​Arts & Culture

Main sponsor confirmed for two-week celebration of art, music and community on Isle of Purbeck

The Lulworth Estate has been confirmed as the main sponsor of this year's Purbeck Art Weeks Festival (PAW). The celebration of art, music and community takes place across... READ MORE »

Swanage Theatre's community room set for significant refurb following more than £100k donations

The Mowlem Theatre in Swanage has announced a significant refurbishment project for its Community Room. The theatre is aiming to create a welcoming, versatile and... READ MORE »

May the force be with you! Businesses unite for Star Wars Day charity fundraiser on May the 4th

Two Dorset businesses are uniting this Star Wars Day to bring a charity fundraiser to Poole. Retrocave Gaming Cafe and The Gaming Circus will be sharing their love of... READ MORE »

Leading sculptors to exhibit at Sculpture by the Lakes’ award-winning show, FORM

Dorset’s sculpture park and botanic garden, Sculpture by the Lakes, has announced its much anticipated annual exhibition. Now in its fourth year. FORM builds on... READ MORE »

Arts charity aims to tackle mental health waiting lists for young people in BCP

A Boscombe-based charity aims to use interim arts-based therapy sessions to help tackle NHS mental health waiting lists for children and young people across BCP. Creative... READ MORE »

AUB awarded £1.6m for plastics research centre to help shape products of tomorrow – and the past

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has secured £1.6m funding from Research England to create a new centre for research into plastics innovation and curation. Experts... READ MORE »

Christchurch sculptor and Master Blacksmith Andy forges new relationship with specialist school

Andy Hopper struggled with traditional education – but over the years it’s proven no barrier to international artistic acclaim. Based in Parley, Christchurch, Andy... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Saffery staff donate gifts; Lighthouse Christmas appeal; Dolphin's Christmas programme

Saffery staff in Bournemouth swap secret Santa for making a difference in their community Staff in Saffery's Bournemouth office have chosen to make a difference in their... READ MORE »

Planet Purbeck’s green festival captures ‘magic and wonder of nature’ for 3,400+ visitors across the isle

Last month, more than 3,400 people gathered in Purbeck to celebrate the isle’s unique natural world. Organised by Planet Purbeck in collaboration with over 90 local... READ MORE »

Arts University Bournemouth sets up (pop-up) shop in The Dolphin Poole

Arts University Bournemouth has opened a new pop-up shop in The Dolphin, Poole. #AUBMAKERS, which has set up in The Dolphin’s KINGLAND area, will run until 24th... READ MORE »