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Celebrate Christmas in Bournemouth with Candlelight’s special shows
Candlelight, the globally acclaimed series of live concerts presented by Fever, will transform St Peter’s Church with thousands of flickering candles to host an unforgettable performance featuring classic Christmas carols and festive holiday melodies, performed by a...
Five cracking Christmas visits in and around Hampshire
A Cinderella Christmas at Mottisfont 22 November to 4 January, a timed ticket for the house upon arrival This Christmas, Mottisfont sets the stage for Cinderella, as the curtain goes up on a pantomime-inspired celebration of the much-loved fairytale. Step into a world...
Cool Coast Ice Rink glides back into Bournemouth for another season of festive fun
After welcoming tens of thousands of skaters last year, the rink reopens for its winter season on Saturday, 13 December 2025, and is open until Sunday, 22 February 2026 (closed Christmas Day). Open seven days a week from 9am to 8:45pm (session times vary), it’s the...
Waitrose Andover unveiled after multi-million pound transformation
Waitrose Andover has opened the doors of its Chantry Street store following a multi-million pound refurbishment designed to deliver the very best experience for customers. The transformation brings a host of new features and improvements to the 14,000 sq. ft. branch,...
Community Fundraisers Raise £10,700 for Dorset Hospital Baby Unit
Community fundraisers James and Zara Dunham have raised an incredible £10,700 for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). As well as online fundraising with bingo nights and ticket auctions, an event organised by James and Zara at Dorchester...
Christmas With Southern Voices
Southern Voices present their annual, festive treat: Christmas with Southern Voices on Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm in the Chapel of St Cross, Winchester - taking you on a magical, musical journey through the wonder of the Christmas story with Poulenc’s Quatre motets...
A week to remember and celebrate
Another successful Planet Wimborne Green Festival has come and gone. From the sun-blessed Minster Green Fair on the opening Saturday to the sell-out finale with The Great British Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant at Queen Elizabeth School, this annual green-themed week has...
Grand Finale – And Welcome Guest
Weyhill Electronic Organ Society (under the operational title of MUSIC at HeART) will be staging its 266th and final concert on Thursday 18 December at the White Hart Hotel in Andover – and the guest artiste will be TONY STACE from Northallerton, one of the most...
Monkey World is all about families
Monkey World is all about families- from giving rescued monkeys and apes a family again, to helping families visiting us to have a great day out! This November, we are bringing back our Kid 4 a Quid offer! From 7th - 30th November, families can enjoy a day out for...
Get set for Oakhaven’s 16th Santa Dash!
On Sunday, 7th December, Oakhaven will be turning Lymington red with a sea of Santas! This will be Lymington’s 16th annual Santa Dash, which over 15 years has raised more than £200,000 for the Hospice. Lovingly known by many locals as ‘the unofficial start of...
Parley Pre-School Enjoys Revitalised Space
After weeks of anticipation, Parley Pre-School has officially returned to the newly refurbished West Parley Community Hub. The vibrant new learning space, tailored to meet the needs of young children, is the first phase of a fantastic regeneration project that seeks...
Trek The Great Wall Of China With Julia’s House Children’s Hospice Charity
Step off the beaten track and explore one of the greatest wonders of the world with Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. The Wiltshire and Dorset children’s hospice charity is inviting adventure-seeking supporters to embark on an unforgettable challenge in 2026: a...