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2012 - A VERY BRITISH YEAR TO CELEBRATE! 

For details of all local events visit the Bournemouth Tourism website www.bournemouth.co.uk  .  

WHAT'S ON IN WESTBOURNE/BOURNEMOUTH AREA? (more info from the Bournemouth Tourist Office at www.bournemouth.co.uk) ..... 

There are various markets in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch on Mondays, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays.   

There are various exhibitions throughout the year at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, the Red House Museum at Christchurch and The Lighthouse Centre at Poole.  From 29th June to 16th September there is a special exhibition of Marcus Adams' royal portraiture at the Russell-Cotes Museum & Art Gallery at Bournemouth seafront.   

There's various talks and walks throughout the year - ask at the Tourist Information Office.

In May there is an abundance of shows, concerts and comedy going on at Bournemouth's Theatre's to suit everyone's taste but too many to mention:  Contact direct for more information - Bournemouth International Centre and the Pavillion Theatre both at www.bic.co.uk ,  Pier Theatre at www.thebournemouthpier.com ,  O2Academy Bournhemouth & The Old Fire Station at www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk ,  Lighthouse Theatre, Poole at www.lighthousepoole.co.uk  , Regent Centre Theatre at www.regentcentre.co.uk  , Info on local gigs and live music venues at www.dolfinmusic.com  ,  Comedy and Folk nights at www.mrkyps.net  

Some dates for your diary:

Every Sunday up to 23rd Sept (weather permitting)  - Classic Cars on the Prom: at West Overcliff Promenade

Every Tuesday evening from 6pm - Local motorbikers show off their beautiful machines on Poole Quay seafront

Fridays? - Well, last night we happened to stumble across quite a few local VW campervan and Beatle owners showing off their weird, wonderful and brightly painted little darlins all along Poole Quay so maybe its a Friday thing? (we'll keep you posted on that one)

26th May to 2nd Sept - Pinewalk Art Exhibition: at Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

June to Beginning Sept - Coles Miller Bandstand Performances: at Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

1st to 3rd June - Bournemouth Sevens Rugby Festival: at Bournemouth Sports Club near the airport

4th June - Diamond Jubilee Proms In The Park: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Meyrick Park.  Tickets £22 or £26 on the day Tel: 01202 669925 or visit www.bsolive.com  

17th June - Weymouth Bay swim (in aid of British Heart Foundation): A mile long swim starting from the Pavillion end of the beach at Weymouth seafront. Tel:  0800 169 3672 for details. 

6th - 7th July - Beach Polo Championships:  at Sandbanks beach, Poole

8th July - Bournemouth International Triathlon: at Bournemouth Pier

In 2012 Britain hosts the Olympic Games! and Bournemouth is one of 66 evening celebration locations across the UK ... From 27th July to 12th August the Olympic Games and from 29th August to 9th September the Paralympic Games take place at London and Weymouth.  Here in Bournemouth we will get to see the Olympic Torch on its journey and arrive in town on Friday 13th July when activities and a stage show are being planned to show the best of Bournemouth and in the evening a dazzling night of entertainment is planned on the beach!  On 14th July the torch leaves Bournemouth for its onward journey.  For further details/tickets info visit www.bournemouth.gov.uk/london2012 or www.bournemouth.co.uk 

14th - 15th July Bourne Free - Bournemouth's Pride Festival   

Throughout August every Friday (27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th August) - Family Fiestas with fireworks in the evenings: Bournemouth Lower Gardens and seafront

30th July - 26th August - Kids Fun Festival: in Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

Throughout August every Wednesday - Candlelight Nights illuminations: in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens

29th August - 2nd September - Great Dorset Steam Fair: at Blandford, Dorset

30th Aug to 2nd Sept - Bournemouth Air Festival 2012 with those wonderful Red Arrows flying displays and evening entertainment: at Bournemouth seafront

31st October - Halloween Celebrations: at Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

..... watch this space for more ideas on what to do in Bournemouth ..... or better still take a look at the Bournemouth Tourism website at  www.bournemouth.co.uk  ...... Everybody loves Bournemouth

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