Dorset Events in March 2010

1-31	Bournemouth	Anyone with a BH postcode can visit the Oceanarium at HALF PRICE! Just present proof of your BH postcode, such as a driving licence or utility bill at the Oceanarium admissions desk and you and up to 3 friends can receive these special discounted rates. not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, internet or family ticket.
3	Bournemouth	A Midsummer's Night Dream at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Join a cast of 15 professional actors in this great Shakespeare comedy.
3	Poole	TV's Around-the-World Trader comes to the Empire Cinema at Tower Park, Poole, Dorset. Business Link in Dorset is bringing Conor Woodman to business owners in the county to present his unique insight into what makes the world of commerce go round. Free event.
5	Bournemouth	The Vegas Kings: Elvis & Neil Diamond Tribute Show at The Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, Bournemouth BH22 9TH from 7.30-10.30pm. Tickets £12.50 from 01202 894858. The Vegas Kings is the UK's first and only Elvis and Neil Diamond double-headline tribute show. The show features two hours of all your favourite songs from these two legends, with a full live band. Featuring Staffordshire's favourite Elvis, Mark Clay, and Tenerife's number 1 tribute artist Charlie Hodge as Neil Diamond - together with over 15 years' experience performing as these legends - this show is not to be missed. Includes Vegas classics Suspicious Minds, Sweet Caroline, Jailhouse Rock, Hello and many more.
5	Cerne Abbas	Henry Dallal's 'Horse Warriors' at Cerne Abbas Village Hall. A multimedia show presenting the unique and only mounted regiment - the 61st Indian Cavalry. Tickets £8 from Weldmar (Katie 01305 215 315) to include a glass of wine. Henry's 'Pageantry and Performance' shown last year was a sell out and has been shown as far away as Moscow!
5	Corfe Mullen	Making Living Willow Structures - a practical one-day workshop on how to design and make living willow structures for your garden. Run by local artist, Mary-Ann Featherstone. See worldofwillow.co.uk for details.
5-7	Charmouth	Feltmaking Weekend at Monkton Wyld Court. An introductory course to feltmaking for those with an interest in exploring art through our natural environment. Using the colours, textures and sounds of the natural world as our starting point, we will be creating simple but beautiful felts, exploring both wet and dry felting techniques. Anita Bell and Kim Squirrell are both members of Treewise, a small co-operative specialising in reconnecting people to their landscape.
10	Poole	Nationally Renowned Project Manager's Book Launch at Upton House from 6pm-9pm. Join us for this FREE fun filled evening, where you'll get all the inside information you need to improve your business. With 5 FREE top tips from nationally renowned Project Manager, Maurice Howell. Maurice's recent book "Project Management on Track" captures the extraordinary experiences of life as a Project Manager. Be there, as Maurice reveals the secrets behind the project for the design and development of the very first bar code system for UK supermarkets. It could be you, as Maurice gives you an insight into the project for the design of the UK lottery system. You're sure to be captivated by the bizarre tales of the project for designing and constructing new trains for London underground, we all know and love so well. Book now to secure your place: email maurice@mhowell.biz or call 07721 344429.
11-29	Poole	Society of Floral Painters exhibit at Compton Acres. 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.
12-13	Poole	Dracula at the Lighthouse Theatre, adapted and directed by Ellie Nixon. The Arts University College at Bournemouth present a highly visual, physical and provocative production of Bram Stoker's compelling gothic horror story. When Jonathan Harker journeys to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, he finds himself trapped in a dark and terrifying world.
12-14	Charmouth	Mixed Media Art Weekend Workshop at Monkton Wyld Court. The workshop uses unusual material combinations, such as sea water, sand and, in particular, iridescent paints and pastels across textural surfaces. Inspired by distant horizons and the play of light across the wide open spaces along the Dorset coast, the technique uniquely brings out the shifting effects of colour, light and shade on canvas.
18	Bovington	The Light Cavalry Band - Wartime Dinner Dance at The Tank Museum from 7pm until 10pm (approx). The Light Cavalry Band will transport you back to the Roaring Forties, at this special themed Hanger Dance. Wartime in Britain was austere, but we still knew how to let our hair down, with the best jazz and big band music direct from America. This special nostalgic evening includes an authentic wartime style 3 course meal, and guests are encourage to dress in the style of the early 1940s - be it in uniform, in mufti, or something more elegant. Booking early is essential as tickets are limited. Places are available individually or in tables of a maximum 10 guests. Dinner Dance commences at 7pm and Museum doors will open at 6pm, giving you an hour or more to browse through the Museum. Please note that seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Ticket price £25 to include 3 course meal.
19-21	Charmouth	Hedgelaying at Monkton Wyld Court. A wide-ranging course for the beginner or the out-of-practice, including instruction on: HSE-standard handsaw usage; history and variations of hedgelaying throughout the UK; entry- and higher-level stewardship (ELS and HLS) schemes; hedge preparation; hedgelaying; and protection of the hedge after laying.
21	Bournemouth	An Evening of Big Band Music and Dance at the Cumberland Hotel. In The Pink Big Band present an evening of big band music and dance, featuring the amazing voice of Anthony Adams, star of the BBC hit show 'The One and Only'. This informal dinner and dance will take place in the luxurious Oceana Suite at the Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3AF at 7.30pm. Price £15.95 which includes a 3 course meal. Pre-book now by calling 01202 298350. £5 deposit per person required.
21-26	Charmouth	Being at Monkton Wyld Court - a community experience week. Guided yoga, study and meditation sessions will form the morning programme. Karma yoga (work-based) and time for you in the afternoon. Community led activities in the evening will include an outside fire and craft sessions. A walk to Lyme will occupy one day.
22-28	Shaftesbury	New Paintings by William Oxer at Shaftesbury Arts Centre, SP7 8AR from 10am-4pm.
25	Poole	The Slobs plus Roy Young & Robert Hart at Mr Kyps, 8 Parr Street, Poole, Dorset. Local soul and 'RnB' band 'The Slobs' featuring ex-Wings sax Howie Casey, are joined by the Incredible Roy Young and Robert Hart (Bad Company) for a one-off, jam packed, night to remember. Supporting Poole Hospital's 'Make A Wish' charity, this all star gig is set to be unlike anything else. Not only will there be the chance to see some of the most talented musicians around, there will also be a Silent Auction and Tombola taking place throughout the night to help raise money for the charity.
26-27	Weymouth	Nothe Fort Ghost Hunt at the Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF. The Ghosts and Spirits of this very eerie Fort are extremely active and have been witnessed by many visitors here. The apparition that consistently appears is that of The Whistling Gunner. This is definitely the best known ghost at Nothe Fort and even has a passageway dedicated to him. Other figures that have been seen wandering the parapets include that of a white Figure and the spooky and eerie noises that accompany you as you walk around. There have not been many investigations here at Nothe Fort but those who have been brave enough to spend the night here have left petrified and set never to return. Their experiences have included voices whispering in their ears, being touched by unseen hands and ghostly lights appearing from nowhere. Poltergeist activity has also been witnessed here and those embarking on an investigation with us will need to really keep their wits about them.
26-28	Charmouth	Nature's Crafts at Monkton Wyld Court. Learn traditional crafts such as making a simple wooden bowl, spoon and natural string. and take yours home! Experience the ancient lore of trees and wild plants coming alive as you identify and use them for food and medicine. Start the day with age-old energy moving techniques and unwind later with a relaxing shiatsu session. Jonathon Huet has been a keen naturalist for over 20 years. He presents his workshops in an inspiring and original way with the aid of storytelling and poetry. His partner Christina Wellbeloved will be offering shiatsu treatments and group support with her many years of experience as a therapist.
26-28	Charmouth	Sacred Drumming at Monkton Wyld Court. For millennia the drum has accompanied humans through daily life and our most sacred moments, carrying us into states of ecstasy, trance and healing. Creating a ceremonial and ritual space, inviting the helping spirits, experiencing the power of the drum, letting go, healing, exploring, feeling the pulse. Drumming is a spiritual experience, being with the rhythm of nature. Celebrate the sacred drummer in all of us. I will teach traditional rhythms of Guinea and Mali, along with the history and the cultural context for each piece and the ethnic grouping the music comes from. All levels welcome. Please bring a drum if you have one.
28	Poole	Dorset Boat Jumble at Canford Park Arena, Magna Road, Poole. Huge outdoor sale of boat, fishing and watersports equipment. Opens at 10.00am. Adult entry £3 each. Parking free.
30-14 April	Wimborne	Tree climbing at Kingston Lacy. Easter events with a difference from The Great Big Tree Climbing Co. at Kingston Lacy near Wimborne. Climb a 100ft tree using ropes and harnesses, take a zip-wire ride, swing Tarzan-style between trees. Open to children aged 3+ and adults. 10am-4pm. March 30th and 31st, April 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this Dorset events list, dates and venues can be changed or events and festivals cancelled altogether. It is always best to confirm the details with the Tourist Information Centre for that region before you set off for your holiday or short break in Dorset.