception. Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, BH23 4LE or tel 01425 278807. www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
25 March 9.30-12 noon
Superheroes children’s crafts, Fordingbridge Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
25 March 8am-3pm
Plant sale at Cherry Tree Nursery, off Northbourne Roundabout, Bournemouth BH10 7DA. Tel: 01202 593537
25 March 1.30pm
West Moors Horticultural Society Spring Show at the Memorial Hall, Station Road.
26 March 7 for 7.30pm
John Maddocks’ Jazz Men, St Leonards Hotel, Ringwood Road, St Leonards, BH24 2NP. Tickets are £10 at the door. You can eat and drink in the restaurant at any time or ask for it to be served in the St Leonards Suite.
27 March 8pm
Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans at the Bournemouth Traditional Jazz Club. The club meets at the Bluebirds Social Club in Longham, BH22 9DP (opposite Haskins garden centre) and features a large dance floor, plenty of free car parking and affordable drinks. £6 admission, £7 for visitors.
28 March 7.30pm
Bournemouth and Beyond Discovery Group: ‘Tolpuddle Martyrs & Their Times’ with Dr Phillip Coward. Meeting at St Andrew’s Church Hall, St Stevens Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JJ. Visitors welcome £3. For more details go to www.bournemouthandbeyond.co.uk
29 March
Well-known author Ben Kane will be at West Moors library as part of his promotional tour to talk about his new novel Eagles in the Storm based on Roman history, which will be available to buy on the night. More details from the library on 01202 873272
29 March 7.30pm
Verwood Keyboard Society concert with Brett Wales on Wersi Louvre keyboard in the Hub theatre. Tickets £10 on the door. Further information from Janetta, 01202 822936 or Organfax website.
30 March 2-3pm
Gerald Pointing talk ‘Edwardian’ at Fordingbridge Library. Tickets from the library or from ticket line on 01425 657524
30 March 7.30pm
Jazz at the Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Ringwood with the Memphis Jazzmen, run in conjunction with Julia’s House to help support their work. Admission £7. Free car parking after 6pm in the Furlong car park opposite.
31 March 7.15 for 7.30pm
Bournemouth Orchid Society with speaker Dino Zelenika talking on Orchid propagating in Laos. Bournemouth Natural Science Society, Christchurch Road, BH1 3NS. Entry free, but email Melville at: programme@ bournemouthorchidsociety.org.uk
31 March 7pm for 7.30pm
Mayor of Wimborne’s Gala Charity Night starring Gary J Foley, Elvis tribute act. Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Tickets £25, includes buffet. Tickets from 01202 887247 or 01202 881655
31 March 7.45pm
Wimborne Movie Makers at green clubhouse next to the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Filming with the Green Screen. Make a short script. Prize for the best. Contact Garry Court on 01202 378515
1 April
Dorset Theatre-goers Club trip to see ‘Nell Gwynn’ at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. Full details from Lynda Maidment on 01305 269892 or visit the website www. dorsettheatregoersclub.co.uk
1 April 7.30pm
Spring 17 Quiz in aid of the Lions charities at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. Entry is for teams of up to 6 players, cost £6 per player, including refreshment. Bar open. Contact Ron Neave telephone 01202 873551 or email ronneave@yahoo.co.uk
2 April
Merley Hall Farm, Ashington, near Wimborne is hosting a lambing open day for the public to raise funds for the Dorset Youth Marching Band
2 April
Bournemouth Orchid Society coach outing to RHS Gardens, Wisley. For details contact Roger Frampton at: rogersmail@ntlworld.com
5 April 12 noon
Ferndown Probus Club lunch and talk ‘Britain’s Greatest Marine Disasters’, Dudsbury Golf Club. New members welcome. Contact the Secretary on 01202 875757
6 April 7.30pm
Verwood Horticultural Society meeting at the Memorial Hall. A Year in the Country with Colin Varndell 01202 814376
7 April 7.45pm
Wimborne Movie Makers Peter Hale entertains. With intros, fades and titling. Meet at club house next to the Allendale Centre. Contact Garry Court on 02202 378515
8 April 12-4pm
Wimborne Horticultural Society Spring Show at the Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS. More details from 01202 887006
8-13 April
Children’s crafts at Fordingbridge Library. Drop in and get creative: Chick & Egg! Children to be accompanied by an adult
10-16 April
Bring your best explorers and join Highcliffe Castle for an egg-cellent six days of fun! Highcliffe Castle will be setting up an Easter Trail for everyone to join in and find as many Easter eggs as possible! Fun for all the family, only £2 per person