​Arts & Culture

Something smells fishy… it’s Seafood & Sounds! Poole festival from local business owners is back

One of Poole’s newest festivals is back for another year, promising a lineup of great food and talented musical performances. Seafood & Sounds was launched in 2023... READ MORE »

So Solid Crew among latest acts confirmed for this year’s ‘unmissable’ Xchurch Music Festival

The three-day Xchurch Music Festival makes its return this July, promising fun for all the family. Organised by TT Events and sponsored by Canvas, United Taxis, Thomas... READ MORE »

Bournemouth gallery awarded £30k for exhibition shedding new light on age-old painting technique

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum in Bournemouth has received a £30,000 grant to support development of a new exhibition set to open in 2027. Awarded by the... READ MORE »

Bournemouth Writing Festival returns this April for weekend of panels, workshops & networking

Tickets are now on sale for the third Bournemouth Writing Festival to be held over the weekend of 25 to 27 April at locations throughout the town centre. The three days... READ MORE »

Bournemouth theatre school to stage production of Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden

Bournemouth’s BIGLITTLE Theatre School is set to stage a new production next month. The Secret Garden is the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson... READ MORE »

Cheeky squirrels & rescue chickens feature on care home’s calendar raising cash for Wildlife In Need

Nature-loving residents of a Dorset dementia care home have helped compile a 2025 calendar featuring photos of animals, birds and insects in their garden. Badgers... READ MORE »

Community Spirit shines bright at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Candles Events

Throughout October and November, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hosted a series of moving community candle remembrance events across Dorset, raising over £23,000 for the... READ MORE »

Newly renovated £1.2m North Light Studios now open at AUB for print and fine art students

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) celebrated the launch of its renovated North Light Studios last week following a £1.2 million investment by the university. First built... READ MORE »

Baby elephant pays a visit to Saffery in Bournemouth ahead of Stampede by the Sea 2025

Colleagues at Saffery’s Bournemouth office got a sneak peek at next year’s Stampede by the Sea when they were visited by one of the baby elephants set to feature on... READ MORE »

Guests ‘blown away’ by celebrations as Ferndown’s Made By Me Craft Parties marks 10 years

Lexy Browning, founder and owner of Ferndown-based Made By Me Craft Parties, hosted an intimate party recently to celebrate 10 years in business. Her company runs craft... READ MORE »